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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:

We’ve Hit €15k! Now Working Towards €16k! Last Week of the Campaign!
2 months ago – Tue, Sep 24, 2024 at 09:00:43 AM

Dear Backers and Friends,

We’re excited to announce that we’ve just hit our €15,000 stretch goal! 🎉 Thanks to your support, we’ve unlocked More Patron Options—powerful figures and organizations that offer unique advantages, resources, and story possibilities for your characters. These expanded Patron Options will add even more depth and intrigue to your adventures in Shadow City!

Now, We’re Working Towards Our Next Stretch Goal: €16,000
At €16,000, we’ll unlock the Extra Face Subclass: Church of Astra Preacher. This character brings powerful persuasion skills and spiritual leadership to the game, offering a whole new dynamic for navigating the shadows of Shadow City.

Final Week—Let’s Make It Count!
We’re in the final week of the campaign, but there’s still time to unlock more stretch goals! If you haven’t already, now’s the perfect time to upgrade your pledge or grab some add-ons to enhance your game experience.

Spread the Word!
Help us make this last week incredible! Share the campaign with your friends, and let your favorite brick-and-mortar or online game shop know they can still pledge at the retail level to bring Shadow City Mysteries to even more players.

Thank you for your continued support—we’re excited to see what we can unlock together in this final stretch!

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

Weekend Update: €14k Stretch Goal Unlocked! 🎉
2 months ago – Fri, Sep 20, 2024 at 09:03:08 AM

Dear Backers and Friends,

We’re excited to announce that we’ve hit our €14,000 stretch goal, unlocking the Extra Maker Subclass: Brass Consortium Artisan! Thank you so much for your support and for helping us reach this milestone.

Here’s what’s up next:
  • €15,000: More Patron Options to expand character backgrounds and connections.
  • €16,000: Extra Face Subclass: Church of Astra Preacher, a character who excels in persuasion and spiritual guidance.

We’re also making great progress on our Social Achievements! Your shares and engagement are helping us unlock even more subclasses for the final book.

Be a part of the excitement by sharing the campaign and letting others know about Shadow City Mysteries. Together, we can unlock even more content and make this project truly unforgettable!

Thank you for your continued support—let’s make this weekend amazing!

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

One Week In—Fully Funded and 4 Stretch Goals Unlocked!
3 months ago – Tue, Sep 17, 2024 at 08:56:50 AM

Dear Backers and Friends,

We’re officially one week into the campaign, and we’re thrilled to announce that we’re fully funded and have already unlocked 4 stretch goals! 🙌 Just recently, we hit our €13,000 stretch goal, unlocking more Light and Shadow Spells to enrich the magic of Shadow City.

Now we’re working towards even more exciting content! Here’s what’s next:
  • €14,000: Extra Maker Subclass: Brass Consortium Artisan
  • €15,000: More Patron Options to enhance your character’s connections and influences
  • €16,000: Extra Face Subclass: Church of Astra Preacher, a character adept at persuasion and spiritual leadership






Let’s make this second week of the campaign even more incredible! Share the campaign, spread the word, and let’s continue building the world of Shadow City Mysteries together.

Don't forget that we also have a cross-collab going on with fellow Maltese game creators at Deadline - A Clockwork Press. If you back both of our games, you get a free and exclusive reward! Our reward is an A4-sized case file folder, ideal for organising your broadsheets and city record sheets in one place. The folder's design showcases ephemera woven with threads of mystery and lore, making it perfect for adding depth to your adventures.
Thank you for your awesome support!

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

Weekend Update: Funded and 3 Stretch Goals Unlocked! 🎉
3 months ago – Sat, Sep 14, 2024 at 09:14:49 AM

Dear Backers and Friends,

As you enjoy the weekend, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for your incredible support and celebrate everything we’ve accomplished together so far:

Fully Funded!
Thanks to you, Shadow City Mysteries: The Roleplaying Game is officially funded!

🎯 Three Stretch Goals Unlocked!
  • €10,000: Extra Heavy Subclass: The Court of Rats Thug
  • €11,000: Shadow City-themed items to enrich the world
  • €12,000: Extra Savant Subclass: The Iron Union Organizer

Working Towards the €13,000 Stretch Goal!
Next up is more Light and Shadow Spells to enhance the magical options in the game.

🔓 At €14,000, we’ll unlock the Extra Maker Subclass: Brass Consortium Artisan, perfect for players who want to craft and innovate in Shadow City.

We couldn’t have made it this far without your support—thank you! Let’s keep the momentum going as we work towards these exciting new stretch goals. Share the campaign with your friends, and help us make Shadow City Mysteries even bigger and better!

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

Project Update: 80% Funded in 20 Hours! Almost There!
3 months ago – Wed, Sep 11, 2024 at 05:45:08 AM

Dear Backers and Friends,

We are thrilled to share that we’re 80% of the way to being fully funded in just 20 hours! 🎉 We’re so close to reaching our goal, and we couldn’t have come this far without each of you.

Once we hit 100%, the real fun begins—stretch goals! We have some incredible content and upgrades lined up to make your journey through Shadow City Mysteries even more immersive and exciting. Every pledge brings us one step closer to unlocking these fantastic extras!

Don’t Miss the 48-Hour Early Bird Bonus!
If you haven’t yet backed, there’s still time to claim your exclusive PDF Mystery Adventure, "Night of the Nightingale," available to all backers who pledge within the first 48 hours! This adventure ties directly into our upcoming game, Shadow City Mysteries: A Clockwork Noir, and it’s a bonus you won’t want to miss.

Help Us Reach the Finish Line!
We’re almost there, and with just a little more support, we’ll hit our goal and unlock those stretch goals! Please continue sharing the project, spreading the word, and letting others know about Shadow City Mysteries. Together, we can make this game the best it can be.

Thank you again for your incredible support. We’re so close to bringing Shadow City Mysteries: The Roleplaying Game to life—let’s push through to the finish and beyond!

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