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Enigma is a tabletop role-playing game that combines ancient mysteries and modern technology in an Arcanepunk universe. Players can complete gigs, explore ruins, and reshape the world. The game aims to be fun, interesting, and fast-paced, emphasizing the fantastical aspects of adventuring. Whether you're a TTRPG veteran or a newcomer, Enigma promises an exciting journey where your choices matter.

This guide provides players and Game Masters with a framework for adventure, strategy, and character development. It outlines the fundamental elements of abilities, combat, and interactions within the game and explains how characters progress, adapt, and overcome challenges through strategic gameplay and dynamic character growth. The guide covers combat mechanics, navigating obstacles, and using the environment to the characters' advantage. It introduces a new approach to managing encounters and explores character creation through unique story options blending flavor, narrative, and mechanics.

Enigma features character "Powers" for unique abilities, explores arcanotech and artifacts, and simplifies logistics like managing supplies and wealth for a streamlined adventure experience. The guide provides GMs with insights for creating compelling narratives and maintaining campaign momentum. Enigma invites players and GMs to immerse themselves in a world where magic and technology blur, promising a rich and engaging experience through structured gameplay mechanics and narrative immersion.

How to Use this Guide

Typically, this guide contains three types of text to indicate different information.

Standard Text

The core information in this guide is available to everyone. It covers everything from game mechanics and character development to exploration and combat strategies. A must-read to understand Enigma's essence.

Drop-down boxes

Dropdown lists contain more detailed information, like in this image. Click on a word to expand the relevant information.

GM Advice Boxes

Presented as dialogue in a gold box with white text, these sections illustrate gameplay concepts and rules in action. They're an excellent resource for both GMs and players looking for practical applications of the guide’s teachings.

This is an example of advice for Game Masters. It typically should be read it context to the standard text around it.

Navigating the Website

At the top of each webpage, there are a series of images representing various sections of the ENIGMA guide. When you hover over an image, the section name will appear. Clicking on the image will take you to the corresponding page. You can also click on the ENIGMA header from any page to return to the main page. The sections of the ENIGMA guide are as follows:

  • Capacities: How your character interacts with the world.

  • Story: Who your character is.

  • Combat: How your character resolves physical conflict.

  • Powers: What special abilities your character uses.

  • Gear: The equipment your character uses in and out of combat.

  • Characters: A guide on how to create your character.

  • GM Advice: Additional guidance to Game Masters to better run games of Enigma

  • Support Enigma: Ways you can help Enigma grow.