The Haunting + Sequels | An Introduction to Call of Cthulhu
Set in 1920's, a group of investigators are hired to look into a decaying house. Will they uncover its secrets or become its next victims?
$5.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Saturday - 1:00 AM UTC
Feb 14 / Session 6
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
Campaign Length / 1–8 Sessions
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The Haunting is a classic Call of Cthulhu module. Set in 1920's Boston, MA, The Haunting is the perfect introduction for a new player, or a good time for a returning investigator. This campaign may also take investigators through sequels to The Haunting, including Cat's Cradle, Dream House, and Of Wrath and Blood.
Game style
Combat Lite
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
Less than a year on StartPlaying
23 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, World Builder, Storytelling
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I am 38 years old have been playing role-playing games, mostly D&D, since I was 13. My uncle taught me how to play 2nd edition D&D (not that I really ever understood THACO), then played 3rd edition D&D with friends for many years before transitioning into Pathfinder 1st edition and eventually 5th edition D&D. Between campaigns, I have played a lot of Call of Cthulhu and Pathfinder 2nd edition, and experimented with Star Wars 5E, GURPS, Draw Steel, and World of Darkness, but eventually I will always come back to 5th edition. For 90% of my time playing TTRPG's, I have been the game master, mostly by default since I was often the only one who had ever played or read through whatever rulebook we were using. The vast majority of my campaigns have been homebrews. My favorite homebrew was a parody of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural, True Blood, and other similar shows that I adapted from 5th edition. I have run a few modules, including Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, Tomb of Annihilation, and Out of the Abyss for 5th edition D&D, as well as The Haunting for Call of Cthulhu. I am LGBTQ+ friendly, Catholic (though not practicing), and half Filipino. I am an amateur fantasy writer, and I just love table-top roleplaying games. If the zombie apocalypse comes, I will be perfectly content eating beans and rice and playing D&D every night.
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Creating your character
I will have several pre-made characters ready. Just change the name and you'll be good to go. If you want to make your own character but need help, let me know. I'll be happy to hop in Discord and walk you through anything you need help with (except math, I'm terrible at math).
What to expect
Preparing for the session
This campaign will be using Discord and Roll20.
What Adam brings to the table
For The Haunting, my focus will be on the mystery and horror aspects of the modules, expect some pretty intensely detailed horror scenes. I will be playing some haunting music. Listening to it will be optional. Heavy roleplay is welcome but necessary. Some people just want to hang back, solve mysteries, and await their character's inevitable, horrifying death. And that's ok. The important thing is that we're having fun.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Adam creates a safe table
The Haunting has a lot of potential triggers, including some that players might not realize are triggers. Safety measures have to include both talking about what make a player feel unsafe upfront, as well as giving them the option to stop play to discuss safety.
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