I'm wrapping up the first phase of adding the new trees with the addition of the falling leaves. If you're interested in some behind the scenes stuff, I created a video showing how the leaves are created. The system is optimized to only use a few falling leaves generators, moving them around and coloring them to match the tree they are falling from as you move around in the game world.
I think It's a neat little system so I figured I'd share. :)
https://youtu.be/p-xNTR9NGMo
This will be in the next build.
I'm still adjusting the leaf canopy colors and once that's done, the falling leaf colors will be updated to better match the trees.
I have some more stuff I want to add with the trees but the basic implementation is done. Hoping to have the remaining trees (weeping willow, cherry blossom, and pine trees) in the game in a few days.
Once that's done, I'll work on the better looking tree falling system. I also need to audit all of the trees on the map to make sure they aren't floating or too close to another tree. My plan is to do that last once I'm happy with the rest of the parts of the trees.