Invasive Procedures
Gumshoe | Campaign
About the adventure
Invasive Procedures is a visceral horror game, where players are thrown into the midst of a terrifying series of events over the course of three days. The scenario is inspired by the likes of Silent Hill and Hellraiser, and is not for the squeamish! The game uses a simple system called Gumshoe which focuses on investigation, and is suitable for all players regardless of rpg experience. Scenario Premise: You are all patients in Our Lady’s Sorrow Hospital. It’s an old hospital, built almost a hundred years ago. Part of the hospital is shut down, but the state keeps a few wards open. It’s used to handle overflow patients from the big county hospital down the road, and for end-of-life care, and for other odds and ends – some psychiatric patients end up there, or long-term bedridden patients who need constant care. The hospital is a rambling, decaying gothic place, originally built by a Catholic charity, and acquired by the state in the 60s. The equipment is out of date, the staff unmotivated, and the whole place stinks of death, despair and seventy years of disinfectant and soiled bedsheets. A peaceful night's sleep is shattered by a terrified scream...
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
New review
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
A mic is a mandatory requirement as well as a headset (to avoid feedback). Ideally players will have a webcam but not essential. Players should also try to be in a quiet room to avoid disruption when possible.
What I provide
The game will utlise the Foundry VTT hosted on Forge (requires a free account). Makes use of custom visuals and audio. Everything needed to play is provided. Emphasis on story and gameplay. While some familiarity with the game system is beneficial it is not essential, and explanation of the system will be provided as necessary.
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. Players can also opt to include additional safety tools, such as X Cards, Lines & Veils, etc. 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
• Blood
• Body Horror
• Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)
• Medical Issues
• Violence
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Lines and Veils
• Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
• Session 0
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Characters will be selected from a set of pre-generated characters designed specifically for the story of the scenario. All the characters are patients at the hospital.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Low
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Foundry VTT
• Discord
$18.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Bi-weekly / Monday - 8:00 PM UTC
1-3 Hour duration
0 / 5 Seats filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+