Black Water Creek! Learn to Play Call of Cthulhu
Call of Cthulhu | Campaign
About the adventure
"Everyone holds a few dark, deep secrets close to their hearts. Some are small and would seem unimportant if they were exposed to the light of day. Others are big and could change the world. This book is about secrets that have been allowed to fester and darken in the shadows. Four unwitting investigators must uncover these secrets or be are destroyed by them." "Secrets" is a four-part Cthulhu Now campaign set in and around Boston, Massachusetts, in the early 2000s. Each chapter is stand alone allowing for ease of entry and exit for prospective investigators. This is a perfect entry-point for new players or returning veterans looking to get into Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition!
5.0
(60)
3 years on StartPlaying
384 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Teacher
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (60)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
Teacher
Whats_Down
New review
Played 8 sessions
I am brand new to werewolf, and James was a wonderful first step into this world even as i was a last minut player but the character that was made was immediately involved in the game. He is kind, Very helpful, and a wonderful storyteller that knows how to bring life into both the game and his players.
Nic
New review
Played 4 sessions
I am brand new to werewolf, and James was a wonderful first step into this world. He is kind, Very helpful, and a wonderful storyteller that knows how to bring life into both the game and his players. my time with him has been short has some of the best time at a ttrpg table i have had.
Rhyme
New review
Played 11 sessions
I feel that playing with James may have set my standards a bit too high for others when it comes to the storytelling and depth of characters in a setting. From our first conversations together he helped me not only incorporate the character that I wanted to play into the world, but also encouraged me to think deeper about who I would be playing as, and flesh out details I otherwise wouldn't have thought about. His world is story rich, and our group chats after a session finishes are usually full of insight on npc thoughts or other "behind the scenes" discussions that really help me to appreciate the amount of care that James puts into his games.
Tomstat
Played 8 sessions
I am playing in his Call of Cthulhu game. There is good roleplaying with an interesting story that has an epic feel to it.
Charles
Played 3 sessions
Pays attention to detail, patient with new players, creative & knowledgable about the game. He is also concerned about players' enjoyment!
whimsicalrogue
Played 4 sessions
James brought everything I wanted to our Delta Green adventure. It was moody and steeped in suspense. He is also very open and responsive to feedback. It was a great experience!
Additional details
How to prepare
I will be using two platforms for this Call of Cthulhu game, discord for voice/messages and foundry for dice rolls/character sheets. Equipment-wise players are expected to bring a desktop computer or laptop with a stable internet connection and a working microphone. Voice chat and the majority of text messages will be done through a discord server, I will provide the invitation link to the server when players after join the game. It is preferred that players have a noise free environment or set push to talk when there is much background noise. Players will need an account for Foundry VTT and a PC that can meet the requirements to run the software. As a player you do not need to own the Investigators Handbook but it is recommended. This can be purchased from either Amazon, Drive Thru RPG, or Chaosium's website directly.
What I provide
Hello, my name is James Tate. I have been pro-game mastering for well over a year and by no means am a stranger to Call of Cthulhu. Cthulhu was one of the first roleplaying games that I discovered in my formative years and has always held a special place in my heart. I would describe the game as simple to learn but difficult to master because horror, especially of the Lovecraftian variety, is often difficult to translate to the tabletop medium as it relies upon setting the correct tone and evoking mood. Through years of toil, I have become a professional, and my hope is to give new and old players an appreciation for this game. Feel free to send me a private message any time. I am always eager to respond.
Gameplay details
During our free session zero, we will meet to make the investigators and discuss the campaign as well as content warnings. After everyone arrives we will jump immediately into the game, often opening to a scene picking up where the last one ended or cutting to the most crucial next scene. Typically, we will have a singular 5-10 minute break in the middle of the session or when it is most dramatic. Feedback and communication are essential to any successful game, and so I always will factor in time for stars and wishes toward the end of the session.
Content warnings
• Body Horror
• Blood
• Cannibalism
• Character Death
Safety tools used
• Bleed
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
Once we have at least three or four investigators, I will announce a free session zero that will be held at the time of our regularly scheduled game time. Everyone will be create their investigators together as a group during the free session zero. This will allow for optimum narrative as well as mechanical cohesion. Each of these four scenarios assume the investigators should be in their early twenties to mid thirties and attending college so they should choose occupations of a more academic or hobbyist variety as opposed to something more blue collar. If possible, I attempt to tie the investigators backstory in with the investigation to form emot
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Low
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Foundry VTT
• Discord
$20.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Custom / Saturday - 2:00 AM UTC
Mar 23 / Session 23
2-3 Hour duration
4 / 5 Seats filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+