Bayou Blues Mod — Reference
Biomes
The Bayou
The Bayou is the central feature of the mod. It is a rare biome that generates with a distinct murky green water color and a dense canopy. Unlike standard swamps, the Bayou is heavily populated with Cypress Trees and Giant Ferns.
- Flora: Cypress Trees, Beard Moss, Algae, Giant Ferns, and Lily Flowers.
- Water Features: Patches of Algae and Lily Pads with blooming flowers.
- Atmosphere: The biome features a unique fog and grass color that distinguishes it from the vanilla Swamp.
Blocks
Cypress Woodset
Cypress wood features a warm, brownish-grey hue. It can be crafted into all standard wooden components:
| Block | Description |
|---|---|
| Cypress Log | The raw wood harvested from Cypress trees. |
| Cypress Planks | Used for general construction and crafting. |
| Cypress Stripped Log | Created by using an axe on a Cypress Log. |
| Cypress Wood/Stripped Wood | Six-sided bark blocks. |
| Cypress Stairs/Slabs | Standard decorative variants. |
| Cypress Fence/Gate | Standard enclosure blocks. |
| Cypress Door/Trapdoor | Features a unique lattice-like design. |
| Cypress Sign/Boat | Functional wooden items. |
Decorative & Functional Blocks
- Algae Thatch: A dense, fibrous block made from Algae. It is ideal for roofing or hut construction in marshy builds.
- Gooseberry Sack: (Requires Quark) A storage block for Gooseberries, allowing for compact storage and decorative use in kitchens or markets.
Items and Food
Gooseberries
Gooseberries are the primary food source added by the mod. They are found growing on Cypress Branches within the Bayou biome.
| Item | Recipe | Nutrition | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gooseberry | Harvested from branches | 2 (1 Drumstick) | None |
| Gooseberry Juice | Gooseberry + Glass Bottle | 4 | None |
| Gooseberry Jam | Gooseberry + Sugar + Glass Bottle | 6 | None |
| Gooseberry Pie | Gooseberry + Sugar + Egg + Wheat | 8 | None |
| Gooseberry Cookie | 2 Wheat + Gooseberry | 2 | None |
| Glazed Gooseberry | Gooseberry + Honey Bottle | 6 | None |
Mobs
Slabfish (Bayou Variant)
If the Environmental mod is installed, a unique variant of the Slabfish will spawn in the Bayou biome.
- Appearance: This variant features colors and patterns that camouflage with the Bayou's murky water and algae.
- Behavior: Like other Slabfish, they are passive aquatic creatures that flop around when on land and can be picked up in a bucket.
- Drops: They typically drop Slabfish meat or experience when killed.
Crafting Recipes
Below are the primary recipes unique to Bayou Blues:
Algae Thatch * 4x Algae (2x2 grid) → 1x Algae Thatch
Gooseberry Sack (Quark Integration) * 9x Gooseberries (3x3 grid) → 1x Gooseberry Sack
Gooseberry Cookie * 1x Wheat + 1x Gooseberry + 1x Wheat (Horizontal row) → 8x Gooseberry Cookies
Gooseberry Pie * 1x Gooseberry + 1x Sugar + 1x Egg + 1x Wheat (Shapeless) → 1x Gooseberry Pie
Gooseberry Jam * 1x Gooseberry + 1x Sugar + 1x Glass Bottle (Shapeless) → 1x Gooseberry Jam
Gooseberry Juice * 1x Gooseberry + 1x Glass Bottle (Shapeless) → 1x Gooseberry Juice
Glazed Gooseberry * 1x Gooseberry + 1x Honey Bottle (Shapeless) → 1x Glazed Gooseberry