{"product_id":"the-players-guide","title":"City of Mist Player's Guide — Characters, Rules \u0026 Development","description":"\u003cp\u003eHit the rainy streets of an enigmatic metropolis as a modern-day legend in search of the truth. Investigate unsolved cases, uncover the stories of the city's residents, and confront the hidden forces pulling the strings from beyond the veil of the Mist. Make hard calls about which aspect of your life to promote and which to neglect — then suffer the consequences. And when it all falls apart, stop holding back and become the unstoppable incarnation of your Mythos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Player's Guide includes everything essential for City of Mist players, both old and new: an introduction to the setting, tools for creating unique modern fantasy characters, the complete cinematic game rules, and a dramatic character development system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA System Built for Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCity of Mist runs on a stat-less, class-less, hit-point-less system that drives narrative and cinematic action. Mix and match Themebooks to create countless different characters with unique playability, then evolve your character's abilities based on her personal crises and breakthroughs. Play a modern incarnation of your favorite myth, legend, or fairy tale — and investigate crimes and wrongs committed by other reincarnated legends like you. The award-winning art and comics inspired by graphic novels make every session feel like a prestige TV episode.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in This Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1: The Lowdown\u003c\/strong\u003e covers the life of a Rift and the process of awakening to the legend within you, plus an introduction to the City. \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 2: Who Are You?\u003c\/strong\u003e guides you through the Exposition Session, character creation using themebooks, quick character creation options, crew relationships, and the crew themebook. \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 3: Working the Case\u003c\/strong\u003e explains the cinematic rules system — eight core moves, four cinematic moves, and optional rules to customize your game. \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 4: Moments of Truth\u003c\/strong\u003e describes the non-linear character development system that drives your character through dramatic moments of transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-mc-toolkit\"\u003eCity of Mist MC Toolkit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-core-set\"\u003eCity of Mist Core Set — Slipcase Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-starter-box\"\u003eCity of Mist Starter Box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/character-theme-cards\"\u003eCity of Mist Character \u0026amp; Theme Cards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/character-folio-pack\"\u003eCity of Mist Character Folio Pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e City of Mist (Mist Engine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Son of Oak Game Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e MC Toolkit, Shadows \u0026amp; Showdowns, Local Legends, Nights of Payne Town\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Son of Oak Game Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43449729679449,"sku":"MST010102","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/8152\/files\/MOCKUP-book-Core-Books-Player_s-Guide_1eeeba69-aa3c-45bb-9192-eb308407f400.png?v=1781887895","url":"https:\/\/www.opengamingstore.com\/products\/the-players-guide","provider":"Open Gaming Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}