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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 for the 5th edition of the world’s most popular roleplaying game! Immerse yourself in a world of dark clockwork noir, where the lines between reality and the supernatural blur. What's Inside: - Comprehensive Rulebook - Expansive Setting Lore - 3 Tiered Power System (Mystery, Conspiracy, Supernatural) - New Backgrounds (18), Classes (6) and Subclasses (24) - Monochromatic Magic (Shadow and Light) - Clockwork Mechanics (Brass and Iron) - City Relationship Mapping System ...and much more!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

One Week In—Fully Funded and 4 Stretch Goals Unlocked!
over 1 year 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! 🎉
over 1 year 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!
over 1 year 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