Against the Apocalypse
Apocalypse Keys on Discord, Owlbear Rodeo
Price per player-session
You will be charged when a session starts
$20.00
Information
Duration: 3 to 3.5 hours
Number of players: 2 to 6 players
Experience required: Open to all
Price per player-session
$20.00
About the adventure
With the fate of the world on the line, humanity has found an unlikely ally in monsters like you. As an omen-class agent of DIVISION, you and your team use your supernatural abilities to investigate paranormal phenomena, combat occult threats, and keep Harbingers from ushering in the apocalypse. So you'd THINK they'd give you a proper briefing before shoving you into a helicopter, but apparently there's "no time to explain." Whatever's going on this time, it better be important... "Against the Apocalypse" is a one-shot in the Apocalypse Keys system (a take on the Powered by the Apocalypse rules engine). Players will get to choose from premade characters based on seven monstrous playbooks. This session will be suitable for new players.
Additional Details
How to prepare
I'll be hosting the players via Discord and maps via Owlbear Rodeo, with premade characters provided. Therefore, players will need the following: -A stable internet connection -A Discord account -To join the Discord server prior to Session 0 -A way to participate in Discord text chat (if this isn't feasible for disability reasons, please give me a heads-up so I can accommodate) -A microphone to participate in Discord voice chat (if this isn't feasible for disability reasons, please give me a heads-up so I can accommodate) -A webcam for video chat (optional, you're not required to show your face) -The ability to complete a Google survey -The ability to join an Owlbear room -Dice (optional, my Owlbear room has virtual dice enabled)
What I provide
I will provide a Discord server to host text, voice, and video chat -- including side channels in case a player and I need to discuss something in secret during gameplay. Premade character sheets will be provided. I also have an Owlbear Rodeo 2.0 account, which will include custom maps + tokens, virtual dice, and an initiative tracker. Oh, and I also have the ruleset for Apocalypse Keys. But most importantly, I'll be doing my best to make sure everyone is having a good time (with the likely exception of the characters)
Gameplay details
Before the session I'll send out a Google form to collect anonymous information on Lines and Veils, where Lines are topics players don't want featured in the game, and Veils are topics they'd prefer to be glossed over if they come up. We can discuss the aggregated Lines and Veils, expectations for the game, player questions, tech compatibility, and the rest of the safety tools before we start playing. But to briefly review the rest: X, N, and O are digital (can be typed in text chat, said vocally, or mimed on video chat), with the possibility of digital tokens in Owlbear Rodeo. Open Door means anyone can call a break or step away for their own wellbeing without being judged for it. Stars and Wishes mean that at the end of each session, all players will have the chance to say a Star (something they enjoyed about the session) and a Wish (something they hope for in the next session, including areas that could improve). I'm also glad to discuss concerns, including clarifying the content warnings, before the one-shot via Discord or direct message. I'll be hosting the players via Discord and maps via Owlbear Rodeo. Therefore, players will need the following: -A stable internet connection -A Discord account -To join the Discord server prior to Session 0 -A way to participate in Discord text chat (if this isn't feasible for disability reasons, please give me a heads-up so I can accommodate) -A microphone to participate in Discord voice chat (if this isn't feasible for disability reasons, please give me a heads-up so I can accommodate) -A webcam for video chat (optional, you're not required to show your face) -The ability to complete a Google survey -The ability to join an Owlbear room -Six-sided dice (optional, my Owlbear room has virtual dice enabled)
Content warnings
(none)
Safety tools used
Lines and Veils
Open Door
Stars and Wishes
X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
There will be seven pre-made monsters available to choose from. Players will have room for customization, and there are shared past mechanics that will happen at the beginning of the session. I'll also have the rules on hand to explain any aspects that are unclear.
Players can expect
Combat/Tactics: Low
Roleplay: High
Puzzles: Medium
Experience Level: Open to all
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