WAGES OF SIN - A 'Mothership' One Shot

Creating your character

Character creation happens before the session so we can maximize game time once we sit down to play. After joining the party, you’ll receive access to our private Discord server, where we’ll provide everything you need for the session. We’ll be using Mothership’s own Companion App as our character keeper and dice roller, and we’ll work together to adapt your character concept and establish relationships within the crew before the game begins. That way, everyone arrives at the table with strong connections and plenty of story momentum. No previous experience with Mothership is required. Whether you already have a fully formed concept or just a vague idea and a cool aesthetic in mind, I’ll help guide you through the process. My DMs are always open for character discussions, questions, worldbuilding ideas, and helping you find the character that feels right for you and the story.

Preparing for the session

All you need is a Discord account so you can hop on to our Discord server, a microphone, a headset and stable internet! (Video camera not required.) Also be sure to download or have access to the Mothership Companion App. (It's FREE!)

What Arturo Guerra brings to the table

Mothership shines when ordinary people are pushed far beyond what they were prepared to handle. Your character doesn't need to be fearless, competent, or ready for everything the Rim throws at them. They're allowed to hesitate. They're allowed to panic. They're allowed to make mistakes. Play them like a real person trying to get through a very bad situation, and let the consequences take us somewhere unexpected. My games are run with a cinematic, theater-of-the-mind approach with a strong emphasis on immersion, mounting tension, character-driven role-play, and collaborative, fiction-first storytelling. We'll slow down when the silence matters, move fast when everything goes wrong, and give characters room to breathe, argue, improvise, and figure out how they're going to survive whatever waits behind the next bulkhead. Expect hard decisions and consequences that matter. The Rim is cold, dangerous, and rarely fair, but this isn't about finding the "correct" solution to every problem. Take risks. Follow your instincts. Make hard choices, and watch how the consequences shape an unforgettable story. No previous experience is required. If this is your first time playing Mothership, there's no need to study the rules beforehand. I'll introduce the mechanics as we need them and handle the technical side so you can stay focused on your character, the crew, and the situation unfolding around you. Bring a character willing to take the job. Bring a reason they desperately need the money. I'll take care of the rest.

How Arturo Guerra creates a safe table

At the beginning of the game, we’ll establish the table’s Lines and Veils and make sure everyone knows the X-Card is available throughout the session with no questions asked. My goal is to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable and safe so we can focus on telling an amazing story together. After the session, I’m always happy to stay around, debrief, and hear everyone’s thoughts and feelings about the experience.