Realism Enhanced - Thirst Module

Realism Enhanced - Thirst 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: Thirst

Transforms liquid consumption from an afterthought into a vital survival mechanic. Water and other beverages become essential resources that require constant attention and strategic planning for long expeditions.

Features

• Dynamic thirst system with buffs and debuffs based on hydration level
• Thirsty debuff (≤20% hydration): Configurable movement speed penalty
• Dehydrated debuff (0% hydration): Severe speed penalty and continuous health damage
• Hydrated buff (≥80% hydration): Movement speed bonus for staying well-hydrated
• Fully configurable thirst drain rate, speed penalties, and dehydration damage via simple config file
• Debug command (/setthirst) 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-thirst.cfg (located in %APPDATA%\Necesse\) to adjust difficulty. Three main settings control your experience:

Thirst Drain Multiplier

Controls how quickly you become dehydrated: [table] [tr] [th]Multiplier[/th] [th]Difficulty[/th] [th]Time Until Dehydrated[/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]

Thirsty Speed Penalty

Controls how much the Thirsty debuff slows you down when hydration 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]0.3[/td] [td]-30% speed[/td] [td]Balanced (Default)[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]0.5[/td] [td]-50% speed[/td] [td]Strong penalty[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]0.7[/td] [td]-70% speed[/td] [td]Very strong penalty[/td] [/tr] [/table]

Dehydration Damage

Controls how much damage you take when completely dehydrated (0% hydration). Damage is dealt every 5 seconds: [table] [tr] [th]Value[/th] [th]Effect[/th] [th]Best For[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]5[/td] [td]5 damage/5s[/td] [td]Forgiving (Default)[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]10[/td] [td]10 damage/5s[/td] [td]Moderate[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]15[/td] [td]15 damage/5s[/td] [td]Punishing[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]20[/td] [td]20 damage/5s[/td] [td]Deadly[/td] [/tr] [/table]

Gameplay Tips

• Always carry liquid consumables when exploring - they're no longer optional
• Maintain above 80% hydration to enjoy the Hydrated speed bonus
• Don't let hydration drop below 20% or face the Thirsty penalty
• NEVER let hydration reach 0% - dehydration deals continuous damage and severely slows you down
• Stock up on drinks before long mining sessions or boss fights
• Plan your expeditions around water sources and liquid supplies

Debug Command

Use /setthirst <0.0-1.0> to instantly set your thirst level for testing Example: /setthirst 0.19 sets hydration to 19% (triggers Thirsty debuff)

Other Realism Enhanced Modules

Hunger Module - Makes food a critical survival resource Sleep Module - Adds vital sleep mechanics with buffs and penalties

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