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Overview

Calamities are large-scale elemental disasters that occur dynamically throughout Everland. They are remnants of the four divine forces (wind, thunder, water, and flame) that turned destructive during the war between heaven and man. Calamities function as both survival hazards and tactical opportunities for players.

Types of calamities

Tactical use

While calamities are dangerous, experienced players can turn them to their advantage. A lightning barrage can be used to damage a group of enemies if the player positions correctly. Wind calamities can disperse poison clouds or carry fire toward enemy encampments. Tidal surges can flood tunnels to drown subterranean creatures.

The game encourages creative responses to calamities rather than simply avoiding them. Promotional materials show players building siege towers during windstorms to launch aerial attacks, and deliberately igniting brush during firestorms to clear enemy territory.

Impact on the world

Calamities can permanently alter the environment. A tidal surge may leave behind new waterways, and a firestorm can burn away dense forest to expose hidden ruins. This ties into the game's physics system, where terrain and object states change in real time. Players who build in calamity-prone zones must account for potential destruction when designing their bases.

Frequency and prediction

Calamities are semi-random but influenced by the game's seasons and weather system. Certain biomes and seasons make specific calamity types more likely. Players can learn to read environmental cues, like darkening skies or rising water levels, to anticipate incoming events.