Realism Enhanced - Sleep Module

Realism Enhanced - Sleep Module

Part of the Realism Enhanced series - a modular approach to survival realism in Necesse. Each module operates independently, allowing you to build your ideal survival experience one system at a time.

This Module: Sleep

Transforms sleep from an optional mechanic into a vital survival need. Staying awake too long has consequences, and proper rest provides real benefits.

Features

• Dynamic sleep system with buffs and debuffs based on rest level
• Sleepy debuff (≤20% sleep): Configurable movement speed penalty
• Well Rested buff (≥70% sleep): Movement speed bonus
• Gradual sleep restoration while using beds - no instant full rest
• Fully configurable sleep drain rate and speed penalties via simple config file
• Debug command (/setsleep) for testing and balancing
• Works as a standalone mod or alongside other Realism Enhanced modules
• Compatible with existing saves and multiplayer
• No performance impact

Configuration

Edit realismenhanced-sleep.cfg (located in %APPDATA%\Necesse\) to adjust difficulty. Two main settings control your experience:

Sleep Drain Multiplier

Controls how quickly you get tired: [table] [tr] [th]Multiplier[/th] [th]Difficulty[/th] [th]Time Until Exhausted[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]1.0x[/td] [td]Vanilla[/td] [td]3 hours[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]1.5x[/td] [td]Mild Realism[/td] [td]2 hours[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]2.0x[/td] [td]Moderate (Default)[/td] [td]90 minutes[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]3.0x[/td] [td]Hardcore[/td] [td]60 minutes[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]5.0x[/td] [td]Extreme[/td] [td]36 minutes[/td] [/tr] [/table]

Sleepiness Speed Penalty

Controls how much the Sleepy debuff slows you down when sleep drops below 20%: [table] [tr] [th]Value[/th] [th]Effect[/th] [th]Best For[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]0.2[/td] [td]-20% speed[/td] [td]Light penalty[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]0.5[/td] [td]-50% speed[/td] [td]Balanced (Default)[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]0.7[/td] [td]-70% speed[/td] [td]Strong penalty[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]0.9[/td] [td]-90% speed[/td] [td]Nearly immobile[/td] [/tr] [/table]

Gameplay Tips

• Plan ahead - sleep doesn't restore instantly. Budget ~2 minutes of bed time for full rest.
• Maintain above 70% sleep to enjoy the Well Rested speed bonus
• Don't let sleep drop below 20% or face the Sleepy penalty
• Place beds strategically throughout your world for emergency rest stops
• Sleeping restores gradually - you can leave early if you just need a quick boost

Debug Command

Use /setsleep <0.0-1.0> to instantly set your sleep level for testing Example: /setsleep 0.19 sets sleep to 19% (triggers Sleepy debuff)

Other Realism Enhanced Modules

Hunger Module - Makes food a critical survival resource Thirst Module - The natural companion to hunger, adding hydration as a survival resource

Mix and match Realism Enhanced modules to create your perfect survival challenge. More modules coming soon!