Ecosystem Variables

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Ecosystem Variables Jan 9, 2016 3:42:47 GMT Skyguy98 likes this

Post by The_Wayward_Admiral on Jan 9, 2016 3:42:47 GMT

So I'm trying to make a new ~~expansion pack~~ alternate ruleset to my spec. evo. exercise, and I was wondering if I could get some help from you fine folks. I'm trying to establish the physical variables that effect an ecosystem for reasons that will be clear if the ruleset is made concrete. Basically I'm asking if you notice anything at all that I'm missing from this list, or if I'm being too general with an item. Anything at all, if it impacts the ecosystem's physical environment.

Variables...In...Spaaaaaaaace:
Distance to Galactic Center
Frequency of Passage Through Galactic Midline
Number of Nearby Hypermassive Stars
Density of Oort Cloud
Number of Gas Giants in Outer Solar System
Ecosystem Existence on Lunar Body Y/N?
Distance to Star
Type of Star
Number of Satellites
Size of Satellites
Age of Solar System
Orbital Eccentricity

Geological Stuff:
Metallic Abundance in Crust
Mass of Planet
Abundance of Water
Age of Planet
Rotational Velocity
Rotational Direction
Axial Tilt
Planetary Wobble

Specific Variables:
Relative Elevation
Latitude
Average Airspeed
Land Area Between Environment and Large Water Body
Surrounding Mountains
Height of Surrounding Mountains
Standard Elevation Deviation
Soil Cover
Proximity to Fault Line
Succession Level

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Atrox Moderator Creator God of Cyclids Posts: 2,126	Ecosystem Variables Jan 9, 2016 5:34:16 GMT via mobile The_Wayward_Admiral likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Atrox on Jan 9, 2016 5:34:16 GMT Atmosphere density?

Aquos Moderator The Goat Mod Goats will rule the world Posts: 1,672	Ecosystem Variables Jan 9, 2016 9:00:58 GMT Atrox and The_Wayward_Admiral like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Aquos on Jan 9, 2016 9:00:58 GMT sorry if this is a stupid remark but vulcanic activity ?
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Ecosystem Variables Jan 9, 2016 15:20:35 GMT via mobile Aquos and The_Wayward_Admiral like this

Post by Atrox on Jan 9, 2016 15:20:35 GMT

Ah alright hold on I've subscribed to this channel on Youtube specifically for worldbuilding and it gives tons of variables to think about.

One major variable to consider is the mass of the star (using our sun as a base of 1 solar mass). Using the mass of the star, you can figure out variables like the class of the star, luminosity, diameter, surface temperature, lifetime, AND the star's habitable zone! The mass of the star would also affect planetary life as well. Low mass star = less luminosity and surface temperature = melanized plants to absorb more areas of the spectrum (and protect against radiation).

The channel also provides details on the best place for a life supporting planet to be located in a galaxy. It really goes in depth with the whole planetary system thing and I've been meaning to design my own system but I haven't had much free time.

I've also been meaning to show it to the devs since, as far as I know, the channel tries to be very realistic with what variables are required to support life. I figured taking some tips from that channel would help produce a more realistic setting for our organisms.

The channel: youtube.com/user/Artifexian
You should check it out if you have the time. I think it could help with this

Last Edit: Jan 9, 2016 15:21:16 GMT by Atrox

Post by The_Wayward_Admiral on Jan 9, 2016 3:42:47 GMT

Post by Atrox on Jan 9, 2016 5:34:16 GMT

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Post by Atrox on Jan 9, 2016 15:20:35 GMT