Minor suggestions for WX-78 and Wormwood in the new beta

[Eggsterminator]

So the first issue I wanted to bring up is WX-78 and their ability to enter the hot springs. 

 

For the record, I'm not gonna say that Klei should outright stop the player completely from entering the hot springs as WX-78, since we have free will, and you know what, why not? 

Though we have to keep in mind that WX-78 is very hydrophobic and can even be killed by water damage. So I'd personally suggest making WX-78 look a lot more panicked/stressed whenever they enter the hot spring, instead of relaxed like everyone else, and also make them lose health and sanity a lot quicker, due to them being actively submerged in water.

 

The other thing I wanted to bring up (that's more so based on real-life logic, so I don't know if Klei is willing to implement it or not) is the desiccant pouch/sack, which is basically a sack full of salt, which helps the players dry off quicker. 

It's a great idea and all, but I think in the cases of Wormwood and WX-78 (Who are a plant and a robot, respectively), it would make more sense for both of them to slowly lose their hp whenever the desiccant pouch is in use.

 

Cause when salt comes in contact with water, it drastically speeds up corrosion of most metals, causing them to break down and oxidize/rust.

And while I'm not necessarily saying that WX-78 should have visualized stages of rust, it would be much more interesting if they had an additional cost for using this item.

 

As for Wormwood, while I'm not sure what type of plant he is, most plants are very sensitive to salt, as it draws water out of their cells, leading to dehydration, withering, and eventually their death.

 

So yeah, I think it would be pretty cool if these two were negatively affected by these game mechanics, as it would help highlight who their characters are supposed to be, and make things a lot more realistic.

[DigitalClowns]

If they keep the whole mechanic of WX being able to enter the hot springs, I think it would be interesting that not only they receive water damage (with all the sparks and stuff) but said damage affects any survivors that are in the hot spring with them- applying real life logic to this, if you throw a machine into any body of water, said machine will short circuit. And any living creature that is in contact with said body of water in turn gets zapped- water IS a conductive material after all. So it would just make sense that if WX starts receiving water damage while still in the hot spring, any other character that is around them starts receiving electricity damage. Now of course, it would be way less than being struck by lightning but it would considerably damage them as getting electrocuted can be lethal

 

idk just adding that there I think it’d be interesting 

[Sikers]

I think WX should break the 4th wall and insult player for entering the hot spring

Edited December 8, 2025 by Sikers

[Eggsterminator]

4 hours ago, Sikers said:

I think WX should break the 4th wall and insult player for entering the hot spring

Oh, definitely. They would beat them up.