The Lightless Beacon - A Beginner Demo for Call of Cthulhu
The Lightless Beacon - A Beginner Demo for Call of Cthulhu

Call of Cthulhu | One-Shot

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FULL
Free

Details

Once / Thursday - 12:00 AM (UTC)

Sep 19

1-2 Hour duration

4 / 4 Seats filled

Schedule

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: 18+

About the adventure

The Lightless Beacon is designed as a two hour demo scenario for players that want to start their descent into madness with the Call of Cthulhu tabletop roleplaying game. The characters will be thrust right into the action as they emerge shipwrecked on an island just off the coast of Massachusetts in 1926. This game is completely beginner-friendly. Zero experience is necessary, all rules will be explained during play, and pre-generated characters will be provided.

Derek (he/him)

5.0

(6)

Less than a year on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Teacher, Inclusive

Average response time: 4 hours

Response rate: 100%

Additional details

How to prepare

Players should have a Discord and QuestPortal account prior to the game. Links will be sent to join a Discord Server and the QuestPortal game session. All players need mics...and that's it!

What I provide

The game will utilize the virtual tabletop QuestPortal, it requires players to make a free account prior to the game. It will be used for characters sheets, rolls, visuals, ambient music, and handouts. All rules will be taught before and during play. No experience necessary and you do not need to read any rules before showing up.

Gameplay details

X, N, O Cards - can be placed in on-screen text chat, no explanation required (unless desired per Luxton Technique below). Luxton Technique - After utilizing an X, N, O Card, a player may explain their concern if desired. Debrief - The Gamemaster (me) will remain in the voice chat after the game to debrief with players including (but not limited to) content concerns, explanation of game mechanics, any further questions regarding the demo.

Content warnings

Safety tools used

• Debriefing

• Luxton Technique

• X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

Pre-generated characters will be provided to the players. These characters are already built into QuestPortal (the virtual tabletop program that will be used). Discord will be used for video (if desired) and voice chat.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

Medium

Puzzles

Low

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

• Quest Portal

• Discord