Alien: Heart of Darkness
Alien: The Roleplaying Game | Campaign
About the adventure
Heart of Darkness is a Cinematic Scenario for the ALIEN Roleplaying Game written by Andrew E. C. Gaska. You’re an international science team, handpicked by Weyland-Yutani to investigate a new form of life. It’s a survey, sample, and assay job—but one where you were offffered book deals, benefifits, university tenure, and lots of money to accept. You were hastily contracted and transported past the Outer Rim aboard an understaffffed plasma trawler called Cetorhina. After a three-month cryosleep trip, you’ve arrived at your destination.
Session Zero is free to all players. WHAT’S THE STORY, MOTHER? You’re an international science team, handpicked by Weyland-Yutani to investigate a new form of life. It’s a survey, sample, and assay job—but one where you were offffered book deals, benefifits, university tenure, and lots of money to accept. You were hastily contracted and transported past the Outer Rim aboard an understaffffed plasma trawler called Cetorhina. After a three-month cryosleep trip, you’ve arrived at your destination.
5.0
(23)
1 year on StartPlaying
30 games hosted
Highly rated for: Sets the Mood, Storytelling, Creativity
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (23)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Sets the Mood
Storytelling
Creativity
therecusant
Played 3 sessions
Dylath facilitates immersive role-play and brings the world around the players to life with stunning visual aids and descriptions; players taste the food and smell the streets, and interact with NPCs who are engaged in the unfolding adventure. Probably not the guy for murder hobos, for great for the rest of us!
Max Stone
An amazing gm will always recommend him to people. Best moment I had playing was being master of the mop lol. Thanks Phil keep that dice rolling thanks always.
Simos
Played 6 sessions
Amazing role-play and a lot of investment to the narrative!
Casey
Played 6 sessions
Just wow. One of the best role playing experiences I have had in 30 years of the hobby. Excellent atmosphere, immersive scene setting, well played NPCs and engaging storytelling. Wonderful GM!
Jonathan Argles
Dylath is an incredible DM. He gets really into the heart of the scenario with images, music and intense characterisation. He’s not afraid to let the story breathe and the players develop their own paths, and it never feels railroaded. He’s great at making sure everyone’s involved, and it’s always feels like a collaborative storytelling experience rather than adversarial. He has a rich understanding of psychological horror and terror that never trips into being gratuitous, but also a verisimilitude of Keeping which makes it feel like his players are being immersed in a world barely a shade away from our own.
Louis le Roux
Dylath is a great DM. Great sense of humour. Gives players plenty of freedom in how they approach the game.
Additional details
How to prepare
All that you require is a computer capable of running a browser, and a headset with mic. A webcam is ideal but not essential. You will also need a free Discord account and a free account on Forge (https://eu.forge-vtt.com/) which is used to host Foundry.
What I provide
Everything required to play is provided. The game will be run via Foundry VTT, and hosted via Forge servers (for which you will need to create a free account). Coms will be handled via Discord. If you want get a taste of my playstyle please check out my games on You Tube and Twitch, link below. NOTE: Your game will not be recorded or transmitted online. https://www.twitch.tv/infinitemonkeytales/videos https://www.youtube.com/@infinitemonkeytales https://www.youtube.com/@brotherhoodofthedice
Gameplay details
This is a game for responsible adults. Any concerns can be raised and discussed during the free Session Zero where we will go over any potential issues that players might have in an open and non-judgemental atmosphere. At the end of each session an opportunity will be provided to discuss the game and bring up any issues, and highlight elements both good and bad. Note: Though on occaision some games may imply certain things 'off camera', none of my games contain scenes of sex or sexual violence.
Content warnings
• Violence
• Blood
• Body Horror
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Lines and Veils
• Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
This scenario uses pre-generated characters. Selection of characters will be made during Session Zero. Rules reference sheets will be provided.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Foundry VTT
$18.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Bi-weekly / Wednesday - 8:00 PM UTC
Apr 9 / Session 6
2-3 Hour duration
5 / 6 Seats filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+