February Update Plus Full Savant and Infiltrator Previews for Backers!
about 1 year ago – Fri, Feb 14, 2025 at 08:09:44 AM

Hello Backers and Friends,

We hope your year is off to a great start. This month, we’re excited to share the complete versions of our Savant Class (with missing subclasses from last month) and the Infiltrator Class for our backers! 🎉 Be sure to check the bottom of this update for your exclusive look at what we’ve been designing. If you have any thoughts or feedback, head over to our Discord, where backers get access to a special discussion section.

Shadow City Mysteries: Case Files – Rise of the Rat King

As mentioned last month, we’re expanding the Shadow City Mysteries universe with a series of Visual Novels! Case Files takes you deep into the lives of Shadow City’s most influential and notorious characters. The choices you make in these stories will shape the world leading into Shadow City Mysteries: A Clockwork Noir.

Today, we launched the Steam page for the first case in the series: Shadow City Mysteries: Case Files – Rise of the Rat King! A demo is coming soon, followed by the full release. Wishlist it today!

🔗 Wishlist on Steam

Art Update

Speaking of Rise of the Rat King, Adam Schumpert continues to work on characters tied to the Court of Rats. These figures will not only appear in the TTRPG but also in our upcoming Visual Novels.

This month’s art preview features The Hustler, a Court of Rats Savant Subclass. Backers can find the updated subclass details in the special backer section of our Discord!

Design Update

We’ve completed the first draft of the Heavy, Savant, and Infiltrator classes! Now, we’re taking a short break from class development to focus on character creation and early gameplay, so we can begin playtesting as soon as possible.

We’re now aiming to start playtesting the character creation system in March. If you’d like to participate, let us know on Discord! External playtesting will follow about a month later.

Surveys

Thank you to the 94% of you who have already filled out your surveys—we truly appreciate it! 🙌 If you haven’t completed yours yet (about 17 backers), please do so as soon as possible. And don’t forget—you can still add items to your order if there’s anything else you’d like to include!

Pre-Order Store 

If you missed the chance to back Shadow City Mysteries, don’t worry—our Pre-Order Store is open! This is your chance to grab a copy of the game, add exclusive items, and explore everything Shadow City has to offer.

Know someone who would love Shadow City Mysteries? Spread the word! The Pre-Order Store is open to new backers and retail stores alike.

🔗 Pre-Order Here!

Thank you for being part of this journey as we continue developing Shadow City Mysteries. We’ll be back next month with more updates and additional insights into our expanding projects.

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

January Update plus Savant preview for Backers!
about 1 year ago – Wed, Jan 15, 2025 at 09:05:51 AM

Happy New Year, Everyone! 🎉

We hope you all had a wonderful holiday break. On our side, the team took some time to rest and recharge for what’s shaping up to be a busy and exciting 2025. This month, we’ve got updates to share, with even more coming in February and beyond. At the bottom of this update, you’ll find an exclusive WIP preview of the Savant Class for our backers. Last month, we showcased the Heavy Class, and we’re excited to hear your feedback! Be sure to share your thoughts in our Discord, where we’ve set up a special section just for backers.

Art Update

Adam Schumpert is hard at work on characters tied to the Court of Rats, who will appear not only in the TTRPG but also in our upcoming series of Visual Novels.

In Shadow City Mysteries: Case Files, we’ll take you through the lives of some of Shadow City’s most influential and notorious characters. The choices you make will shape the world and set the stage for your experience in Shadow City Mysteries: A Clockwork Noir.

Design Update

We’re bringing together all the pieces you’ll need to create your character. This includes locking in levels 1–3 for all classes, as well as building systems for city creation, patrons and contacts, and the influence system.

We’re aiming to start playtesting the character creation system in late February/early March. If you’d like to participate in these sessions, let us know on Discord! External playtesting will follow about a month later.

Surveys

Thank you to the 93% of you who have already filled out your surveys—we truly appreciate it! 🙌 If you haven’t completed yours yet (about 19 backers), 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. 

Pre-Order Store

If you missed the chance to back Shadow City Mysteries during the campaign, don’t worry—our Pre-Order Store is open! 🎉 This is your opportunity to pick up a copy of the game, add exclusive items, and dive into the world of Shadow City.

Know someone who’d love Shadow City Mysteries? Spread the word! The Pre-Order Store is open to new backers and retail stores alike. 

Thank you for your continued support as we bring Shadow City Mysteries to life. We’ll keep you updated each month as development progresses.

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

December Update with Pre-Order Store Now Open, Art & Tarot Previews plus Heavy Class preview for Backers!
over 1 year ago – Thu, Dec 12, 2024 at 01:13:12 AM

Hello Backers and Friends,

Pre-Order Store Now Open!

If you missed the chance to back Shadow City Mysteries during the campaign, don’t worry—our Pre-Order Store is now open! 🎉 This is your opportunity to pick up a copy of the game, add exclusive items, and explore everything Shadow City has to offer.

Know someone who’d love Shadow City Mysteries? Spread the word! The Pre-Order Store is open to new backers and retail stores alike.

🔗 Pre-Order Here!

Art Update

We’re thrilled to share the full piece by Adam Schumpert, featuring the Society of Ravens' politician and their rebellious son. Look closely, and you’ll spot Luana Zahra’s faction designs woven into the image. Their compelling story will play a pivotal role not only in Shadow City Mysteries: A Clockwork Noir but also in an upcoming Visual Novel we’re excited to be developing.

Tarot Preview

We loved previewing the Tarot cards during the campaign, and we’re excited to give you another look at what Rabbit Stoddard and Luana Zahra have been creating. These intricate designs capture the mystique of Shadow City beautifully. Be sure to follow our Instagram for more updates coming soon!

Surveys

Thank you to the 92% of you who have already filled out your surveys—we truly appreciate it! 🙌 If you haven’t completed yours yet, please do so at your earliest convenience. And don’t forget, you can still add items to your order if there’s anything else you’d like to include.

Looking Ahead

Next month, we’ll have updates on another Profession/Class for Backers only, as well as progress on other projects tied to Shadow City Mysteries. Don’t forget to join our Discord for behind-the-scenes access—if you’re a backer, let us know, and we’ll get you set up in the exclusive backer area.

Thank you for your continued support as we bring Shadow City Mysteries to life. We’ll keep you updated every month as we progress through development.

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

November Update Survey Progress & Project Development
over 1 year 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!
over 1 year ago – Tue, Oct 22, 2024 at 08:04:20 AM

• 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!