Welcome to Palaethos PBE

In Palaethos, influence is currency, and power is earned
...one email at a time.

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Everything you need to conquer Palaethos

Master the art of political intrigue and strategic warfare in this immersive play-by-email experience.

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Play at Your Own Pace

Game turns are processed when all players have submitted turn sheets or 48 hours has passed. Perfect for busy schedules — participate when it's convenient for you.

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Deep Strategy & Multiple Paths

The game supports a diversity of strategies, random events, and a multitude of factions to interact with. Every decision matters in your quest for dominance.

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Solo or Multiplayer Games

Explore the game system in solo play to master the mechanics, then test your strategies against other players in competitive multiplayer matches.

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Finite Gameplay & Achievements

Each game is exactly 20 turns, after which points are tallied and a winner is declared. Player performance is tracked and you can earn badges for numerous achievements.

Active Development Cycle

The Game Evolves with the Players

Your Voice Shapes the World

From day one, your feedback becomes part of Palaethos' living fabric. Quality, new mechanics, report odd quirks, or share your wildest invention ideas and watch them directly into future updates. Your voice isn't just heard, it drives the evolution of the city itself.

Evolve Through Every Turn

Each game you play teaches us something new. Each turn, your strategies reveal opportunities for fine-tune balance, introduce fresh mechanics, and streamline gameplay. The more you play, the richer and tighter the experience becomes. No two sessions are ever quite the same.

Join the Founding Cohort

Be part of an inner circle of pioneers who shape Palaethos from the ground up. Early adopters get exclusive in-game sneak peeks at new story arcs, and direct lines to the dev team. Join now, and your legacy will echo through every game of the city.

Choose Your Path to Power

From citizen to chancellor, find the subscription tier that matches your ambition.

Citizen (Free Level)

Free

Access to player dashboard
Access to Discord server
Can submit 1 turn sheet per game request
Can create 1 hosted game

Start as Citizen

Magistrate

$3 /month

All citizen benefits...
& Action Queues for Game Requests
Priority Turn-Play Queue
Win Quotes over faction coordination
Low QMAs as a game master

Become Magistrate

Chancellor

$5 /month

All magistrate benefits...
& Action Queues for Game Requests
Best Turn-Play priority for events
Best Turnplay queuing for events
Player's forum requests

Ascend to Chancellor