![The mod's logo, "Risus - The Joyplague"](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/4454b295b4b014cee5f50f41d5bf9c2e29d46fc3.png) ## If you wish to follow the development of Risus, Join the [Discord](https://discord.gg/bTnJ5gamsp) # Trailer # Introduction Risus is a mod that introduces a sort of plague onto the land, but one that does not spread in the same way other infections may. It is simply everpresent, only noticed whenever it manifests gore or ruin (much of it is reminiscent of how cults are often romanticized). Explore the world and venture through the story told in the notes of a Lost Researcher; in your own pursuit to understand the Risus. # Starting Your Journey **The best way to experience the mod is to go into it blind, without looking at the Added Content below.** Once you interact with any part of the Risus, **The Advancement Tab** for Risus will become visible. Following the **Advancements**, you'll see that you should first locate an **Alteration Site**, where you need to put a **book into the Alteration Catalyst** found in the center. This will let you obtain the **Researcher's Notes, which act as the guide book/wiki of the mod.** **NOTE:** - **This mod is dependent on [Patchouli](https://modrinth.com/mod/patchouli).** - **Supported (optional) mods include [JEI](https://modrinth.com/mod/jei) and [Curios API](https://modrinth.com/mod/curios).** - **The [Display Notches](https://modrinth.com/mod/display-notches) mod IS NOT needed, nor is it advised to have both that and Risus together, as it leads to two instances of notches.** ![The Risus advancement tab showing the "Site Zero" advancement with the description "Find an Alteration Site."](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/e948c2bcac68860a8ae4c9a2f3060f0e43d38bf4.png) ![A small Alteration Site with an Alteration Catalyst and a book inside of that.](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/871b3ee7067b020ac1a417f632079e94b66779fd.png) # Added Content (As of version 0.7.000)

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## New Structures: - Family Tree - found in most overworld biomes ![A Family Tree example](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/34a23114595ad1b18e281dbb5f0708c09653f798_0.webp) - Alteration Site - found in most overworld biomes ![Alteration Site example](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/c8b6ab604908effec49e70849e6e55607e1c52e1_0.webp) - Angel Altar - found at peaks and mountain sides ![Angel Altar with an Ophanim](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/8bdce91470c42cd84d599ed11b9b84bb694a3739_0.webp) - Great Body - found underground in most overworld biomes ![Giant Skeleton embedded in a cave wall](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/0429bb8d761fa0c8d12e9bd4fef2d8fb0d52d218_0.webp) - Dungeon (Risus Styled) - found underground in most overworld biomes ![xray view of a Risus Dungeon](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/bd388db2670065a0fbcdce49f2419163bb7c5902_0.webp) - Research Lab - rarely found underground in most overworld biomes ![xray view of The Lab](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/b9cbbee6c6b983485c49d706a279c609f9343190_0.webp) - Gorger Trap - found in most grassy and sandy overworld biomes as well as in the End ![xray view of a Gorger Trap](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/7f9355ed11a779757b52a07f832a2efd30361011_0.webp) And more =] ## New Mobs ![A lineup of the monster found in Risus](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/a77c03169594eecb3bdb7deaeaa3fcabedb5241a.png) In order from left to right: - Holder - a small critter that spawns near Risus structures. It will playfully sneak up on you to steal your held item and then run away with it laughing. Punching the Holder will result in it dropping the item. - Gorger - found in Gorger Traps, it's a monster made up of a mouth and Gorger Guts - a block that acts as its body. It will kill anything that falls into its mouth and can only be killed by destroying the Gorger Guts - Ophanim - a stationary monster that will smite down all creatures that come close to it. Can only be killed with weaponry made from Concentration Cores. - Lover - a monster that will not attack the player. Instead it targets other creatures, turning them into Beloved versions. Whenever it transforms a mob, it will leave behind Spreading Remains. If you notice these appearing more and more in an area, that's a good indicator that you need to light it up. - Stalker - a Beloved Creeper; it will get as close as possible to the player, inflicting Darkness and Blindness. - Licker - a Beloved Spider; its attacks will apply Pleasure, a much more lethal version of Poison that also makes controlling your movement difficult. On death, summons Baby Spiders. - Singer - a Beloved Enderman; when it sees player it will start "singing", causing Nausea. It cannot walk around but it can still teleport. ## New Pet - Litter - an immortal pet, created through an Inhabiting Ritual. Whenever in a dark area, it will excrete a Light Dropping. Can be picked up and carried around. Also customizable. ![Ochre Froglight Litter](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/15011548fd806fafb58f8d62c49584be6e7b514e.png) ## New Weapons, Tools and Equipment ![A showcase of most equipment obtainable in Risus](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/abcd9c2f1a6c10237536f8468acb42e409f4496a.png) ### New Tools and Equipment: - Skin Armor - offers less Armor points than Leather, but each piece increases Health by 5 (2.5 hearts) - Ophanim Wings - Elytra alternative, offering infinite glide durability - but using fireworks or Riptide will deal a lot of damage to it. - Endless Pearl - a reuseable Ender Pearl; can store ten thousand of them as durability. - Light Devourer - places Darkness. - Hand of Greed - when in off-hand, increases block placement reach by 3. - Threads Of The Firmament - a set of boots that gives several buffs related to speed and agility, for the cost of armor points and protective enchantments (a similar trade-off to what elytra vs chestplate is) ### New Weapon Types: - Boomstick - explodes on hit, damaging both the attacker and the victim. Destroys blocks. - Flamethrower - spews fire that works even on Fire-resistant creatures. - Egg Sac - can be thrown. Summons Baby Spiders on impact that attack everything. - Knuckles - lower base damage than Swords, but faster attack speed, with an additional "Lunge" ability - Heavy Axes - combat oriented Axes, accepting Sword Enchantments. - Scythes - higher base damage than Swords, longer reach, but much lower attack speed. - Greatswords - higher base damage than Swords, slightly longer reach, with much lower attack speed and slight speed reduction. Can launch a slash projectile. ## New Blocks ![A showcase of most blocks added by Risus](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/de61d8ecf5f4c148f2c23840160065ea876834d3_0.webp) Risus adds a modest amount of blocks but most do have a function or mechanic. Tissue can decay into Bone; Skin can grow Hair; Zit pops; Remains can be smelted; Blood interacts with other liquids and can be dangerous as well, etc. Of particular note are: - Depth Vase: a new storage container that can store between 1 to 81 stacks of items depending on how deep it is in the world. It has no UI but can be interacted with manually or with a Hopper to insert and extract items. - Gorger Guts: a new storage container that has 54 slots and can pick up items in a 3x3 area above it. - Alteration Catalyst: a new crafting medium; allows the conversion of certain vanilla items into Risus ones. - Display Notches: they are a less intrusive alternative to Item Frames, allowing the display of items in various positions and rotations. The scale of flat items displayed matches that of blocks, meanwile 3D items (such as blocks) are at a one eighth (1:8) scale. These are also available as a separate [mod](https://modrinth.com/mod/display-notches) for those who wish to use it without the Risus. ## Planned Future Content The below are ideas that are planned to be added in future versions of the mod. There is a chance some of them won't make it in, or that their exact execution may differ. - More Weapon Types: **Whips, Momentum Hammer and Summoning Rituals** (think of Terraria's Summoning class) - **Corruptions**, which are more powerful versions of Vanilla Enchantments, but they will also have downsides in return - **Assimilation**, a method to make certain items a part of your body (e.x. what if you don't need to use an item slot for a pickaxe and instead the pickaxe can be assimilated into the flesh of your default hand) - **Bosses and possibly a Final Boss** (similar to what the Ender Dragon is supposed to be for Vanilla MC) - and so much more... =]

# Credits I'm wholeheartedly thankful for all the help I received in making this mod possible. - **[GizmoTheMoonPig](https://modrinth.com/user/GizmoTheMoonPig), [Drullkus](https://modrinth.com/user/Drullkus)** and **[Tama](https://www.curseforge.com/members/tamaized/projects)**. They contributed the most to the code and development of the mod. Make sure to check out all their other great projects. - **[JoeFoxe](https://modrinth.com/user/JoeFoxe)** let me borrow the Blood fluid and particles from his mod, **[Hexerei](https://modrinth.com/mod/hexerei)**. Make sure to check it out! - **[Kizbe](https://soundcloud.com/kizbe)** made the music for the mod, check him out if you are interested! - **[Toblerone](https://discordapp.com/users/371958699700387842)** for the structure builds and some textures - **My Homie [Melo](https://discord.com/users/434421173544157184) and my Best Friend Sulphorious** who have continuously provided positive feedback and motivation so that I could continue. - **The folks on the [Hobbitcraft SMP](https://hobbitcraft.cc/)** who showed continuous interest and support for the mod while it was in private development.

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