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Call of Cthulhu - Dead Light
Stranded in a roadside diner during a storm, a group of college students faces a deadly supernatural entity in a fight for survival.
$10.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Saturday - 12:00 AM UTC
Apr 18
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
"Dead Light" is a 1930s era one-shot adventure for Call of Cthulhu. -------------------------------------------------------------- A group of college students are stranded at a country diner while driving to a barn dance. Something unseen is waiting in the dark, and an amnesiac may hold the key to their survival. -------------------------------------------------------------- Note - Everyone who signs up for this game will be invited to a FREE future Call of Cthulhu one-shot. New Players are welcome and encouraged to join, no experience with the game system is required. You should join if you like mysteries, creepy horror and gritty adventure.
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4 years on StartPlaying
About me
I'm Bruce, and I love to run games. I promise an engaging, professionally run session. I will bring improvisational skills, character role play and deep immersion into the world you choose. Over 25 Years running TTRPGs Over 100 games run at conventions across the U.S. 1000s of hours running games online
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Creating your character
Pre-generated characters will be provided.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Join the Roll20 link. Join my Discord server. Personalize your PC sheet (Optional).
What Bruce brings to the table
The tone of my games is narrative and player‑driven. I create realistic NPCs and a world you can interact with, and I encourage immersive roleplay and storytelling over dice and mechanics. I follow a “Rulings over Rules” philosophy. I play by the book, but no ruleset can cover every possible situation. If a rule does not make sense in context, I will make a fair ruling to keep the game flowing smoothly.
Homebrew rules
We play "by the book" unless a situation requires a ruling.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Bruce creates a safe table
I strive to create a safe, supportive environment for everyone. This table is fully inclusive and explicitly LGBTQ+ welcoming. All players of all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels are invited to join. Discrimination, bullying, harassment, or disrespect of any kind will not be tolerated. If at any point during the game you feel uncomfortable, unsafe, or simply need to check in, please message me privately. Your well‑being matters, and I’m always available to help. Safety tools in use: Open Door Policy, Open DM Policy, and X‑Card via text. Accessibility matters—please reach out before game time with any needs or concerns. Content at a relative “R” rating with lines and veils applied as needed.
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Safety tools used