Autumn's Dungeoneering

WARNING: Not everything here is in the game yet, the is a very early access state! This is why its FREE right now. When it enters beta I will start selling it.

Autumn's Dungeoneering

A unique dungeon crawler where you play as the summoned pet, not the adventurer. Your AI-controlled owner explores dangerous dungeons while you follow their orders and provide crucial support - but disobey too often and face abandonment.

THE RELATIONSHIP SYSTEM

A bond meter tracks your AI owner's approval of your obedience and performance. Following orders and successful actions raise approval. Disobedience and failures lower approval - but sometimes disobedience saves lives. CRITICAL: If approval drops too low, your owner dismisses you permanently - game over. The AI remembers your disobedience but forgives slowly over time.

AI COMMAND SYSTEM

Your AI owner gives direct orders with visual icons: Sword icon means attack this target, Shield icon means protect/defend this target, Eye icon means scout/investigate this area. Commands have a 10-second cooldown between orders. Between commands, you act independently within your role.

PLAYER AGENCY

Move freely around the battlefield within reasonable range of your owner. Choose whether to obey or ignore each command. Use your unique pet abilities strategically. Collect items automatically delivered to your owner. Navigate the complex relationship dynamics with your AI owner.

PROGRESSION SYSTEM

Mana Points are earned from kills (small amounts) and end-of-dungeon approval bonuses (large amounts). Persistent progression - you keep mana points even if dismissed. Spend mana points on upgrades and unlocking new AI adventurers. Higher approval ratings equal bigger mana bonuses.

AI ADVENTURERS

Saki (Starter - Methodical Explorer): Slow, careful, methodical dungeon exploration. Easier to protect due to cautious playstyle. Severe punishments for disobedience. Perfect for learning the relationship mechanics safely.

Tama (Unlockable - Chaotic Fighter): Finds violence amusing, playful with combat. Laughs and throws you around when you disobey. Unpredictable combat decisions require constant adaptation.

Additional AI Adventurers each have unique personalities, forgiveness rates, and behavioral patterns. Unlock new adventurers by maintaining relationships and spending mana points. Master different relationship dynamics for varied gameplay experiences.

PLAYABLE PET TYPES

Shadow Goblin (High Risk/Reward Contract): Shadow Teleport for instant movement through shadows, Debuff Enemies to reduce damage and accuracy, Void Bolt instant kill ability (self-sacrifice, long cooldown). Receives direct combat commands.

Water Elemental (Crowd Control Contract): Water Bolts slow enemy movement, Frost Nova freezes enemies in radius, Mana Regeneration provides constant mana buff for owner. Battlefield control specialist.

Imp (Support Buffer Contract): Fire Bolts reduce enemy defense, Health Buff increases owner's maximum health. Enhancement and debuff specialist.

Earthen Elemental (Tank Contract): Taunt draws enemy aggro from owner, Armor Up provides defensive buff for owner. Pure protection and damage mitigation.

Anna - Divine Water Spirit (Special Relationship): Possession lets you take control of enemies, Regeneration Aura provides constant healing for owner, Item Collection enhances loot gathering. Fewer direct orders, unique story role.

KEY PSYCHOLOGICAL ELEMENTS

The Trust Challenge: Maintaining your AI's approval while making strategic decisions in combat situations requires careful judgment and understanding of their personality.

Relationship Consequences: Good standing brings higher mana bonuses, more freedom, and AI consideration of your suggestions. Poor standing reduces rewards, ignores your input, and risks dismissal. Dismissal means permanent game over for that AI relationship - start over with someone new.

Learning AI Personalities: Study each AI's behavioral patterns and preferences. Some AIs value different approaches to combat and support. Others have unique triggers and comfort zones. Build your strategy around their individual psychology.

GETTING STARTED

Begin with Saki to learn relationship mechanics with her methodical, careful approach. Watch the Icons and pay attention to command symbols and timing. Learn the Balance by understanding when following orders serves the mission best. Build Mana Reserves through consistent performance to unlock new opportunities. Study AI Behavior since each adventurer has unique personality traits and preferences.

VICTORY CONDITIONS

Successfully complete dungeons while maintaining AI approval. Accumulate mana points for permanent progression. Unlock and master relationships with different AI adventurers. Navigate the complex psychology of being someone else's loyal companion.

Remember: You're the pet, not the hero. Your success depends entirely on reading your AI owner's needs, following their lead, and knowing exactly when to disobey for their own good. Every relationship is a psychological chess match where your survival depends on keeping them happy.