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The Haunting

Call of Cthulhu on Discord, Roll20

Call of Cthulhu

Discord

Roll20

About the adventure

Calling all horror fans to 1920 Boston, where Lovecraftian terror awaits! This game is perfect for RPG players looking to get into Call of Cthulhu! No experience required! _ The year is 1920. A landlord, one Mr. Knott, has asked you to examine an old house in central Boston, known as the Corbitt House. The former tenants, the Macario family, were involved in a tragedy and the owner wishes to understand the mysterious happenings at the house and set matters straight. Mr. Knott has been unable to rent the house out since the tragedy and hopes that you can clear things up and restore its good name. He offers to reimburse you for your time and trouble...

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Weaver Unseen

28 Reviews

16 years as a TTRPG player

1 year as a Game Master

20 games hosted

Brings Personal D&D 3/3.5e books and 5e books via Roll20 Compendium to the table

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How to prepare

Players should have a Roll20 and a Discord account, as well as a working microphone and a stable internet connection. New players to CoC 7e are also highly encouraged to read the material included in the Roll20 game concerning the basic rules.

What I provide

I will bring detailed maps for immersive gameplay and my Roll20 compendium for easy character building.

Gameplay details

This game is a mystery where the players explore 1920 Boston to uncover the truth behind some strange goings-on at a rental house. This encounter will focus on NPC interaction and role-playing, but will also likely include some combat. However, keep in mind that madness lurks around every corner... I employ an open door policy during my games. If things get too intense, please feel free to step away and come back. Content Warnings: - Graphic Violence - Disturbing Horror Themes - Mature Language **This is a Call of Cthulhu game. Call of Cthulhu includes disturbing themes surrounding cosmic horror.**

Content warnings

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Safety tools used

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How will character creation work

Players can choose between creating their own investigator or picking one of several premade investigators I'll have available.

Players can expect

  • Combat/Tactics: Low
  • Roleplay: High
  • Puzzles: Low
  • Experience Level: None

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Price per player-session
You will be charged when a session starts

$25.00

Information
  • Duration: 2 to 4 hours
  • Number of players: 2 to 6 players
  • Experience required: None
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