DATACRAWL

Take to cyberspace in this Supplement for Grit-Powered Games.
Created as an entry for the 2026 Grit System Game Jam hosted on Itch.

Presenting: DATACRAWL, a supplement that can be integrated into your Grit-System game as a separate game system that interacts seamlessly with the core mechanics of the Grit System Engine. Published under the Grit System Third Party Liscence.

Features:

> DATACRAWLING - Become a Datacrawler, a full-immersion hacker roaming around local isolated networks called NodeMaps, possess devices, turn off security alarms )or on) and fight off digital security agents.

> DEVICES - Modify your items as Devices, connect them to the NodeMap and empower your actions. All while  exposing them to the interference of hostile Datacrawlers!

> ON-THE-FLY NODEMAP GENERATION - Don't got time to prepare sprawling maps for every fight? No worries, with the rules herein, you can have a whole NodeMap ready for crawling in less than 5 minutes!

> DATACRAWLING POWERS - Called Programs, Harness enemy devices to your own ends, pilot smart-toasters, shut off laser grids and create new network routes for maximum chaos. Remote execute malicious code while you race against the security system!

> AGENTS, SECURITY SYSTEMS AND HOSTILE DATACRAWLERS - Out-of-the box ready opposition to throw at your players. Containing both active and passive obstacles. Whether they are Datacrawlers themselves, or digital agents.

> TRACE - A new condition that ramps up the tension while your Datacrawler is delving deeper and deeper into the NodeMap.

> CRAWLKEY  CHARACTER SHEET - A separate A5 character sheet to keep track of your CrawlKey: Your tool to engage with Datacrawling.

> PLUG AND PLAY // NON-INVASIVE - You can add it into your ongoing campaign smoothly or remove it entirely if it is not to your taste. Simply replace acquired DATACRAWL powers with class powers and you are ready to carry on as you were!

Credits:

@Dulix - Design, Visuals, Layout and Writing.

Tools Used:

Ephtracy - MagicaVoxel (For Art)
Font(s) Used: Source Code Pro
Figma

LEGAL:

DATACRAWL is an independent production by @Dulix and is not affiliated with the Stillfleet Studio or Wythe Marschall. DATACRAWL is published under the Grit System Third Party License.