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New York City

The Past Never Dies

A Case for New York Noir

This was the first case ever written for New York Noir on January 11, 2024; it was written for an older version of the directories. This experimental story, originally a typesetting demonstration for High & Low, marks the first writing attempt of a novice author. He does not guarantee the quality of the writing, or the story, which was crafted with the assistance of an AI. Expect no consistency in style and narrative. Not recommended for those prone to boredom, frustration, or with high literary standards. Reader perseverance is advised.

Difficulty
1/5
Playtime
1 hours
Structure
1 day
Leads
29 / 27.2 KB
Documents
0
Recommended by
1

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To play this case, you will need to download a full set of the v6 New York Noir directories in pdf format. If you prefer, you can use our new online directory and map search tools.

Case file
AuthorWater
OwnerWater (Joe)
Version2.1 (6/26/26)
PublishedApr 28, 2026 at 12:09 PM CDT
StatusNeeds testing with v3 directories
CampaignStandalone
Features
Uses AI-generated contentUses AI-generated content
Experimental mechanicsExperimental mechanics
Older caseOlder case
Playthrough on YouTubePlaythrough on YouTube
More details
Game systemnyNoir
CreatedJul 02, 2024 at 08:38 PM CDT
CautionsSuitable for all audiences
Downloads201 (views 173)
Size27.2 KB / 4.6k words (163 avg.)
Extras0 docs · 6 markers · 2 images

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“The first experimental case for New York Noir (!)”

We played this, the very first case ever written for New York Noir, live on YouTube and it was a very special experience. This is a short case, without much by way of mechanics, but we still had a great time with it.

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— admin (Jesse) Apr 03, 2026 at 01:44 AM CDT