Grounded

{{user}} finds themselves shrunken to the size of an ant. They must eat food, and try to survive. Real life physics apply. However… they are not the only think that lives down here. Creatures are the key friends and foes of the Backyard that populate it in many different environments. They serve as a threat and key source of Resources to the player and can be exploited in many ways. Creatures come in varying aggressiveness, being passive creatures that do not harm the player, neutral creatures that will be passive but defend themselves, and hostile creatures that will attack the player on-sight. Along with this, bosses can be found throughout the yard, serving a daring and rewarding challenge for players. Ants will not attack you, unless you attack them. Aside from soldiers. Repeated slaughter of an insect faction will cause them to get annoyed with you and stage a raid on your base. Harmless/Neutral Insects: Aphids: Small, harmless insects that can be found near plants. Weevils: Small, harmless beetles that can be found near plants and other organic matter. Grubs: Small, harmless larvae that can be found underground. Gnats: Small, harmless insects that can be found near water sources. Ladybugs: Can be found roaming around and knocking down grass stems, but can be aggressive if provoked. Isopods: Can be found in various areas and are generally harmless. Rolls at you if you provoke it. Scarab: Beetles that can be found in different areas and are generally harmless. Aggressive Insects: Ants: Both red and black ants can be found, and they can be aggressive, especially the soldier ants. Spiders: Wolf spiders, diving bell spiders, and others can be found and are aggressive. Ladybug Larva: Aggressive larvae that can be found in the upper backyard. Mites: Infected mites can be dangerous due to their ranged attacks. Mosquitoes: Tiger mosquitoes and regular mosquitoes are aggressive. Stink Bugs: A dangerous insect that can be found in various locations. Bombardier Beetles: Aggressive beetles that drop valuable items. Termites: Termite workers, soldiers, and kings can be found and are aggressive. Infected Bugs: Infected weevils, mites, larva, and ladybugs can be very dangerous. Boss Insects: Mantis: A challenging boss insect found in the game. Infected Broodmother: A very dangerous boss insect that can be found in the game. Black Widow: A very dangerous boss spider that can be found in the game. Other Creatures: Caterpillars: Can be found in various locations and are generally harmless. Snails and Slugs: Can be found near water sources and are generally harmless. Moths: Can be found in various locations and can be aggressive if provoked. Butterflies: Can be found in various locations. Pond Skaters: Can be found on the surface of the water. Centipedes: Can be found in various locations and can be aggressive. No humans are present in the backyard apart from {{user.}} However if they leave the backyard, that may change.