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Dead Light and Other Dark Turns

Dead Light and Other Dark Turns

With the rise of the automobile in the 1920s, people were no longer tied to the railways as a means of getting to distant locations.

TYPE

One-Shot

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

All Ages
ENDED
$5.00

/ Session

Details

Once / Monday - 12:00 AM UTC

Feb 16

Session Duration / 2–3 hours

5 / 5 Seats Filled

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About the adventure

A lonely stretch of Massachusetts road, a pounding rainstorm, and a flickering light in the distance — this is where it begins. Dead Light is a classic Call of Cthulhu investigation steeped in isolation, dread, and the unknown. The year is 1920-something, and your group of travelers finds themselves stranded when a panicked young woman stumbles from the darkness, begging for help. What follows is a night of fear, confusion, and creeping horror as you uncover what lies behind the strange, flickering glow out on the road. This game focuses on atmosphere, mystery, and player choice over combat. It’s perfect for players who enjoy slow-burn tension, moral ambiguity, and the creeping dread of Lovecraftian horror. Whether you’re a seasoned investigator or new to the mythos, this story rewards curiosity and caution in equal measure. Expect roleplaying, investigation, and a few moments that will make your pulse quicken as you wonder what’s really waiting in the storm.

Game style

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Game themes

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(71)

3 years on StartPlaying

42 games hosted

Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Knows the Rules

Average response time: 6 hours

Response rate: 100%

About me

Hello and welcome! I am Mr. Mike. I am a post mortem vascular surgeon as well as a licensed mortician. I have also held positions as a private detective and as a counselor for juveniles that were affiliated with the correctional system. I have always had an interest in the horror genre. I started reading Stephen King books in 5th grade, starting with “Cujo”. To date, I have read just over 700 books, my absolute favorite being “Jaws” By Peter Benchley. I do have to mention “Feeders from Within” by Peter Evans, as an awesome read for those Arkham Horror fans out there. How did I get started with role playing games? I grew up in the inner city of Milwaukee, WI. As a juvenile, I was quite delinquent. My friends and I broke into cars and houses and were responsible for various forms of criminal property damage and vandalism. Then, one day a friend made a stop at the WaldenBooks bookstore and he purchased a copy of “DC Heroes Roleplaying Game, 2nd Edition ''. I would wager crime decreased in our neighborhood by 50% as a result. Instead of causing trouble, our free time was spent creating characters and storylines. My big takeaway from all this was that boredom equals trouble for kids. As a parent, I made sure to keep my children occupied. How did I get started with Start Playing? Well, let’s be honest here. Getting a good GM is a roll of the dice. There are really two GM’s that kept me coming back. So at this time I’d like to give a special shout out to “Kim” and “Chris “Fox”. Both can be searched on the site. Participating in their scenarios inspired me to step up to the plate and to start running my own sessions. I just wanted to say Thank You to both and to let them know that I still look to see what they are running and am eager to join whatever times fit into my schedule. In closing, I just wanted to add that there are a ton of great scenarios for Call of Cthulhu. I run a lot of the modules and I try to add 3-4 new ones every month. I wanted to mention that I have two scenarios that I created, “Fit for Duty”. Which takes about 9-12 hours. And “Naked and Afraid…” Well, maybe.” Which is a one shot session that takes around 3 hours. Both are my personal pieces of work and if you’re looking for something new and fresh, there you have it. I also have three new scenarios in progress, and I hope you all keep an eye out for them. Thank you to all those who participated in my games and I love all the kind reviews! Hope to see you soon! Mr. Mike

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Character creation

Creating your character

There are ten characters that are pre-generated that will be provided on Roll20. You are always welcome to create your own, but a created character should be one that somehow fits the scenario.

What to expect

Preparing for the session

Some familiarity with Roll20 and discord. No webcam necessary, but you will need a mic. Several pre-made characters provided on Roll20. Roll20 has a dice application but I'm not apposed to players rolling their own dice.

What Mr. Mike brings to the table

I will have handouts and images.

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Microphone

Computer or Mobile Device

Safety

How Mr. Mike creates a safe table

You will be provided a Roll20 and discord link. Once the session starts we will start with introductions. Then we will discuss basic game rules. After that we begin the scenario.

Content warnings

Safety tools used

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