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Tears in Rain: Blade Runner Case Files | New Players Welcome!
In May 2037, New Angeles, you are a Blade Runner. Investigate rogue replicants in a hostile, noir, cyberpunk city.
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Thursday - 4:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
Campaign Length / 6–10 Sessions
2 / 4 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Explore the cinematic world of New Angeles in Blade Runner: Tears in Rain. Play as Replicant Detectives, aka Blade Runners, as you solve mysteries in the rain-soaked, decadent metropolis with lush artwork, straightforward mechanics, and cinematic ambiance. Will you stick to the job and earn a promotion, sell out the badge, or discover a humanity you didn't know you had? It is 2037 and replicants are not only legal, but they're part of the New Angeles Police Department. Our Blade Runners are tasked with investigating the shooting of fellow Blade Runner Sandor and partner Leah, now missing. You've got both NAPD brass and Wallace Corporation on your back as you investigate the seedy underbelly, starting with the Snake Pit club. As the scope of the investigation unfolds, you'll be asking questions about who, and what, you truly are. The Blade Runner RPG puts you in the world of Ridley Scott's Blade Runner (1982) and Denis Villaneuve's Blade Runner 2049 (2017). Set in the years between the films, expect hardboiled investigation and interrogation of both suspects and yourself. Blade Runner RPG like Mutant, Tales From the Loop, and Alien RPG, employs a version of the Year Zero Engine. Players will unravel case files with opportunities for the world to open up and to pursue more personal missions over time. New and experienced players are welcome as long as you haven't played the specific scenario in question. Join as a group for $5 off every session!
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
Less than a year on StartPlaying
11 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Teacher
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I go by the Gentle GM. Even in the midst of death-defying adventure or bone-chilling horror, I aim to be a warm and welcoming game master. I've run games for children and teens, seniors, and all ages in between. LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC players can expect respect at my tables. Safety tools such as the X Card are always part of my table, with longer campaigns using Lines & Veils and other tools. I suffuse hope, respect, and warmth into every session I run. I offer: 🏳️🌈 A welcoming, inclusive play style 🔥 Player-focused flair and action 🧭 Open-ended storytelling 🎭 Action, horror, awe, and comedy in-game ⚖️ Settings with themes of justice and transformation 📆 Over a decade of game mastering experience 🖋️ Know-how with dozens of systems At thirteen, two friends and I huddled around the Dungeons & Dragons 3e starter set, laughing at a natural 20 to breakdown a door with the fighter's head. In high school, I found the Call of Cthulhu rulebook and made investigators with friends, still clueless how to actually play. In 2014 with the launch of D&D 5e and Call of Cthulhu 7e, I committed to running these games and an old love sparked brilliantly to life! I've since taught dozens their first TTRPG! I'm an inveterate dabbler in TTRPGs. If you're curious if I run a particular game, just ask! If I have enthusiastic players, I'm also up to the challenge to try something new. I'm running games full-time, so you can expect preparation and dedication at my table. A local game cafe and local bars also host me for game events and game mastering workshops. My newsletter and itch page also share game design reflections and projects. Images are used with permission from James' RPG Art, https://jamesrpgart.com.
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Creating your character
Pregenerated characters are available and tied to the setting. Players can create new characters between case file scenarios. If you are committed to character creation, please notify me.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need 1) Discord profile and to join the Gentle GM server 2) A mic and headphones (webcam is encouraged, but not required) 3) Computer access to Foundry (Foundry on tablet is experimental) Players can use physical dice if they prefer. Blade Runner RPG uses customized dice, but traditional dice can be used with conversion. Discord also offers Dice Golem for dice rolling.
What Caleb | The Gentle GM brings to the table
My players say it better than I can: "Caleb’s tables feel inclusive and safe. I love how he encourages player creativity." - Cindy "If you are looking for a GM that will support, encourage, and wrap you up in the most amazing worlds, Caleb is that GM." - Jenna "When you sit down to play a game at one of his tables, you feel like you interact with the world and story better than I have felt anywhere else... it's like being given the keys to your dad's classic car on date night." - Matt You can expect: 🖋️ A story defined by the player characters and your choices 🫶 Patience and support in moments of uncertainty 🎭 Theatrical acting for side characters with a touch of voiceacting 🎉 Celebration of character success and plot beats 🤝 Respect and consideration of my players and their consent
Homebrew rules
We'll be using rules as written.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How Caleb | The Gentle GM creates a safe table
For safety tools, you can expect: 1. The X Card hard pauses the session. No explanation needed. 2. Open Door: Step away or leave without penalty. 3. Content Warnings: These are in the listing. Any questions? 4. Rating: I'm expecting an R game due to mature content, adult situations, and violence. 5. Lines: What content do we want to exclude altogether? 6. Veils: What content do we want to fade to black? 7. Fast forward/Rewind: Jump ahead or revisit due to sensitive content. Please review the content warnings and ask if you have any questions. Stars and Wishes can be incorporated after the first case file.
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Safety tools used