The Bum -v0.8.3 Beta- | By Jtstudio

Failed Academic – easier access to crafting recipes early. 4. The Map & Zones (v0.8.3) There are 7 accessible zones (unlocked as you progress):

| Mental Range | Effect | |--------------|--------| | 70-100 | Positive random events, cheaper trades | | 40-69 | Normal gameplay | | 20-39 | Hallucinations (phantom items, fake enemies) | | 0-19 | Full psychosis – you lose control for 2-3 turns | The Bum -v0.8.3 Beta- By JTStudio

| Stat | Range | Effect | |------|-------|--------| | | 0-100 | Combat & sickness. Below 20 = critical. | | Hunger | 0-100 | Above 80 = well-fed. Below 20 = starving (-5% action success). | | Thirst | 0-100 | Below 30 = penalties. 0 = death in 2 turns. | | Warmth | 0-100 | Below 40 = health drain at night. Above 80 = attracts attention. | | Mental | 0-100 | Below 30 = hallucinations, random events. Above 70 = better barter prices. | | Dirt | 0-100 | Above 60 = guards & merchants refuse interaction. | Failed Academic – easier access to crafting recipes early

| Action | AP Cost | Typical Yield | Risk | |--------|---------|---------------|------| | Scavenge Dumpster | 4 AP | 1-3 random items | Low (5% injury) | | Panhandle | 3 AP | $2-15 | Medium (10% fine) | | Craft (basic) | 2 AP | 1 item | None | | Sleep (unsafe) | 5 AP | +30 Health, +20 Mental | High (20% robbed) | | Sleep (safe) | 6 AP | +40 Health, +25 Mental | None (requires shelter) | | Talk to faction NPC | 2 AP | +5 rep, sometimes items | Low | | Binge drink | 3 AP | +15 Mental, -10 Health | Addiction risk | Below 20 = critical

4–6 hours (first run), 2–3 hours (experienced).