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Dirt City Blues - Redemption's a Bullet Away

Created by The World Anvil Publishing

Dirt City Blues is a TTRPG ispired by Sin City and the cinematography of Quentin Tarantino, about people who should know better: burned-out Badasses with hair-trigger tempers, messy pasts, and a real knack for making things worse before they get better. But Dirt City Blues is also a game about redemption, about that one last heroic act that drags you out of hiding. Someone knocks. Someone bleeds. The quiet life ends. You hang the apron, kill the lights, and step back into the fight. We aim to start shipping physical rewards by July 2026. Digital rewards for already-existing books will be sent when orders are locked down (Mid January 2026). Once they're ready, all other digital rewards will be made accessible (estimated Q2 2026). Pre-order sales are final. Shipping will be charged closer to fulfillment. You can check estimated shipping prices HERE (Shipping and Fulfillment section)

Latest Updates from Our Project:

April Update - More production pictures
4 days ago – Fri, Apr 10, 2026 at 09:24:00 AM

Hello Badasses,
Here’s what happened in the last month.

Project Status

  • Daniel is currently tackling the Italian layout. As of a few days ago, he estimated he was approximately 40% through the process, so progress is moving along steadily. He is simultaneously crafting the illustrations required for the book; working on both components in tandem allows him to ensure the graphics and art integrate seamlessly. Once this initial layout is complete, producing the English version will be a much faster process.
  • On the production front, we’ve received several new prototypes, including the dice (to confirm the shape; color and icons will be added later), the dice bag, and the dry-erase map. We've asked for a revision of the dice bag drawstring. We’ve also been finalizing the packaging for the dice and maps. I’m happy to report that the grueling task of determining which recycling symbols and warnings are required for the various boxes and hangtags is finally behind us.
  • Translation has not yet begun, but I’m confident I can dive in before the end of the month. Compared to other recent projects, I don’t anticipate any major hurdles with this one.




That’s all for April. We’ll talk again next month!

Reminders

  • Your survey is HERE.
  • The Late Pledge is open HERE. If you know someone who missed the campaign but would love a copy of Dirt City Blues, feel free to share the link with them!

—Tommaso 


Connect With Us

You can find us on multiple platforms:
 • Discord: Join our community and chat directly with us.
 • Facebook: Follow The World Anvil Publishing page.
 • Bluesky: Stay updated with our latest posts.
 • Telegram: Get quick updates straight to your device.
 • Instagram: See behind-the-scenes content and more.

Thank you again for being part of this adventure. Together, we’ll make Dirt City Blues the best game it can be.

March update - One language in layout, new pictures
about 1 month ago – Thu, Mar 12, 2026 at 04:44:46 AM



Hello Badasses,
It’s that time of the month again for a project status update.

Project Status

I’ve completed my final editing pass on the Italian text, which is now in Daniel Comerci's hands for layout. Daniel is also busy executing our illustration plan; our goal is to get the Italian version fully finalized with layout and images before we pivot to the English translation. Currently, I am alternating translation work between Dirt City Blues and another project. My priority is ensuring I don’t become a bottleneck so the rest of the team can keep moving forward. I’m wrapping up my tasks on that other project now before jumping back into the English translation for Dirt City Blues.

Prototypes

I am finalizing the details for the bullet dice and dry-erase map prototypes, which are nearly ready for approval. The process has been slower than anticipated (compounded by the Chinese New Year break), but we are effectively just waiting on the graphics for the map and marker packaging. Provided the physical prototypes meet our standards, this phase of production is essentially complete.

Below, you can see an early bullet dice used for shape approval. Please note that the final dice will be colorful and feature the correct icons. I’ll send proper pictures when I get them in hand. 


That’s all for now. We’ll talk again next month!

Reminders

  • Your survey is HERE.
  • The Late Pledge is open HERE. If you know someone who missed the campaign but would love a copy of Dirt City Blues, feel free to share the link with them!


—Tommaso 

Connect With Us

You can find us on multiple platforms:
 • Discord: Join our community and chat directly with us.
 • Facebook: Follow The World Anvil Publishing page.
 • Bluesky: Stay updated with our latest posts.
 • Telegram: Get quick updates straight to your device.
 • Instagram: See behind-the-scenes content and more.

Thank you again for being part of this adventure. Together, we’ll make Dirt City Blues the best game it can be.

February update - The material is written!
about 2 months ago – Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 01:56:01 AM

Hello Badasses,
It’s time for your monthly update. We’ll keep this brief, but things are moving along steadily.

Project Status

Raffaele has completed the content for both the Core Book and all Stretch Goals. To be precise, he is finishing up the Solo Mode this weekend—the final outstanding piece of the puzzle. While it will still require some playtesting, all material is effectively written.

Editing & Translation

I have begun my editing pass for the Core Book. It’s a substantial read and I’m currently about 33% through, so I expect to finish in the coming days. So far, my notes have been minimal; I don't anticipate any major rewrites, just smoothing out the edges. Once this pass is complete, the Italian version of the book will move into layout while I begin the English translation.

Art & Production

We have finalized the full list of illustrations for Daniel Comerci, and it’s looking incredibly rich.

Before diving into the art, Daniel helped me assemble the assets for the sample production of our bullet dice and maps. All assets have been submitted to the factory, and we expect to receive prototypes within the next few weeks. This process was more time-consuming than anticipated, but we’re confident the results will be excellent.

That’s all for now. We’ll talk to you again in March!

Reminders

  • Your survey is HERE.
  • The Late Pledge is open HERE. If you know someone who missed the campaign but would love a copy of Dirt City Blues, feel free to share the link with them!

—Tommaso

Connect With Us

You can find us on multiple platforms:
 • Discord: Join our community and chat directly with us.
 • Facebook: Follow The World Anvil Publishing page.
 • Bluesky: Stay updated with our latest posts.
 • Telegram: Get quick updates straight to your device.
 • Instagram: See behind-the-scenes content and more.

Thank you again for being part of this adventure. Together, we’ll make Dirt City Blues the best game it can be.

January update - Surveys locking soon!
3 months ago – Mon, Jan 12, 2026 at 02:46:10 AM


Hello Badasses,

At this point, you should have all received your Backerkit survey link. However, 44 people have still not completed it. If you believe you are among that group, PLEASE DO IT NOW.

Filling out the survey is strictly necessary for us to deliver your rewards when they are ready—this applies even to digital rewards, as we require this information for tax purposes.

On January 16, we will proceed with locking the completed surveys. This simply means you will no longer be able to make changes to your pledge directly (though you can still reach out to us if you need to fix something). If you want to add items to your order, now is the time.

After locking the surveys, we will also charge cards for any add-ons you may have selected during the Pledge Manager phase. Please note that shipping will be charged closer to fulfillment to reflect current real-world rates. Don’t worry, you will be able to verify and update your final shipping address much later in the process.


Project Status

  • Raffaele has completed the Core Book, including all additions unlocked during the campaign. We are now passing the illustration list to our artist, Daniel, who will work on them in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the Core Book is already undergoing a preliminary editing round, after which I will step in for quality assurance. English translation will begin immediately after that and shouldn’t take too long.
  • Raffaele is now moving on to the content unlocked for the Folder.
  • I am already coordinating with the factory regarding the production of the maps and bullet dice. Since the manufacturing back-and-forth can take a long time and the specs are already finalized, I felt that starting early was the right move.

That is all for this update. I will send the next one in February.


Reminders

  • Your survey is HERE.
  • The Late Pledge is open HERE. If you know someone who missed the campaign but would love a copy of Dirt City Blues, feel free to share the link with them!

—Tommaso


Connect With Us

You can find us on multiple platforms:
 • Discord: Join our community and chat directly with us.
 • Facebook: Follow The World Anvil Publishing page.
 • Bluesky: Stay updated with our latest posts.
 • Telegram: Get quick updates straight to your device.
 • Instagram: See behind-the-scenes content and more.

You get a survey! And you get a survey!
4 months ago – Thu, Dec 04, 2025 at 02:21:39 AM

Hello Badasses,

I’ll be brief. The Smoke Test went fairly smoothly. Today, everyone else is receiving their link to the Pledge Manager.

We aim to lock orders by mid-January (so we can send out the existing digital files), so please finalize yours now to get it sorted.

As a reminder, here is the key info from the previous update—it all still applies:

  • You can switch pledge levels from the very first screen after clicking the link. It’s a little tucked away, so I’ve included a screenshot below to help.
  • Shipping costs will not be shown or charged at this stage. As mentioned during the campaign, we’ll finalize shipping fees later, closer to fulfillment. You can use the price ranges in the campaign as a fairly precise indication (as of today). 
  • If you add any extras to your order now, your card won’t be charged until we lock the surveys—currently planned for mid January.
  • All existing digital rewards will be distributed then.



Reminders

The Late Pledge is open HERE. If you know someone who missed the campaign but would love a copy of Dirt City Blues, feel free to share the link with them!

—Tommaso

Connect With Us

You can find us on multiple platforms:
 • Discord: Join our community and chat directly with us.
 • Facebook: Follow The World Anvil Publishing page.
 • Bluesky: Stay updated with our latest posts.
 • Telegram: Get quick updates straight to your device.
 • Instagram: See behind-the-scenes content and more.

Thank you again for being part of this adventure. Together, we’ll make Dirt City Blues the best game it can be.