Journey Zero (18-28-38-48)

Journey Zero (18–28–38–48) is a digital board game with storytelling elements. It is referred to as a "tabletop/computer RPG hybrid" because it is designed to work in typical tabletop RPG fashion, with a gamemaster organizing a role-playing session for a group of players who portray in-universe characters, which must follow a system of previously determined rules of interaction with the fictional world. However, the game's complex set of mechanics, designed to mirror golden-era console RPGs, relies on an executable engine which handles simulation-heavy elements such as combat, exploration and economy on its own, even as players retain control over narrative elements.

You can download the entire project ("Journey Zero (18-28-38-48)*.zip") at once, or its modules individually:
 - 18-28-38-48*.zip: the standalone digital sandbox engine. This download option is perfect for just a quick trial run of the project;
 - Hoshi no youni sekaijuu o tobe (Web)*.pdf: a short story which takes place in the same setting as the RPG, fleshing out the lore;
 - Journey Zero (18-28-38-48) (Web)*.pdf: the system's manual, explaining finer aspects of the game and its logic at length;
 - Wooden*.xlsm: the project's database, containing raw information on all data in the game.

P.S.: It has been brought to my attention that some users feel overwhelmed by the larger amount of files available for download on this page, especially the PDFs. You do not need to read any of the PDF files or the spreadsheet to play -- this is the entire reason this TTRPG system is offering its own digital version, after all. Try the standalone download and think of consulting the system's manual as reading a strategy guide, and checking the Excel file as surfing a Wiki of this game.

WIP: All facets of this project are very much a work in progress. There is a... small gap between the state of system rules conceptualized so far and their implementation on the digital engine. "Please understand." Any feedback is welcome and appreciated.

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