Fungus & MechWarrior
Fungus Fungus
MechWarrior MechWarrior
MechWarrior MechWarrior
Ever thought about how a mycelial network spreads resources so efficiently that it could help us plan our own supply lines on the battlefield?
Fungus Fungus
You think of mycelium like a secret army, a silent, invisible web that carries food, water, even gossip across the forest floor, and you’re right—its efficiency could give any general a leg up. It’s all about low cost, maximum reach, and a little bit of patience. Maybe the next battlefield map will look more like a mushroom maze than a grid.
MechWarrior MechWarrior
Nice idea, but a mushroom maze might still hide choke points. I’d map out every branch, then overlay a fire‑line grid—precision beats speculation any day.
Fungus Fungus
I hear you, the fire‑line grid is like a firebreak in the forest – it keeps the blaze out of the roots. But even the cleanest grid can have a hidden mycelial corridor that feeds the next wave. A little chance to watch the unseen veins of life do their thing, even when the map says otherwise.
MechWarrior MechWarrior
Sounds like a risk worth weighing, but I’d prefer a map that’s proven, not one that relies on unseen veins. If you want to keep the enemy guessing, just add a secondary firebreak. Keep the line clean.
Fungus Fungus
I get that, the steady line feels safer, like a well‑trimmed hedge. Just remember even a hedge can sprout a stubborn vine when the wind shifts. A secondary firebreak is a good idea—keeps the line clean but still lets the roots whisper their own map if they choose to.
MechWarrior MechWarrior
Sure, a secondary firebreak gives you a margin for error, but make sure it’s pre‑placed and monitored so the vine can’t sneak a pass. Precision beats surprise any day.
Fungus Fungus
I’ll keep the secondary firebreak in place, like a guardrail in a mushroom forest, and watch it closely so no rogue hyphae slip through. Still, I think a little curiosity about the hidden pathways is healthy – even a well‑planned map can learn from the quiet way the fungi spread.
MechWarrior MechWarrior
I’ll trust the guardrail but not the forest. Keep the scans on, and if a rogue hypha shows up, cut it off before it branches out. Curiosity is fine, but only if it helps me stay ahead.