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Project Update: October Update Plus the Holdings System Preview for Backers
Hello Backers and Friends,
We hope you’re all doing awesome! This month, we’re excited to share a Work-in-Progress preview of the Holdings System with our backers. You’ll find the backer exclusive preview at the bottom of this update.
As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Join us on Discord, where backers get access to a dedicated discussion space.
🎲 Actual Play: House of Skye Premiere
Our live premiere episode is coming up on October 7 at 9 PM Eastern, with new episodes releasing weekly.
Meet our incredible cast:
- Katie Downey as Quinn Copperpaw, Heavy of the Court of Rats
- Winston Clark as Peryn Kestai, Mystic of the Church of Astra
- Mandy S. as Raven, Infiltrator of the Cult of Tenebrous
- Matt Bell as Farank Tern, Face of the Society of Ravens
- Ariel Kasten as Reggie Wrenne, Infiltrator of the Brass Consortium
- Matt Walsh as Ignatus Ibison, Savant of the Cult of Tenebrous
- And Christopher Mifsud as your Game Master
⚙️ Design Update
We’ve been building systems to help your crew feel truly woven into the fabric of Shadow City. This month’s spotlight is the Holdings System, which allows players to upgrade and improve both personal and organizational spaces. These holdings serve as mechanical hubs and narrative anchors for your group’s influence in the city.
📜 Surveys
Thank you to the 95 percent of backers who’ve completed your surveys. We truly appreciate it.
If you’re one of the remaining 12 backers, please fill yours out soon. You can still add items to your order if there’s anything else you’d like to include.
If you’re one of the remaining 12 backers, please fill yours out soon. You can still add items to your order if there’s anything else you’d like to include.
🛒 Pre-Order Store
Missed the campaign? You can still jump in.
Our Pre-Order Store is open to both new backers and retailers. This is your chance to grab the game, pick up exclusive content, and step into the shadows of Soreta.
Our Pre-Order Store is open to both new backers and retailers. This is your chance to grab the game, pick up exclusive content, and step into the shadows of Soreta.
🐀 Shadow City Mysteries: Case Files – Rise of the Rat King
Take control of the Rat King, a criminal mastermind navigating Shadow City’s underworld. Forge alliances, crush rivals, and leave your mark.
🕵️ Shadow City Mysteries: A Clockwork Noir
Investigate mysteries, uncover conspiracies, and confront supernatural forces in this replayable narrative adventure. Each run reveals more of the city’s hidden truths.
✍️ Play On Words Studios Dev Blogs
Looking for more behind-the-scenes insights? Our semi-weeklyish dev blogs explore design decisions, world-building, and how we’re weaving Shadow City Mysteries across formats.
Thank you for being part of this incredible journey.
We’ll be back next month with more updates, including new mechanics and deeper dives into the evolving world of Shadow City Mysteries.
We’ll be back next month with more updates, including new mechanics and deeper dives into the evolving world of Shadow City Mysteries.
See you in the shadows,
Christopher Mifsud
CEO and Creative Director
Shadow City Mysteries: The Roleplaying Game
Christopher Mifsud
CEO and Creative Director
Shadow City Mysteries: The Roleplaying Game
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