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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:

January update - Surveys locking soon!
5 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


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 • Discord: Join our community and chat directly with us.
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 • Bluesky: Stay updated with our latest posts.
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 • Instagram: See behind-the-scenes content and more.

You get a survey! And you get a survey!
6 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.

Smoke Tests and Late Pledge Open
6 months ago – Tue, Dec 02, 2025 at 06:10:38 AM


Hello Badasses,

We’re now ready to launch the Smoke Test for the Pledge Manager. The Pledge Manager is where you confirm your order, leave your address, and add Add-Ons if you want to (please note that for tax reasons we need your address also for digital only pledges).

Here’s what’s gonna happen:

  • Only 5% of backers will receive an email with a link to the Pledge Manager. The selection is handled automatically, and usually includes a good mix of pledge levels, locations, and other variables.
  • We’ll monitor how this group navigates the survey to identify any issues or unclear steps.
  • Once we’re confident everything is working as it should, the remaining 95% of backers will receive their surveys. I’ll post another update when we’re ready to go live for everyone.

If you don’t receive an email, that just means you’re not part of the test group—nothing to worry about.


For those who do receive the link:

The process should be straightforward, but here are a few tips for things that might not be immediately obvious:

  • 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. Check the first page of the survey for detailed instructions.
  • 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 already existing digital rewards will be distributed then.
  • If your payment didn't go through the first time, you have another chance now.



That should be everything you need to complete the survey smoothly. If anything unexpected comes up, feel free to reach out and we’ll take a look.


Late Pledge preorders

Last but not least, the Late Pledge Preorder page is now live—you can find it 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!

And don’t worry, campaign backers, still get the best deal.

That’s all for today—thanks again for your support!

Cheers!

—Tommaso 

The campaign is over, and there's hope for Dirt City
7 months ago – Tue, Nov 11, 2025 at 10:15:28 AM



…And that’s a wrap, Badasses.

Just a few lines to say how grateful we are for the way this campaign came to a close, and to give you a quick rundown of what happens next.

First off, some good news: the final Stretch Goal, the Problem Sins of the Fathers, was unlocked in the closing hours and will join the rest of the bonus content in the Folder. (If you missed the synopsis, check the previous update.)

If you haven’t yet, make sure to read the update titled “What happens after the campaign ends”—it covers the basics of what comes next.

We’re now taking a few well-earned days off. Running a campaign for three weeks straight means thinking about Dirt City every waking hour for 21 days. Everyone on the team needs to decompress a bit, do something else, maybe even touch some grass.

We won’t receive the campaign funds for another couple of weeks, and in the meantime, you’ll have time to sort out any issues with your payment. If something’s not working on your end, reach out.

Next week, I’ll start setting up the Pledge Manager. That’s where you’ll confirm your order, give us your shipping details, and optionally add more goodies. Shipping fees will be charged next year, closer to fulfillment, so we can lock in accurate rates. With any luck, the tariff situation in the US will have calmed down by then, too.

Raffaele’s plan is to finish writing the Core Book by Christmas, including the newly unlocked Random Problem Generator, then shift to the rest of the Stretch Goals starting in January. We’ll keep you posted with updates roughly once a month.

That’s it for now. Thanks for helping us make Dirt City a little more hopeful, and a whole lot more dangerous.

Get ready for your great comeback.

—Tommaso & The World Anvil Publishing Team

Connect With Us

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

The Final Push!
7 months ago – Mon, Nov 10, 2025 at 06:51:24 AM


Hello Badasses,

TL;DR: This is the final push! We've unlocked a new District, and we're close to adding another Problem to the Folder. If you’re new, please check out the FAQ.  


Unlocked Stretch Goals

Over the weekend, we unlocked a new set of thematic hacks and a brand-new District for Dirt City: perfect if you’re looking to bring a touch of mystery to your sessions or dive into the X-Files-style stories now officially on the table.

UNLOCKED - Tv Series Hacks: We are adding custom rules to the Folder to use Dirt City Blues to play in the style of four classic tv series: Knight Rider, A-Team, Miami Vice and X-Files.
 


UNLOCKED - NEW DISTRICT Area 52: A top-secret underground military base: officially denied, endlessly speculated. Outside, protesters camp with signs and cameras. Inside? No one really knows. It’s the stuff of deep state fever dreams: black helicopters, unmarked vans, and whispers of experiments that never made it to the books. Whatever’s happening down there, it’s not on any official record.

We are also close to unlocking one final Stretch Goal before the campaign ends: adding a new Problem to the Folder called Sins of the Fathers.

NEW PROBLEM - Sins of the Fathers UNLOCKS at 17 000€: Jacqueline Laroche, a broke single mother from the French District, hires the Badasses to find her father… who’s been dead for two years. The young woman swears she’s seen him wandering at night near the border with the Harbor District. The trail will lead the crew deep into the underbelly of the secret societies that have long ruled the District. Will the Badasses manage to stay out of the swirling vortex of sin and voodoo mysticism waiting for them there?

How can you help reach the final stretch goal?  

You could upgrade your pledge to a higher level, add an Add-On, or simply share the campaign address. Every bit helps! Hope is a funny thing, but action gets things done.

We'll talk again tomorrow after the campaign ends. 

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.

– Tommaso