Learn Mothership: Another Bug Hunt One Shot
Playing space cowboy for the intergalactic capitalist overlords at The Company ain’t all it’s cracked up to be. You're about to find out the hard way.
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$20.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Saturday - 1:00 AM UTC
Nov 15
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
2 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Your skin burns as the prickling thaw from the cryopod wakes you from a weeks-long slumber. Your corporate liaison barks orders at you through reeking, cigar-tarred lips as he tosses you a stimpak to suppress the cryosick but you can't shake the vomit taste—Every. Damn. Time. You shrug off the pounding in your head and check out your new crewmates: a decadent and rotting potpourri of gutless sciencey types, half-gone pseudo-marines, and smacked out space truckers. There's even a f—kin' synthetic, already poised for deployment, staring at you like—pfft, who knows what that walking bag of bolts is thinking. Do they even think..? All you know is you've signed on for two months salary plus hazard pay to go down to some remote, star-forsaken planet and see why the terraforming colonists have stopped responding to hails—and you ain't about to screw up that kinda payday. So cowboy, it's time to light up one last smoke, strap on your hazard suit, and wave goodbye to the transport ship. You're about to have the worst f—kin' day of your life.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Theater of the Mind
Rules as Written (RaW)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(12)
1 year on StartPlaying
3 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Voices
About me
I've been playing fantasy TTRPGS since I was a kid. Multiple campaigns, numerous one shots, several game systems, and thousands of hours later, here I am, hoping to expand my abilities as a Game Master and eager to share my passion for role play and combat with players new and old. I'm throwing my name into the hat, questing with reckless abandon to be your first, next, or even favorite Master of the Dungeon. With 25 years of acting, writing, and storytelling under my belt, a love for creativity and role playing, and generous-but-not-gratuitous application of the Rule of Cool, all in an effort to make your gameplay as dynamic and fun as possible, I'm ready to start. Care to join me?
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Creating your character
Character creation in Mothership happens at light speed. Players are invited to roll up their PC at the top of the session with step-by-step guidance from the Game Warden. If you’re looking for a faster-than-light creation experience, download the free Mothership Companion App (2025 ENnie Award Winner!) for your device, or use the web-based app. It’s super intuitive, a cakewalk to use, and even comes with its own built-in game training module. Check out the links below to add it to your ship’s systems. Mothership Companion App (Mac): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mothership-companion/id1606212377 Mothership Companion App (Google): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.threepointsoftware.mothership&hl=en_US Mothership Companion Web: www.MothershipCompanion.com If you prefer the analog approach to character creation, check out the printable PDF here: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0022/2727/3817/files/Mothership-Character-Sheet.pdf?v=1713672550 Did I mention—you'll probably want to roll up more than one. This game is as deadly as it gets.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Make sure you have: - Stable Internet Connection - Microphone for game chat - Camera Strongly Encouraged (this Warden doesn't play to an empty ship) - FREE Discord Account (server invite sent once joined) - FREE Mothership Companion App Account - Links: -- Mothership Companion App download (Mac): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mothership-companion/id1606212377 -- Mothership Companion App download (Google): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.threepointsoftware.mothership&hl=en_US -- Mothership Companion App Web: www.MothershipCompanion.com
What DM Trenton brings to the table
Discord server for game chat, Mothership VTT and library of tokens, character sheets, ambient and battle music, character voices and various sound effects to complete the horrific immersion.
Homebrew rules
We'll be playing this highly abstract rules system by the book. Designed to involve open discussion and negotiation between players and Warden (GM). You'll find no long list of rules to memorize beforehand. Simply learn as you play. It doesn't get easier than this.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How DM Trenton creates a safe table
Lines and veils will be discuss at the top of the session and any adjustments needed will be made in game. DM will be available after the session to provide debriefing and aftercare. Players are also encouraged to message DM during gameplay about any issues with game content and player or DM behavior.
Content warnings
Safety tools used