Arcostate

Arcostate is a sci-fi roguelike set in a post-post cataclysmic earth still bearing the scars that lead to its ruin. Explore a ruined planet holding technological marvels that once promised a bright future for humanity.

You arrive in a foreign land, your memories gone and only your skills to aid you. The earth is scarred and hostile, evidence of a great cataclysm found in the many scattered ruins. Across to the south, a bright blue dome dominates the horizon. Aathman, the last surviving arcology on the planet, seemingly stands as a shining beacon that defends against the many dangers in the wastes. Will you survive and uncover the secrets that led to Earth's ruin, or be one of many to perish in these unforgiving lands?

What is this game?

Arcostate aims to be a blend of classic roguelike gameplay and also bring in features of deep character customization and roleplay. The following features are what are currently available in play.

  - Turn-based sci-fi roguelike with deep simulation and emergent systems

  - Single-character survival/exploration with persistent world state and save/load, choice between classic roguelike mode and roleplaying mode

  World & exploration

  - Overworld map you travel across, with sector-based zones

  - Hand-authored and procedural locations

  - Random travel encounters while crossing the map and a bounty board

  - Day/night cycle, weather, and character aging that effect stats

  NPCs & simulation

  - Full daily scheduling for NPCs

  - Faction system with grudges and witness reactions

  - Companions/pets, wandering groups, ambushes, and squad behavior

  Character system

  - Points-based character creation (attributes, skills, cybernetics, starting items, appearance)

  - 6 attributes, category-based, multi-rank skills with usage progression

  - Cybernetics: installable augments gated by a compute-power budget

  - Full character customization including appearance and age. Stats affect character description

- Player sprite that dynamically changes with equipment and appearance

  Combat & items

  - Tactical turn combat: percentage damage reduction armor and dice weapon damage

  - Roughly 300 items: 32 weapons, 91 armor pieces, 51 consumables, 42 cybernetics, 22 weapon mods, plus ammo and magazines, crafting ingredients, valuables, and gadgets

  - Drug crafting, inventory and encumbrance, loot

DISCLAIMER

This game is currently in it's early stages and not at it's fully realized potential. While bugs are constantly being ironed out, please note that there will be bugs and if found, I would really appreciate reports.

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