Achtung!Cthulhu Stater Set
Battle the evil of the Occult and the malevolent might of the Mythos! Punch Nazis and fight Old Ones!!
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SYSTEM
EXPERIENCE
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$20.00
/ Session
Details
Bi-weekly / Wednesday - 5:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2–4 hours
1 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The Achtung! Cthulhu Starter Set is an exciting introduction to a unique tabletop role-playing game that blends World War II adventure with cosmic horror. Players take on the roles of Allied heroes—brave soldiers, cunning spies, or mystical occultists—fighting not only against Nazi forces but also the dark, otherworldly powers they’ve unleashed. Using the 2d20 game system, the set guides you through cinematic action, clever investigation, and moments of creeping dread as you uncover ancient secrets and battle unspeakable horrors. It’s a perfect balance of pulp heroism and Lovecraftian mystery, all set against the dramatic backdrop of the 1940s. Designed with new players in mind, we will play the introductory adventure that teaches the rules as we go. The story quickly throws you into the action, giving everyone a taste of both thrilling combat and tense, investigative play. Whether you’re new to tabletop RPGs or just new to Achtung! Cthulhu, this set makes it easy to jump right in, learn the ropes, and experience a world where courage and madness go hand in hand.
Game style
Combat Lite
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Rules as Written (RaW)
Sandbox / Open World
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(2)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
3 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Rule of Cool
About me
As a Gen X Game Master with experience stretching back to 1988, my style is rooted in the golden age of tabletop gaming—when imagination, story, and collaboration ruled the table. I bring a blend of classic storytelling and modern pacing, drawing on decades of systems and genres to craft experiences that feel both nostalgic and fresh. My games balance deep lore and cinematic action, encouraging players to immerse themselves in character and world alike. Whether running pulp adventure, dark fantasy, or Lovecraftian horror, your focus is on shared storytelling, memorable moments, and player agency—the hallmarks of the old-school table brought forward into today’s playstyle. My GMing philosophy emphasizes fun, flow, and flexibility. Rules serve the story, not the other way around, and every session is about creating a memorable narrative together. I watched RPGs evolve from graph paper dungeons to narrative-driven epics, and I know how to pull the best from every era—balancing structured challenge with freeform creativity. For me, tabletop gaming isn’t just a pastime; it’s a lifelong craft built on connection, laughter, and the joy of seeing players light up when the dice hit the table.
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Creating your character
There will be a session zero for all players where we will talk about character creation and roles that the players want to play.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
I'll send a link to a Discord Channel and the Foundry VTT link. If you need to you will need a Discord and Foundry VTT account.
What Matt Orr brings to the table
As a Gen X Game Master with experience stretching back to 1988, my style is rooted in the golden age of tabletop gaming—when imagination, story, and collaboration ruled the table. I bring a blend of classic storytelling and modern pacing, drawing on decades of systems and genres to craft experiences that feel both nostalgic and fresh. My games balance deep lore and cinematic action, encouraging players to immerse themselves in character and world alike. Whether running pulp adventure, dark fantasy, or Lovecraftian horror, your focus is on shared storytelling, memorable moments, and player agency—the hallmarks of the old-school table brought forward into today’s playstyle. My GMing philosophy emphasizes fun, flow, and flexibility. Rules serve the story, not the other way around, and every session is about creating a memorable narrative together. I watched RPGs evolve from graph paper dungeons to narrative-driven epics, and I know how to pull the best from every era—balancing structured challenge with freeform creativity. For me, tabletop gaming isn’t just a pastime; it’s a lifelong craft built on connection, laughter, and the joy of seeing players light up when the dice hit the table.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Matt Orr creates a safe table
Safety and fun are important to me. I'll send out a Consent in Gaming form for the player to fill out. In the session zero we will go over all the forms and get everyone's yeses and noes.
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