The gene pool isn’t designed to lose DNA. It is designed to provide balance for people who join late. I like the concept, but would rather have forage simply give DNA and Nourishment. It shouldn’t take away from the gene pool.

Also, foraging does not increase a Lifeform’s nourishment?  What?  Revise to include nourishment and you’ll get a FOR vote from me.

Thanks Chronos for resurrecting my proposal, and the others for the comments.  Here are some of my own.

The main reason I had it based off of the Gene Pool was for balance purposes, as Hunting is harder since it involves two checks and Lifeforms can spend their DNA.  Also, I envision that eventually the income from proposals will taper off compared to other means of gaining DNA, which means that having other methods to increase the Gene Pool’s DNA (which I’m sure we can come up with) is probably the best way to maintain parity.

I do think that as long as we have Nourishment, we should utilize it.  Also, I think we should make Feeding less frequent for two reasons.  One, I think it’s safer if we make it a bit weaker, and then ramp it up as we see the effects on gameplay.  Two, it’s probably preferable to people to only have to Feed on a weekly basis (rather than having to log in every day and rolling a bunch of dice).

Anyone can go an eat grass. Foraging is supposed to be easier than hunting.

I think foraging should return 0 DNA points, only refill you nourishment a varied amount (perhaps 2 or 3?) but can only be done once per week.  That way, a smaller creature can survive by foraging, but larger creatures would need to suplement foraging with hunting.

I disagree. A creature shouldn’t have to hunt if e doesn’t want to.