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How have we got no reviews for this?
If ever you wanted to play "Shadowrun" with a lighter rule-set and more narrative approach, then this is the game for you!
Inspired by many Mythical-Cyberpunk anime, the setting is well detailed and the system is brilliant. The Otherscape system allows you to create any character type you could think of and easily balance it against foes and the other PCs. You want to play a Cyberninja? A Demon Possessed Sorcerer Child? Or a hard-bitten VR hacker-monk? All are easily within your reach and much more!
One of my favorite modern systems wrapped in an excellent setting, what more could you ask for?
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Mythos and Noise Themes are imo too simmilar to each other. I can use Mysteries instead of Rituals anyday I want but still. Im talking about what is in the book. Like, whats the difference between Ritual and Itch? Mist Themers from Shadows and Showdown were cool because the conflict they presented was external, as opposed to internal conflict of Mythos. Rituals and Itches feels like just a different flavour. I guess the whole system is less about Themes and conflict between them, and more about Essence that comes out of said Themes. Anyway, the game is great. Its just feels more tech-focused that I though it will be.
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The concept is great and the material that's there is ripe for usage. But I just can't recommend this until the pdf is FINISHED. As it stands while I'm writing this, the author left multiple areas where the Garage template leaves prompts to use/fill out. Such as the opening paragraph for Places of Interest, the third place of which not even having its name typed, multiple soft moves for the David Scott Danger profile. Adding to the unfinished pile is the fact that the entire Destiny theme for BLESSING VENI VIDI VICI isn't even halfway written. There aren't even "substitute tags" for tags B-J, or the weakness tags. And the title + mystery still have the brackets on either end, despite the author not doing so for any other theme included. This would be a great district for MCs to grab and use for their cities. If only the author actually finished and proof-read it before publishing.
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Awesome character and awesome art. I would really recommend this to anyone
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Awesome district that shows off another lesser recognized cultures mythology plus the artwork is incredible
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I love the triple concept of noise, self and mythos. I also like the changes in some mechanics with respect to City of Mist, they fit better as it is a cyperpunk system.
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Keeps freezing Adobe Acrobat every time I try to use it! Very frustrating!
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I bought this in the bundle and what I see is very good
I'm giving it 4 stars for now
I love the idea of using the 'noise' oddly enough it's the best real world connection I've seen in a game in a fair while.
I recommend the free demo highly
After I've ran a game of it i
(It might be a bit ) I will post a thoughts comment thread
Thank you
Bryan
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First, the game. It's a variation of the City of Mists game. What makes this game different from any superhero game I have played is its approach to overcoming intolerance in lieu of the usual hack-n-slash, beat-em-up games. Intolerance is treated as a sort of infectious substance. After a showdown, players will go into the minds of the villains to try and conquer the fear that is fueling their intolerance. In short, villains are treated as victims needing help. It's a little hard to wrap your head around as to how that actually works in play. I was worried it was going to be too over-the-top with the kitschy stuff. It is pretty ramped up, but you can easily tone some of that down. I say this because at first glance it looks like it is geared towards a younger audience.
The grittiness of City of Mists ends up getting replaced with some tense real-world themes. For anyone who is geeky or queer, those who have been ostracized for it, may find some of the issues intense. There are plenty of warnings as to what thematic elements are at play so you can adjust their scenarios accordingly. The game encourages you to play things as somewhat ridiculous as opposed to incorporating outright bigotry. But in a lot of their own adventures they are having to warn about things like "forced gender identity" and "unaccepting family." So, things can still be pretty gritty if you want them to be just by using more realistic issues.
The system is simple, so it is great for inexperienced players. It uses a lot of tags, so it could even be good for teaching younger people how to think outside of the box in using a tag like "shred the binary" or "penetrate ignorance." Adults and more experienced players will appreciate the presence of a fairly open-ended, but well defined ruleset. The tags are pretty much anything goes, but there are limits to how many and to what extent you can use them, including having them burn out if the GM deems it.
I cannot recommend this game enough if you are looking for something truly different in rpgs. Queerz also has a lot of appeal for the queer community, but I have played with straight people who had just as much fun with these characters. Without any sexual content, there really isn't anything to do with actual sexuality. But it is one of those games you might learn something about yourself playing. That doesn't happen very often.
Buy this game.
The Adventure Bundle is the best deal as a digital version. You get everything, including all four books, for about the price of one of the hard copy products. I actually own both hard copies and digital now, that's how much I think you should buy this. The extra pregen characters are cool, you will want the Status Tracking cards. BTW, the MC (GM) is the only one that has to deal with a lot of individual cards, but the players can just have a sheet with a bank of cards on them. Either way, the cards make things a lot easier whether they are cut out or not. The only thing missing is a digital character sheet we can fill out. They do sell City of Mists dossiers here that will work, but they don't look as cool as the pregen character sheets. That's a hint to Son of Oak.
All in all this is a great game. I recommend it if you are looking for a different superhero game or something more focused on roleplaying and storytelling than clearing the dungeon.
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First, the game. It's a variation of the City of Mists game. What makes this game different from any superhero game I have played is its approach to overcoming intolerance in lieu of the usual hack-n-slash, beat-em-up games. Intolerance is treated as a sort of infectious substance. After a showdown, players will go into the minds of the villains to try and conquer the fear that is fueling their intolerance. In short, villains are treated as victims needing help. It's a little hard to wrap your head around as to how that actually works in play. I was worried it was going to be too over-the-top with the kitschy stuff. It is pretty ramped up, but you can easily tone some of that down. I say this because at first glance it looks like it is geared towards a younger audience.
The grittiness of City of Mists ends up getting replaced with some tense real-world themes. For anyone who is geeky or queer, those who have been ostracized for it, may find some of the issues intense. There are plenty of warnings as to what thematic elements are at play so you can adjust their scenarios accordingly. The game encourages you to play things as somewhat ridiculous as opposed to incorporating outright bigotry. But in a lot of their own adventures they are having to warn about things like "forced gender identity" and "unaccepting family." So, things can still be pretty gritty if you want them to be just by using more realistic issues.
The system is simple, so it is great for inexperienced players. It uses a lot of tags, so it could even be good for teaching younger people how to think outside of the box in using a tag like "shred the binary" or "penetrate ignorance." Adults and more experienced players will appreciate the presence of a fairly open-ended, but well defined ruleset. The tags are pretty much anything goes, but there are limits to how many and to what extent you can use them, including having them burn out if the GM deems it.
I cannot recommend this game enough if you are looking for something truly different in rpgs. Queerz also has a lot of appeal for the queer community, but I have played with straight people who had just as much fun with these characters. Without any sexual content, there really isn't anything to do with actual sexuality. But it is one of those games you might learn something about yourself playing. That doesn't happen very often.
Buy this game.
The Adventure Bundle is the best deal as a digital version. You get everything, including all four books, for about the price of one of the hard copy products. I actually own both hard copies and digital now, that's how much I think you should buy this. The extra pregen characters are cool, you will want the Status Tracking cards. BTW, the MC (GM) is the only one that has to deal with a lot of individual cards, but the players can just have a sheet with a bank of cards on them. Either way, the cards make things a lot easier whether they are cut out or not. The only thing missing is a digital character sheet we can fill out. They do sell City of Mists dossiers here that will work, but they don't look as cool as the pregen character sheets. That's a hint to Son of Oak.
All in all this is a great game. I recommend it if you are looking for a different superhero game or something more focused on roleplaying and storytelling than clearing the dungeon.
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Absolutely love this. I'm a big fan of colored character sheets (keeps my attention easier than looking at B/W), so seeing this available was a blessing. Great work!!
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Love this. Great addition to the wuxia genre of RPGs and to City of Mist. Super excited to integrate this into my games
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Very useful addition. Especially when you can't rely on your memory... damn you Gatekeepers!
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Apart from a few typos I feel overall al these dangers are rather well done at represtning the pregens that are unique to city of mist.
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This villian is frightning along with having alot of cool danger prodiles. Reminds me of Jasons mother so much
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