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Hexcrawls - Map-based Exploration in Roleplaying Games

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Welcome to Hexcrawls - Map-based Exploration in Roleplaying Games!

Hexcrawling is a method of exploring a map in roleplaying games, often associated with the OSR style of games mostly used in the fantasy genre. It often involves procedures, random tables, and dice to determine what happens during travel from one location to another.

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I have recently published a new game called Peak Calm that I wrote for the Games for a Better Future 2025 jam. It is a cozy solo hexcrawler where you embody a forester in a recently reopened wildlife park. You can find various animals and plants, ancient ruins, caves and many other landmarks. Your task is to discover and map it, resolve various tasks and help tourists in need.

Mechanically speaking, it mostly relies on various 1d6 and 2d6 mechanics. It uses flat-top hex maps, it's better to grab one with coordinates but either way would work.

This first version is a rules-only document with minimal art and layout. I would appreciate any feedback from your actual plays.

Have a nice hike!

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