December Update with Pre-Order Store Now Open, Art & Tarot Previews plus Heavy Class preview for Backers!
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!...
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Play On Words Studios
about 1 month ago
November Update Survey Progress & Project Development
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, ple...
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Play On Words Studios
about 2 months ago
Pledge Manager Surveys & Pre-Order Shop Now Live!
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 ...
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Play On Words Studios
2 months ago
Cards being charged, surveys, and communication channels
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...
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Play On Words Studios
3 months ago
Thank You! We’ve Hit €20k and the Campaign Is Complete! 🎉
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 powerf...
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Play On Words Studios
3 months ago
We’ve Hit €19k—More Stretch Goals to Go! 🚀
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...
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.
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
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!
Society of Ravens Politician
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
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
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
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
