# Chipi Mod Ideas ## Progression Loop ### Idea Add a portal activator + key system that unlocks deeper rooms in the Chipi dimension. ### What It Does Creates a clear loop: build portal → explore → collect keys → access new room tiers. ## Dungeon Variety ### Idea Add multiple room archetypes: loot rooms, trap rooms, dead ends, vertical shafts. ### What It Does Breaks up repetition and makes each run feel less predictable. ## Chipi Loot Tables ### Idea Create loot tables for rooms/corridors with unique tools, curios, and lore items. ### What It Does Rewards exploration beyond ore grinding. ## Miniboss or Boss ### Idea Add a rare boss like "Mep Alpha" or "Void Warden" that guards a core material. ### What It Does Gives a big milestone and a reason to return to the dimension. ## Player Jr Modes ### Idea Add follow/guard/wander + sit/teleport behaviors, plus simple leveling perks. ### What It Does Turns Player Jr into a companion system instead of a single behavior. ## Jr Recall Item ### Idea Add a "Jr Whistle" to recall Player Jr to you or to the portal spawn. ### What It Does Fixes pathing loss and makes Jr easier to manage. ## Aura-Driven Tool Skills ### Idea Add a short dash, shield, or blink that consumes the aura bar. ### What It Does Lets the aura system do more than passive energy display. ## Chipi Shrine ### Idea Add a recharge block or ritual that refills aura energy for materials. ### What It Does Creates a resource sink and a strategic rest point. ## Expanded Milk Uses ### Idea Use Mep Milk and Player Milk in brewing or special recipes. ### What It Does Gives the items more long-term value. ## Mep Variants ### Idea Add a rare friendly Mep variant with unique drops or interactions. ### What It Does Adds discovery moments and variety to the mob. ## Chipper Upgrades ### Idea Add reinforced or blessed chipper armor/tools with small set bonuses. ### What It Does Extends gear progression past base chipper items. ## Portal Effects ### Idea Add particles, ambient hum, and a short screen tint on teleport. ### What It Does Makes portal travel feel more special. ## Void Hazard Zones ### Idea Add a "void fog" or patches that drain aura instead of insta-kill. ### What It Does Creates tension without instant death. ## Dimension Ambience ### Idea Custom sky color, fog distance, and looping ambient sound in Chipi. ### What It Does Strengthens the dimension's atmosphere. ## Chipi Compass ### Idea Add a compass item that points to the nearest room or portal. ### What It Does Helps navigation in the dungeon grid. ## Block Family ### Idea Add stairs/slabs/walls for Chipi blocks. ### What It Does Improves building options in the dimension. ## Rare Ore Nodes ### Idea Add rare geodes or ore nodes unique to Chipi for discs or relics. ### What It Does Creates a high-value hunt target. ## Trader NPC ### Idea Add a small trader that spawns in certain rooms. ### What It Does Introduces a non-hostile encounter with unique trades. ## New Advancements ### Idea Add a few fun advancements for Mep interactions and Player Jr milestones. ### What It Does Highlights quirky features and gives players goals. ## Structure Test Tools ### Idea Add a command for random room placement to quickly test layouts. ### What It Does Speeds up iteration on dungeon design.