Alien: Chariot of the Angels

Creating your character

Chariot of the Angels is a short campaign (a cinematic scenario), approximately 3–4 sessions long. You do not need to create a character in Demiplane. You will be assigned a pre-generated character directly in Foundry. The core rules will be shared through Demiplane (free account), and it may be useful to browse the Alien Nexus beforehand to become familiar with the game's basic structure and character sheet organization. Before the campaign begins, I will contact the group through Discord, and we will decide how characters are assigned. This may be done by player choice, by a random d6 roll using a hidden assignment table, or by full random assignment. Although this is a pre-written cinematic scenario, I introduce additional variations and changes. No two runs are the same. Players are welcome to join future sessions if they want to experience the story from a different character’s perspective. NOTE: While the characters are depicted visually as male or female, this has no mechanical or narrative impact. Sex and gender can be ignored during play. Characters are referred to by name or using they/them pronouns to preserve clarity and comfort.

Preparing for the session

To keep onboarding smooth and get us up to speed quickly, please complete the following steps before the session. None of this is difficult, but doing it ahead of time helps avoid technical delays once we start. What we are using • Foundry: The virtual tabletop where we play, roll dice, and manage characters • Demiplane: A rules platform where I can share the core rulebook with you Steps 1. Join the Discord server (required). All communication, coordination, and setup will happen there. 2. Creating a Demiplane account is optional, but recommended. If you share your Demiplane email or username with me, I can grant you access to the core Alien RPG rulebook. 3. Send me a direct message on Discord confirming you’re ready. If you have a Demiplane account, include the associated email or username. 4. Once characters are assigned, I will provide you with access to the Foundry game. You will be able to set your own password when you first log in. You do not need to create a character ahead of time. All characters are pre-generated and will be assigned to you in Foundry. If you are new to Foundry, this short guide will help you get oriented before the session: https://foundryvtt.com/article/player-orientation/ The system is straightforward, but reviewing the basics ahead of time will make the first session run more smoothly.

What Dan brings to the table

Chariot of the Angels is a highly immersive entry into ALIEN: The Roleplaying Game (Evolved Edition), designed to go beyond a simple introductory one-shot. The scenario includes custom graphics, NPC voice acting, ambient music, lighting, and sound design to reinforce atmosphere and tension. The focus is on mood, pacing, and psychological pressure. The game is run largely according to the written rules to preserve player agency, risk, and real consequences, with flexibility applied only when the Rule of Cool meaningfully serves the story. Combat is dangerous and often brief. The heart of the experience lies in dread, stress, and the psychological toll of being trapped in a desperate situation with limited options. Each character has a personal agenda revealed across the scenario’s three acts. These agendas are private and optional to share. They exist to give players an internal compass and narrative momentum, especially for those new to roleplaying. You decide when, how, or if your character’s motivations come into conflict with the group. The table is run as a supportive space. Players are always free to step back, but check-ins happen regularly, inviting each person to share what their character is thinking, feeling, or considering next. If the group feels stuck, options are framed without removing agency. The goal is not performance, but engagement and discovery. Out of character, table comfort is non-negotiable. A respectful, collaborative environment is enforced. Belligerent or deliberately disruptive behavior that makes others uncomfortable will receive one gentle warning. If it continues, the player will be removed from the game at the GM’s discretion. This is never personal. The experience of the entire table always takes priority over any individual.

Homebrew rules

SIGNATURE ITEMS In ALIEN: The Roleplaying Game (First Edition), player characters could use their signature item once per session, at a time of their choosing, to remove one point of stress. This rule was removed in the Core Rules of the Evolved Edition, but it remains a useful inclusion, especially for new players. For that reason, this rule is carried forward for this scenario.

How Dan creates a safe table

Player comfort comes first, but so does clarity. Chariot of the Angels is an intense scenario, and its tone does not soften once play begins. The expectation is that players are making an informed choice about the experience. Think of it as a hard-R science fiction horror film: the content warnings matter, and the tone is sustained. Before the session, I outline what the game includes. ALIEN: The Roleplaying Game centers on dread, stress, and desperation. This scenario contains body horror, substance use, factional violence, cult dynamics, and human-on-human conflict, including possible PVP. If that is not what you want from a game, this may not be the right fit, and that is completely fine. During play, you can pause or redirect at any time. Speak up, or use Foundry’s safety tools. No explanation is required. If something is flagged, we adjust or skip the content and move on. After each session, we take time to step out of character. The goal is to keep the horror in the fiction, not at the table. The material is intense, but the environment remains controlled, respectful, and collaborative.