In the Shadow of Glory RPG

In the Shadow of Glory is a two-player epistolary Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG) of flawed heroes and broken villains. One player is a hero who has gone unmatched, and the other player - their arch nemesis. Both have been unable to thwart the other, and have resigned to coexisting. Explore the nostalgic relationship between two long-lost foes as they both struggle with the weight of ultimate power.

You'll love In the Shadow of Glory if you like:

• morally grey protagonists
• melancholy stories of isolation and connection
• superhero narratives that focus on characters rather than epic fight scenes.

No second player? No worries! You can join our Discord to find pen pals to play with all over the world.

How do you play the game?

#1. A letter arrives
The core engine that drives In the Shadow of Glory is easy to learn. The turn starts when you receive a letter from the other player.

#2. Draw cards
You draw cards to discover the weekly events:

• a mundane event that will affect your alter-ego identity's life
• a super-powered event that will affect your super-powered identity's life

#3. Resolve & write
Resolve a goal action to progress personal goals. Then, write and send a letter to your rival.

The TTRPG game will help you build the story.