The Lightless Beacon - A Beginner Demo for Call of Cthulhu
Call of Cthulhu | One-Shot
Free
Details
Once / Wednesday - 1:00 AM (UTC)
Nov 20
2-3 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.
5.0
(14)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
1 game hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Knows the Rules, Creativity
Additional details
How to prepare
Players should have a Discord and Roll20 account prior to the game. Links will be sent to join a Discord Server and the Roll20 game session. All players need mics...and that's it!
What I provide
The game will utilize the virtual tabletop Roll20, 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 (either in the group chat or directly to me), no explanation required. Debrief—The Gamemaster (me) will remain in the voice chat after the game to debrief with players, including (but not limited to) content concerns, explanations of game mechanics, and any further questions regarding the demo.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Debriefing
• 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 Roll20 (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
• Discord
• Roll20