Life On The Rim - An Updated Rimworld Modpack

This is an updated modpack focused on adding more depth, challenges, and a sense of progression to the game, whilst still maintaining the feeling and artwork of Vanila Rimworld! Feel free to leave a comment if you'd like to discuss the modpack, or give feedback! All important information including a progression guide, and installation have been moved to The Guide To Life On The Rim!

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Rimworlds; Planets at the edge of the known galaxy. The Rim is a frontier region where many races live in relative isolation. Where laws don't exist, outlaws run wild, and cannibals tearing down your walls are a daily occurrence. In short: it's dangerous as hell out here, but if you can survive for long enough on the Rim, you might be able to make some money off what you find. The first thing you learn about the Rimworlds, aside from how hard they're gonna kick your ass, Is that most people looking for trouble, find it. That's one reason I love these planets; there's always something new, beautiful, or dangerous waiting around the corner. Some days everything goes perfectly. On other days you lose half your crew while running away from some unknown beast with fangs longer than your arm. You either get lucky and find something worthwhile or die trying, and sometimes, I don't know which is worse. But even though these planets aren't worth much compared to the Glitter Worlds, they still hold a particular allure for those willing to take risks. They offer an opportunity for adventure—and maybe fortune too. A chance to strike out into uncharted territory and claim new land for yourself. And while no one ever returns from the Rimworlds without scars, there are plenty of stories about folks like me. People who came through alive, despite the odds being stacked so high against them. I'm not saying you'll have the luck I had. Not every story has a happy ending. Some end with death and others leave us broken beyond repair. This world was one such place. But that isn't my tale to tell, nor does it matter anymore anyway. All that matters now is this planet and its secrets. So now it's your turn to do what I couldn't manage before and see just what lies beneath the surface. See if you've got what it takes to make your mark on this world and earn a name for yourself among the stars.

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So! You've beaten vanilla Rimworld, you've had your ass handed to you by Pirates, Cannibals, Nudists, Pirate Cannibal Nudists. Hell, even your own damn people, but now you're wanting something more. That's where this modpack comes in, it was originally created with quality of life in mind but slowly over time it has evolved into so much more. As it stands today it is a modpack focused on progression, adding plenty of challenges and depth to an already incredible game all while still retaining the vanilla feel. The following is just a few of the things you can expect from this modpack!

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• A complete rework of the UI, featuring new reworked tabs, better accesibility, and overall much less clutter. (Which is a major issue when playing with 400+ mods.)
• A brand new research system involoving knowledge of individual pawns. Proficiencies which requires colonists to learn specific skills before they can do things such as craft advanced bionics and build space ships. Plentiful new ways to gain research knowledge such as reverse engineering, prototyping, and tooling. (There are around 11 in total.)
• A progression system where you progress through the ages, from Neolithic all the way to Spacer. Including brand new technology which enhances every stage! (Though, you do NOT need to play like this! Rimworld is a sandbox after all!)
• Dozens of new Mechanoids which have full integration with Biotech.
• Over 1000 genetics from egg sacks that shoot acid at your enemies, to horrific abominations that have cancerous growths you can use as benefits! (Cause why not! R- Right..?)
• Complete overhaul of most major vanilla systems, from growing and mining, to pawn interaction and events! (Seriously, there is a LOT.)
• Complete rework of 90% of the vanlla biomes, and brand new artwork for the world map!
• Brand new AI which involves flanking, much better pathfinding, stealth gameplay, and a lot more..

This pack really has something for everyone, and if you ever feel lost there's a guide to help you along! So you can achieve your organ harvesting dreams!

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Thank you.

A tremendous shout out to all the mod creators of Rimworld, the Vanilla Testing Expanded Discord, and the Rimworld Discord and Community. This modpack wouldn't exist without all of your help, insight, wisdom, and patience. Thank you immensely. The background image is from the very talented Lane Brown You can find the rest of their works by clicking their name! The icon however was created using Mid Journey AI, which has turned out beautiful and really captures Rimworld's familiar yet alien design.