Signal of Screams (Starfinder 2E): Penumbra Protocol (Book 2/3)
You and your companions are afflicted by a computer signal that wills you toward gleeful violence. Stop the signal on Verces and hope its effects end.
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3 players following this game
Weekly / Wednesday - 1:00 AM UTC
Aug 26 / Session 11
Session Duration / 2.25–2.75 hours
Campaign Length / Up to 18 Sessions
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Book 2 - The Penumbra Protocol: An affliction causing you to develop a taste for violence has begun to take root in your mind. You have learned that the signal which planted this lust for violence, as well as the voices that guide you toward this shadow corruption, originates in the city of Cuvacara, on the planet of Verces. Explore the city and find a way to rid yourself of this affliction. ----- Book 1 - The Diaspora Strain: You have been invited to an all-expenses-paid getaway at New Elysium, the newest luxury resort in The Diaspora. However, paradise doesn't last. As guests change in disturbing ways and as the staff tries to cover up what's happening, you find yourself in the middle of a spine-chilling situation. What begins as a strange medical mystery will quickly spiral into full-blown cosmic horror as you learn why and how the guests, and perhaps even you, have begun to morph in tantalizingly horrific new ways. ----- Signal of Screams is a 3-book, sci-fi horror adventure that explores themes of paranoia, mystery, survival, and introspection. Expect tense roleplay, disturbing transformations, psychological threats, and deadly combat as you struggle to survive and stop the spread of the Diaspora Strain. This game leans heavily into suspense, deadly action, and even exploring the darkness of one's own character. Your choices will matter deeply as your character learns to adopt fear as a constant companion. This campaign was originally written for Starfinder First Edition, and will be played in this game as a full conversion for Starfinder Second Edition. You will experience the story and terror of the original adventure with updated mechanics, smoother balance, and modernized design. New players are welcome, and I’ll happily teach the system as we go. If you enjoy cosmic horror, body horror, mystery, and desperate survival in a sci-fi setting, then this might be your nightmare vacation. Please note that I will attempt to keep Book 2 of this adventure at or below 18 sessions, after which I will move on to Book 3 of this three-book adventure.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Roleplay Heavy
Tactical / Crunchy
Game themes
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About me
Expect: - Converted, Reworked, and Updated Adventures - High-Res Map Rebuilds - Immersive Audio - Dynamic Lighting, Vision, and Sound - Multi-Level Maps - Thoughtful World-Building and Character Integration - Vetted, 3rd-Party Content I pair my skills in storytelling with a strong understanding for dynamic immersion in Foundry VTT to produce an experience that feels like interactive theater at a digital story table. My goal for players is to bring characters into our table that move stories forward in a collaborative setting. My goal as a GM is to provide players with immersive challenges that build unforgettable story arcs and bring out the best in their characters. Experience: - Background in tabletop podcasting and streaming with professional sound and high-quality digital platforms - Background in theater, public speaking, and middle school teaching - Lifetime of creative writing and fantasy world-building as a hobby - Strong grasp for immersive audio and multi-level maps in Foundry VTT, with the tools and modules needed to automate much of what happens at the table (without taking away from a player's understanding for the game) Table guidelines: - All are welcome, so long as you are welcoming to others. - Practice active listening. - Collaborate with other players to bring the story forward. - Allow other players their moments of spotlight. - Bring on the silly! Have fun with character moments; just make sure they make sense for the character, group, and story. - Published, third-party and homebrew content may be used only if it has been vetted by me and it has a functioning Foundry VTT module to make gameplay accessible. My focus as the GM must remain on storytelling, not building computer automation for one's character. Whether you are new to TTRPGs or have played longer than I have, I hope you'll join me for some collaborative fun. Thanks so much, and I look forward to telling unforgettable stories together 💫
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Creating your character
Pathbuilder 2E is an excellent site to use for character creation. I also recommend using Archives of Nethys, Paizo's online rule-set for Starfinder 2E, to plan out your character concept and to become familiar with the rules: 2e.aonsrd.com
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Once you join the game, you will be sent a link for the Cozy Critical Discord Server. The server will host everything you need to get started :) You will also want to create an account with Forge VTT.
What Jamie Emma brings to the table
I will take care of the world-building, NPC voices, in-game music, virtual tabletop, rules management, and player engagement. All I need from you is a willingness to explore the setting and build a story together!
Homebrew rules
Our game is a 2E conversion from a first edition adventure. As such, I will be using and modifying some existing Pathfinder 2E and Starfinder 2E rules to account for some unique mechanics that are present in the original adventure. We will also use the ancestry paragon and free archetype rules for this adventure.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Jamie Emma creates a safe table
Session 0, Lines & Veils Form, X/N/O through direct message.
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