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Blackwater Creek | Gangsters, Bootlegging, & Small-Town Horror

Blackwater Creek | Gangsters, Bootlegging, & Small-Town Horror

Call of Cthulhu | One-Shot

About the adventure

Three months ago, anthropologist Henry Roads and his wife disappeared amid an expedition to Blackwater Creek. You've been sent to find them. However, bootleggers, ancient rituals, and much worse await you. --- About the Module --- Blackwater Creek is a one-shot for Call of Cthulhu 7e, written by Scott Dorward. In it, the search for a missing professor and his wife dons a darker hue, and subtle mutations spread through the eponymous town. However, the local bootleggers complicate excising this eldritch infestation as they become wary of outsiders. Artwork: Midnight Ride of Paul Revere (1931) by Grant Wood (Public Domain, Wikimedia).

Game style

Theater of the Mind

“Theater of the Mind” uses little to no visuals for scene settings and combat. Instead, the narrative imagery comes from the Game Master’s descriptions and character action and movement comes from Players’ descriptions.

Rules as Written (RaW)

Games that are ran “Rules as Written” emphasize realism and stick to the letter of the rules, allowing players to explore creative solutions while still operating under a consistent rule set. Players have the ability to utilize the rules in creative ways to create awesome characters and moments in the game.

Roleplay Heavy

“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire.

Recruiting notes

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5.0

(96)

2 years on StartPlaying

258 games hosted

Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Knows the Rules

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (96)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Teacher

Creativity

Knows the Rules

John avatar

John

New review

Played 1 sessions

Golvin was great with explaining the game and patient.

Z avatar

Z

New review

Played 1 sessions

Was a great first experience with Roll20 and a new player experience!

Krolan avatar

Krolan

New review

Played 1 sessions

Ran a great one shot with Golvin and he helped us get into the mechanics of aliens rpg. Would recommend for learning the mechanics of an rpg!

j zeng avatar

j zeng

New review

Played 4 sessions

I am writing to enthusiastically recommend Golvin as a Dungeon Master for Dungeons & Dragons. I have had the pleasure of playing in a 5-week-long campaign, and I can attest to his exceptional skills and dedication to creating an enjoyable and engaging gaming experience. Golvin possesses a deep and comprehensive understanding of the D&D ruleset. His knowledge allows for smooth gameplay, clear rulings, and a consistent, immersive experience. He is patient and always willing to explain rules or concepts to new players, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and included. This patience is particularly valuable for those less familiar with the game like myself, making him an ideal DM for introducing new players to the world of D&D. What truly sets Golvin apart is his ability to craft compelling narratives and dynamic worlds. He is a master of improvisation, seamlessly weaving player choices into the ongoing story, creating a sense of agency and investment. His descriptions are vivid, his NPC interactions are engaging, and his encounters are challenging and rewarding. Beyond his technical prowess, Golvin fosters a positive and inclusive atmosphere at the table. He prioritizes fun and ensures that every player has an opportunity to shine. He is adept at balancing combat, roleplaying, and exploration, catering to a diverse range of player preferences. Golvin consistently demonstrates the qualities of an exceptional Dungeon Master: knowledge, patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for the game. Any group would be fortunate to have him guiding their adventures. I wholeheartedly recommend Golvin to anyone seeking a memorable and enjoyable D&D experience

nehazel12 avatar

nehazel12

Played 1 sessions

Golvin was a great GM for my first official game! He was super patient, supportive and knowledgeable. He is quick to respond to messages and is thorough with his explanations. He makes any new player feel welcome. Thank you Golvin. :)

Femmy avatar

Femmy

Played 1 sessions

My first time here on StartPlaying, and I had a super fun time playing and learning CoC with Franc! He’s very knowledgeable and helpful, everything is organized and ready before the game, including rules and pregens, making it so easy for me to play. I love that he is very accommodating and patient to teach me everything about CoC. The session was very immersive and fun, and I definitely would love to participate in more games with him in the future. Thank you so much Franc!

Additional details

How to prepare

To participate in the game, you will need to: - Join the Roll20 game (accounts are free), - Join the Discord Server (accounts are free), - Have a serviceable microphone, - And possess an internet connection capable of running all the above simultaneously.

What I provide

I bring a tested and well-rehearsed module, play aids, all relevant PDFs, and experience teaching RPGs

Gameplay details

As part of onboarding for the game, I send players my Line & Veils and ask for theirs in return. Which are then confirmed at the beginning of the session as part of a mini-session 0. During the game, if anything disturbs you, please tell me, leave an "X" in the chat, or privately message me. I will then remove the offending or skip past it. Likewise, if you feel the adventure is going in an unsavory direction but use an "N" instead. I will also check in if I notice anything is off.

Content warnings

• Alcohol Use

• Body Horror

• Animal Death

• Character Death

• Death

• Guns

• Violence

Safety tools used

Lines and Veils

X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

Players can make their own character or choose one of 15+ pregenerated characters. If desired and given notice, I can provide assistance with character creation. But anyone who has not chosen by the time the game has rolled around, or given insufficient notice, will have to choose a pregenerated character.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Beginner

Platforms used

Roll20

Discord

2 NEEDED TO START
$18.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Once / Friday - 2:00 PM UTC

Apr 4

2-3 Hour duration

0 / 4 Seats filled

Requirements

Experience required: Beginner

Age: All Ages

This game will begin once 2 players have joined