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Ever wondered what Call of Cthulhu is all about? Heard whispers of H.P. Lovecraft, unknowable gods, and creeping madness—but not sure where to start?
$6.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Wednesday - 8:00 PM UTC
Mar 18
Session Duration / 1.5–2 hours
4 / 4 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
One of the tenants on the 3rd floor is dead. Found alone in his apartment, his body grotesquely contorted in a ceremonial posture that defies explanation. Symbols—arcane, blasphemous—cover the walls and floor, drawn in ink, chalk, and something darker. The door was locked from the inside. The windows sealed tight. No sign of forced entry. And yet… something got in. Something that hasn’t left. ABOUT THE CALL OF CTHULHU RPG Call of Cthulhu is a mystery‑driven horror RPG where ordinary people confront impossible truths, uncover hidden terrors, and fight to keep their sanity as the unknown closes in. Its simple percentile system supports investigation and human vulnerability, while sanity rules heighten tension without overwhelming newcomers. Adventures emphasize clues, atmosphere, and unraveling dark secrets, rewarding caution, curiosity, and clever thinking over combat. ABOUT FANTASY GROUNDS v5 Fantasy Grounds 5.0 delivers a faster, cleaner, fully modernized VTT experience with powerful automation, intuitive tools, and seamless online play—built to get groups gaming smoothly with minimal setup.
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Rules as Written (RaW)
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(17)
3 years on StartPlaying
61 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Storytelling
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hey! I first got started with this hobby in 1981. In 2020 my focus shifted to running games online using either Fantasy Grounds VTT, Foundry VTT, or Roll20. I look forward to gaming with you!
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Creating your character
This one-shot will use premade characters.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will require the following... - A free Discord account. Audio (and sometimes video) is run through Discord and you will need to join my server for that. You will be provided with a link when you sign up. - Fantasy Grounds VTT (free) downloaded, installed and fully updated. Any old versions must be updated to the current version (many changes have taken place) https://www.fantasygrounds.com/
What JW brings to the table
- 20+ years "behind the screen" - 5+ years exclusively using Fantasy Grounds VTT, Foundry VTT and Roll20 - Every game is a teaching game—new players always welcome - Atmospheric music for mood and FX - Both tactical and theater-of-the-mind situations
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How JW creates a safe table
I have an open door policy! I try to give breaks mid-session and more often if needed. I always encourage players to come to me if there a problem in game or if they are concerned about something!
Content warnings
Safety tools used