r/cavesofqud

So I've been on this quest of sorts for years now. Trying to find an rpg system that can emulate Caves of Qud to my satisfaction. Not constantly mind you, but I always come back to tinkering on this project in-between other campaigns.

I finally settled on using Mutant Craw Classics as my base, and I've just written in the chunks that are missing. I'm on to the polishing step now, which leads me to a daunting task. The map.

It's looking like I'm going to have to do it by hand. And I've already accepted that I probably can't match the sheer density of the CoQ map. Needless to say, I'm open to suggestions before I open this can of worms.

Live and drink, friends.

EDIT: Some more information. Basically what I've done, is take Mutant Crawl Classics as the base system.

Vaults of Vaarn 2e (I backed it so I got them early draft rules) is being referenced for it's insane generation tables. VoV's bestiary has been ported into MCC so I can have more options. I expanded MCC's species options using VoV2e, adding Synths and Mycomorphs. Might add Lithlings later.

VoV2e also has a perfect Reputation system, saving me some effort.

Then I went and started filling in the gaps in MCCs mechanics. Added skills, with a spread inspired by CoQ. Added an encumbrance system. Tweaked the stat scaling. Added in faction rep modifiers based on species. Compiled a list of 30 minor factions, and 16 major factions. Added in cover mechanics, and reactions because my table likes combat to be a little more dynamic. Ported in Psychic Glimmer

Qud's insane equipment lists will be ported in as needed.

Don't get me wrong, I love the game's music to death. However after ~500 hours of gameplay I'm getting a little tired of it.

Any recommendations for good albums/playlists to play to?

For me it is a hybrid Esper. I make sure to visit important villages before I become too attractive to my food hunters. Then it is a few simple grinds to having godlike powers.

Others insist that true kin is easier and I have no idea how that can be, please enlighten me

What can it equip? Am I supposed to give it cybernetics? I cant make it equip any guns

I'm fucked right? I'm seriously about to throw my laptop out the window.

Edit: I found session files in local\session last modified right before death, and saves in the synced\saves folder from earlier today. Should I hold out hope?

Live and draw, friends. For too many years have we simply accepted that the devs patched out crayons working on the world map. And why? Can our 2 int characters not scribble pink crayon drawings all over their personal copies of the world map if that is what keeps their hearts alive through their perilous journeys?

”You can use crayons on the world map again” would be a beautiful patch note. Hear my plea, Freehold Games. I have the utmost confidence this is what the community wants