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Copper Gear Oxidization

Since copper gear is being added in the next game drop, I feel that I should share my suggestions for it. My main suggestion would be for copper armor and tools to oxidize over time (faster than copper blocks so that it's practical), and for the copper gear to grow stronger as it oxidizes, ranging from between stone and iron (unoxidized) to slightly worse than diamond (fully oxidized). Both gear strength and durability would be affected by this. This would give copper tools and armor a cool new gimmick as well as giving players real incentive to make copper gear.

In short, I think copper gear should oxidize over time and increase in strength and durability as it does so. Thank you for your consideration.

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    I think they should BEGIN strong (a little bit better than gold armour and tools in terms of damage reduction and mining efficiency/speed, but with the tools having the same durability they currently have, slightly better than stone) but get WORSE as time goes on (as they oxidise). Oxidisation in real life reduces the durability and strength of metals and that should be reflected in the game. Visual oxidisation of copper tools and armour should definitely be included.

    Having them start better than gold and get weaker over time, though still with mid/decent durability, gives them a unique appeal and differentiates them from the rest of the tools.

    Here's a post that delves into the idea that copper tools/armour should be stronger.

    With a comment saying that they should lose strength/durability as time goes on.