Name change suggestion for Grain

[Tachyon]

I thought Wheat would be somehow turned into Grain but no, so I was baffled how to feed Birds to tame them. I somehow noticed that the Millstone turns Seeds into Grain, so that was good to know, but I think it would be less confusing to call the end product Ground Birdseed. Does this sound a reasonable suggestion?

[Blender McBiscuits]

Nah I don't like that idea. Ground grain might end up being used for other things, and it's up to you to figure out that birds might eat it (though the icon comes up when you find a hungry bird). You grind wheat into flour, dude! I thought everyone knew that!

The various machines are good at tipping you off what you might put in them, and when you work something out for yourself that's part of the enjoyment. It's a reward!

[rdbury]

"Grain" is a bit misleading, I guess if you're going by the actual definition "grain" could be either wheat or corn, but not ground pumpkin seed. I think "birdseed" works better, but I'd leave out "ground", That way you still have to experiment to find out how to get it.

Also, isn't wheat seed just wheat irl? I guess they can be different things for the purposes of the game, but it still seems a bit odd.

[Tachyon]

Originally posted by rdbury:

"Grain" is a bit misleading, I guess if you're going by the actual definition "grain" could be either wheat or corn, but not ground pumpkin seed. I think "birdseed" works better, but I'd leave out "ground", That way you still have to experiment to find out how to get it.

Also, isn't wheat seed just wheat irl? I guess they can be different things for the purposes of the game, but it still seems a bit odd.

I'm pleased you agree. Birdseed is fine as a term too. I think the same thing - ground-up seeds are not "grain", really, and harvested wheat IS grain. I mean, birds raid grain/cereal fields for seeds to eat IRL. 🙂

(NOTE: I realise grinding the seeds of your choice in a crafting station is vital so as to not indiscriminately feeding a bird some new, precious seeds 🙂)

[Blender McBiscuits]

BTW what's ground bone used for?