Gameplay[]
In RIVALS mode, you start each game with a custom explorer bearing your username. Their portrait (and the matching sprite/figure) are randomized, though you may use medals to save up to three portraits for future use.
Your explorer always starts with six Toughness, two basic dice (blue and green) and cargo capacity for two crates.
Their starting perks, companions and items are determined entirely by which expedition crates you equip at the beginning of the game.
Unlike in the base game, your explorer can be promoted using Exploration Points, which will grant them a perk (normally chosen from a random selection of three), +3 Toughness and, at Levels 2 and 3, also upgrade one of their dice.
Also unlike the base game, your explorer will gain the Light Mental Exhaustion ailment after 365 days, followed by Medium Mental Exhaustion 183 days after that, and finally Strong Mental Exhaustion another 92 days later.
Stats[]
| Lvl | Dice | Toughness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  
|
6 |
| 2 | 
|
9 |
| 3 | 
|
12 |
| 4+ |
|
+3 per lvl |
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