## Description
_Cataclysm_ is an ASCII zombie post-apocalypse _Rogue_ variant.
Character Creation
Creating a new character consists of distributing points between stats,
traits, and skills:
* Stats
Divided into 4 categories: strength, dexterity, intelligence, and perception.
* Traits
Traits are similar to the perks system in Fallout, consisting of 56 traits,
half of which are either positive or negative traits. Selecting a negative
trait will provide more points to be spent on other stats, traits, or skills.
An example of a positive and negative traits are:
” _Robust Genetics – You have a very strong genetic base. If you mutate, the
odds that the mutation will be beneficial are greatly increased. Wool Allergy
– You are badly allergic to wool, and can not wear any clothing made of the
substance.”_
* Skills
Divided into 27 skills consisting of weapon proficiencies to basic survival
and social skills. An example of a skill:
_”Cooking – Your skill in combining food ingredients to make other, tastier
food items. This may also be used in mixing chemicals and other more esoteric
tasks.”_
The game which is still in alpha stage, appears to be discontinued with the
latest update files on November 24, 2012. An unofficial continuation by a
modder has continued development in his version of the game, Cataclysm: Dark
Days Ahead.
Cataclysm