The X-Files: Redacted - a 5e Everyday Heroes Horror Campaign
After seven years, the X-Files cases are reopened, and a new team of investigators begin their investigations of the unexplained.
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About the adventure
Most of you only know the stories. Whispers traded between field offices. Rumors told over late-night stakeouts. A punchline to some, a warning to others. A division that handled… strange cases. Cases the Bureau couldn’t classify. Cases they couldn’t explain. Cases they didn’t want to acknowledge. And, of course, the two agents who defined it: Special Agent Fox “Spooky” Mulder — brilliant, driven, haunted. Special Agent Dana Scully — skeptical, rational, unbreakable. You know what happened, or at least the official version. The X-Files were opened. Shut down. Reopened. Shut down again. Dragged through conspiracy, tragedy, cover-ups, and the kind of truths that make people disappear. And then, in 2019, the department was finally, officially shuttered. Files sealed. Equipment boxed up. Office lights turned off. Mulder and Scully vanished from the Bureau’s active roster. The rest is buried under enough classification stamps to blot out the sun. Which brings us… to you. You’ve been pulled from field offices across the United States. You were chosen not for your seniority, but for your experiences. Experiences your reports never fully described. Events your supervisors waved off. Things that you saw, or felt, or couldn’t explain. Some of you encountered something before you joined the FBI. Something you’ve never spoken aloud. A figure in the woods. A light in the sky. A voice that wasn’t a voice at all. Some of you crossed paths with the unexplainable during your service. A victim who didn’t stay dead. A suspect who didn’t cast a shadow. A case where the evidence changed when no one was looking. Nothing concrete. Nothing provable. But unmistakable all the same. And that—that—is why you’re here. Assistant Director Miriam Cortez addresses the agents gathered around her: “In 2019 the X-Files were closed. But closing a door doesn’t stop what’s on the other side of it. It only stops us from seeing it.” She slides a single folder across the table. Unmarked. Not logged. Not supposed to exist. Inside is one page. One sentence: THE X-FILES TASK FORCE IS TO BE REACTIVATED, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. But this isn’t the old division. There will be no office in the basement. No official designation. No paper trail. Your job is simple on paper, impossible in practice: Investigate the unexplained. Document the impossible. Protect the public without the public ever knowing. And if necessary? Confront the things that slipped through the cracks when the original X-Files fell silent.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
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3 years on StartPlaying
51 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Voices
About me
Chris Tyner is a GM that has been running tabletop games for more than 35 years and is one of the most sought after storytellers in his hometown. As a long time actor and director, he is known for putting a theatrical flair into his games that offer an immersive storytelling style that keeps his players coming back for more. A huge comic book geek and movie buff, he has always been drawn to the superhero and horror genres, and has been running games like Marvel Superheroes FASERIP, Vampire the Masquerade, Tales from the Loop, GURPS and a host of others over the years for groups around the tri-state area in Southern Indiana. During the COVID outbreak, friends from across the country came to him to scratch the RPG itch, and thus, Dreamslayer Studios was born - an online community of old theatre pals and avid gamers who meet weekly to join together for communal storytelling. Chris looks forward to being able to spin tales with you!
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Creating your character
Characters will be ready to run, pre-generated Level 3 agents filling all the Archetypes from the Everyday Heroes roster for ease of implementation into the game and a well-rounded team of investigators. You pick the name, appearance, quirks and backgrounds and advance the character to your needs at each level of advancement. Available characters include: Tactical Breacher (Strong) Think “Hostage Rescue Team muscle,” or an enhanced, grounded version of John Doggett from later X-Files seasons. Core Themes: First through the door; Physical dominance in arrests; Protective instincts; Hand-to-hand and grappling expertise; Strong tactical sense. FBI SWAT Sniper (Agile) This is the long-range precision shooter trained in movement, stealth, and rapid tactical repositioning. Core Themes: Extreme accuracy under pressure; Quiet, controlled, calculating presence; Capable of stealth infiltration and overwatch; Fast reactions and evasiveness; Trained in urban assault and counterterror operations Field Medic/Search and Rescue Operative (Agile) This gives you a durable frontline support role — think FBI agent cross-trained in emergency medicine and field survival. Core Themes: Exceptional endurance and resilience; Trauma medicine; Handles chemical/biological hazards; Calm under pressure; Can patch up teammates mid-encounter; Survivalist background Forensics Specialist (Smart) Inspired by Dana Scully, the scientific backbone of the team. They interpret evidence logically even when the supernatural lurks beneath it. Core Themes: Medical doctor or forensic pathologist; Calm, clinical, methodical; Uses science to explain the unexplainable; Highly trained in autopsy, pathology, biohazards; Skilled with digital forensics and crime scene methodology Criminal Profiler / Psychological Analyst (Wise) Inspired by Frank Black from "Millennium". This agent reads patterns, motives, and unseen truths. They decode behavioral signatures and occult connections. Core Themes: Deeply intuitive, observant, and empathetic, Uncanny ability to “see into” a criminal mind, Understands ritualistic patterns, symbols, psychology, Often haunted by personal insight, Quiet, introspective, perceptive under stress. Behavioral Interview Specialist (Charming) A charismatic agent with a talent for extracting information through rapport, manipulation, or psychological pressure. Based on Fox Mulder’s ability to disarm witnesses, charm informants, and talk his way into restricted places. Core Themes: Reads people quickly; Skilled interviewer/interrogator; Knows how to push emotional buttons; Often persuasive — or just weird enough to get people talking; Excellent at blending charm with conspiracy intuition
Pre-generated characters will be on a first come - first serve basis.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players should have a camera and microphone and access to Zoom. Links to Foundry and Zoom will be provided. You do not need to own or download Foundry to play.
What Dreamslayer brings to the table
I have been a GM for more than 30 years and am a theatrical director and actor. I have written countless horror themed campaigns and specialize in setting moods and creating compelling NPC characters, often with accents and character voices. While my adventures are structured, I also rely on heavy interaction in roleplaying with my players, and include a high level of improvisation in my games. This campaign will rely heavily on role-playing mixed with tense action/horror sequences. I am not a rules monger and lean heavily into the rule of cool as long as we stick to the rolling of the dice.
Homebrew rules
I will be utilizing elements of "Requiem" a series of horror-based add-ons for Everyday Heroes which I wrote and are available on DriveThru RPG and Evil Genius' Sidekick. You do not need to own these to play.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Webcam
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Safety
How Dreamslayer creates a safe table
Please let me know of any trigger warnings in advance, and please refer to the content warnings before joining the campaign.
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