The Crawl
Earth is dead.
Reality has been transformed into ASCENSION: a live-broadcast interdimensional mega-dungeon where humanity fights for survival while trillions watch for entertainment.
Every survivor becomes a Contestant.
Gain levels. Earn sponsors. Build a reputation. Make enemies. Become a legend.
Or die screaming for ratings.
ASCENSION SYSTEM is a long-form procedural RPG framework featuring:
- dynamic dungeon crawling
- evolving narrative arcs
- audience reactions
- sponsor politics
- procedural encounters
- rival contestants
- faction warfare
- achievements
- loot
- dark comedy
- cinematic storytelling
The dungeon remembers.
The audience never forgets.
And somewhere deep below the final floor, something is waiting.
Author Note: This is my first public RPG, still fine-tuning it. I used ChatGPT to help me so let's hope it worked out as intended.
Created May 31
Updated Jun 1
Published Jun 1