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A tactical RPG where all players' choices come together to drive a living story, created by a AAA veteran and a chart-topping author.

City of the Shroud

A tactical RPG where all players' choices come together to drive a living story, created by a AAA veteran and a chart-topping author. Funded in 9 days.
A tactical RPG where all players' choices come together to drive a living story, created by a AAA veteran and a chart-topping author. Funded in 9 days.
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302 backers pledged $16,239 to help bring this project to life.
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New Gunner Abilities and Animations, Insomnia 58, and Games by the Sea!

Hi Everyone,  

How is your summer going? I recently acquired a wicked t-shirt shaped tan line by way of a nice, red sunburn. Who says developers never go outside?... Read more

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Remember to Fill Out Your Backer Surveys! + New Art and Class Sneak Peak

Hi Backers,

We’ve got a few fun updates for you, but first I wanted to thank everyone who’s filled out their backer surveys! We’re really close to getting everyone’s replies... Read more

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Surveys and Keys Coming to an Inbox Near You!

Hi Backers!

I clicked a big bluish-green button, so that can only mean one thing: surveys and Steam keys are on their way to you! Chances are you saw those... Read more

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Surveys Are Going Out Soon!

Hi Backers,

We’ll be sending out surveys for rewards very soon! To help us handle everything, we’re going through BackerKit - you might have seen their logo on the KS... Read more

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Quick Update + Getting Ready to Build the Machinist, Duelist, and Defender!

Hi Everyone,

Has it already been a week?! Time sure flies…

I wanted to give you a quick update: Kickstarter is still processing payments, and there’s another week or so... Read more

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WE DID IT!!

Over 300 of you came together and helped bring City of the Shroud to life.We cannot thank you enough for your support, and are so, so excited to share... Read more

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Successfully raised $16,239 with 302 backers

Final 24 Hours!

This is it - we’re in the final 24 hours of Kickstarter!

We still have time to unlock New Game+ and Survival Mode, so please help us spread the word!... Read more

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The City of the Shroud Novel: It's A Thing, And You're Going To Influence It (Final 48 Hours Everyone!!)

Hi Everyone,

Just 48 hours to go! We just surged through several goals on the path to Survival Mode, too! 3 more unlocks and it’s HAPPENING. Let's try to unlock... Read more

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Introducing The Duelist - 72 Hours Left!!

Hi Everyone,

We’ve entered the final 72 hours! Nows our last chance to get the word out and hit the New Game+ stretch goal!

We also got our first fan-art,... Read more

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Final Countdown: We're Almost There!

Hi Everyone!

This is it - we’ve entered the final stretch of the campaign!! If you know anyone on the fence, remind them that it’s now or never!

To make... Read more

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Insomnia Scotland Day 2 - That's A Wrap!

Hi Everyone,

Insomnia Scotland is over, and it was a rousing success! Players young and old tried City of the Shroud, and more than a few walked away singing its... Read more

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Insomnia Scotland Day 1 Success and Alternating Start Positions

Hi Everyone,

Insomnia Scotland Day 1 was a blast! We ran into some familiar faces, introduced new fans to the game, and got some great insight into the game's presentation... Read more

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CotS @ Insomnia Scotland Tomorrow! + Development is a Community Effort

Hi Everyone,

Insomnia Scotland starts tomorrow, and we’re nearly set up! Keaton will be running the booth all weekend at the Edinburgh International Conference Center, so come by, say hi,... Read more

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7 Days Left To Hit Stretch Goals! + Battle Modifiers

Hi Everyone,

Today, we’d like to hear your thoughts on Battle Modifiers! We mentioned something similar in a previous post when discussing difficulty modifiers, but this would be slightly different... Read more

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Writing a Video Game

Hi Everyone,

Moira has written up a lovely post talking about how she approached writing City of the Shroud, and how she learned and evolved her approach in the process.... Read more

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For Your Consideration: Possible Mechanics 2

Hi Everyone,

Have you used the glowing yellow tiles in combat? Have you noticed the 4 AP bonus you get for standing on or running through them? Controlling those squares... Read more

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How Would You Handle Difficulty Variations?

Hi Everyone,

We really love the combat system we’ve come up with for City of the Shroud, and we’re always brimming with new ideas we’d like to try. We’ve been... Read more

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City of the Shroud Is Going To Insomnia Scotland!

Hi Everyone,

City of the Shroud is going to Insomnia Scotland! We’ll be showing an updated demo in Edinburgh from April 29 - May 1. If you’re in the area,... Read more

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Graphics Update: New Wheel Art!

Hi Everyone!

Today, we have a very special announcement that has been in the works for a little bit: the Combo Wheel art has been updated, and will be coming... Read more

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Introducing: The Machinist + Social Stretch Goals Underway!

Hi Everyone!

Our Social Stretch Goal is off to a strong start: we’re already on our way to 50 tweets, so keep it up! If you haven’t pinged us or... Read more

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Thunderclap + Social Stretch Goal Announced!

Hi Friends!

Today, we’d like to announce two exciting things: first, we’re launching a Thunderclap!

Thunderclap is a fun way to get everyone together to send out a big, simultaneous... Read more

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Technical Deep-Dive: How Your Choices Drive The Story

Hi Everyone!

Today, we're going to talk about the tools that power the player-driven story system in City of the Shroud; aka, how YOU influence the plot!

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Anyone in... Read more

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Twitch Stream, Rezzed Top 10, and More!

Hi Everyone!

We’ll be streaming City of the Shroud with Myrathi tomorrow morning around 9 ~ 10 AM UK time. We met at Rezzed at the beginning of April, and... Read more

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Introduction to Class Mechanics: The Defender

Hi Everyone!

Today, we’re digging into the gameplay planning behind one of the classes you’re helping us build: The Defender!

Check out the details below and let us know... Read more

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City of the Shroud on the Radio!

Hi Everyone! City of the Shroud was on the radio... on the Internet!

Keaton did an interview with WASD radio host Sam Skatch. We talk about the origins of Abyssal... Read more

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Team Q&A Responses

Hi Everyone! I hope your weekend is off to a great start. We're calming down from the rush of being funded and are preparing for the nearly 3 whole weeks... Read more

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First Stretch Goal Announced: New Game+!

It’s time to announce our first stretch goal! If we can hit $17,500, we’ll introduce New Game+!

Once all the episodes are finished, you’ll be able to go back and... Read more

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WE'RE FUNDED!!! THANK YOU!!!

Dear All,

It's midnight here in England, but we didn't want to wait on this news: WE'RE FUNDED!

Thank you so, so much for helping us accomplish this. We are... Read more

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We Are Nearly There - Spread the Word!!

Hi Everyone!

We’re almost there! Only $153 to go until City of the Shroud is funded - please share the campaign, reach out to gamer friends, and let’s hit that... Read more

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Composing The CotS Theme

The sun is shining, the builders next door are yelling, and I have finally managed to sit down after a manic few days at EGX Rezzed and write this post.... Read more

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Introducing "The Tavern" + Send Us Questions!

Today, we'd like to introduce one of the systems we're most excited about for City of the Shroud - the Tavern. It's a way for players of different factions to... Read more

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Got Questions? We Want To Answer Them! It's Time For Q&A!

Hi Everyone! Today, we want to do something a little different - we want to answer your questions about the game, indie development - anything! We’ll get the whole Abyssal... Read more

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Rezzed is a Wrap!

Rezzed was a total blast! We had tons of players trying out the game for three straight days, and more than a few players became backers and also told their... Read more

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End of Rezzed + Exploring the Combat Design

We're nearly 80% funded! Thank you!

We cannot thank you enough - this has been a magical few days, from the amazing launch to the brilliant reception City of the... Read more

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Story Preview Key Giveaway

Welcome to the weekend!

We are thrilled to say that we are already nearly to $11k!

To start the weekend off right, we are running a giveaway from now through... Read more

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CotS at Rezzed + Making the Mage Amigurumi!

We're over 70% funded in 2 days! Thank you!

Chris and I (Keaton!) have been showing City of the Shroud at EGX Rezzed in London since Thursday, and it's been... Read more

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Thank You for an Awesome Launch, and Unexpected Player Choices

First: THANK YOU!! Over 50% in just 24 hours!

What an amazing first day. We cannot thank you enough for your support. We are totally blown away - thank you... Read more

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