{
  "geological_simulation": {
    "description": "Complete planetary formation simulation over 4.65 billion years",
    "total_duration_years": 4650000000,
    "phases": [
      // ===== PHASE 0: WORLD INITIALIZATION (1 cycle × 100M years = 0.1 Ga) =====
      {
        "name": "world_initialization",
        "description": "Initialize world state with starting conditions",
        "duration_cycles": 1,
        "years_per_cycle": 100000000,
        "steps": [
          {
            "name": "initialize_world_terrain",
            "process_type": "initialize_world_terrain",
            "parameters": {
              "surface_temperature_celsius": -100,
              "surface_elevation_meters": -30000,
              "world_size": {"width": 1000, "height": 1000}
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "initialize_planetary_core",
            "process_type": "initialize_planetary_core",
            "parameters": {
              "core_temperature_celsius": -100,
              "max_core_capacity": 1940000000000000000000,
              "base_composition": {
                "iron_ore": 155200000000000000000,
                "stone": 38800000000000000000
              }
            }
          }
        ]
      },
      // ===== PHASE 1: PLANETARY ACCRETION (30 cycles × 100M years = 3.0 Ga) =====
      {
        "name": "planetary_accretion",
        "description": "Initial planetary formation through meteorite bombardment",
        "duration_cycles": 30,
        "years_per_cycle": 100000000,
        "steps": [
          {
            "name": "meteorite_impact_generation",
            "process_type": "generate_meteorite_impacts",
            "parameters": {
              "impacts_per_wave": {"min": 100, "max": 500},
              "meteorite_source": "meteorites.json",
              "size_bias": "larger",
              "type_weights": {
                "chondrite_ordinary": 60,
                "carbonaceous_chondrite": 15,
                "stony_iron": 12,
                "iron_meteorite": 8,
                "ice_comet_fragment": 3,
                "platinum_rich_rare": 2,
                "bubble_meteorite": 1,
                "magnetic_anomaly": 0.8,
                "crystal_meteorite": 0.5,
                "glass_meteorite": 0.3,
                "diamond_meteorite": 0.2,
                "radioactive_anomaly": 0.1
              }
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "impact_effects_application",
            "process_type": "apply_impact_effects",
            "parameters": {
              "kinetic_energy_to_heat_ratio": 2000,
              "crater_formation_factor": 1.0,
              "surface_metal_deposit_ratio": 0.3
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "planetary_differentiation",
            "process_type": "heavy_metal_sinking",
            "parameters": {
              "sinking_rate_per_cycle": 0.7,
              "heavy_metal_threshold_density": 5.0
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "volcanic_redistribution",
            "process_type": "core_driven_volcanism",
            "parameters": {
              "core_pressure_threshold": 0.8,
              "volcanic_overflow_rate": 0.2,
              "volcanic_generation": {
                "base_material_per_volcano": 1000000000000,
                "main_pick_count": 3,
                "secondary_pick_count": 5,
                "default_volcano_type": "stratovolcano"
              }
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "cooling_phase",
            "process_type": "gradual_cooling",
            "parameters": {
              "surface_cooling_rate_per_cycle": 50,
              "energy_to_core_ratio": 0.3,
              "energy_to_space_ratio": 0.7,
              "minimum_surface_temperature": -273,
              "minimum_core_temperature": 1000,
              "optimal_cooling_core_temperature": 2000,
              "reference_surface_temperature": 1000
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "universal_region_fusion",
            "process_type": "manage_all_region_fusion",
            "parameters": {
              "enabled": true,
              "radius_calculation": "natural_logarithm",
              "base_radius": 1.5,
              "mass_reference": 5.0,
              "fusion_threshold_percentage": 0.3,
              "use_largest_radius_for_threshold": true,
              "weighted_position_update": true,
              "mass_combination": "additive",
              "applies_to_all_region_types": true
            }
          }
        ]
      },
      // ===== PHASE 2: TECTONIC FORMATION (25 cycles × 100M years = 2.5 Ga) =====
      {
        "name": "tectonic_formation",
        "description": "Formation of tectonic plates and crustal thickening",
        "duration_cycles": 25,
        "years_per_cycle": 100000000,
        "steps": [
          {
            "name": "reduced_meteorite_bombardment",
            "process_type": "generate_meteorite_impacts",
            "parameters": {
              "impacts_per_wave": {"min": 10, "max": 50},
              "meteorite_source": "meteorites.json",
              "impact_probability_per_cycle": 0.3,
              "size_bias": "smaller",
              "type_weights": {
                "chondrite_ordinary": 35,
                "carbonaceous_chondrite": 20,
                "ice_comet_fragment": 15,
                "stony_iron": 8,
                "iron_meteorite": 5,
                "crystal_meteorite": 4,
                "magnetic_anomaly": 4,
                "bubble_meteorite": 3,
                "glass_meteorite": 2,
                "platinum_rich_rare": 2,
                "diamond_meteorite": 1.5,
                "radioactive_anomaly": 0.5
              }
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "initial_tectonic_region_creation",
            "process_type": "create_tectonic_regions",
            "parameters": {
              "target_region_count": {"min": 15, "max": 25},
              "region_types": ["oceanic", "continental", "volcanic"],
              "initial_type_distribution": {
                "oceanic": 0.6,
                "continental": 0.35,
                "volcanic": 0.05
              },
              "initial_radius_range": {"min": 50, "max": 200},
              "random_placement": true
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "tectonic_physics_simulation",
            "process_type": "tectonic_physics_engine",
            "parameters": {
              "repulsion_constant": 0.8,
              "velocity_damping": 0.95,
              "max_velocity": 5.0,
              "collision_detection": true,
              "force_calculation": "overlap_squared"
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "region_evolution",
            "process_type": "tectonic_region_evolution",
            "parameters": {
              "split_probability_per_cycle": 0.01,
              "growth_rate_range": {"min": -0.5, "max": 1.0},
              "stability_factor": 0.8,
              "minimum_region_radius": 20,
              "maximum_region_radius": 500
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "collision_effects",
            "process_type": "tectonic_collision_processing",
            "parameters": {
              "mountain_formation_threshold": 1.0,
              "mountain_height_multiplier": 2000,
              "rift_valley_depth": 500,
              "volcanic_zone_creation": true,
              "volcanic_zone_lifetime_cycles": 10
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "universal_region_fusion",
            "process_type": "manage_all_region_fusion",
            "parameters": {
              "enabled": true,
              "radius_calculation": "natural_logarithm",
              "base_radius": 1.8,
              "mass_reference": 8.0,
              "fusion_threshold_percentage": 0.25,
              "use_largest_radius_for_threshold": true,
              "weighted_position_update": true,
              "mass_combination": "additive",
              "applies_to_all_region_types": true
            }
          }
        ]
      },
      // ===== PHASE 3: GEOLOGICAL PREPARATION (25 cycles × 20M years = 0.5 Ga) =====
      {
        "name": "geological_preparation",
        "description": "Sea level rise and geological basin formation (preparation for future hydrology)",
        "duration_cycles": 25,
        "years_per_cycle": 20000000,
        "steps": [
          {
            "name": "tectonic_movement_slowdown",
            "process_type": "tectonic_physics_engine",
            "parameters": {
              "velocity_reduction_factor": 0.8,
              "repulsion_constant": 0.64,
              "velocity_damping": 0.95,
              "max_velocity": 4.0,
              "collision_detection": true,
              "force_calculation": "overlap_squared"
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "residual_meteorite_impacts",
            "process_type": "generate_meteorite_impacts",
            "parameters": {
              "impacts_per_wave": {"min": 1, "max": 5},
              "meteorite_source": "meteorites.json",
              "impact_probability_per_cycle": 0.1,
              "size_bias": "smaller",
              "type_weights": {
                "chondrite_ordinary": 20,
                "carbonaceous_chondrite": 15,
                "ice_comet_fragment": 25,
                "crystal_meteorite": 10,
                "magnetic_anomaly": 10,
                "glass_meteorite": 8,
                "bubble_meteorite": 7,
                "diamond_meteorite": 3,
                "platinum_rich_rare": 2
              }
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "residual_volcanism",
            "process_type": "core_driven_volcanism",
            "parameters": {
              "volcanic_activity_reduction": 0.1,
              "core_overflow_rate": 0.05,
              "eruption_probability_per_cycle": 0.2,
              "eruption_intensity_factor": 0.3,
              "core_pressure_threshold": 0.4
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "sea_level_elevation",
            "process_type": "elevate_sea_level",
            "parameters": {
              "initial_sea_level_meters": -5000,
              "target_sea_level_meters": 0,
              "elevation_rate_per_cycle": 200,
              "ice_volume_effect": true,
              "thermal_expansion_effect": true
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "tectonic_erosion",
            "process_type": "apply_tectonic_erosion",
            "parameters": {
              "erosion_rate_factor": 1.0,
              "elevation_erosion_threshold": 1000,
              "mass_to_core_transfer": true,
              "mountain_erosion_rate": 5.0,
              "weathering_rate": 0.1
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "geological_basin_formation",
            "process_type": "form_geological_basins",
            "parameters": {
              "basin_formation_probability": 0.05,
              "valley_carving_intensity": 2.0,
              "depression_depth_factor": 1.5,
              "future_drainage_preparation": true
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "basic_climate_stabilization",
            "process_type": "stabilize_basic_climate",
            "parameters": {
              "temperature_stabilization_rate": 0.1,
              "co2_equilibrium_target": 350,
              "volcanic_co2_reduction": 0.05,
              "weathering_co2_absorption": 0.02
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "coastal_zone_preparation",
            "process_type": "prepare_coastal_zones",
            "parameters": {
              "shallow_water_threshold": 50,
              "deep_water_threshold": 200,
              "coastal_shelf_formation": true,
              "sediment_accumulation_zones": true
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "universal_region_fusion",
            "process_type": "manage_all_region_fusion",
            "parameters": {
              "enabled": true,
              "radius_calculation": "natural_logarithm",
              "base_radius": 1.9,
              "mass_reference": 9.0,
              "fusion_threshold_percentage": 0.22,
              "use_largest_radius_for_threshold": true,
              "weighted_position_update": true,
              "mass_combination": "additive",
              "applies_to_all_region_types": true
            }
          }
        ]
      },
      // ===== PHASE 4: CARBONIFEROUS PERIOD (35 cycles × 10M years = 0.35 Ga) =====
      {
        "name": "carboniferous_period",
        "description": "Dynamic forest evolution and coal formation through geological cycles",
        "duration_cycles": 35,
        "years_per_cycle": 10000000,
        "steps": [
          {
            "name": "tectonic_movement_continued",
            "process_type": "tectonic_physics_engine",
            "parameters": {
              "velocity_reduction_factor": 0.6,
              "repulsion_constant": 0.48,
              "velocity_damping": 0.96,
              "max_velocity": 3.0,
              "collision_detection": true,
              "force_calculation": "overlap_squared",
              "carbon_region_attachment_update": true
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "dynamic_forest_seeding",
            "process_type": "seed_new_forests",
            "parameters": {
              "base_forest_seed_rate": 0.001,
              "temperature_optimal_range": {"min": 15.0, "max": 35.0},
              "temperature_bonus": 2.0,
              "humidity_threshold": 0.4,
              "humidity_bonus": 1.5,
              "elevation_max": 2000.0,
              "elevation_bonus": 1.2
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "forest_expansion",
            "process_type": "expand_existing_forests",
            "parameters": {
              "forest_expansion_rate": 0.05,
              "neighbor_viability_check": true,
              "expansion_distance": 1,
              "density_growth_factor": 1.1
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "carbon_region_formation",
            "process_type": "create_carbon_regions",
            "parameters": {
              "minimum_forest_density": 0.3,
              "carbon_mass_base": 100.0,
              "region_radius_factor": 8.0,
              "tectonic_attachment_strength": 0.9,
              "carbon_type_initial": "COAL"
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "carbon_region_movement",
            "process_type": "update_carbon_regions",
            "parameters": {
              "attachment_strength": 0.9,
              "merge_distance_factor": 0.8
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "coal_to_oil_conversion",
            "process_type": "convert_carbon_deposits",
            "parameters": {
              "conversion_rate_per_cycle": 0.01,
              "underwater_cycles_required": 3,
              "minimum_conversion_threshold": 1.0,
              "underwater_depth_minimum": 50.0,
              "surface_based_conversion": true,
              "create_separate_oil_regions": true,
              "oil_position_calculation": "underwater_center_of_mass",
              "natural_gas_generation": false
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "universal_region_fusion",
            "process_type": "manage_all_region_fusion",
            "parameters": {
              "enabled": true,
              "radius_calculation": "natural_logarithm",
              "base_radius": 2.0,
              "mass_reference": 10.0,
              "fusion_threshold_percentage": 0.2,
              "use_largest_radius_for_threshold": true,
              "weighted_position_update": true,
              "mass_combination": "additive",
              "applies_to_all_region_types": true
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "geological_forest_destruction",
            "process_type": "destroy_forests_by_events",
            "parameters": {
              "volcanic_destruction_radius": 10.0,
              "flood_destruction_threshold": 100,
              "erosion_destruction_threshold": 5.0,
              "temperature_destruction_min": -10.0,
              "temperature_destruction_max": 50.0
            }
          }
        ]
      },
      // ===== PHASE 5: PRE-FAUNAL STABILIZATION (15 cycles × 10M years = 0.15 Ga) =====
      {
        "name": "pre_faunal_stabilization",
        "description": "Final geological maturation and climate stabilization",
        "duration_cycles": 15,
        "years_per_cycle": 10000000,
        "steps": [
          {
            "name": "tectonic_movement_final_slowdown",
            "process_type": "tectonic_physics_engine",
            "parameters": {
              "velocity_reduction_factor": 0.48,
              "repulsion_constant": 0.38,
              "velocity_damping": 0.97,
              "max_velocity": 2.4,
              "collision_detection": true,
              "force_calculation": "overlap_squared"
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "reduced_carbon_formation",
            "process_type": "create_carbon_regions",
            "parameters": {
              "no_new_forests": true,
              "existing_forest_to_carbon_only": true,
              "carbon_mass_base": 50.0,
              "region_radius_factor": 8.0,
              "tectonic_attachment_strength": 0.9,
              "carbon_type_initial": "COAL"
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "hydrocarbon_maturation_continued",
            "process_type": "convert_carbon_deposits",
            "parameters": {
              "conversion_rate_per_cycle": 0.01
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "universal_region_fusion",
            "process_type": "manage_all_region_fusion",
            "parameters": {
              "enabled": true,
              "radius_calculation": "natural_logarithm",
              "base_radius": 2.2,
              "mass_reference": 15.0,
              "fusion_threshold_percentage": 0.2,
              "use_largest_radius_for_threshold": true,
              "weighted_position_update": true,
              "mass_combination": "additive",
              "applies_to_all_region_types": true
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "petroleum_migration_to_traps",
            "process_type": "migrate_petroleum_to_geological_traps",
            "parameters": {
              "trap_identification": true,
              "anticline_formation_factor": 1.0,
              "fault_trap_creation": true,
              "salt_dome_probability": 0.05,
              "migration_efficiency": 0.3,
              "trap_capacity_factor": 50.0
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "final_erosion_phase",
            "process_type": "apply_final_erosion",
            "parameters": {
              "erosion_rate_reduction": 0.5,
              "coal_seam_exposure": true,
              "river_valley_carving": true,
              "coastal_feature_formation": true,
              "erosion_depth_threshold": 50.0
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "soil_development",
            "process_type": "develop_soil_layers",
            "parameters": {
              "soil_types": ["clay", "sand", "loam", "peat", "rocky", "alluvial"],
              "soil_depth_factor": 0.1,
              "climate_soil_correlation": true,
              "river_alluvial_bonus": true,
              "elevation_soil_effects": true
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "final_climate_stabilization",
            "process_type": "stabilize_final_climate",
            "parameters": {
              "volcanic_activity_reduction": 0.8,
              "climate_stability_increase": 0.1,
              "climate_zone_establishment": true,
              "temperature_variance_reduction": 0.9
            }
          }
        ]
      },
      // ===== PHASE 6A: LANDMASS ANALYSIS & ITCZ PREPARATION (1 cycle × 1M years) =====
      {
        "name": "landmass_analysis_and_itcz_preparation",
        "description": "Analyze continental masses from existing TectonicRegions and create Inter-Tropical Convergence Zones",
        "duration_cycles": 1,
        "years_per_cycle": 1000000,
        "steps": [
          {
            "name": "continental_mass_analysis",
            "process_type": "analyze_continental_masses",
            "parameters": {
              "_comment": "Uses existing TectonicRegions to identify continental masses for ITCZ placement",
              "continental_grouping": {
                "proximity_threshold": 100,
                "minimum_region_count": 2,
                "mass_calculation_method": "area_weighted",
                "continental_type_filter": ["continental", "volcanic"]
              },
              "landmass_requirements": {
                "minimum_total_area": 5000,
                "minimum_individual_region_area": 1000,
                "connectivity_analysis": true
              },
              "equatorial_filtering": {
                "latitude_band": [0.40, 0.60],
                "strict_equatorial_requirement": false,
                "latitude_scoring_weight": 0.7
              }
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "ocean_basin_detection",
            "process_type": "detect_ocean_basins",
            "parameters": {
              "_comment": "Inverse analysis to identify ocean masses from continental positions",
              "ocean_detection_method": "inverse_continental_analysis",
              "minimum_ocean_size": 5000,
              "coastal_connectivity_check": true,
              "ocean_temperature_estimation": {
                "latitude_based": true,
                "equator_temp": 28.0,
                "pole_temp": 2.0,
                "thermal_gradient": "cosine_distribution"
              },
              "evaporation_potential_calculation": {
                "temperature_factor": true,
                "surface_area_factor": true,
                "wind_exposure_factor": true
              }
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "itcz_zone_creation",
            "process_type": "create_itcz_convergence_zones",
            "parameters": {
              "_comment": "Create ITCZ zones on qualifying equatorial landmasses",
              "itcz_requirements": {
                "latitude_band": [0.45, 0.55],
                "min_landmass_size": 10000,
                "max_ocean_distance": 800,
                "continental_heating_threshold": 5000
              },
              "itcz_zone_properties": {
                "center_calculation": "continental_center_of_mass",
                "gravitational_range_formula": "sqrt(landmass_area) * 50",
                "mass_calculation": "landmass_total_area",
                "amplification_factor": 3.0,
                "intensity_falloff": "inverse_square_law"
              },
              "multiple_itcz_handling": {
                "allow_multiple_zones": true,
                "minimum_separation_distance": 500,
                "interaction_between_zones": false
              }
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "climate_infrastructure_preparation",
            "process_type": "prepare_climate_simulation_infrastructure",
            "parameters": {
              "_comment": "Clean slate preparation for WindRegion-based simulation",
              "data_cleanup": {
                "clear_legacy_wind_data": true,
                "clear_legacy_humidity_data": true,
                "preserve_temperature_gradients": true,
                "preserve_elevation_data": true
              },
              "token_system_initialization": {
                "initialize_token_counters": true,
                "token_types": ["wind", "rain", "highWind", "flood", "hurricane"],
                "reset_all_tokens": true
              },
              "performance_optimization": {
                "pre_allocate_wind_region_pool": true,
                "max_concurrent_wind_regions": 200,
                "spatial_indexing_setup": true
              }
            }
          }
        ]
      },
      // ===== PHASE 6B: CLIMATE SIMULATION & BIOME GENERATION (300 cycles × 100K years = 30M years) =====
      {
        "name": "climate_simulation_and_biome_generation",
        "description": "Advanced climate simulation using mobile WindRegions and ITCZ zones for realistic weather patterns",
        "duration_cycles": 300,
        "years_per_cycle": 100000,
        "steps": [
          {
            "name": "wind_region_spawning_system",
            "process_type": "spawn_mobile_wind_regions",
            "parameters": {
              "_comment": "Mobile WindRegions spawn from ocean masses with biased distribution",
              "spawn_system": {
                "spawn_locations": "ocean_masses_only",
                "spawn_frequency_formula": "water_mass_size / 1000",
                "spawn_distribution": "random_within_water_region_biased_toward_center",
                "max_concurrent_regions": 200,
                "initial_strength_formula": "water_temperature * evaporation_factor"
              },
              "wind_region_properties": {
                "initial_wind_strength": 1.0,
                "initial_wetness": 0.0,
                "wind_tokens": 100,
                "rain_tokens": 0,
                "decay_per_move": 0.02,
                "decay_per_tile": 0.01,
                "minimum_survival_threshold": 0.1
              },
              "ocean_moisture_gain": {
                "ocean_moisture_rate": 0.1,
                "temperature_factor": true,
                "evaporation_efficiency": 1.0
              }
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "planetary_circulation_and_movement",
            "process_type": "apply_planetary_circulation",
            "parameters": {
              "_comment": "Planetary rotation bands based on real atmospheric data",
              "planetary_circulation_bands": {
                "polar_jet_north": {
                  "latitude_range": [0.10, 0.25],
                  "direction": "west_to_east",
                  "strength": 1.8
                },
                "calm_transition_1": {
                  "latitude_range": [0.25, 0.40],
                  "movement": "chaos_plus_procedural"
                },
                "equatorial_trades": {
                  "latitude_range": [0.40, 0.60],
                  "direction": "east_to_west",
                  "strength": 1.5
                },
                "calm_transition_2": {
                  "latitude_range": [0.60, 0.75],
                  "movement": "chaos_plus_procedural"
                },
                "polar_jet_south": {
                  "latitude_range": [0.75, 0.95],
                  "direction": "west_to_east",
                  "strength": 1.8
                }
              },
              "movement_calculation": {
                "planetary_circulation_weight": 0.6,
                "equator_to_pole_bias_weight": 0.2,
                "terrain_deflection_weight": 0.1,
                "random_variation_weight": 0.1
              },
              "movement_physics": {
                "velocity_damping": 0.95,
                "terrain_interaction": true,
                "boundary_wrapping": "spherical_world"
              }
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "wind_region_evolution_and_interactions",
            "process_type": "evolve_wind_regions",
            "parameters": {
              "_comment": "WindRegion interactions including repulsion system and ITCZ effects",
              "repulsion_system": {
                "enabled": true,
                "repulsion_calculation": "spatial_competition_proxy",
                "acceleration_factor": 1.0,
                "maximum_interaction_distance": 50.0,
                "_design_note": "Prevents region stacking while creating realistic dispersion patterns",
                "_alternative_algorithms": {
                  "density_based_drift": false,
                  "no_interaction": false,
                  "collision_division": false
                }
              },
              "itcz_gravitational_effects": {
                "enabled": true,
                "attraction_formula": "itcz.mass / (distance * distance)",
                "gravitational_metaphor": "influence_strength_not_literal_physics",
                "amplification_calculation": {
                  "proximity_factor": "(itcz.range - distance) / itcz.range",
                  "max_amplification": 3.0,
                  "wind_strength_multiplier": true,
                  "wetness_multiplier": true
                }
              },
              "regional_evolution": {
                "wind_strength_decay": true,
                "moisture_accumulation": true,
                "death_threshold": 0.1,
                "lifecycle_management": true
              }
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "token_distribution_and_climate_zones",
            "process_type": "distribute_climate_tokens",
            "parameters": {
              "_comment": "Token-based climate zone classification system",
              "basic_token_distribution": {
                "wind_token_factor": 10,
                "rain_token_factor": 10,
                "tokens_per_tile_visit": true,
                "accumulation_system": true
              },
              "climate_zone_thresholds": {
                "high_wind_threshold": 2.0,
                "flood_threshold": 1.5,
                "hurricane_wind_threshold": 2.5,
                "hurricane_rain_threshold": 2.0
              },
              "special_climate_tokens": {
                "high_wind_tokens": {
                  "description": "Hostile to forests",
                  "biome_effect": "prevents_forest_growth",
                  "token_value": 1
                },
                "flood_tokens": {
                  "description": "Forces wetlands/marshes",
                  "biome_effect": "mandatory_wetlands",
                  "token_value": 1
                },
                "hurricane_tokens": {
                  "description": "Specialized hurricane biome",
                  "biome_effect": "storm_resistant_vegetation",
                  "token_value": 1
                }
              },
              "token_persistence": {
                "accumulation_method": "additive",
                "decay_rate": 0.0,
                "permanent_climate_record": true
              }
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "biome_classification_from_tokens",
            "process_type": "classify_biomes_from_climate_tokens",
            "parameters": {
              "_comment": "Load biome system from external definitions - all rules and modifiers defined in biome files",
              "biome_system_source": "gameData/Biomes/biome_index.json",
              "load_all_biome_definitions": true,
              "use_external_classification_rules": true,
              "use_external_resource_modifiers": true,
              "fallback_biome": "scrubland"
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "temporal_token_dissipation",
            "process_type": "apply_token_dissipation",
            "parameters": {
              "_comment": "Random token dissipation - high for normal tokens (variation), low for catastrophe tokens (preserve special zones)",
              "rain_tokens": {
                "dissipation_range": [5, 25],
                "dissipation_frequency": 0.12
              },
              "wind_tokens": {
                "dissipation_range": [3, 15],
                "dissipation_frequency": 0.10
              },
              "highWind_tokens": {
                "dissipation_range": [2, 8],
                "dissipation_frequency": 0.08
              },
              "flood_tokens": {
                "dissipation_range": [1, 2],
                "dissipation_frequency": 0.02
              },
              "hurricane_tokens": {
                "dissipation_range": [1, 2],
                "dissipation_frequency": 0.015
              }
            }
          }
        ]
      },
      // ===== PHASE 7: BUDGET ASSIGNMENT =====
      {
        "name": "budget_assignment",
        "description": "Random budget score distribution for economic gameplay",
        "duration_cycles": 1,
        "years_per_cycle": 1000000,
        "steps": [
          {
            "name": "assign_budget_scores",
            "process_type": "random_budget_assignment",
            "parameters": {
              "distribution": "normal",
              "mean": 0.0,
              "std_dev": 3.0,
              "range": [-10, 10]
            }
          }
        ]
      },
      // ===== PHASE 7: BUDGET & FEATURES =====
      {
        "name": "budget_and_features",
        "description": "Random budget assignment and biome-appropriate natural features placement",
        "duration_cycles": 1,
        "years_per_cycle": 1000000,
        "steps": [
          {
            "name": "assign_budget_scores",
            "process_type": "random_budget_assignment",
            "parameters": {
              "distribution": "normal",
              "mean": 0.0,
              "std_dev": 3.0,
              "range": [-10, 10]
            }
          },
          {
            "name": "place_natural_features",
            "process_type": "biome_based_feature_placement",
            "parameters": {
              "chance": 0.05,
              "feature_sources": [
                "gameData/MapFeatures/geological_formations.json",
                "gameData/MapFeatures/natural_landmarks.json",
                "gameData/MapFeatures/water_features.json",
                "gameData/MapFeatures/volcanic_features.json",
                "gameData/MapFeatures/underground_features.json",
                "gameData/MapFeatures/forest_features.json",
                "gameData/MapFeatures/coastal_features.json"
              ],
              "biome_compatibility": {
                "tropical_rainforest": ["giant_tree", "ancient_grove", "bamboo_grove", "fruit_orchard", "carboniferous_forest", "underground_river"],
                "hot_desert": ["canyon", "cliff", "sinkhole", "oasis", "volcano", "lava_field", "obsidian_field"],
                "temperate_forest": ["forest_clearing", "ancient_grove", "medicinal_grove", "mushroom_grove", "carboniferous_forest", "underground_lake"],
                "grassland": ["plateau", "natural_bridge", "sinkhole", "lake", "spring"],
                "tundra": ["geyser", "sinkhole", "cliff", "lake", "crater", "fumarole", "deep_cavern"],
                "alpine": ["canyon", "cliff", "gorge", "volcano", "caldera", "crystal_cavern", "volcanic_vent"],
                "cold_desert": ["canyon", "cliff", "sinkhole", "hoodoo", "crater", "obsidian_field"],
                "hills": ["cave", "spring", "plateau", "gorge", "cave_network", "bat_cave"],
                "rocky_plateau": ["canyon", "cliff", "natural_bridge", "mesa", "rock_spire", "monolith"],
                "hurricane_zone": ["cave", "gorge", "marsh", "central_hill_swamp", "bat_cave"],
                "wetlands": ["central_hill_swamp", "islands_swamp", "hilly_swampy", "underground_lake", "delta"],
                "storm_prairie": ["plateau", "sinkhole", "natural_bridge", "hoodoo", "monolith"],
                "badlands": ["canyon", "cliff", "gorge", "mesa", "sinkhole", "lava_field"],
                "coastal_plain": ["delta", "pond", "marsh", "estuary", "natural_harbor"],
                "cliffs": ["sea_cave", "cliff", "natural_arch", "blowhole", "sea_stack"],
                "sandy_coast": ["beach_dunes", "delta", "natural_harbor", "tidal_pool", "estuary"],
                "rocky_shore": ["sea_cave", "tidal_pool", "sea_stack", "blowhole", "coral_reef"],
                "scrubland": ["cave", "plateau", "spring", "sinkhole", "canyon", "monolith", "rock_spire"]
              }
            }
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}