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Girl by Moonlight
Tragic Magical Girls illuminating the darkness
Girl by Moonlight is a multi-genre RPG of Magical Girls grappling with destiny: hopes thwarted, defended, redeemed, and betrayed. It explores the heartbreak of denying who you really are, fighting for what you believe in, and the transcendent power of relationships and community. These Magical Girls clutch their tragic struggles tight, seeking to score defiant triumphs against the darkness of an oppressive society.
The game features four distinct playsets: In the Kingdom of Dawn heroic magical girls fight to reclaim a world corrupted by darkness. Mecha pilots battle against the extinction-level threat of the leviathans On a Sea of Stars. Dream travelers seek the truth of a magical conspiracy In a Maze of Dreams. Compromised members of the Memorial Academy spiral around the bounds of their own inevitable doom In Darkest Night. The critically-acclaimed Forged in the Dark system seamlessly pins it all together.
In this game, you’ll find:
- Seven character playbooks of magical girls —the Guardian, Enigma, Outsider, Stranger, Time Traveler, Unlikely Hero, and Harmony.
- Four series playsets to play different aspects of the magical girl genre.
- A custom skin of the Forged in the Dark system to unify the action.
- Actions such as Confess, Defy, Empathise, and Conceal deliberately designed to explicitly integrate characters’ inner life into the narrative.
- Conflict outcomes that include mending, care, and connection.
- Exploration of complicated answers to questions of identity, love, and community.
- A cycle of play that drives the story forward, and keeps the protagonists grounded in the world they are fighting to change.
- Ready made quick starts for each playset to get you right into the game. Ideal for single session or convention games, jump into Girl By Moonlight with the Silverstar Knights, Memorial Academy, ICARUS, and Dream Travelers.
We play to see how they fall, or if they rise to meet their destiny.
GAME INFORMATION
Number of players: 3-6
Age of players: 13+
Length: 2-4 hours
Type of Game: Roleplaying Game
Languages Available: English
Product Number: TBD
ISBN: TBD
Page Count: TBD
Format: Hardcover and Digital formats.
Release Date: TBD
Availability: Check here
Game Designer: Andrew Gillis
I’m interested in play-testing.
Anyone interested in playing with me in Chelsea/Midtown Manhattan?
I am VERY interested in play testing this
I’m interested in playtesting as both as a GM and a player.
Hi Zekai, unfortunately the playtest sign ups close on 1/31, however if you sign up for our newsletter (http://eepurl.com/uV1an) we’ll keep you appraised as this and other games develop.
Hi Logan, unfortunately the playtest sign ups close on 1/31, however if you sign up for our newsletter (http://eepurl.com/uV1an) we’ll keep you appraised as this and other games develop.
Hi! Is this still set to be released, and when? I didn’t see it listed on the spreadsheet when I clicked through the link.
Hi Jena, it’s in development now. For updates check out our Project Status page: https://www.evilhat.com/home/project-status/
My buddies and I just finished season 5 of She-Ra (!!!), and we’re dying to rp in a similar world. Would this be a good fit?
She-Ra isn’t an explicit touchstone for GBM but in my experience playing it, it’s a very good fit!
Any updates on this? SO excited for it to come out!
Any update on this? I’m interested in playtesting.
Hi Meaghan and Theo, Andrew has completed the draft revisions based on the playtesting and is writing out the final sections now. It should go to editing early 2021.
I would be so interested in playtesting this!
I would love to give this a play test!
Hi all, unfortunately the playtesting window for Girl by Midnight is closed, but fortunately that means Andrew has a ton of great playtest feedback they are using to revise and improve the game now!
I’m genuinely so excited for this to come out – already mentally planning a campaign for it haha