Eyes Like Red Balls of Flame - Cthulhu by Gaslight
Call of Cthulhu | One-Shot
About the adventure
“He is a rogue of a brutish nature. If he exists in truth, then he is both a fey of the Roselands and a devil intent on mischief. Likely, he is just a man, a blackguard and abuser of women because devils have no need of a blade.” ~ E. Cobham Brewer In Victorian London, fog-swept streets are lit only by the dim glow of gaslight lamps. A strange courier arrives bearing news of terrible import. You don your coat and cap and head into those streets, the mists swirling about you as you walk into dark, shrouded shadows. Call of Cthulhu is the world’s best roleplaying game of mystery and horror. In Call of Cthulhu, you take on the role of everyday people who become investigators of the unknown—whether they are prepared or not. The mysterious places, people, and situations you encounter are often not what they seem—you and your friends are the only thing standing in the way of diabolical cults and cosmic monsters from beyond space! This is a learn-to-play scenario, ideal for beginners. Pre gen characters will be provided.
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.
Rule of Cool (RoC)
“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.
5.0
(32)
2 years on StartPlaying
69 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Knows the Rules
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
Audio over discord (an account is free). You will need a mic and headphones. Be aware if there is too much background noise, you may be asked to switch to push-to-talk. Log in to Foundry using the link provided (no account needed). Please note that a laptop or desktop computer is required, as Foundry does not work well on a phone or tablet. Bring excitement and a fun attitude to learn how to play Call of Cthulhu! Be aware that we have the option to record the session and post it on Youtube so that you can watch the adventure again and again!
What I provide
Foundry VTT Visual assets (from the adventure as well as custom via Midjourney) A slow descent into madness Fun!
Gameplay details
A quick discussion of what to expect. The goal is goosebumps, not trauma! It will be a fun and safe experience for all. A debrief at the end.
Content warnings
• Guns
• Gore
• Murder
Safety tools used
• Lines and Veils
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
There are 4 pre-generated investigators to choose from. The roster of available investigators will be in the discord channel, link sent when you sign up.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• Foundry VTT
$10.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Once / Sunday - 1:00 AM UTC
Apr 13
2-2.5 Hour Duration
4 / 4 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+