
Shadow Over The City 🏴
On Quisicosas since 28 August 2026
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28 August 2026 (on Substack)
What it is about
SHADOW OVER THE CITY A Micro-RPG of Noir Investigation & Combat Submission for the One-Page RPG Jam 2026 Miller is dead. The rain is pouring. A black ledger in your hands holds the keys to bringing down Don Falcone—if you can survive the night. Shadow Over The City is a minimalist, fast-paced solo or co-op tabletop roleplaying game designed to fit entirely on a single sheet of paper. Key Features: The Alphabet Scale System: No dice. No complex math. Track your status, calculate your combat stats, and determine damage dynamically by simply counting sliding positions on a 26-letter scale (A to Z) on a physical sheet of paper. 3 Distinct Archetypes: Play as The Bruiser (damage-absorbing powerhouse), The Sleuth (witty detective), or The Sniper (lethal but fragile specialist). " The Severed File " Campaign: Play through 8 intense cinematic Acts under the rain, facing corrupt cops, club bouncers, roof snipers, and a desperate final confrontation in a burning office. T actical Action Mechanics: Sacrifice health for tactical environmental advantages in the thrilling climax.

