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Underwater of Fossil Island
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Fossil Island has existed as an idea in the heads of designers since 2005, as a concept in the game since 2007, and was unveiled and polled back in April. With its release nearing, it's time to divulge more details about the mysterious isle. In the first of two blogs we explore the underwater areas beneath Fossil Island, and we take a brief look at the Mushroom Forest and the skilling methods which can be found on offer inside it. The primary developer on this project, Mod Maz, will answer your questions, and we'll also be sharing concept art of varying stages of completion.The best professional services in OGPal.com. Welcome to OGPal.
Underwater
In this section of the blog we'll offer a detailed breakdown of the unique mechanics found underwater, and we'll take a closer look at the skilling activities found in the depths.
Air mechanics
As showcased on a recent Q&A stream, the underwater area carries with it a unique air mechanic. Diving to access the underwater environment requires diving apparatus. When underwater an oxygen meter will appear. This bar begins at 100% and reflects your supply of oxygen. When wearing the fishbowl helmet your oxygen levels will not deplete. However, when you aren't wearing the fishbowl helmet your oxygen levels will begin to decrease.
The fishbowl helmet can be worn in the area immediate to the initial diving site, so you don't need to be concerned about your air supply. However, the majority of the underwater area is the domain of the mermaids. You'll find that one mermaid in particular has a reason for disliking fishbowls.
In order to access this area you will have to abandon your fishbowl helmet and manage your oxygen carefully by utilising the environment.
Restoring your oxygen levels can be done via a number of methods. Large bubbles will appear in certain areas underwater, moving your character to within these bubbles will restore your oxygen. Air can be harvested from growing weeds (akin to taking water from cacti). Many puffer fish can be found underwater, these can be caught and squeezed to take air from them and then release them. There are some areas which are above water, if you're able to find these you can restore your oxygen.
Fully running out of your oxygen (the bar reaching 0%) will result in your character being asphyxiated and returned to the surface of the island above the underwater area.
