Get into Call of Cthulhu: The Haunting
For forty years, Sandy Petersen's "The Haunting" has been the introduction to the investigative horror world of Call of Cthulhu...
About the adventure
For forty years, Sandy Petersen's "The Haunting" has been the introduction to the investigative horror world of Call of Cthulhu. In fact, it may even be the single most played RPG module of all time. Come and learn why. It's nineteen twenties Boston. It's said there's been a horrid tragedy with the latest tenants of the old Corbitt House, but for all yous know it might just be another case of insurance fraud. It's a grim spring day with rain hammering down like ice-cold knives, and you're going to get to the bottom of this.
Game style
Rules as Written (RaW)
Theater of the Mind
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Tuesday – 1:00 PM UTC
Jul 8
2.5–3.5 Hour Duration
1 / 5 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
Sean F. Smith / he, him
he/him
5.0
(8)
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
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Meet the Game Master
3 years on StartPlaying
1 game hosted
About me
horror, noir, nostalgia It is good for you to feel afraid. It lets the worry out. I'm a huge fan of helping people find ways to tell better stories with their friends and whilst there are few stages I can safely perform cabaret magic at, I turn to guiding people through pleasantly unsettling games. I am here for you if you're wanting to play some Cthulhu horror, some B/X, some OD&D.
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CynicalLion
Played 1 sessions
Refunded me when there was not a session actually happening, so no real experience to speak of hear but he is a decent person!
Claudio Palumbo
Sean is a splendid GM for new and experienced players. He is enjoyable, assertive, proactive, empathic, smart, subtly lawful evil in the way you want your GM to be, have great timing and gusto, with a deep professional knowledge of games/mechanics/narration, to the point that I suspect he can ran an engaging game with just a chopstick. Highly recommended of you are looking for and engagement in one shots and campaign. As a "forever GM" myself I was looking for a campaign as player, and I'm picky. I had great fun with Sean and perfect interpersonal dynamics. Sean gave everybody at the table what they wanted: tactical grind, interpretation, deep role play, horror and gore, non-sense puns, shared storytelling, free reins when appropriate. Everything in the right dosage. And we were a colorite lot I saw him managing a party of 6 with a decent turnover, for a quarter, with grace, developing the campaign from a strong start into player driven consequences. Stop thinking, Drop him a message
Benjamin Wenham
Sean was my introduction to Trophy Dark. The game was great and evocative. Sean made the process of exploring a new game I was having trouble getting my head around into a pleasure.
Tony Vasinda
As someone who produces actual play, online content, and also loves sitting at a table, I am always thrilled when I get to invite Sean to run a game. I’ve played in deans games a number of times, often with the designers of the games he is running, all of the players are delighted by Sean’s mix of voice acting, improv, and evocative imagery!
Alex Kingsley
If you're considering getting Sean as your GM, DO IT!!! DO IT RIGHT NOW!!!! Sean is so fun to play with! He really does an excellent job of painting the scene, and encourages players to engage. He's very supportive of all playing styles! He makes for a chill vibe and an environment where everyone feels comfortable. Would recommend the experience to anyone!
Jim
Sean played an excellent game for a system of his own devising, Smithy of Sacrilege. He was extremely inventive, inclusive and made sure we all had a safe, fun experience. I'd have no hesitation in joining another of Sean's games. Super GM.
Character creation
Creating your character
Characters created in the first thirty minutes of the game. Choices are simple and it isn't a game where you can make significantly bad decisions during character generation. Pregenerated characters available on request.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Microphone and headphones necessary; webcam optional. Rules summaries can be read beforehand, though there is no expectation to do so. Players will need access to three ten-sided dice ( D10 / D% ) and three six-sided dice ( D6 ); digital dice rollers acceptable.
What Sean F. Smith / he, him brings to the table
Newspaper-style after-action report
Equipment needed to play
Microphone
Headphones
Physical Dice
Platforms used
Safety
How Sean F. Smith / he, him creates a safe table
Mystery investigation and abject horror: think John Carpenter's "Scooby Doo". Simple rule system where you have an obvious percentage chance of success. Combat is unlikely, but it will be deadly if it happens. Horrific sights and realisations will degrade your understanding of reality.