Tales From the Loop: A Mini-Campaign
Tales From the Loop | Campaign
About the adventure
In 1954, the American government ordered the construction of the world’s largest particle accelerator. The facility was complete in 1969, located deep below the pastoral countryside of Boulder, Nevada. The local population called this marvel of technology The Loop. In this roleplaying game, you play teenagers in the mid to late Eighties, solving Mysteries connected to the Loop. Choose between character Types such as the Bookworm, the Troublemaker, the Popular Kid and the Weirdo. Everyday Life is full of nagging parents, never-ending homework and classmates bullying and being bullied. Explore the secrets of the Loop in two main game settings – one based on the Swedish Mälaren Islands, the other on Boulder City, Nevada (we are playing in Boulder!). The Mysteries let the characters encounter the strange machines and weird creatures that have come to haunt the countryside after the Loop was built. The kids get to escape their everyday problems and be part of something meaningful and magical – but also dangerous. I'll be running the adventures from the Core Rulebook ("Summer Break and Killer Birds," "Grown Up Attraction," "Creatures From the Cretaceous," "I, Wagner," and a 5th newer mystery called "The Mystery Landscape"), and later, the other adventure series for the setting (I own them all and have even written a few!).
As someone who grew up in the 80s and remember those days (as a child at least) fondly. Things seemed a lot less complicated. I love the 80s feel of "Stranger Things" and the whole vibe of "Gravity Falls" and this campaign is like if "Gravity Falls" was set in the 80s! This is a mini-campaign that is expected to last all of 5 adventures, which will last about 5-10 sessions. If there's enough interest, I might be willing to extend it out to a full-on longer campaign.
5.0
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2 years on StartPlaying
131 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Storytelling
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
Webcam is not needed, but a mic will be needed for Voice Chat. Again, we will be using Discord for Voice Chat and Roll20 for actual gameplay. I have a Pro Roll20 account, so a basic free account will all that will be needed for play. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask me!
What I provide
I will be using Discord for Voice Chat, and Roll20 for actual game play. I come equipped with full-color maps, art, and even ambient music and sounds when appropriate! I have a Pro account on Roll20, so there will be dynamic lighting as well. I do character voices, and like to describe the scenes using a combination of the "book" description and embellishing with my own take. I'm VERY big on the "Rule of Cool" and I like to say "Yes" whenever possible. When it's not a straight "yes" it becomes a "yes, but..." or a "yes, and...". I do own the rulebooks in both hard-copy as well as electronically (both on Roll20 and as a PDF) and will provide sections of the PDF if needed/wanted for things like character creation and such.
Gameplay details
Although I put a considerable number of content warnings, the campaign should be light-hearted mystery solving. The mysteries have no real chance of any character death, and some of the violence involves animal attacks on people (birds in one, dinosaurs in another!). There is a mystery that involves animal experimentation, as well as a mystery that involves mind control (of adults; not the PCs). It should also be understood that the player characters (PCs) are all children between the ages of 11-15, so sexual content should not be an issue. As far as safety tools, I'm a huge proponent on my Open Door policy. If you don't like something or something feels wrong or makes you uncomfortable, speak up or PM me and I'll deal with it appropriately. I always check in with players after the session to make sure everyone is okay and that everyone had fun. Again, if there are issues, please just bring them to my attention, either privately or with the group. I usually add in a break at the mid-point of the session for health reasons (bathroom/food/beverage break) for a few minutes. If there are any hard lines the group *DOESN'T* want crossed (and by that, I mean anyone in the group can call these), address them in session 0. As for Session 0, we will do character creation and go over table rules and expectations, where we'll discuss safety plans further. For more on Session 0 see below.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
• Session 0
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Character creation, unless you pre-arrange it with me, will be done at Session 0. If possible, I would *prefer* to have character creation done prior, but I know that's not always possible, so I like to keep that option open. If we have time after character creation, I would ideally like to start the first mystery! If we don't get to it, that's fine.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Low
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Roll20
• Discord
$15.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Monthly / Thursday - 12:30 AM UTC
May 29 / Session 7
2.5-3.5 Hour Duration
4 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: All Ages