SHIFT RPG - All-Ages Collaborative Roleplaying Game
Created by SHIFT RPG
A new tabletop roleplaying game that lets you collaboratively build, create & play in any world you can imagine. Your World, Your Rules
Latest Updates from Our Project:
The SHIFT Campaign is Over! Thank you for all your support!
5 months ago
– Fri, Nov 07, 2025 at 06:38:01 AM
Thank you for your support of SHIFT!
We are so glad to have such a creative community come together to make this project possible. We can’t wait to get these rewards into your hands and see what worlds you will build!
Where Jordan (SHIFT co-designer), Sebastian (SHIFT community manager) & Allie (SHIFT marketing lead) answered your questions about all things SHIFT!
$100K GOAL UNLOCKED - WE DID IT!
The last world spark has been unlocked!
Second World: An optimistic superhero setting by Gail Simone. Join the ranks of the Champions, hopeful superheroes who defend the city of Port Angel against sinister supervillains.
Available as a pdf and added to the book!
What’s Next?
SHIFT Rules drop next week!
We will be sending out our beta version of the SHIFT Rules next week! We can't wait to hear what you think, so be sure to fill out the feedback form!
Late pledges run for 2-3 weeks on Kickstarter!
Kickstarter is going to begin to process payments for this campaign and the process can take anywhere from 2-3 weeks. During this time, we'll continue to accept late pledges to the campaign!
After the initial pledge processing is complete...
We’ll send out BackerKit surveys!
You'll be able to upgrade your pledge or select additional add-ons in the survey as well!
We are expecting to send out Backerkit Surveys around November 20-27, 2025
We ask that you hold your BackerKit questions until then! Surveys will be open until we start freight, but to guarantee your order we suggest filling out the survey as soon as possible.
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FINAL HOURS! Closing Day Q&A Livestream at 11am pt/2pm et Today!
5 months ago
– Thu, Nov 06, 2025 at 08:33:03 AM
When we first designed SHIFT, we pictured a system where you can play in as many worlds as you could imagine. Thanks to your help, you can now experience the romance of Regencia to the horrors of the Night Shift.
Let’s Make a Final Push to Unlock Our Last Stretch Goal: Second World! Less than $5K away!
Do you love shows like Invincible and Young Justice? We do too! Second World, our SHIFT superhero world setting, was made so that we could play in worlds just like them.
$100K- Super Hero World Spark: Second World
Help us unlock Second World: An optimistic superhero setting by Gail Simone. Join the ranks of the Champions, hopeful superheroes who defend the city of Port Angel against sinister supervillains.
P.T. Lamark’s Cryptid Codex is a new 5e bestiary of American folklore, filled with cryptids from every U.S. state alongside famous legends like Bigfoot and Mothman. Inside you’ll find full stat blocks, regional lore, unique lairs, and story hooks designed to drop directly into your campaign.
Update 6: Romance World Spark Unlocked + Vote on the New Stretch Goal!
5 months ago
– Tue, Oct 28, 2025 at 05:57:28 AM
Thank you for helping us unlock Regencia! Our answer to bringing the gossip and intrigue of shows like Bridgerton to the table. We are excited to see what you build with it!
Less than 10 days remain in this campaign to unlock the remaining goals! Help us spread the word!
Read on for a stretch goal update and more!
Stretch Goals Unlocked!
World Spark 4 - Romance Unlocked!
The romance world spark will be added to the physical book and be available as a PDF!
Regencia: A romantic setting by Alex Roberts. Explore a peaceful world of romance, intrigue and social gatherings where you try to find love and excitement while fending off the dastardly rumor mill.
What's Next?
$100,000 - World Spark 5 - Superhero
If we hit $100,000 the Superhero world spark will be unlocked!
Second World: An optimistic superhero setting by Gail Simone. Join the ranks of the Champions, hopeful superheroes who defend the city of Port Angel against sinister supervillains.
Create custom bastions and guildhalls using a vast selection of rooms—alchemy labs, libraries, taverns, greenhouses, teleportation chambers, and more. Every room and element is hand-drawn with the same care, artistry, and delight as our signature battle maps.
Whether you're building a bard’s charming abode, a rogue’s hideout, or a faction’s grand headquarters, this easy-to-use tool brings your fantasy TTRPG world to life—Czepeku-style!
Update 5: Taking a Risk
6 months ago
– Wed, Oct 15, 2025 at 06:51:23 AM
Risky heads by Antonio Demico
Taking a Risk
When designing SHIFT, we knew we were taking a risk with creating a system with no set world attached to it.
Some of the greatest TTRPGs, from Blades in the Dark to Mork Borg, are known for the setting and vibes that their books showcase. These systems have have a distinct look and feel to them.
We wanted SHIFT to be able to divorce itself from that home base. So, instead we devised a mascot, one that could be everything and anyone that you would need it to be. In comes Risky!
First concept sketches by Justin Chan (we chose C)
Second batch of concepts by Just Chan showcasing the multifaceted nature of Risky.
A Link to Classics
We took cues from games that we enjoyed and felt represented us. When working with Justin Chan (Spelunky, Rogue Legacy, Bugsnax) to help us devise this character, these were the inspirations we provided:
The Legend of Zelda manual illustrations. So much charm!
Link as a pink bunny in Zelda: A Link to the Past.
Tunic Manual, while recent, we really enjoyed the revival in style
Moogles from Final Fantasy
What's in a Name? Why Risky?
Risky was named after co-creator Graeme Fotheringham's social handle "RiskyPixels". Between that and the Risky dice mechanic in SHIFT, we felt that the name Risky was fun and gave a sense of who the players of SHIFT are.
That, and it's a much better than "Shifty", though we'll save that for Risky's nemesis.
Risky directing the game
Connective Threads
Some of you have already noticed this: in the World Spark illustrations there are references to Risky! We wanted the character to be around in some capacity when it came to the World Sparks. Originally we were going to have all the characters be rabbits, but we think this is a better compromise. :D
Erebus Mythos: Vampyr is a short horror campaign inspired by Greek folklore and the strange events recorded in the village of Sofiko in 1846. Designed for use with Shadowdark RPG.
Set in 19th-century Greece, a land torn between faith and reason, where superstition lingers and the line between myth and reality blurs.
Experience a new kind of adventure drawn from real folklore, with new systems like Evil Eye, Stain, Ritual Magic, and new classes and backgrounds. Easy to learn, ready to play, grab the Erebus Mythos Quickstart and play right away the introductory adventure, Erebus Mythos: Chymera.
Update #4: SHIFT Games in our Discord + The Return of the Daily SHIFT Trait!
6 months ago
– Fri, Oct 10, 2025 at 07:28:43 AM
Hello backers!
Thanks again to everyone who has already helped make the SHIFT Core Rules Kickstarter a massive success. We just wanted to send out a quick update about what's happening in the SHIFT Discord- it's hoppin'! Risky would be proud. :') Read on to find out how you can get involved!
The Daily SHIFT Returns!
Starting today, we'll be sharing a new SHIFT Trait everyday on our social media channels and in our Discord. Every week will have a theme - it might be a different piece of pop culture, a genre or just a vibe - and every week members of our Discord will vote on what theme we will explore next! Join the Discord and get in on the Daily SHIFT fun!
We're starting the first week off with some equipment and abilities from Hades II! Here's todays:
Every weekend while the Kickstarter is running, we have some awesome SHIFT GMs hosting games in the SHIFT Discord server. No experience with SHIFT (or TTRPGs in general) is required for these one-shots: all are welcome!
ONE SHOT: Dorado Station: ClaimSquatters, Go Home! Time: Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM Eastern
ONE SHOT: Dorado Station: ClaimSquatters, Go Home! Time: Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern
ONE SHOT: Dragon Knights of Ylgara: Back from the Brink Time: Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
ONE SHOT: Dragon Knights of Ylgara: Back from the Brink Time: Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
ONE SHOT: Dragon Knights of Ylgara: Back from the Brink Time: Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
One Shot Summaries
Dorado Station: ClaimSquatters, Go Home!
Description: You and your crew have scraped together some half-decent equipment, filled out all the appropriate paperwork (in triplicate) and you are now finally ready to mine your claim! Unfortunately, you’ve discovered a couple of rival prospectors have squatted on your plot, and you need to show them who’s boss. Take them out, scare them off, or (if you’re desperate) make a deal with them - the choice is yours!
Dragon Knights of Ylgara: Back from the Brink
Description: Your cadres' knight-captain has gone missing in the outskirts of the city of Refuge and you and your band of newly minted Dragon-Knights must brave the terrifying Abhorrent spawn and bring the captain back… dead or alive.
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