Midnight Melodies
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Now¸ how do you say no to Death?
Midnight Melodies is a solo RPG in which you play as a jazz pianist who discovers they're immune to the touch of the Grim Reaper. Instead of claiming your life¸ the Reaper recruits you for the Department of Unauthorized Deaths.
Each night¸ after your performance at the club¸ you find a scrap of paper in your tip jar - the name of someone taken without consent. You must unravel the mystery of these unauthorized deaths¸ using your newfound supernatural talents¸ and perform an eerie harmony to report your findings to the Reaper before sunrise.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Rules-light. A single d6 roll for all your actions. Character creation takes no more than two minutes.
- Pick-up and play. No need to set up a story beforehand. An assortment of tables helps you create people¸ challenges¸ and entities you will face.
- A peculiar experience. Craft a mystery as you play it¸ and capture musical tones to form chords and play them to the Grim Reaper.
The game follows a clear structure: You've just finished a set at your jazz club. As you sift through your tips¸ a familiar sight catches your eye: a crumpled piece of paper bearing just a name. Another soul taken without the Reaper's approval.
This isn't the handiwork of your typical criminal. Even planned assassinations fall under the watchful gaze of the Grim Reaper. No¸ these deeds are the mark of supernatural entities¸ unseen by most¸ who flit between life and death.
But you've got a special knack: they leave a distinctive tone in their wake - a tone your perfect pitch can pick up. By following this ethereal resonance¸ you'll unravel the enigma surrounding this untimely end. Gather 9 of these unique tones¸ forming 3 Chords with 3 Tones each. Send these Chords to the Reaper¸ and your job is done.