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Shadow City Mysteries: The Roleplaying Game

Created by Play On Words Studios

Shadow City Mysteries: The Roleplaying Game is a TTRPG book with an exciting new setting and rules for 5E where you can immerse yourself in a world of dark clockwork noir, where the lines between reality and the supernatural blur!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

November Update Survey Progress & Project Development
20 days ago – Wed, Nov 13, 2024 at 09:43:39 AM

Hello Backers and Friends,

Thank you to the 87% of you who have already filled out your surveys—we really appreciate it! 🙌 If you haven’t completed it yet, please do so at your earliest convenience. And remember, you can still add items to your order if there’s anything else you’d like to include.


Project Progress

This month, we’re excited to share a snapshot of our progress on Shadow City Mysteries: The Roleplaying Game. Here’s where we stand with each section of the book:
  • Credits: 0%
  • Table of Contents: 0%
  • Foreword: 0%
  • Overview: 50%
  • The City: 10%
  • Backgrounds: 10%
  • Professions: 27%
  • Organizations: 10%
  • Factions: 40%
  • City Relationship Map: 50%
  • Patrons: 10%
  • Equipment: 20%
  • Magic: 10%
  • Misc Rules: 20%
  • Session Zero: 10%
  • Who’s Who of Shadow City: 10%
  • Index: 0%
  • Character Sheet: 10%

In addition, here is a sneak peek at a larger piece of artwork by Adam Schumpert—we’re thrilled with how the visuals are shaping up!




Looking Ahead

Next month, we’ll have more updates on one of the Professions/Classes as well as progress on the Tarot Deck.
Thank you for your continued support as we bring Shadow City Mysteries to life. We’ll keep you updated each month as we progress through development.

See you in the shadows,
Christopher Mifsud
CEO/Creative Director
Shadow City Mysteries: The Roleplaying Game

Pledge Manager Surveys & Pre-Order Shop Now Live!
about 1 month ago – Tue, Oct 22, 2024 at 08:04:20 AM

Hello Backers and Friends,

We have some exciting updates for you!
  • Smoke tests went out last week, and everything is looking good.
  • This week, we will be sending out the Pledge Manager surveys to everyone! Please be sure to fill out your survey as soon as possible. You’ll also have the opportunity to add to your order during this process if you’d like!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Shipping will be charged at a later date, closer to fulfillment. We will communicate in an update beforehand when shipping will be charged.

In addition, the Pre-Order Shop is now live! 🎉 If you know anyone who missed out during the campaign but would like to get their hands on Shadow City Mysteries items, now is their chance. This also applies to retail stores—so feel free to pass it on!

Meanwhile, the team is busy at work—writing, creating artwork, and developing the book further, along with the Tarot Deck. We are making great progress, and we’ll be sending out updates on a monthly basis to keep you in the loop with all the latest developments. 

Thank you again for your amazing support! We’re excited to move forward and bring Shadow City Mysteries to life.

See you in the shadows,
Christopher Mifsud
CEO/Creative Director
Shadow City Mysteries: The Roleplaying Game

Cards being charged, surveys, and communication channels
about 2 months ago – Fri, Oct 11, 2024 at 03:33:28 AM

Hello Backers and Friends!

We wanted to pop in and give a quick update on Shadow City Mysteries: The Roleplaying Game!

Cards Being Charged & Surveys
  • Cards are being charged! If you've received a message that your card didn’t go through, please address it as soon as possible to avoid being dropped from your pledge.
  • Surveys will likely be going out in the next few weeks. This is our first time running a project through BackerKit, so we’re still working out a few things to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Communication Channels
  • BackerKit: We’ll be sending out an update every month providing a high-level overview of the latest progress, important dates, and what to expect next.
  • Discord:  This is where we dive into the details, unveil concept art, and gather feedback on game mechanics and world-building lore. If you join or have already joined, DM me with the email you used to back the project, and I'll set you up with access to the backers-only space on Discord.

Thank you all for your continued support, and we look forward to sharing more about Shadow City Mysteries with you soon.

See you in the shadows,
Christopher Mifsud
CEO/Creative Director
Shadow City Mysteries: The Roleplaying Game

Thank You! We’ve Hit €20k and the Campaign Is Complete! 🎉
2 months ago – Tue, Oct 01, 2024 at 10:04:40 PM

Dear Backers and Friends,

We did it! Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve hit our €20,000 stretch goal, unlocking the Extra Mystic Subclass: Society of Ravens Mogul—a powerful and mysterious figure for your Shadow City adventures! 🙌 We are beyond grateful for every pledge, share, and word of encouragement along the way.

What’s Next?
Over the next couple of weeks, Backerkit will process the campaign. Shortly after, we’ll be sending out a survey to gather all the details we need for fulfillment.

A quick reminder: shipping and VAT won’t be processed until closer to fulfillment, so you’ll have time to manage those details later on.

We will continue to send out updates and previews of the PDF as they come together, keeping you in the loop on the progress of Shadow City Mysteries.

Thank you all once again for making this campaign a success—we couldn’t have done it without you. We look forward to seeing you in the shadows. 🖤

With gratitude,
Christopher Mifsud
CEO/Creative Director
Shadow City Mysteries: The Roleplaying Game

We’ve Hit €19k—More Stretch Goals to Go! 🚀
2 months ago – Tue, Oct 01, 2024 at 12:28:32 PM

Dear Backers and Friends,

We’ve just hit the €19,000 stretch goal, unlocking more unique Shadow City Enemies to challenge your players in Shadow City Mysteries! 🎉 

Here’s what’s next:
  • €20,000: Unlock the Extra Mystic Subclass: Society of Ravens Mogul, a powerful and mysterious figure with unique abilities.

This is your final chance to:
✨ Upgrade your pledge for even more exclusive rewards.
✨ Grab exciting add-ons to enhance your Shadow City experience.
✨ Help us hit our final stretch goal and unlock even more content!

Let’s push through and make the end of this campaign unforgettable! Share the campaign with your friends and favorite game stores, and let’s finish strong together! 💪


Thank you for your continued support—let’s see if we can hit the €20k stretch goal before the campaign ends!

See you in the shadows,
Christopher Mifsud
CEO/Creative Director
Shadow City Mysteries: The Roleplaying Game