novafarma/DLC_ROADMAP.md

STORY CONTENT & DLC ROADMAP

NovaFarma - Expansions & Story Arcs

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📖 BASE GAME STORY ARC

Act 1: Survival (Day 1-10)

The player arrives at an abandoned farm on the edge of civilization.

• Quest: "First Harvest" - Learn farming basics
• Quest: "Night Watch" - Survive first zombie attack
• Quest: "Radio Signal" - Discover mysterious transmission

Act 2: The Laboratory (Day 11-20)

Finding clues about the virus origin.

🔬 Laboratory Ruins Discovery

• Location: Abandoned research facility near the city
• Story: Government lab where the virus was created
• Enemies: Lab zombies (stronger), security robots (malfunctioning)
• Loot: Research documents, medical supplies, virus samples

Quest Chain: "The Truth"

1. "Lab Access" - Find keycard in city ruins
2. "Data Recovery" - Retrieve lab computer files
3. "Patient Zero" - Discover first infected subject
4. "The Outbreak" - Learn how virus escaped
5. "Cure Research" - Find partial cure formula

Rewards:

• Blueprint: Advanced Medical Station
• Item: Virus Sample (for cure crafting)
• Lore: Audio logs from scientists

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Act 3: The Sister (Day 21-30)

Personal stakes - finding lost family.

💔 Missing Sister Storyline

Background: Player's younger sister, Dr. Ana Marković, was a microbiologist at the lab. She disappeared during the outbreak.

Quest Chain: "Where is Ana?"

1. "Family Photo" - Find old photograph in farmhouse
2. "Her Last Message" - Discover voicemail on old phone
3. "Lab Badge" - Find Ana's ID card in research wing
4. "Security Footage" - Watch last moments before outbreak
5. "The Abduction" - Learn she was taken by someone

😈 The Kidnapping Twist

• Villain: Dr. Viktor Krnić (lead scientist, megalomaniac)
• Motivation: Wants to perfect the virus, needs Ana's expertise
• Location: Hidden underground bunker (northern mountains)
• Plan: Create controlled zombie army

Final Missions:

1. "Tracking Viktor" - Follow clues to bunker location
2. "Infiltration" - Sneak into underground facility
3. "Sister's Prison" - Find Ana in holding cells
4. "The Choice" - Rescue or join Viktor's plan
5. "Confrontation" - Boss fight with Zombie King (Viktor's experiment)

Multiple Endings:

• Cure Ending: Save Ana, create cure, heal infected
• Power Ending: Join Viktor, control zombies, rule wasteland
• Escape Ending: Flee with Ana to distant safe zone
• Sacrifice Ending: Ana sacrifices herself to destroy bunker

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🐑 BASE GAME: ANIMAL FARMING SYSTEM

Sheep System:

• ✅ Tame sheep (wheat feeding)
• ✅ Shearing mechanics (wool harvest every 7 days)
• ✅ Wool → Clothing crafting:
  • Wool Shirt (warmth +5)
  • Wool Pants (warmth +5)
  • Winter Coat (warmth +15, cold immunity)
  • Wool Hat (warmth +3)
• ✅ Breeding: 2 sheep → baby sheep (7 days to adult)

Cow System:

• ✅ Milk production (every 2 days, requires bucket)
• ✅ Breeding: Bull + Cow → Calf
• ✅ Age system:
  • Young Cow (0-30 days) - No products
  • Adult Cow (30-180 days) - Milk + manure
  • Old Cow (180+ days) - Reduced milk
• ✅ Butchering old cows:
  • Leather (5 units) → Armor crafting
  • Beef (10 units) → Food (cooked steak)
  • Bones (3 units) → Bone tools/fertilizer
  • Fat (2 units) → Candles/cooking oil

Leather Crafting:

• Leather Armor (defense +10)
• Leather Boots (speed +5%)
• Leather Gloves (farming speed +10%)
• Leather Backpack (inventory +5 slots)

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🦖 DLC 1: DINO WORLD

"When time itself breaks..."

Story Premise:

A temporal anomaly opens near the farm, bringing creatures from the Mesozoic era.

New Biomes:

Prehistoric Valley

• Dinosaurs (T-Rex, Velociraptors, Triceratops, Pterodactyls)
• Volcanic terrain, hot springs, lava flows
• Primitive plants (ferns, cycads, giant mushrooms)
• Dinosaur nests (farmable eggs)
• Tar pits (trap hazard)

Dinosaur Types:

• T-Rex (Boss) - Massive damage, roar stun
• Velociraptors (Pack hunters) - Speed, teamwork
• Triceratops (Tameable mount) - Tank, charge attack
• Pterodactyls (Flying) - Aerial scouts, rideable
• Brachiosaurus (Peaceful giant) - Mobile base platform
• Stegosaurus (Defensive) - Tail spike attack

New Features:

• ✅ Dinosaur taming system (eggs → babies → adults)
• ✅ Dino saddles (riding system)
• ✅ Dino breeding (genetics, mutations)
• ✅ Fossil excavation (archaeology minigame)
• ✅ Prehistoric tools & weapons
• ✅ Amber crafting (time preservation)
• ✅ Volcano dungeon (fire resistance needed)

Unique Items:

• Dino Egg Omelette (mega food buff)
• T-Rex Tooth Sword (high damage)
• Raptor Claw Dagger (speed weapon)
• Pterodactyl Wings (gliding ability)
• Amber Time Crystal (save point item)

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🦄 DLC 2: MYTHICAL HIGHLANDS

"Legends come to life..."

Story Premise:

A magical rift opens, bringing creatures from mythology and folklore.

New Biomes:

Enchanted Mountains

• Unicorns (rainbow trails, healing magic)
• Dragons (fire/ice/poison variants)
• Yetis (snow peaks, friendly village)
• Griffins (lion-eagle hybrids, rideable)
• Ancient ruins, mystical crystals
• Rainbow waterfalls, cloud islands

Mythical Creatures:

• Unicorns (tameable, rideable, healing aura)
• Dragons (3 types: Fire, Ice, Poison)
• Yetis (traders, quest givers)
• Griffins (fast aerial mounts)
• Phoenix (rare, resurrection ability)
• Pegasus (flying horses)

New Features:

• ✅ Unicorn breeding (rainbow genetics)
• ✅ Dragon hatching (egg incubation)
• ✅ Yeti village (trading hub)
• ✅ Crystal magic system
• ✅ Cloud castle building
• ✅ Mythical armor sets

Unique Items:

• Unicorn Horn Wand (healing staff)
• Dragon Scale Armor (fire/ice resist)
• Yeti Fur Coat (ultimate cold protection)
• Griffin Feather Boots (double jump)
• Phoenix Egg (1-up item)

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🌲 DLC 3: ENDLESS FOREST

"The woods go on forever..."

Story Premise:

Procedurally generated infinite forest biome with cryptids and ancient mysteries.

Cryptid Creatures:

🦍 Bigfoot / Sasquatch

• Rare encounter (1% spawn)
• Non-hostile (unless provoked)
• Drops: Bigfoot Fur (legendary crafting material)
• Can befriend with offerings (berries, fish)
• Special ability: Tree camouflage

🌳 Forest Entities:

• Wendigo (night-only horror)
• Forest Spirits (guides, questgivers)
• Tree Ents (giant walking trees)
• Will-o'-wisps (lead to treasure or traps)

New Features:

• ✅ Infinite procedural forest generation
• ✅ Cryptid tracking mini-game
• ✅ Tree house building
• ✅ Forest spirit quests
• ✅ Ancient tree farming (1000-year growth)
• ✅ Bigfoot companion system

Mysteries:

• Lost hikers (rescue quests)
• Ancient stone circles
• Underground cave networks
• Mystical portals

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🐉 DLC 3: LOCH NESS LEGACY

"Something lurks in the depths..."

New Biome: Scottish Highlands

• ✅ Loch (massive lake) with Nessie
• ✅ Foggy moors
• ✅ Ancient castles
• ✅ Irish countryside (leprechauns)

Legendary Creatures:

🐉 Loch Ness Monster (Nessie)

• Rare boss encounter (appears every 10 days)
• Underwater combat mechanics
• Drops: Nessie Scale (legendary armor)
• Can be fed (befriending system)
• Rideable (water mount)

🍀 Irish Leprechauns

• Mischievous NPCs
• Treasure guardians
• Mini-quests (find gold pots)
• Leprechaun village (trading hub)
• Rainbow farming (new crop type)

New Features:

• ✅ Fishing system expansion
• ✅ Underwater exploration
• ✅ Submarine crafting
• ✅ Castle rebuilding
• ✅ Celtic magic system
• ✅ Gold pot farming

Locations:

• Loch Ness (main lake)
• Irish countryside
• Faerie forest
• Stone henge replica
• Haunted moors

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💀 DLC 5: PARIS CATACOMBS

"Six million souls wait below..."

Story Premise:

A portal to the Paris Catacombs opens, revealing an underground city of the dead with ancient secrets and supernatural horrors.

New Biome: Underground Paris

The Catacombs (Main Area)

• 6 million skeletons arranged in artistic patterns
• Maze-like tunnels (procedural generation)
• Bone walls, skull mosaics
• Underground rivers (sewers)
• Hidden chambers, secret passages
• Eternal darkness (torch/lantern required)

Forbidden Zones:

• The Ossuary (main hall) - Tourist safe zone
• Les Carrières (quarries) - Mining area
• The Well of Souls - Boss arena
• Necromancer's Lair - Hidden laboratory
• Underground Chapel - Safe zone, merchant

Enemies:

Undead:

• Skeleton Warriors (basic) - Fast, weak
• Skeleton Knights (armored) - Defensive, shield
• Bone Constructs (boss) - Multi-skeleton fusion
• Ghost Spirits (ethereal) - Phasing, possession

Supernatural:

• The Necromancer (human boss) - Dark magic, summons
• Revenants (cursed souls) - Fear aura, drain life
• Shadow Stalkers (darkness monsters) - Invisible in dark
• Bone Golems (mini-boss) - Tank, regeneration

Environmental Hazards:

• Collapsing tunnels
• Poisonous gas pockets
• Flooded sections (drowning risk)
• Cursed zones (debuffs)
• Rat swarms

New Features:

Underground Exploration:

• ✅ Torch system - Light radius, fuel consumption
• ✅ Mapping - Auto-map generation as you explore
• ✅ Rope mechanics - Climbing, rappelling
• ✅ Underground base - Build in cleared chambers
• ✅ Water navigation - Boat through sewers

Necromancy System:

• ✅ Raise skeletons (temporary minions)
• ✅ Bone crafting (weapons, armor, tools)
• ✅ Soul essence (magic resource)
• ✅ Dark rituals (buffs, curses)
• ✅ Phylactery (respawn item)

Historical Lore:

• ✅ Audio logs - Tour guide recordings
• ✅ Ancient texts - French history
• ✅ Graffiti - Explorer messages
• ✅ Artifacts - Revolutionary era items

Unique Items:

Weapons:

• Bone Sword (lightweight, fast)
• Femur Club (heavy, stun)
• Rib Cage Shield (block, parry)
• Skull Helmet (fear resistance)

Armor:

• Bone Plate Armor (defense +15)
• Catacomb Cloak (stealth +50%)
• Grave Digger Boots (trap detection)
• Necromancer Robes (magic +20%)

Magic:

• Soul Lantern (reveals ghosts)
• Bone Wand (raise dead)
• Cursed Amulet (damage reflect)
• Phylactery of Life (extra life)

Resources:

• Ancient Bones (crafting material)
• Soul Essence (magic fuel)
• Limestone (building material)
• Holy Water (cleansing, healing)

Quests:

1. "Lost Tourist" - Find missing explorer
2. "The Necromancer" - Stop dark rituals
3. "Map the Depths" - Explore 100% of catacombs
4. "Six Million" - Count all skulls (joke quest)
5. "Eternal Rest" - Lay souls to peace

Boss Fight: The Bone King

• Phase 1: Skeleton form (fast, agile)
• Phase 2: Bone construct (summons minions)
• Phase 3: Soul form (ethereal, magic attacks)
• Drops: Crown of Bones, Eternal Flame Torch, Necromancer's Grimoire

Special Features:

Parisian Culture:

• Café Safe Zone - Underground bistro (NPC hub)
• French NPCs - Questgivers with accents
• Baguette weapon - Melee club (humorous)
• Wine cellar - Healing items (French wine)
• Cheese vault - Food storage

Artistic Elements:

• Bone art - Decorative patterns
• Graffiti system - Leave messages for players
• Photography mode - Capture bone designs
• Chamber customization - Arrange your own ossuary

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🏜️ DLC 6: DESERT OF THE DEAD

"Ancient curses awaken..."

New Biome: Egyptian Desert

• ✅ Sand dunes (day) - extreme heat
• ✅ Pyramids (explorable dungeons)
• ✅ Oasis settlements
• ✅ Sandstorms (weather hazard)

Enemies:

🧟 Mummies

• Ancient pharaohs (boss)
• Mummy soldiers (guards)
• Cursed priests (magic attacks)
• Scarab swarms (environmental hazard)

Desert Threats:

• Scorpions (giant variants)
• Sand serpents
• Dust demons
• Tomb guardians

New Features:

• ✅ Pyramid exploration (procedural dungeons)
• ✅ Tomb raiding mechanics
• ✅ Curse system (debuffs)
• ✅ Ancient Egyptian farming
• ✅ Mummy taming (experimental)
• ✅ Hieroglyph puzzles

Treasures:

• Golden sarcophagus
• Pharaoh's crown
• Ankh of life (respawn item)
• Book of the Dead (lore)

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🌿 DLC 5: AMAZON APOCALYPSE

"The jungle is alive... and mutated."

New Biome: Deep Amazon Rainforest

• ✅ Dense jungle (limited visibility)
• ✅ Ancient ruins (lost civilization)
• ✅ River systems
• ✅ Canopy layer (vertical exploration)

Wildlife - Normal & Mutated:

Normal Animals:

• Jaguars (stealth predators)
• Anacondas (constrict attacks)
• Poison dart frogs (toxin sources)
• Macaws (tameable, scout birds)
• Piranhas (water threat)
• Sloths (passive, cute)

Mutated Creatures:

• Mega Jaguar (size of a car, pack leader)
• Anaconda Titan (50m long, boss)
• Toxic Frog King (area poison)
• Swarm Piranhas (flying variants)
• Carnivorous Plants (mobile enemies)
• Fungal Zombies (The Last of Us inspired)

New Features:

• ✅ Jungle survival (machete crafting)
• ✅ Poison & antidote system
• ✅ Vertical building (tree platforms)
• ✅ River boat crafting
• ✅ Wildlife photography (achievement system)
• ✅ Tribal village (NPC settlement)

Hazards:

• Poisonous plants
• Quicksand
• Flash floods
• Toxic air (spore clouds)
• Aggressive fauna

Unique Items:

• Jaguar Pelt Armor
• Anaconda Leather Boots
• Poison Dart (ranged weapon)
• Ancient Idol (artifact)
• Tribal Mask (disguise)

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🎯 DLC RELEASE ROADMAP

Year 1 (2026):

• Q2: Base Game Launch (Animal Farming included)
• Q4: DLC 1 - Dino World

Year 2 (2027):

• Q2: DLC 2 - Mythical Highlands (Unicorns!)
• Q4: DLC 3 - Endless Forest (Bigfoot)

Year 3 (2028):

• Q2: DLC 4 - Loch Ness Legacy
• Q4: DLC 5 - Paris Catacombs

Year 4 (2029):

• Q2: DLC 6 - Desert of the Dead
• Q4: DLC 7 - Amazon Apocalypse

Ultimate Edition (2029+):

• All DLCs bundled
• Exclusive cosmetics
• Season pass rewards
• Collector's items

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💰 Pricing Strategy

Base Game: $19.99 / €19.99
DLC 1-2: $9.99 / €9.99 each (Dino, Mythical)
DLC 3-4: $9.99 / €9.99 each (Forest, Loch Ness)
DLC 5-7: $12.99 / €12.99 each (Catacombs, Desert, Amazon - larger)
Season Pass 1: $29.99 / €29.99 (DLC 1-4, 25% discount)
Season Pass 2: $29.99 / €29.99 (DLC 5-7, 25% discount)
Ultimate Edition: $69.99 / €69.99 (base + all 7 DLCs, 30% discount)

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🏆 Content Volume Estimate

Base Game:

• 30-40 hours gameplay
• Animal farming (sheep, cows)
• Full story (Laboratory, Sister)
• 4 endings

Each DLC adds:

• 10-15 hours gameplay
• 20+ new enemies
• 5+ new biomes
• 50+ new items
• 15+ quests
• 3 boss fights
• 1 major feature system

Total with all DLCs:

• 200+ hours content
• 7 complete expansions
• 150+ unique creatures
• 30+ biomes
• Infinite replayability
• 1000+ items
• 100+ quests

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Last Updated: 8.12.2025
Status: Conceptual phase
Priority: Post-launch content
Estimated Dev Time: 6-12 months per DLC
Total DLCs: 7 expansions planned