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Learn to play Call of Cthulhu: Order of the Stone (Last Sunday)
Learn to play Call of Cthulhu in this beginner-friendly campaign! Uncover occult secrets and ancient horrors in the mysterious Order of the Stone.
$23.00
/ Session
Details
Monthly / Sunday - 5:00 PM UTC
Mar 29 / Session 7
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
Campaign Length / 1–7 Sessions
4 / 4 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
4/4
About the adventure
Learn To Play Call of Cthulhu in this short campaign set in 1926 near Arkham, Massachusetts. Excellent for beginners or old pros. Step back to the jazz‑flecked 1920s, where quiet New England villages hide primordial terror and secret societies. The SS Champagne is missing on its voyage from Ireland to Boston, and your friend Fred "Stinky" Grossman was one of the passengers! Help find Stinky and uncover the mystery of what happened to the SS Champagne.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(22)
3 years on StartPlaying
32 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Storytelling, Teacher
About me
"Never let the truth get in the way of a good story." I love fun. And roleplaying games. And cheese. And horror! I'm a professional "Learn To Play" DM, artist & writer, that enjoys teaching beginners how to play these games. I love writing and collaborative storytelling in all its forms. I use horror as a tool for creating fun and escaping reality for a few hours. I'm a professional storyteller in all its forms: writing books, ttrpg adventures, short stories, novels, and TV shows. Roll20 and Discord are my favorite replacements for in-person gaming. I live on a small island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, so that makes in person gaming difficult these days. So, I invested a ton of time, energy, art, writing, and creative juice to improve my Virtual DM game. I am one of the best Professional DMs you will ever encounter and have over 40 years' experience (I'm older than dirt lol). Most of my players are LGBQT and women, so we respect consent and are kind to all who play. No racism, transphobia, misogyny, or homophobia allowed. I want this to be a fun safe place for everyone. My favorite game systems are Call of Cthulhu 7th ed, D&D 5e (2014), Pathfinder 2nd ed, Cyberpunk Red, and Shadowrun 5th ed. I live in the Azores, Portugal on Sao Miguel Island. It's the Hawaii of Europe and an awesome place to live. I reside here with my family, chickens, dogs and cats.
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Creating your character
Character creation will happen during a free Session 0. No prior experience is necessary! Everything will be provided.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You need Discord, Roll20, and prepare to have fun.
What Sad Potato brings to the table
As your Keeper, I aim to create a cinematic, immersive experience that feels like stepping into a 1920s mystery film with a cosmic horror twist. Here's what you can expect: 🗣️ Character Voices – Every NPC has their own voice and personality, whether it's a jittery librarian, a gruff mobster, or an unsettling cultist. 🎵 Ambient Music & Sound Effects – Custom playlists set the mood for every scene, from crackling jazz in a smoky speakeasy to distant howls echoing through ancient tombs. Expect thunderclaps, creaking floorboards, and radio fuzz at the right dramatic moments. 🧾 Handouts & Maps – Players receive period-accurate handouts like newspaper clippings, coded letters, and photos. Custom maps and illustrations help bring locations to life—no guessing what the tomb looks like. 🎭 Theatre of the Mind + Visual Support – I run the game with a narrative-first, Theatre of the Mind approach, but supplement it with animated tokens, maps, props, and visual cues in Roll20 to ground the action and enhance clarity. 🎲 Rule of Cool (with Coherence) – I favour creative solutions and clever play over strict adherence to every mechanical detail. If it’s fun, smart, and fits the story, I’ll find a way to make it work. 🧠 New Player Friendly – I teach the rules as we go, so no need to memorize anything in advance. You'll always know what your options are—and what’s about to eat your sanity. Whether you're a curious newcomer or a veteran looking for a story-rich experience, I’ll make sure your time in Order of the Stone is immersive, eerie, and unforgettable.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Sad Potato creates a safe table
Your safety and comfort are my top priority—horror should be unsettling, not unsafe. During Session 0, we’ll go over several tools and boundaries to make sure everyone can enjoy the game, no matter their experience level.
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Safety tools used