We, the City is a deceptively simple riff on the Belonging Outside Belonging framework with clean mechanics and a really elegant layout. The game paints with a very broad brush: rather than focusing on specific factions or districts within the setting, the game has its players narrate the city’s movement in terms of political ideologies and social motivations.
The competing political ideologies at play here are designed specifically for a contemporary setting and it really shows, but this game could very easily be re-skinned or transported into another genre without too much effort. I’d love to play We, the City as an interlude in a longform campaign set in one particular place.
A lovely and simple game you can play with anyone. Can work asynchronously or at the same time with your video chat service of choice.
A good reminder that creativity is in ideas, and even the most mundane tool (Google Sheets!) can bring your ideas to life.
Absolutely loved this. This was my first solo TTRPG I've played. Excellent work. The setup was very intense and contemplative at the same time. I'll definitely be playing this again in the future.