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Berlin: the Wicked City | 3-Part Delve into the Wiemar Republic
Explore 1920s Berlin's bustling nights, roiling politics, and the eldritch horrors beneath. Raise a glass. It'll be a hell of a time.
$22.00
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Weekly / Friday - 12:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
Campaign Length / 3–5 Sessions
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Berlin: the Wicked City is a semi-episodic three-part campaign tracing the Weimar Republic's rise and fall. It'll appeal to those looking for: ⌛ A compact campaign (3 to 5 sessions). 💡 A place to learn Call of Cthulhu. 📙 A campaign inspired by Berlin's storied history. 📰 Stunning art, handouts, and characters. 🧿 Eldritch horror. 🏳️🌈 LGBT+ friendly campaign. GM's Note: Berlin: the Wicked City is a campaign for mature audiences, contending with Berlin's vices and Germany's politics following WWI. I will endeavor to keep it tasteful, and ask you to do so as well.
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(131)
3 years on StartPlaying
403 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi👋, I'm Franc, better known as Golvin. I'd like to be your GM. While I mainly run D&D, Call of Cthulhu, and Alien RPG, my real pleasure is trying new modules and systems. (Cowboy Bebop RPG anyone?) Which has led me to a specialization in running one-shots, often including highly detailed handouts, pre-made characters, and other player aids. I also write the Reviews from the Far Reams Substack newsletter, currently focused on helping others get the most out of Call of Cthulhu 7e modules.
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Creating your character
Players can create an original character using the Keeper Rulebook or take one of six pre-made characters. (Suggested for those new to Call of Cthulhu. You'll likely be making your own in short order.) *In my Discord and Roll20 game, I have character creation guides that'll guide you around common pitfalls.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Berlin: the Wicked City uses Discord (voice chat, gm notes) and Roll20 (character sheets, dice, etc.). To participate in the game, you will need to: ✅ A Roll20 account (free) ✅ A Discord account (free) ✅ Microphone ✅ Headset or quiet space to avoid feedback
What Golvin - One-Shot GM brings to the table
As a GM, I bring with me: 🔹Immersive maps, handouts, and art for an immersive experience. 🔹Memorable NPCs. 🔹Fast paced narratives. 🔹A decade of experience running and teaching TTRPGs. 🔹6 pre-made characters, so you can jump in immediately.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How Golvin - One-Shot GM creates a safe table
As part of onboarding for the game, I send players my Line & Veils and ask for theirs in return. Which are then confirmed at the beginning of the session as part of a mini-session 0. During the game, if anything disturbs you, please tell me, leave an "X" in the chat, or privately message me. I will then remove the offending or skip past it. Likewise, if you feel the adventure is going in an unsavory direction but use an "N" instead. I will also check in if I notice anything is off.
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