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Enigma is a tabletop role-playing game set in an arcane-punk universe. It combines ancient mysteries with modern technology. Players can undertake missions, explore ancient ruins, and influence the world around them while enjoying fast-paced adventures with meaningful choices.

This guide provides a framework for players and Game Masters (GMs), highlighting abilities, combat mechanics, character development, and essential gameplay dynamics. It includes simplified logistics for managing supplies and wealth and offers unique options for character creation.

Enigma features distinct character "Powers" and explores arcanotech and artifacts. GMs will find insights for crafting engaging narratives and maintaining campaign momentum, immersing players in a rich world where magic and technology intertwine.

How to Use this Guide

This guide is separated into pages with similar themes; think of these as chapters in a book. Here is a brief overview of what content you will find on each page:

  • Capacities: This section covers your character's main way of interacting with the world, known as Capacities.

  • Story: This section covers where your character came from, what events have defined them, and how future events will still shape them.

  • Combat:  This section covers how combat works, how to resolve combat actions, track damage, and the rules around character death.

  • Powers: This section covers the unique ways your character interacts with the world, from sling fire magic to hacking technology to creating illusions.

  • Gear: This section covers armor, artifacts (permanent magic items), arcanotech (consumable items), party supplies, and wealth.

  • Characters: This section is a step-by-step guide to creating a player character to play in games of Enigma.

  • Game Masters: This section covers additional useful information for running the game.

  • Support Enigma: This section offers ways to support Enigma's ongoing development.

You can navigate to each section by clicking the respective button at the top of the pages. You can return to the home page at any time by clicking on the word Enigma at the top.

  • A lot of information on this site is organized into these drop down boxes. You can click anywhere on a the line to expand the information.

    Some dropdown boxes have a gold outline. These contain information for the Game Master but anyone can read it.

  • In here you will find information for GM’s relevant to adjcanet content.