(Description done by Claude.AI because I'm very bad at doing descriptions, sorry)

๐Ÿ”๏ธ DWARVOLUTION

A strategic ASCII dwarf evolution RPG where failure makes you stronger

๐ŸŽฎ Battle, Learn, Evolve, Repeat

Guide your procedurally-generated ASCII dwarf through 100 levels of tactical combat! Master a mysterious 5-type elemental system by discovering strengths and weaknesses through battle. Every defeat teaches you something new, every death makes your next dwarf stronger.

No tutorials. No spoilers. Pure discovery.

โœจ KEY FEATURES

๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ Procedural ASCII Dwarfs - Unique type-based sprites that evolve every 10 levels โš”๏ธ 5-Type Combat System - Stone, Fire, Ice, Iron, Nature with logical interactions ๐Ÿ”ฎ Mystery Discovery - Learn type effectiveness through trial and experimentation ๐Ÿ’€ Death Wisdom - Failed runs grant permanent stat bonuses for future characters ๐Ÿ“š Knowledge Base - Track all combat discoveries across your journey ๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Depth - Choose attacks every 5 levels, allocate stats, build your perfect dwarf ๐ŸŽต Dynamic Audio - Hit sounds, death tolls, victory fanfares ๐Ÿ† 100 Level Journey - From humble mountain dwarf to legendary champion

๐ŸŽฒ HOW TO PLAY

  1. Create your dwarf (random type assigned)
  2. Allocate stat points strategically across STR/DEF/SPD/MAG/HP
  3. Battle enemy dwarfs and discover what attacks work
  4. Learn from victories and defeats alike
  5. Evolve every 10 levels with new ASCII art
  6. Choose new attacks every 5 levels from random options
  7. Master the type system through accumulated wisdom

Controls: Mouse-driven interface, click to allocate stats and select attacks

๐Ÿ† GAME JAM: "FAILURE IS PROGRESS"

This game was created for a jam with the limitation "Failure is Progress" - and it delivers!

  • Death Wisdom System - Every defeat grants permanent bonus stat points
  • Knowledge Persistence - Combat discoveries carry over between runs
  • Strategic Learning - Failed attacks teach you type effectiveness
  • Progressive Mastery - Each death brings you closer to understanding the system

Failure isn't just progress here - it's the primary progression mechanic!

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