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Masks of Nyarlathotep | Beginner Friendly | 🏳️🌈 Friendly
A dark scheme has been enacted that threatens to destroy humanity as we know it. A few brave souls will travel the world to prevent the unspeakable.
$15.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Saturday - 12:00 AM UTC
Dec 20 / Session 26
Session Duration / 3 hours
Campaign Length / 75–85 Sessions
5 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
AN EPIC GLOBETROTTING CAMPAIGN FOR PULP CTHULHU A dark scheme has been enacted, which if allowed to come to fruition threatens to destroy humanity as we know it. But all is not lost. A few brave souls can uncover pieces of this puzzle so that they might stand against the darkness and prevent the unspeakable from happening. Facing dark cults, strange lore, hideous monsters and a host of implacable foes, you will embark on a journey of discovery across 5 continents to face the ultimate horror. Long considered to be one of the finest and most engaging roleplaying campaigns ever written, Masks of Nyarlathotep won Best Roleplaying Adventure by the Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts & Design. 🗺️ Illustrative maps, handouts, and artwork 🎭 Professional theatrical storytelling with dynamic NPCs 🎸 Soundtrack and ambient noise to heighten the mood 🖥️ All official game resources to begin your investigations 🔍 Beginner-friendly while still challenging more experienced investigators 🏳️🌈 Inclusive environment for all identities, in and out of game 💖 Dedicated Discord server for questions, concerns, and casual banter A Campaign in 7 Chapters. This is an eldritch marathon and not for the faint of heart nor the impatient. Estimated 9-15 Sessions per chapter (75-85 Sessions) plus a Session 0 for character creation & campaign development catered to our group. With such a long playtime characters are welcome to join at any point throughout the campaign if there is room at the table.
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(48)
3 years on StartPlaying
120 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Storytelling, Sets the Mood
About me
I love RPGs. I love Horror. When I was little, I found (and fell in love with) the VAMPIRE: MASQUERADE books. I had them all - but no one to play with. Tragic. When I grew up and found my calling as an actor - I thought I would take a stab at RPGs by inviting my castmates to play "theatre games" (lol). I found I had quite the knack for GMing. I've been GMing/playing Call of Cthulhu, Pathfinder, Fiasco, Kids on Brooms, They Came From Beyond the Grave and the likes for about 10+ years. As the "organized one" - I've always been a natural GM (lol). Being an actor, my friends are scattered around the globe - so online hosting has been my goto (though I do like a good home game when I can manage it). I like to immerse my players not only with words but photos, maps and soundscapes. I find Roll 20 to be an excellent way to manage and track games - Discord an excellent way to gather players to chat and notetake - and Syrinscape an excellent way to add tension through music/sound - and I hope you will join me in a session or two!
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Creating your character
Characters should be created per standard Pulp Call of Cthulhu rules. Character creation will be part of Session 0 and will establish all of the investigators within the campaign as well as any relationships with NPCs or other tie-ins to the initial story line.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
🎧 Working microphone, headphones and optional camera 🤖 Free Discord and Roll 20 accounts 🤝 A good attitude towards fellow players and the Keeper ✅ No Pulp Cthulhu, TTRPG, or Roll 20 experience needed! 🔞 Must be 18 years or older to play -- no exceptions!
What ShaunR brings to the table
📜 All official Call of Cthulhu rules and resources 🎙️ Private Discord server for voice chat and game notes 🗺️ Illustrative maps, tokens, and game soundtracks 👩🏫 10+ years experience in running Call of Cthulhu and Pulp Cthulhu games 😊 A friendly, professional environment in and out of game 💲 Free Session 0 to set expectations, create characters and make sure our group gels before starting
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How ShaunR creates a safe table
The content warnings detail items that might appear in the game, not items that are guaranteed to appear. Part of our Session 0 will involve going over lines, veils, and other content that the table might wish to avoid or minimize. Players who join mid-game should discuss these topics with me during our One-on-One Session 0. There are certain themes that are central to the text and cannot be avoided. Call of Cthulhu games generally play on themes of body horror and mental illness. Tabletop role-playing games are meant to be an escape from the troubles of our daily lives. Above-table prejudices, including racism, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia are NOT acceptable at my table and will lead to your immediate removal.
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