The Bum -v0.8.3 Beta- By Jtstudio -

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

| 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

8/10 – expect to die or go insane your first 3 attempts. Guide last updated for v0.8.3 Beta. Report bugs directly to JTStudio on Itch.io or Patreon. 4–6 hours (first run), 2–3 hours (experienced)

| 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. | Report bugs directly to JTStudio on Itch

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