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House Divided | GURPS Horror - Mystery | New Player Tutorial
Mystery, Exploration, Horror, Betrayal, Ambition, Family Drama, and Social Maneuvering all mix together in this gothic story of A House Divided.
$14.00
/ Session
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Bi-weekly / Friday - 1:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Mystery, Exploration, Horror, Betrayal, Ambition, Family Drama, and Social Maneuvering all mix together in this gothic story of A House Divided. This adventure takes place in a traditional Middle-earth/Dungeons & Dragons type setting. You are part of a group of adventurers tasked with investigating an old manor house that has been abandoned for 20 years, following the sudden and mysterious disappearance of its occupants. What appears to be a mystery has all the indications of turning into a horrific struggle for survival. Will you be able to survive long enough to solve the mystery? (This Adventure is an adaptation of the DnD 5E Exclusive FoundryVTT House Divided Module, as reimagined for GURPS.)
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(10)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
42 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I have been playing and GMing in GURPS since the mid 1980's (let's not do the math on that, lol.) As a Player myself: "Carpe diem, YOLO, Memento Mori are my Slogans" As a GM: "There is no good, there is no bad. Just perspective and opinion." Advice or things you may wish to remember as a player: "Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger." "Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will answer both no and yes." "It is best to avoid Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup"
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Creating your character
Players start with 200 points, with a maximum of 80 points in Disadvantages, and will advance further quickly. TL3 in most places; yet the Dwarves are TL4. Standard GURPS Magic system is used. All of the traditional Middle-earth races, and more, exist; most are available as Player Character options. Players new to the GURPS play system are welcome; if you have never used GURPS, it is a great system and highly regarded by most. It is easy to learn, but takes time to truly master.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Discord and Foundry VTT are used. Players will need to have a Discord account (which is free) for voice communications and a Microphone for Communication. *Please note that clear audio is essential for online roleplay and discussions of this type.* A web camera is encouraged, but not required. Players will also need access to either GURPS Character Sheet (GCS), a free character sheet creator, or GURPS Character Assistant (GCA) sold by Steve Jackson Games. Lastly, the FoundryVTT system is used, which requires a computer. (No software is required to be installed on your PC. Foundry is accessed via a web browser.) Here are the base requirements: https://foundryvtt.com/article/requirements/
What Kirk brings to the table
Players will be provided free access to a Foundry Virtual Table Top webpage link. Upon registration, they will also be provided with a Discord link for communication with the GM and other players. Additional information regarding character generation will be provided before the start of the campaign. I will help players create their characters as needed.
Homebrew rules
I have a Player's Handbook, which admittedly is in significant need of an update, but provides additional details about the World of Solee. But for a few notable exceptions, the campaign is played using GURPS core rules and most books, as written.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Kirk creates a safe table
A Session 0 will be held to discuss content and general safety. Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist: Before the game starts, I will provide the Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist. This allows players to communicate their boundaries anonymously and comfortably.
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Safety tools used