The Hour Between Dog and Wolf

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Welcome to "The Hour Between Dog and Wolf," a captivating two-player roleplaying game that plunges you into a world of gripping suspense and psychological depth.

In this unique tabletop experience, you and a friend will embark on a journey of intrigue and introspection, embodying the roles of a flawed hero and a cunning serial killer. As the Hero, you'll grapple with the tension between your relentless pursuit of justice and the fragile balance of your conscience. Meanwhile, as the Killer, you'll scheme and manipulate, driven by dark desires that threaten to consume you.

But "The Hour Between Dog and Wolf" is more than a game – it's a profound exploration of the human psyche, where characters confront their inner demons and navigate the complexities of morality and identity. Through metaphor and metaphorical depth, players delve into themes that resonate deeply with the human experience.

With each twist and turn, "The Hour Between Dog and Wolf" challenges you to confront uncomfortable truths and unearth hidden motivations, all while engaging in a collaborative storytelling experience that respects the boundaries of every player. Whether you're drawn to the shadows or seek the light, this game offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of darkness – where the only limit is your imagination.

Dive into the depths of storytelling and discover the power of narrative to captivate and compel. Are you ready to embrace the darkness within?

"It's a quiet intensity that grows. You maybe don't know how intense it'll be when you first sit down and say "Okay, let's be killers today."

- Kate Bullock, Bluestocking’s Organic Gaming

“If you’re looking for a rock solid game that expertly ties theme to mechanics, go for Dog & Wolf. It’s worth it.”

- Tim Koppang - TCK Roleplaying

“Edgier than a tumbleweed made of razorblades”

- Zoran Dobrijevic, 401 Games

“I can't think of another indie RPG that's as tight and strategic across so many different scene types, and it really works to keep things tense. You really can't predict the outcome until the final moments.”

- Paul Czege, Half Meme Press

Sample Characters

The Hero
Players can choose from a variety of hero archetypes, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Whether you want to be a police detective, a psychic, or a crime buff who likes solving crimes from the comfort of their sofa, THBDaW has something for you. But always remember, hunting killers always has a price. Will your hero be forced to sacrifice their home life? Their integrity? Or perhaps their entire being.

The Framing Table
Players include aspects of their characters that they want to explore on the Framing Table. A roll of the dice, directly onto the Framing Table, awards players with plot points they can use to manipulate scenes, and determines what the upcoming scene should include or explore based on where the dice fall. Players then strategically choose the best type of scene to help them do that, while navigating the deadly game of cat and mouse between the two opposed protagonists.

The Killer
Killers come in all forms, and THBDaW provides endless possibilities based on real FBI studies and experience. Whether you want to be a 19th century black widow living the high life with the a trail of dead husbands behind her, or a rabid cannibal that lacks self control, you can play it. Build your killer from the inside out, establishing their motives, signature and deepest darkest fantasies.

Characters and Setting

Characters in The Hour Between Dog and Wolf are directly linked to the setting and society through their traits. In essence, the characters are the looking glass through which we see the The Hour Between Dog and Wolf world. Each character trait is essentially a metaphor for a different aspect of the setting.

As the characters’ traits change throughout the game, so too does the world they inhabit. As the hero becomes more and more obsessed, the scenes the characters explore become darker and more horrific. As the Killer's control grows stronger the structure of the society around him begins to crumble into chaos.

Each character trait represents a different aspect of the world, allowing players to not only pit themselves agains one another, but the setting as well. By strengthening the hero's conscience and stability the killer can be defeated not just by the hero's resolve, but by the goodness and lawfulness the hero represents. Likewise, the killer's dark power can overwhelm the setting, pitting the world itself again the hero's attempts to bring the killer to justice.