[ Illnesses ]
Illnesses are negative status conditions in RELL Seas that can affect characters through weather exposure or infection. Current source data names Common Cold and Flesh Rot as known illnesses.
- Common Cold is a known illness that may be caught by staying in a light storm for too long.
- Flesh Rot is documented by name, but its final gameplay penalties are not confirmed yet.
- Sick characters can cough near NPCs or players and may spread illness.
- Coughing on a Marine while sick may cause that Marine to attack the player.
- Illnesses connect the Weather system with Status Effects and NPC behavior.
- Official dev notes link light storm scenarios with biomes, seasons, doctor progression, Flesh Rot, and Common Cold.
Frequently asked questions
What are Illnesses in RELL Seas?
Illnesses are negative status conditions in RELL Seas. They can affect a character through environmental exposure or infection, and current source data connects them to storms, coughing, NPC reactions, and status-effect behavior.
What illnesses are known in RELL Seas?
The known illnesses in RELL Seas are Common Cold and Flesh Rot. Common Cold is tied to light storm exposure, while Flesh Rot is documented by name with final gameplay penalties still pending.
How do you catch Common Cold in RELL Seas?
Common Cold may be caught by staying in a light storm for too long. This makes Weather important beyond visuals, because storms can potentially connect to illness and status-effect gameplay.
Can illnesses spread in RELL Seas?
Yes. Current source data says sick characters can infect nearby NPCs or players by coughing. It also warns that coughing on a Marine may cause that Marine to attack.
Are illnesses linked to doctor progression?
Yes. Official dev notes mention doctor progression in the same context as biomes, seasons, light storm scenarios, Flesh Rot, and Common Cold. The exact doctor progression rewards and treatment steps are still pending.
