{"author_link":"\/users\/swaiky","author_name":"swaiky","author_uid":"swaiky","comments":[],"epoch":1759942295,"event":"LD58","format":"md","ldjam_node_id":422478,"likes":0,"metadata":{"p_key":"197323","p_author":"swaiky","p_authorkey":"1419740","p_urlkey":"429247","p_title":"Wanna Try Some Rogue? 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Each one becomes a new starting ability.\n\n\ud83d\udd90\ufe0f Dual-Hand Combat System \u2014 Equip gems separately in each hand for endless combinations and unique playstyles.\n\n\ud83c\udf00 Procedurally Generated Dungeons \u2014 No two runs are the same. Explore, adapt, and collect what you can before death resets the world.\n\n\ud83d\udd25 Fast-Paced Action \u2014 Dash, swap, and unleash devastating spells with quick reflexes and creative combos.\n\n\ud83d\udc80 True Roguelite Progression \u2014 Lose everything on death\u2026 except your collection. Your Hall remains \u2014 your legacy never fades.\n\n![1 (2).png](\/\/\/raw\/c97\/66\/z\/6ef2b.png)\n\n\ud83c\udfae Controls & Tips\n\nE \u2013 Interact\nSpace \u2013 Dash\nTAB \u2013 Open Backpack (drag or click to equip\/swap)\nLeft \/ Right Mouse \u2013 Fire left\/right hand weapon\nW A S D \u2013 Move\n\n\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Always visit your Collection Hall before diving in \u2014 one gem can completely change your run.\n\n\ud83d\udcac From the Developer\n\n\u201cThe theme Collector inspired everything here.\nInstead of collecting loot for numbers, I wanted you to collect power, memory, and choice.\nEvery gem tells a story \u2014 and every run adds a piece to your growing legacy.\u201d\n\n\u2728 Dare to collect what The Collector could not.\nYour hands are your weapons.\nYour trophies are your story.\nYour obsession is your power.\n\n\ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/ldjam.com\/events\/ludum-dare\/58\/rogue-of-gems","comments":1,"comments-timestamp":"2025-10-08T17:00:15Z","created":"2025-10-08T16:43:29Z","files":[],"files-timestamp":0,"id":422478,"love":0,"meta":[],"modified":"2025-10-08T17:00:15Z","name":"\ud83d\udc8eWanna Try Some Rogue? 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Each one becomes a new starting ability.\n\n\ud83d\udd90\ufe0f Dual-Hand Combat System \u2014 Equip gems separately in each hand for endless combinations and unique playstyles.\n\n\ud83c\udf00 Procedurally Generated Dungeons \u2014 No two runs are the same. Explore, adapt, and collect what you can before death resets the world.\n\n\ud83d\udd25 Fast-Paced Action \u2014 Dash, swap, and unleash devastating spells with quick reflexes and creative combos.\n\n\ud83d\udc80 True Roguelite Progression \u2014 Lose everything on death\u2026 except your collection. Your Hall remains \u2014 your legacy never fades.\n\n![1 (2).png](\/\/\/raw\/c97\/66\/z\/6ef2b.png)\n\n\ud83c\udfae Controls & Tips\n\nE \u2013 Interact\nSpace \u2013 Dash\nTAB \u2013 Open Backpack (drag or click to equip\/swap)\nLeft \/ Right Mouse \u2013 Fire left\/right hand weapon\nW A S D \u2013 Move\n\n\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Always visit your Collection Hall before diving in \u2014 one gem can completely change your run.\n\n\ud83d\udcac From the Developer\n\n\u201cThe theme Collector inspired everything here.\nInstead of collecting loot for numbers, I wanted you to collect power, memory, and choice.\nEvery gem tells a story \u2014 and every run adds a piece to your growing legacy.\u201d\n\n\u2728 Dare to collect what The Collector could not.\nYour hands are your weapons.\nYour trophies are your story.\nYour obsession is your power.\n\n\ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/ldjam.com\/events\/ludum-dare\/58\/rogue-of-gems","title":"Wanna Try Some Rogue? 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