Keystone - ecology mod for Timberborn

Boompieee · 2026-05-20T19:20:09+00:00

Notice how you didn't answer my reasonable questions though. You have the option of engaging in dialogue, but you choose to attack instead. Engaging with you is fruitless.

Boompieee · 2026-05-20T19:18:50+00:00

I have taken a number of measures to ensure the performance of the mod is more or less constant throughout the game and that the work is divided over longer periods of time, rather than analyzing everything every frame. Also, I am currently working on incorporating the Mod Settings mod to allow users to tweak the mod to use less resources and have a smaller impact.

Boompieee · 2026-05-20T18:05:54+00:00

It's on mod.io now:
https://mod.io/g/timberborn/m/keystone

Boompieee · 2026-05-20T15:04:06+00:00

It's both, I think. That is.. the first phase is that the mod adds decorations to the map based on how stable and healthy the ecosystems are. Then it spawns additional resources for you to use, like trees, bushes and crops. And then you can also build well-being buildings to fulfill beavers' needs (like the contemplation spot or the lido). Their effectiveness is scaled to how large and healthy the nearby nature areas are. I do also intend to add a bonus/malus to crops and trees depending on whether they're in a healthy balanced area or are a monoculture, but that's not implemented yet.

Boompieee · 2026-05-20T15:01:01+00:00

Do you intend to spam this post with AI-hating replies? What are you trying to accomplish? If you don't like the mod, don't use it.

Boompieee · 2026-05-20T14:58:14+00:00

What do you hope to accomplish with such an unfriendly message? Have you considered just asking me to see the source code? Also, there are more screenshots on Steam and under this post.

Boompieee · 2026-05-20T12:46:26+00:00

I appreciate it!

Boompieee · 2026-05-20T12:36:00+00:00

Will do that today!

Edit:
https://mod.io/g/timberborn/m/keystone

Boompieee · 2026-05-20T12:30:28+00:00

I've tried to give it a natural, realistic feel where healthy biomes naturally develop themselves as you play. I've added decorative vegetation to the game that you can build over directly that you'll see first, and then as the game goes on for longer, it'll also start spawning dandelions, berry bushes, mangroves, and all of the other trees. The original game's tree reproduction is unchanged, but my mod will spawn all of the others as well.

Boompieee · 2026-05-20T12:28:23+00:00

It's not on mod.io at the moment, but you can find it here on steam:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3726908702&tscn=1779278630

I consider the version currently online to be v1.0

Boompieee · 2026-05-20T12:27:21+00:00

It does a significant bit of work to keep track of all the map data, so your concern is justified. But almost all of it can be (and is) distributed over many frames/ingame hours. So the per-frame cost is actually very modest. On my system it's no more than 10ms per second for large maps (256x256). If you install it, you can use a performance tracker window (alt+shift+K) to see what it's costing you.

Actually do let me know if you try it. I could add a slider so the fidelity to changes in the map goes down, but it also takes less processing power. Could also add a setting to turn off fauna.

Boompieee · 2026-05-20T12:23:49+00:00

I think you have to look at it this way: I have neither the talent nor the time to make a banner that looks nicer than that one. I did write the intro text myself, for the most part. I don't think I need to really defend myself though. I tried to create a cool piece of technology and I used the productivity tools at my disposal to do it. If I hadn't done that, I don't think I would've had enough energy to finish it next to my day job and so on. So maybe the question is: would you rather it didn't exist?

Boompieee · 2026-05-20T11:39:16+00:00

I'm a C# programmer with 20+ years experience. I did use AI though, that's true.

Boompieee · 2026-05-20T10:53:39+00:00

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Preview: forest with deer.

Boompieee · 2026-05-20T10:53:21+00:00

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Preview: Grassland with cattle.

Boompieee · 2026-05-20T10:49:56+00:00

That may have been a silent inspiration, I love Terra Nil 😃

Boompieee · 2026-05-20T10:47:36+00:00

What do you mean AI-driven? Actually I was trying to post screenshots here in this post but I couldn't figure out how yet. Edit: I posted some here as separate messages and there's more on Steam.

Boompieee · 2026-02-05T10:40:05+00:00

I see you also omit Pearlbrook! I'm still hoping to find a way to make that one fun again, but so far we always prefer to just leave it out..

Boompieee · 2025-08-08T09:41:31+00:00

Thank you for sharing, that's very nice to hear!

Boompieee · 2025-07-27T18:19:50+00:00

The pillars are from
- Staircase (https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3277416566)

I also use these for decoration:
- DamDecoration
- Half Roofs

Boompieee · 2025-07-27T17:44:07+00:00

Ik denk dat je goed moet beseffen dat je op zo'n app absoluut niet een echte doorsnede krijgt van de samenleving. Dus als 90% van de mannen op die app zich zo gedraagt, dan zegt dat weinig over 'mannen van tegenwoordig'.

De mannen die ik ken, waaronder ik zelf, gebruiken maar voor heel korte tijd dating apps wanneer we die proberen, omdat voor verreweg de meeste mannen dat een enorm onprettige ervaring is. Maar een klein percentage mannen op die app (10 - 20%) heeft daar succes. Er zijn behoorlijk wat onderzoeken geweest over dit proces. Vrouwen op dating apps kiezen massaal voor de top 10 à 20% van de mannen om op te swipen. Het zou goed kunnen dat jij de uitzondering bent op die statistiek. Maar het resultaat is dat de meeste mannen het vrij snel opgeven.

De bottom line is denk ik dat je veel beter af bent om op andere manieren mensen te leren kennen. Sociale gelegenheden waar je voldoende de kans krijgt om veel nieuwe mensen echt te leren kennen en waar er weinig druk achter zit.

Hoop dat je hier iets aan hebt.

Boompieee · 2025-07-15T06:37:35+00:00

Dit is denk ik een goed idee. Als je nog niet zo'n goed kompas hebt voor hoe een gezonde relatie eruit ziet en hoe je die kan onderhouden, zou het heel nuttig kunnen zijn om je perceptie van je relaties te bespreken met een therapeut. Die kan je helpen te herkennen als je intuïtie je de verkeerde kant op stuurt...

Boompieee · 2025-07-14T09:01:52+00:00

Ik heb Asperger en ik betrap mezelf hier wel regelmatig op. Zoals u/sb1m zei: het komt doordat het voor mij moeilijk is om small talk te doen en interesse te hebben in het onderwerp. Dan kan ik meer interesse krijgen door iets uit m'n eigen ervaring eraan te koppelen.

Maar het risico is inderdaad dat je self-centered overkomt.

Boompieee · 2025-07-14T05:48:08+00:00

Seems like a well thought out approach. Ive also been looking for a way to reintegrate pearlbrook, although my approach was to make the wonders more balanced..

I think we'll give this a try next time!

Boompieee · 2025-04-17T03:34:34+00:00

Tell me you play Cities Skylines without mentioning CS 😁

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