HEXCRAWL

HEXCRAWL is a turn-based dark fantasy RPG focused on overland exploration survival and hard choices You cross a procedurally generated world one hex at a time committing to each step as the land the weather and your dwindling supplies push back
Terrain slows or strains you Time passes Hunger sets in Random encounters combat and non-combat can reward you wound you or end the run outright There is no safe route and no guaranteed progress only judgment calls and their consequences
The world spans more than20 terrain types from plains and forests to deserts jungles swamps mountains and frozen tundras Scattered throughout are ancient ruins forgotten temples abandoned forts towering landmarks shipwrecks cities and other sites some offering shelter or profit others promising trouble
Combat is tactical and turn-based built to be fast lethal and readable You ll face over countless monster varieties and unique bosses from roaming threats and regional tyrants to legendary dragons and endgame horrors Each boss is distinct drops unique loot and permanently shifts the balance of risk and reward
There are no traditional character levels Power comes from what you carry and what skills you can master Weapons armor trinkets consumables temporary boons and a wide array of quot Masteries quot define your build from moment to moment and over time Inventory space is limited forcing hard choices about what s worth hauling forward
Progress comes through exploration discovering new hexes uncovering secrets surviving encounters and claiming rewards worth keeping Clear zones to unlock deadlier regions and higher-stakes threats Push too far and the world answers in kind.PLANNED FUTURE FEATURES
Currently the zones are procedurally-generated and potentially endless in number and configuration but future plans include crafted settings as well as a Creator tool allowing users to design their own maps for others to explore one hex at a time
Other plans for future expansion include
Core Gameplay
Mounts System Horses and other mounts that increase movement speed and inventory capacity at the cost of additional rations
Upgradeable Bastions Clear entire zones to claim and upgrade personal strongholds with forges libraries and training halls
Roaming Bosses Powerful enemies that move across the map creating dynamic threats
Content amp Modes
Zone Events amp Invasions Regional disasters and invasions Elemental Forces Undead Marches Demonic Armies Celestial Hosts that transform entire zones until their Overboss is defeated
Expanded Settlements Cities and towns with their own explorable maps
New Zone Themes Exotic realms including an Underworld and other themed regions
Sea Events Special encounters during ocean voyages including storms sickness and opportunities
Community amp Customization
Creator Mode Design and share custom worlds for others to explore
Solo Story Mode Randomly-generated story prompts for narrative-focused play
Guildmaster Mode Manage an Adventurer s Guild sending multiple characters and parties on missions
Visual Gallery Journal feature showcasing discovered monsters bosses items and locations in a honeycomb view
Quality of Life
Controller Support Full gamepad compatibility
Bestiary in Journal Interactive visual gallery of encountered creatures