Roar of Cthulhu|Play by Post| 20th Century madness and mysteries

Roar of Cthulhu|Play by Post| 20th Century madness and mysteries

The Roaring 20s, The Great Depression, bespoke stories of those who face the darkness both mundane and Eldritch of the early 20th century

TYPE

Campaign

SYSTEM

Call of Cthulhu
Pulp Cthulhu

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
About the adventure

"Hey buddy, you look like you had a hard night." The Speakeasy bartender offered you his best approximation of a smile, in his eyes you can see the same hollowness that you've seen in the mirror lately. These are uneasy times. He sets down a glass and pours an amber liquid into it and the smell hits your nostrils like a free sample of the hangover you're going to have in the morning, "You can tell me about it pal. You wouldn't believe the things I've seen." ------ ๐•†๐•Ÿ๐•”๐•– ๐•ฆ๐•ก๐• ๐•Ÿ ๐•’ ๐•ฅ๐•š๐•ž๐•–, ๐•Ÿ๐• ๐•ฅ ๐•ฅ๐• ๐•  ๐•๐• ๐•Ÿ๐•˜ ๐•’๐•˜๐•  Who will you embody in an age of rapid technological innovation, political upheaval and vast shifts in culture. A down on their luck detective in the 1930's, looking for a break in a cold case? An allied soldier fighting the Nazis in the 1940s, trapped behind enemy lines? A political activist in the 1960's trying to stop the march of the American war machine...at any cost? An antiquarian in the 1920's who uncovers a dangerous artifact? Or maybe just an ordinary 1950's housewife who discovers a sinister secret lurking just under the surface of her new neighborhood. Together let's explore a slightly different 20th century and tell a story all your own in a world where the true horrors lurk just behind the ones which most can see. I offer bespoke, one on one and group based stories. Adventures focused on your character as the star. With each player my goal is to work together to create a story which is fun, engaging, and impactful to the gameworld's overarching history. I enjoy working with beginners to the system or system games in general, and strive to maintain solid communication above table at all times to be sure everyone's enjoying their experience. LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent folks heartily welcomed. $15 a week requested with the assurance that I will match your rate of posting to the best of my ability, with a guarantee of at least one post a day if I've got a reply to work with. However I also offer sliding scale pricing down to free for those with a story in their hearts but wallets empty as I believe that money shouldn't get in the way of a story burning to be told.

Game style

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Theater of the Mind

Play By Post

Roleplay Heavy

4 SEATS LEFT
$15.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Monday โ€“ 11:00 PM UTC

Aug 18 / Session 7

Session Duration / 3โ€“4 hours

1 / 5 Seats Filled

GAME MASTER

Weird Wanderings

she/they

5.0

(8)

Schedule

Mon, Aug 18 | 11:00 PM โ€“ Session 7

Mon, Aug 25 | 11:00 PM โ€“ Session 8

Mon, Sep 01 | 11:00 PM โ€“ Session 9

Mon, Sep 08 | 11:00 PM โ€“ Session 10

Mon, Sep 15 | 11:00 PM โ€“ Session 11

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

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Meet the Game Master
LGBTQ+
Voice Actor
Women/Femme Identifying

1 year on StartPlaying

94 games hosted

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Storytelling, Creativity

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

๐’ฎ๐’พ๐“ƒ๐’ธ๐‘’ ๐“‰๐’ฝ๐‘’๐“‡๐‘’ ๐’ฝ๐’ถ๐“ˆ ๐’ท๐‘’๐‘’๐“ƒ ๐“๐’ถ๐“ƒ๐‘”๐“Š๐’ถ๐‘”๐‘’, ๐’ฝ๐“Š๐“‚๐’ถ๐“ƒ๐“ˆ ๐’ฝ๐’ถ๐“‹๐‘’ ๐“‰๐‘œ๐“๐’น ๐“ˆ๐“‰๐‘œ๐“‡๐’พ๐‘’๐“ˆ. Aspirational, cautionary, horrific, wondrous, sweet, funny, and tragic. Stories are a balm to sooth in hard times, a plan for growth, and a chance to reflect. A hobby nearly as old as humanity itself, sitting around fires and spinning yarn with good company. This is the tradition I seek to embody. Greetings seeker, thank you for seeing me. You may be asking yourself, "With so many options available on this lovely website, why should you decide to sit at my table? What sets this person apart?" To that I say I do not wish to be set apart. I want to sit with you, and find out the story your heart yearns to sing. I want to help explore something new, I would very much like to show you why I love collaborative storytelling. If you're new, I want to show you what this beautiful hobby has to offer, and if you're a veteran storyteller and already know? Then I want to see what we can make applying our skills together. I'm a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and I'm fond of the many things that make everyone unique human beings, and I will strive to create a safe and fun environment to explore the stories we tell together. Finally, I'm more than happy to work with beginners to any system I'm familiar with to help you learn the game. For the more experienced player, I love the act of exploring oneself through characters, and I would be happy to create the space for said exploration. So wanderer, if you're curious, feel free to direct message me with any questions you might have, I am always glad to make new friends!

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Reviews (8)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Inclusive

Storytelling

Creativity

Libba Beaucham avatar

Libba Beaucham

Played 55 sessions

Liz is a fantastic GM, and I love the story we're creating together. I'm new to roleplay in general, but she's been an excellent guide. I also love the style of writing. Always quick to respond, too. Highly recommend!

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Macchiato Monkey

New review

Played 3 sessions

Liz is a GM who's curious and open-minded. She's interested in hearing your ideas; especially if youโ€™re imagining your own campaign concept (if thatโ€™s a direction you'd like to explore). Sheโ€™s not afraid to put her own spin on โ€˜officialโ€™ material: think taking real-world facts and twisting them into something more imaginative and surprising. Liz juggles a ton of hobbies, plays loads of rpgโ€™s, and somehow manages to GM multiple campaigns. No idea how she does it! She runs her games using the 'Pulp Cthulhu' gamesystem, which tends to be a fun and flexible framework without too many bells and whistles. The system has a few clever mechanics that can really let the story spiral in interesting, and sometimes wild directions, thanks to some lucky (or unlucky) die rolls. If you ever want to change your posting frequency, thatโ€™s always open for discussion. If you're looking for a GM who knows the rules, is easy to reach (as long as you respect her time), and brings interesting NPCs, clever plot twists, and mature storytelling; I'd definitely recommend Liz.

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Holly Davidson

Played 1 sessions

I have been lucky enough to be a player in Lizโ€™s games for over ten years. She has a comprehensive knowledge of many types of game systems, including Pathfinder, D&D 5e and the Apocalypse system to name but a few. Lizโ€™s creativity really knows no bounds - she has created whole worlds for us to play in and pushed the envelope of what I thought would be possible in a TTRPG game. Youโ€™ll never struggle to find a story in one of her games and she knows how to keep storylines flowing seamlessly even if youโ€™re unsure yourself. Liz is very approachable, open-minded and inclusive as a GM and I trust her implicitly to guide our stories in a fun and enjoyable direction.

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IamBananaJack

I have played in Elizabeth's games multiple times over the years and have found them very enjoyable. These games often had 8+ players and she was still able to craft an individual experience for each player and each character. Elizabeth is a very role-play centric DM and the rule of cool reigns supreme. 10/10, would play again.

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Alexander

Liz is a terrific GM. Expect sessions that encourage creative problem solving in character. She is great for players who are beginners as well as experienced players (even for some of each in the same game). Surmount unique challenges as a team with plenty of opportunities to shine individually as well. Liz uses her voice, music, and maps to set the scene and mood, and give flavor to NPCs. This made it a lot easier for me to bounce off her energy and get into character. Maybe you have something you want to work on/through IRL using role play/DND/GURPS? She is the perfect GM for that. She is also experienced with working with players who have trauma, are diverse in various ways, like gender diverse and neurodiverse. Liz is WELL VERSED in how the rules work for DND and GURPS and is happy to help others understand. She also respects the Rule of Cool. If I could only ever have one GM in the future for some reason, it'd be Liz.

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Laenalith

A terrific GM with over a decade of experience. Very friendly and understanding and a person who is always willing to listen and roll with the punches to give everyone a fun and enjoyable experience. Top tier choice for anyone, Beginner or Experienced.

Character creation
Creating your character

I have several pre-made characters to choose from for those who do not feel like making their own, if you wish to make your own, we will be using the default Pulp Cthulhu Medium Pulp rules and I will be happy to set aside a little time to walk you through the process and get to know the character you're trying to bring. Each character will have a bespoke solo-story within this era, and if players within a setting would like to collaborate for group adventures, I will facilitate for those as well.

What to expect
Preparing for the session

All you need is a Discord account and a way to post on it. Reading the rules will be beneficial to you, but I am willing to guide any portions of the experience you're unfamiliar with, and explain any rules as they come along if you're more of a hands on learner. A Free account to https://www.dholeshouse.org/ is also recommended for quick character generation

What Weird Wanderings brings to the table

I will bring the books required to learn the systems we will be using (Mostly Pulp Cthulhu), my brain which generates the aforementioned bespoke stories, and the discord space we will use for writing together. You'll bring your imagination, creativity, and communication skills, and together we'll make some fun stories together. Sound good?

Homebrew rules

Full Homebrew rules on discord. In short, some skills are tweaked according to the era in which the character is played, and experience is modified for play by post. I am open to homebrew traits/spells/artifacts according to whatever story we're looking to tell.

Equipment needed to play

Computer

Platforms used
Safety
How Weird Wanderings creates a safe table

I use lines and veils to establish what the boundaries of horror we want to explore are, and maintain an open door policy encouraging communication, especially in the case of discomfort over plot elements. While I want to provide a thrilling and spooky experience, player comfort and enjoyment are paramount and my ultimate goal, and I will use all tools at my disposal in that pursuit.

Content warnings
Abuse
Alcoholism
Alcohol Use
Animal abuse
Blood
Body Horror
Car Accident
Character Death
Clowns
Classism
Cults
Death
Deep or Large Bodies of Water
Domestic Abuse
Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)
Fire
Guns
Illness
Kidnapping
Mass Death
Mental Illness
Mind Control
Murder
Police Brutality
Real World Religion
Spiders
Snakes
Torture
Trauma
Uncanny Valley
Violence
Safety tools used

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