Odd Jobs 1 - The Invitation

This case is great fun to play. The magic system is extremely creative and really shows how versatile the New York Noir system is when it comes to playing with genre in a detective story. The presence of magic in this case does not detract at all from the feeling of investigating a satisfying mystery. Everything you already enjoy from a satisfying NY Noir mystery is there, with an added layer of creativity thrown into the mix to create a very engaging and enjoyable story. The detective duo are very fun characters that I would love to see in more cases down the road. I also highly enjoyed the cameo appearance of the detective from one of this author's other cases in this one---it certainly isn't necessary to play that other case first but if you have, it's a nice little touch.

Excellent, well-crafted story. The new magic mechanic is a nice touch and I want to see more. The characters have real depth, and the investigation is compelling with several plot twists. Beautifully written. Highly recommended.

Impressions from an early playtest: Solid introduction to a new magical system and setting. A spunky lead with Iris. Intrigue with her Father's past along with her mentor Morten's. An interesting cast of characters in a messy web of relations. Lots of twists and turns as new identities and relationships are revealed. A subtle theme of pairs and dualities. The magic system is well explained and there is lot of satisfying traditional detective work as well. Fun case.

Disclosure I'm a fellow case writer.