May We Live In Stranger Times | Sci-fi Monster of the Week
Monster of the Week, Powered by the Apocalypse RPG | Campaign
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Monday - 3:00 AM (UTC)
2.5-3 Hour duration
1 / 5 Seats filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+
About the adventure
There are dimensions beyond the knowledge of humankind, as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. Sometimes things from there seep out into our world, leaving us wondering between science and superstition. Journey into a world of runaway lab experiments, weird alien phenomena, and hints of stranger things that challenge our very understanding of the cosmos. Will you, the brave hunters, be able to use your ingenuity, cleverness, and weird sciencey gadgets to solve the mystery, to fathom the unfathomable, and maybe even save the world? Hi there, I'm Ani a.k.a. Anistuffs. I'm looking to start up a Science Fiction themed Monster of the Week campaign set in modern day New Mexico, USA (think Eureka, Tremors the series, Fringe, X Files etc). In this campaign, magic is reflavoured as fringe science, and instead of ghosts and haunted houses, the players will be dealing with UFO landings, abandoned science labs, random time portals dropping a Quetzalcoatlus in downtown Santa Fe, and maybe a sentient alien cloud from space.
No previous experience required. The game will start when there’s a minimum of 3 players. Character creation will be done in Session 0 with the whole group.
5.0
(3)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
5 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
This is a roleplaying game focused on collaborative storytelling, played using Discord for voice (and optional video) and Roll20 for rolls. So players will need: 💻 A computer capable of running web-based programs 🌐 Decent internet access, ideally using common browsers (Firefox/Chrome/Edge) 🎤 Decent microphone. Webcams are encouraged but optional. 🎧 Discord account (free) 🎲 Roll20 account (free) 🤩 Enthusiasm for the game. 🤝 Friendliness, open mind, creative imagination, open communication, to create a friendly and welcoming gaming group. ⏰ Punctuality about attending the sessions. 👍 Reliability to inform in case of delay/absence. 📝Having a way to take notes would be helpful, though not strictly necessary. Note: I will be recording the session audio for collecting feedback and note-taking. This will be purely private, but if you have any concerns, please contact me. By applying to the game, you consent to being recorded. Thank you.
What I provide
1. A Discord server 2. A Roll20 game 3. Monster of the Week resources, as required ▶ The campaign will be Theatre of the Mind assisted by reference images to set the scene and mood. ▶ My goal is to provide a living, dynamic, and consistent world/setting that both responds to the Player Characters' actions and also continues existing without their interaction. ▶ My passion for creating a collaborative and memorable story with the whole group.
Gameplay details
After a player signs up, I will reach out to them to have a one to one onboarding session. In Session 0, we will discuss the game expectations, safety tools used and content warnings as a whole group. Once we are all on the same page, we will do character creation. I regularly check in with my players to ensure everyone is safe and enjoying the game.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Luxton Technique Discussion
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
We will create characters together during Session 0 and establish inter-character relationships and connections with the campaign setting. As this is a Sci-fi themed campaign, several playbooks of Monster of the Week will require modifications to fit the setting, and magic is reflavoured as fringe science.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Low
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• Roll20