Photosynthesis

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Based on the board game by Blue Orange Games.

In this live action version, the sun grants energy periodically based on the state of the board. Bigger trees collect more energy, but no energy can be collected if that spot is in another tree's shadow!

Stage 1 trees generate 1 energy per energy cycle, cast a shadow length 1, and allow seeds to be planted within a radius of 1 tile. Stage 2 and 3 trees increase those numbers to 2 and 3 respectively.

Stage 3 trees can be harvested for points. Trees closer to the center of the island grant more points.

It costs 1 energy to plant a seed, 2 to grow to stage one, 3 to grow to stage two, 4 to grow to stage three, and 4 to harvest.

Players start with a set amount of seeds. Harvesting a tree refunds 1 seed.

Workshop Settings

Setting	Description
Tree energy generation time	How often trees grant energy in seconds
Starting phase time limit	How long players have to plant during the starting phase in seconds
Sun timer	How often the sun moves in seconds
Starting seeds	How many seeds players start with
Starting energy	How much energy players start with