The Sutra of Pale Leaves [PBP] - Call of Cthulhu in 1980s Japan

The Sutra of Pale Leaves [PBP] - Call of Cthulhu in 1980s Japan

Forgotten for centuries, the Sutra of Pale Leaves has resurfaced in 1980s Japan—a time of excess, conspicuous consumption, and enormous technological

TYPE

Campaign

LEVELS

1

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
3 NEEDED TO START
$19.00

/ Session

Details

Play by Post (Asynchronous)

Billed Weekly / Thursday - 12:00 AM UTC

Session Duration / 3–4 hours

0 / 5 Seats Filled

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This game will begin once 3 players have joined
About the adventure

This Call of Cthulhu campaign takes you to the Japan of the 1980s. It is a time when the generations are at odds, yakuza gangs are thriving, and the traditional world is at war with modernity. Ancient creeds, gods, and spirits vie to keep their toe-hold in this new world of capitalist opportunity—and overworked and overwhelmed humans turn in desperation to spiritual organizations that promise release and new meaning. This is a world that needs the Prince of Pale Leaves—and he answers the call. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Play-by-Post is an asynchronous, text-based format that runs throughout the week, and you can choose when and how often to post. Instead of having to find four uninterrupted hours to play a live session, you can play whenever you have time, like on a lunch break, before bed or while drinking your morning coffee. I'll be posting at least once and often multiple times per day, matching the group's pace. Play-by-Post is the perfect way to experience TTRPGs without the stress of scheduling, rushed decisions, or talking over each other. You can explore your character's thoughts and emotions and think carefully about what you do or say without the pressure of improvisation. Combat becomes more tactical, dialogue more meaningful, and every choice more deliberate. My campaigns are living stories that you can reread like a novel. It’s especially ideal for busy adults, people across time zones, or anyone who prefers thoughtful interaction over performance. Play-by-post is a slower, richer, more immersive way to tell unforgettable stories together. If you have any questions, feel free to send me a message!

Game style

Play By Post

Sandbox / Open World

Game themes

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(5)

Teacher/Educator
Multi-lingual

4 years on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Teacher, Knows the Rules, Creativity

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

I've been a Game Master for over 25 years and I love TTRPGs. I like to create immersive, believable settings where actions have real consequences and every NPC, location, and event has depth and meaning. I also really enjoy combat, so you can expect exciting, tactical, and challenging encounters that keep you on your toes.

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Character creation

Creating your character

I'll be available through Discord to help you make your character before the first session. If you already have a character, you can send it to me and I'll review it. There will be premade characters available if you don't want to create one from scratch.

What to expect

Preparing for the session

You only need a Discord account to join the pbp server.

What The Writing GM brings to the table

I have over 25 years of experience as a Game Master and what I enjoy the most about roleplaying is exploration and the way that players interact with the environment and react to situations.

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Computer

Safety

How The Writing GM creates a safe table

Before the first session, we'll discuss what can be expected of the game and any rules or concerns.

Content warnings

Safety tools used

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