a|state - Second Edition

a|state

by Morgan Davie, Malcolm Craig, Gregor Hutton

Welcome to The City. There is no escape.

Under gas lamps and flickering electrics, the Provosts pull a body from a canal, a ceramic blade jammed in its chest. You know this wasn’t a robbery gone wrong. In a distant office, a red line was drawn across a map, and now your home is in danger.

This is the story of how you fight back.

Step inside a baroque urban nightmare, the world of a|state, using the acclaimed Forged in the Dark game system. Defend your corner from selfish authorities, angry gangs, and heartless industries, and deal with the spiralling consequences of your own actions as you struggle for a better tomorrow.

A smooth, powerful iteration of Forged in the Dark
Seven character playbooks with many variations to explore
The Trouble Engine, a creation tool that will throw problem after problem at your corner
A vibrant and instantly usable guide to life in The City
Full details of 26 locations and every major faction
Revelatory insights into The City’s deepest mysteries

You will never forget The City. But The City will forget you.

304 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2022

Reviews

[Arthur B]

Significantly improves on the game's first edition by adapting a better system, and by offering a clear idea of what player characters are actually expected to do. Full review: https://refereeingandreflection.wordp...