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PARANOIA: One-Shots of Chaos, Lasers & Questionable Decisions
The Computer needs you! Grab your laser pistol, trust nobody, and prepare for a hilarious mission where everything goes wrong. Happiness is mandatory.
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Once / Sunday - 8:00 AM UTC
Oct 11
Session Duration / 3 hours
3 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
PARANOIA: One-Shots of Chaos, Lasers & Questionable Decisions Welcome to Alpha Complex, where everything is safe, everything is perfect, and The Computer is your friend. You are a Troubleshooter. Your job is simple: follow your orders, complete your mission, keep everyone happy, and above all, do not ask unnecessary questions. Unfortunately, nothing in Alpha Complex is ever simple. These one-shot adventures are designed for players who enjoy fast-paced action, ridiculous situations, dark comedy, bizarre science-fiction, chaotic teamwork, and plenty of opportunities for things to go spectacularly wrong. You and your fellow Troubleshooters will be sent on important missions by The Computer. Perhaps you need to investigate a malfunctioning sector, retrieve a highly important item, deal with a suspicious group of citizens, test experimental equipment, or simply discover why absolutely nothing is working properly. Naturally, you will be given everything you need for the mission. Probably. š¤ What to Expect šØ Chaotic missions where plans rarely survive first contact š« Laser pistols and experimental equipment š¤ Strange robots and even stranger technology š§Ŗ Questionable scientific experiments š Absurd situations and darkly comic moments šµļø Suspicious teammates who may or may not have their own agendas š„ Things going wrong in increasingly ridiculous ways š² A game where failure can be just as entertaining as success Paranoia is not a game about carefully planning the perfect solution. It's about discovering what happens when your carefully planned solution immediately catches fire. Expect a fast-moving game where I encourage players to embrace the madness, think creatively, and enjoy the chaos. Your character might be completely confident that they understand the situation. They probably don't. š² New to Paranoia? No problem! You don't need previous Paranoia experience. I'll explain the important rules before we begin and help you get into the wonderfully strange world of Alpha Complex. All you really need is a willingness to have fun, make questionable decisions, and occasionally wonder whether your fellow Troubleshooters can be trusted. They can't. But that's okay. The Computer has everything under control. Probably. š¢ Your Mission Report for duty, Troubleshooter. Your equipment is ready. Your orders are waiting. Your teammates are completely trustworthy. Happiness is mandatory. Failure is not an option. Trusting anyone is probably a mistake. Welcome to Alpha Complex.
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
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3 years on StartPlaying
1083 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Beginner Friendly, Storytelling
About me
Welcome, Traveller. Thank you for taking a look at my adventures! I'm an experienced DM/GM with over 40 years of playing and running games under my belt with over a thousand games run on Startplaying Games. I absolutely love tabletop RPGs, and there's nothing I enjoy more than sharing that love by crafting unforgettable sessions. Dungeons & Dragons is a favorite of mine, and I bring that passion to every table I run. My goal is always to make the story leap off the page and help players fully immerse themselves in the world around them. While I respect the rules, the characters and story will always come first. Itās about having fun, sharing laughs, and letting the dice help tell the tale. Roll a natural 20? Expect something magical. Roll a 1? Wellā¦ itāll still be magical, but probably not in the way you hoped. š I'm especially passionate about helping new players find their footing, learn to roleplay, and get the most out of their game time. Not seeing the system you love? Just ask, Iām always open to new worlds and adventures. So jump on board and let me take you on a fantastic journey. Oh and donāt forget the snacks! I canāt wait to see you at the table.
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Creating your character
Pre-gen characters will be available for this game to help speed up the game play as it is a one shot.
Paranoia is built around chaos, comedy, betrayal and things going spectacularly wrong. The humour is aimed at the fictional world and its absurd situations, not at the players themselves. Please keep real-world personal boundaries separate from in-game conflict. No harassment, bullying, personal attacks, or targeting another player because of something that happens in character. If a joke, theme, or situation makes you uncomfortable, let me know. We can pause, skip, or adjust content without needing to justify yourself. The goal is simple: everyone should feel comfortable laughing, cause chaos, and enjoying the game together.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need access to Owlbear Rodeo this is a free to use virtual table top I use for combat scenes and mapping. The game will be run through Discord. Expect craziness and plenty of possible ways for your character to pass away.
What Bo brings to the table
I will bring the story to life for you. You only need to sit back relax and your off on an adventure. I use the Virtual table top Owlbear Rodeo which will have all of the maps for you to play along on as well as custom made tokens for your characters.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Bo creates a safe table
Paranoia is built around chaos, comedy, betrayal and things going spectacularly wrong. The humour is aimed at the fictional world and its absurd situations, not at the players themselves. Please keep real-world personal boundaries separate from in-game conflict. No harassment, bullying, personal attacks, or targeting another player because of something that happens in character. If a joke, theme, or situation makes you uncomfortable, let me know. We can pause, skip, or adjust content without needing to justify yourself. The goal is simple: everyone should feel comfortable laughing, causing chaos, and enjoying the game together.
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