Welcome to Jimothy's Genes!
This is a collection of genes made mostly on a "wait, why hasn't someone else done this already?", with most inspiration mostly from Alite and their genes collections.
Also, check out the archite extension of this: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3372618413
Some of these require other mods. If you are not using the required mod, the gene won't appear, but the game will function fine and error-free.
Base Genes
These genes do not require any additional mods.
Complexity Trait Genes
No metabolism costs, but high complexity means you need a large / expensive lab to create xenogerms using these.
Metabolism genes
Not Archite, but high complexity means you need a large / expensive lab to create xenogerms using these. Can use multiple at once. Anti-metabolism genes that reduce complexity included.
Purity Genes
Using the same logic as the pig nose and furskin genes, these each have a 0% multiplier. If a pawn has any purity genes, only those with the same purity genes can romance them.
Learning Rate Genes
These increase / decrease kids learning rate in exchange for metabolism.
Hitting Speed Genes
Affect how fast your pawns can hit opponents in melee.
AimingSpeed Genes
Affect how fast your pawns can hit aim weapons at range.
Lifespan Genes
Affect biological age reached before experiencing age-related decline.
No Wound Healing / Immunity
Totally remove healing and immunity (these are 2 genes). Use only if you're insane, using some very wacky mods, or want a challenge.
Mod Extension
These require additional mods.
Growth Point Genes
Increase/decrease growth point gain in children in exchange for metabolism.
Dependency: EBSG framework https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3112549163
Aging Genes
Affect rate of aging. Separate genes for general aging vs childhood aging.
Dependency: Alite's Expanded Biotech Style Genes https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3020821838
Dodging and Hit Chance Genes
Affect odds of dodging or landing hits.
Dependency: Require Alite's Expanded Bitoech Style Genes https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3020821838
Note: Rimworld math is stupid, so the numbers aren't accurate. Unless you use a mod that un-stupid's Rimworld math, like Unlimited or Unlimited Reborn.
FAQ
Why don't trait genes have metabolism cost?
Someone else already did that: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3252151476
Lore: Characters in-game already have traits without metabolism effect. These genes use super-complex methods to bring out those traits without affecting metabolism.
Why do trait genes have that dumb texture?
;)
Some of the genes in those pics are obviously modded, yet they're not in the desc of this mod!
Those are added by Alite's mods, which are required for some of the genes in this mod to appear! Check out "EBSG Framework" to find that goldmine!
I love metabolism! I NEED MORE!
Outland - Genetics: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2910172297
Biotech Capacitor Genes - Balanced: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2883414707
More Genes - https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3252151476
Have fun!
I like some genes, but not others!
Tweaks Galore lets you turn off certain genes. Some genes also have their own mods, which you can find in this mod's playlist, so if there's just 1 thing you want there's your ticket.
Compatibility?
Should be compatible with everything, as it's simple XML.
I've used this mod in literally every Rimworld run since I first created it and have never run into any issues.
Future Plans:
Mechanitor mech-limit genes.
Extend trait genes to traits from more mods.
Anything you suggest, if I find your suggestion both doable and to my liking.
Thankyou to:
Members of Rimworld discord's modding section, for explaining things to me.
Alite for making their gene mods, as they're the inspiration for this mod.
Omelettes, for tasting nice.
If you think I'm super cool and stuff:
https://www.youtube.com/@jimothyworldbuilding3664
Note that this channel is *NOT* Rimworld related. It's a worldbuilding channel. That said, you might notice some Rimworld-esque stuff in the worldbuilding, such as organ harvesting, war crimes, morbid hilarity and widespread cannibalism.
