Which dragon is your favorite?
Here are the key elements to consider.
Every decision should have consequences, and there should be no clear right or wrong answer.
ensure the players feel like they are working against a system that is designed to resist change.
If they seek allies, those allies should have their own motivations, ensuring that trust is never absolute.
The only certainty in a noir world is that those in power do whatever it takes to stay there.
The city should feel alivebreathing with tension, secrets, and despair.
Encourage players to question everything and everyone.
Considerlimiting access to magicor adding risks to its use.
Spells might attract the attention of dark entities, require sacrifices, or be strictly regulated by the authorities.
Let the players know that they will face setbacks and loss.
Sometimes they might solve a case but at a heavy cost.
Other times, they might be forced to make peace with an imperfect solution.
This fatalistic approach makes successes feel more meaningful and failures hit harder.
Keep players engaged by offering new twists and complications at every turn.
Lady of Pain by Livia Prima
Encourage NPCs to speak in clipped, memorable lines that drip with cynicism and irony.
Encourage players to adopt the style as well, narrating their own inner thoughts like a hard-boiled detective novel.
The right words can set the perfect mood for a gritty, unforgettable campaign.
Art by Zoltan Boros
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An Adventuring Party by Helder Almeida
Hag by Linda Lithen
