Learn to Play Call of Cuthulu | Gateways to Terror
Call of Cthulhu | One-Shot
About the adventure
Perfect for new players, this scenario drops you right into the heart of the horror! No prep needed. Just bring your curiosity, and a steady hand. Set in 1924; heavy inspiration from The Mummy (1999) The Necropolis, a team of archaeologists in 1924 Egypt uncover a buried tomb in the Valley of Kings... and perhaps more than they can handle You are no hero, but a flawed human forced to confront a reality where every decision could lead to your demise. To survive, you may need to embrace your darkest instincts. This is a bleak, merciless setting where hope is scarce, and terror reigns supreme.
5.0
(16)
1 year on StartPlaying
35 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Storytelling
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
I use Discord for the voice chat, everything else won't require you to make an account. You won't need to read the rules or make a character: the whole scenario is designed to teach you how to play!
What I provide
- Discord server already populated by my active players (for group chats and calls) You just go to a webpage to play the game! - - automated character sheets - - locations with actor light of sight, walls, doors, and lighting - - ingame notes, handouts - I have official PDFs, with printed rulebooks for my own reference - ambient music and sound effects. - Pre-gen characters
Gameplay details
This is meant to be The Horror Game, I want to know what you are comfortable with so I can riff on it. Make sure that you have completed the 'Monte Cook' form before playing.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
• Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
I have pre-generated characters, balanced by the designer of the game!
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Low
Roleplay
Low
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Beginner
Platforms used
• Discord
• Foundry VTT
$5.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Once / Saturday - 6:30 AM UTC
Jun 7
1.5-2 Hour Duration
1 / 4 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: 18+