This couldn't have come at a more perfect time. I'm currently planning my first Call of Cthulhu campaign and have been looking up general advice on how to run horror mysteries but was feeling stuck on which campaign books to look at. Thanks so much Professor!
Using the silver twilight initially as a benevolent patron feeding them adventure hooks may be a good way. Contact can initially be made via the Auction or the Mauretania scenario. Or simply as a client of PI in the group.
@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 There seems to be only two topics that get high views now. Drama and critical role. I'll be watching all your third party publishing and non-D&D videos.
When a game master is in the role of "master of the rules," I interpret it to mean that they do not limit themselves to any one system. They should know multiple mechanics to handle any one given problem so they can choose, modify, or invent the rules they need to make the players feel the world/setting vicariously through their PCs. In my mind, if there is anything less that that level of immersion, you might be better off just playing a video game.
Hey I know I’m insanely late here, but I just realized something about Yog Sothoth ! The Haunting actually introduces this exact order through some lore for the oneshot, so that might be a perfect introduction.
The last time I ran a CofC campaign I took Shadows and modernized it. The house where the Hermetic Order of the Silver Twilight was based had been burnt to the ground in the 20's, but after a massive deluge over 5 days, half of a small hill in rural Missouri slid apart, revealing the House. MY PC's were there to investigate the house; There was a massive investigation going on, including members of the local scientific community, historical societies, and, paranormal investigators. Oh and Geraldo Rivera was there, hosting the whole thing. My PC's could come from any walk of life there; scientists, paranormal investigators, historical preservationists, etc. I think sometimes you have to take a published adventure of any TTRPG and turn it on it's head a little. Especially if they are as old as Shadows is.
I have an old copy of Shadows (with brown type) that was released in 1982. Ran it twice and it's still my favorite (despite it's warts, you were absolutely right about it's lack of an initial hook. While I enjoyed Masks when I first ran it (eons ago, now). I'm more critical of it these days. Besides the Indian Jones aspects that you pointed out, I felt that given the massive size of these cults that it would be hard to keep their activities a secret.
I have never considered playing call of Cthulu even though I love the mythos. I might check some of the books out, just for the read. I totally agree about Seth. He does a very no-nonsense & fair review of the old D&D modules that I really enjoy.
I played in fungi from yuggoth and loved it, although it had one of the most railroady sanity draining experiences I’ve ever seen. It was in the robot guarded factory in San Francisco. It was like being on a roller coaster going from room to room, where each contained some sanity blasting thing, and you couldn’t get off.
In the early nineties I had a game called "alone in the dark" on 3DO that took place in the first house with the basement summonings. It was fun but limited.
IM THAT PRONUNCIATION GUY!! :) and the common actually way is preferred so, the "Khloo Hloo" pronunciation was only written by Lovecraft once, in one of his letters, and was meant to be just the closest human tongues can come to pronouncing it. However, Lovecraft also gave several other correct pronunciations and even alternate spellings too, to reflect this. Today, to avoid confusion, the most widely accepted is "Ka Thoo Loo" comment below for my sources if interested
I failed my San role in the 80s so as a result of my all consuming compulsion I have everything ever printed for Cthulhu by any company until about 2005 plus 7th edition stuff. It would be impossible to play every CoC scenario in a lifetime. The new mask's edition is absolutely superb quality and expanded with a Peru prequel scenario
Read all of the fiction, old, and newer stuff. It was all so tame, compared to the horror we experienced within the game! The game was terrifying, the stories in the books... Meh! Played, "Horror on the Orient Express." Two of us started having day-mares, at work! That scenario creeped us out so badly, we had to quit playing. I will never forget it. The details were incredible! Searched a renaissance villa, which had been burned to the ground, 300 years earlier, in France. I asked the GM, "What's the annual rainfall, on average, for this region, near the mountains?" He laughed, "I have no idea!" I told him, "Look it up, I'm certain they have it in there." They did... I had just read a Time-Life book on floods and rain (Planet Earth Series), so I thought I could guesstimate how many inches of soil had flowed over the villa in the past 300 years. This, in turn, would tell us how far down to dig, looking for the cellar steps. We looked up the old platte drawings in the local county offices, which led us to the remains of the stone fence surrounding the house. We found the approximate location where the cellar stairs should have been. I told him we would get a post-hole digger, and 'drill for core samples', going down roughly 20 inches: I guesstimated the soil erosion should have deposited 17-18 inches of soil in the past 300 years. He was shocked: he looked it up, and I was right! We found the remnants of the stairs at 18 inches down. We then dug our way into the cellar, recovering a relic of the armor -- the helmet, or face covering, I believe. Things went downhill from there... Then we quit. Our own, real-world sanity, was slipping. That RPG creeped us out sooo very badly. The GM was a rank amateur, but the scenarios were incredibly creepy. It affected us, severely, and we were all adults, in our late 20's to early 30's! Haven't played it since. I remember we headed into a library to meet with an NPC friend, who had some information on cult activity to share with us. He was sitting in a wing back chair, facing away from us, as we entered the room. We approached him, carefully -- he never responded to our verbal greetings. Then we discovered that he had been skinned, alive, and left to die in that chair, in the public library! We all screamed, aloud, sitting around the GM's table! We could not help ourselves. The horror of the game affected us, deeply. I remember the GM being startled by our screaming. It is something I will never forget. Our reaction was involuntary, and all three of us reacted, simultaneously, in unison, without thought. Incredible game, incredible scenarios. Never seen/played anything like it, before, or since. The game was terrifying. The fiction was exceptionally tame, by comparison. I miss it, but... Cheers!
I just ran a personalized start to Escape from Innsmouth a day or two ago, which was both my first time and my players first time with Call of Cthulhu, where they then made me the new DM and said, "Oh by the way, you're the DM now. From now on. We're doing Call of Cthulhu now." This and the next video helped me to decide what scenarios I will be running for my players, and have eased the need to read the entire book before doing it instead of having a general idea before I go into it. Thank you so much!!!!
I don’t know if this was purposely made available for all patrons to view prior to release... but it was made available for all patrons to view prior to release.
If his answer surprised you, then immediately take a SAN check, or else lose d5 SAN. Don't have a d5? Then immediately take another SAN check, or lose d8 SAN.
With the Hermetic Order of the Silver Twilight, I had one of my players (the only woman) go temporarily insane alone and sign The Devil’s book, leading her to start kidnapping children by night in a trace-like state, and the woman whose husband is trapped under the order’s floor, I had her go to the private investigator of the group to look into the order as she suspected they were up to no good.
I assume that someone's mentioned, but the latest edition of Masks has done a _lot_ to shore up the weaknesses of the original - including, naturally, clue summaries etc..
I am running Horror on the Orient Express right now and me and my players love it. Here and there... yeah... some brushing is required and a lot of preparation for the DM but all in all i love the campaign. :)
ianmoone1412 That’s sweet! I’m hopin’ to run some games from The Fearful Passages, and PDM’s right when he mentions Seth’s excellence in explaining how to run em!
If 'Shadows of Yog Sothoth' & 'Fungi from Yuggoth' both cover so much of the same territory, would it make sense to try and combine them in some way? Perhaps take a few of the better scenes from 'Fungi' and port them over to 'Shadows' or vice versa? Seems like if you mash together these two half-baked modules, that trek the same land, you might get a decent whole... with some work.
Ftang! Nice to see Deathbringer. Nice flavor change with some Cthulhu action. Left a cookie near the shrine, you know, the one with the tentacle peeking out behind it.
Really cool to see you're a fan of Seth's . I found both of your channel's the same week and your musings combined got me to pick of CoC 7th Edition. Great game.
Been wanting to use my CoC books for a while now (especially Masks!). Have you heard/played in any of the down darker trails scenarios? Anyway, another great video PDM! Can't wait for the second part
I like how this video is very high level over view of the scenarios...like I can share it with my group to see if they are interest with huge spoilers that would ruin it....unless you count knowing that globe trotting and fight eldrich monsters and the cults as a spoiler for CoC...
I agree on Yuggoth. Without getting into any spoilers, there's no logical way for the investigators to get to the final chapter, and I read that thing through probably a dozen times.
I have to give a shout out to Graham Walmsley’s Cthulhu Dark and Alun Rees’ Projekt Prometheus (ie. Achtung/WW Cthulhu Dark) for a solid rules light system that borrows from a lot of great Indie RPG mechanics.
Awesome review Professor Dungeon Master. 100% right about Seth as well. Love his channel. Can't wait to watch Part Two of your series though!!! Keep up the great work. Is there going to be a test or essay at the end of the series?
I know this video is now older and maybe CoC is not your main point rn, but would be interesting to know, if u seen it, what you think about the newest (and extraordinary) edition of Masks (and its Pulp Cthulhu tie-in). It certainly seemed to have fixed many issues. And the even greater Propset from HPLS! Btw they said they will eventually do a new one of yog-sototh as well, probably fixing its issues as well.
The MoN for 7th edition is a great improvement, with new and amazing art and handouts, better formatting, as well as a brand new "prequel" chapter set in Peru which sets the tone for the whole campaign. I highly recommend it.
I would love to see some more of your thoughts, reviews and most importantly your insight/fixes for Call of Cthulhu modules. CoC, for a first time DM/Keeper is how to FIX some of these plot holes. A horror mystery is trickier than a straight D&D story in that you have to have mysteries and well placed clue to MAKE it Work. Please please read and Help with "The Crimson Letters" it's soooo open ended, it's killing me. Thank you for your valuable content and your consideration.
I guess it depends on how many kids ya got. It’s definitely difficult to remember 4 kids birthday especially when three of them were all born within 3 years
I was re-watching this video (obviously) because I recently started up a new COC game I haven't played COC for a few years unfortunately it was one of my first besides D&D and Warhammer roleplay but anyway was wondering if you had any tips for hacking and running combats and encounters in COC your DM advice for D&D is amazing so was wondering. And yes I do have your Eldrich hack system which I love by the way but my group now has never Played COC they have enjoyed Eldrich hack but they want to try the original (I'm so happy lol) thanks for all the great content.
Were all part of the dream recording to the lore of this ultra powerful being so there is no reson to play any of the modules or this game nothing matters
I have many CoC books, love them and have wanted to play for a number of years...problem is the player pool...most of the people I play D&D with aren't big on mystery solving...and don't really understand why they should play a game where they are ordinary people that will probably die anyway. Ah well, the search continues...wish me luck.
Hey there. I like the video. I was wondering if you had tried the new Mechwarrior Destiny RPG from Catalyst. If so, I'm curious as to what your thoughts are on it. Might even be worth a review. ;)
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Glad you watch Seth's channel! You guys are my favorites because your advice is actually practical instead of vague, touchy-feely theory.
Seth's channel is must-see viewing.
We hung out last GenCon. He convinced me to have the salmon instead of a burger. Good call.
I can't get enough of these 2 great story tellers and DM's
Regarding the Old Ones: It is probably better that we pronounce the names wrong.
(Especially HASTUR)
So true, look at what happened to Professor Peabody.
True, true.
Could be worse. Could be Shub Niggurath.
There's few ways to pronounce that one that don't sound... problematic.
This couldn't have come at a more perfect time. I'm currently planning my first Call of Cthulhu campaign and have been looking up general advice on how to run horror mysteries but was feeling stuck on which campaign books to look at. Thanks so much Professor!
No problem!
Using the silver twilight initially as a benevolent patron feeding them adventure hooks may be a good way. Contact can initially be made via the Auction or the Mauretania scenario. Or simply as a client of PI in the group.
Very, very good advice.
Deathbringer Returns!!
Thanks.
You're welcome. This is a video I thought would be more popular.
@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 There seems to be only two topics that get high views now. Drama and critical role. I'll be watching all your third party publishing and non-D&D videos.
It’s cool to see how game masters can also gain skills and experience from running and playing other game systems
and vice versa
When a game master is in the role of "master of the rules," I interpret it to mean that they do not limit themselves to any one system. They should know multiple mechanics to handle any one given problem so they can choose, modify, or invent the rules they need to make the players feel the world/setting vicariously through their PCs. In my mind, if there is anything less that that level of immersion, you might be better off just playing a video game.
They probably do a skill roll to do it 😊
Hey I know I’m insanely late here, but I just realized something about Yog Sothoth !
The Haunting actually introduces this exact order through some lore for the oneshot, so that might be a perfect introduction.
The last time I ran a CofC campaign I took Shadows and modernized it. The house where the Hermetic Order of the Silver Twilight was based had been burnt to the ground in the 20's, but after a massive deluge over 5 days, half of a small hill in rural Missouri slid apart, revealing the House. MY PC's were there to investigate the house; There was a massive investigation going on, including members of the local scientific community, historical societies, and, paranormal investigators. Oh and Geraldo Rivera was there, hosting the whole thing. My PC's could come from any walk of life there; scientists, paranormal investigators, historical preservationists, etc.
I think sometimes you have to take a published adventure of any TTRPG and turn it on it's head a little. Especially if they are as old as Shadows is.
Was Geraldo excavating the basement?
@@NefariousKoel He gets it ;-)
I have an old copy of Shadows (with brown type) that was released in 1982. Ran it twice and it's still my favorite (despite it's warts, you were absolutely right about it's lack of an initial hook. While I enjoyed Masks when I first ran it (eons ago, now). I'm more critical of it these days. Besides the Indian Jones aspects that you pointed out, I felt that given the massive size of these cults that it would be hard to keep their activities a secret.
Hermetic type orders have always had both male and female members.
I have never considered playing call of Cthulu even though I love the mythos. I might check some of the books out, just for the read. I totally agree about Seth. He does a very no-nonsense & fair review of the old D&D modules that I really enjoy.
Seth is awesome!
I played in fungi from yuggoth and loved it, although it had one of the most railroady sanity draining experiences I’ve ever seen. It was in the robot guarded factory in San Francisco. It was like being on a roller coaster going from room to room, where each contained some sanity blasting thing, and you couldn’t get off.
In the early nineties I had a game called "alone in the dark" on 3DO that took place in the first house with the basement summonings. It was fun but limited.
IM THAT PRONUNCIATION GUY!! :) and the common actually way is preferred
so, the "Khloo Hloo" pronunciation was only written by Lovecraft once, in one of his letters, and was meant to be just the closest human tongues can come to pronouncing it.
However, Lovecraft also gave several other correct pronunciations and even alternate spellings too, to reflect this.
Today, to avoid confusion, the most widely accepted is "Ka Thoo Loo"
comment below for my sources if interested
Love you, pronunciation guy!
Hey pronunciation guy,
Isn't the intent behind the calling of "its" name much more important than whatever pronounciation we think is right?
I’m excited to continue this series and check out the rest of your channel! Great opinions and information all around!
Thank you for watching these. When they came out, they totally bombed!
"Come to think of it, I think the Whiffenpoofs are an evil cult." 😄
Glad you got that joke.
The Bonesaw approves...you have done well Peanuthead!
Bonesaw!
@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 THROUGH HIS NEEEEEEEEEEEECK!
I failed my San role in the 80s so as a result of my all consuming compulsion I have everything ever printed for Cthulhu by any company until about 2005 plus 7th edition stuff. It would be impossible to play every CoC scenario in a lifetime. The new mask's edition is absolutely superb quality and expanded with a Peru prequel scenario
Read all of the fiction, old, and newer stuff. It was all so tame, compared to the horror we experienced within the game! The game was terrifying, the stories in the books... Meh! Played, "Horror on the Orient Express." Two of us started having day-mares, at work! That scenario creeped us out so badly, we had to quit playing. I will never forget it. The details were incredible!
Searched a renaissance villa, which had been burned to the ground, 300 years earlier, in France. I asked the GM, "What's the annual rainfall, on average, for this region, near the mountains?" He laughed, "I have no idea!" I told him, "Look it up, I'm certain they have it in there." They did... I had just read a Time-Life book on floods and rain (Planet Earth Series), so I thought I could guesstimate how many inches of soil had flowed over the villa in the past 300 years. This, in turn, would tell us how far down to dig, looking for the cellar steps. We looked up the old platte drawings in the local county offices, which led us to the remains of the stone fence surrounding the house. We found the approximate location where the cellar stairs should have been. I told him we would get a post-hole digger, and 'drill for core samples', going down roughly 20 inches: I guesstimated the soil erosion should have deposited 17-18 inches of soil in the past 300 years. He was shocked: he looked it up, and I was right! We found the remnants of the stairs at 18 inches down. We then dug our way into the cellar, recovering a relic of the armor -- the helmet, or face covering, I believe. Things went downhill from there... Then we quit. Our own, real-world sanity, was slipping. That RPG creeped us out sooo very badly. The GM was a rank amateur, but the scenarios were incredibly creepy. It affected us, severely, and we were all adults, in our late 20's to early 30's! Haven't played it since.
I remember we headed into a library to meet with an NPC friend, who had some information on cult activity to share with us. He was sitting in a wing back chair, facing away from us, as we entered the room. We approached him, carefully -- he never responded to our verbal greetings. Then we discovered that he had been skinned, alive, and left to die in that chair, in the public library! We all screamed, aloud, sitting around the GM's table! We could not help ourselves. The horror of the game affected us, deeply. I remember the GM being startled by our screaming. It is something I will never forget. Our reaction was involuntary, and all three of us reacted, simultaneously, in unison, without thought.
Incredible game, incredible scenarios. Never seen/played anything like it, before, or since. The game was terrifying. The fiction was exceptionally tame, by comparison. I miss it, but... Cheers!
Dungeon Craft: "Scotland feels very cold, wet and atmospheric."
Me, a born and bred Scot: "spot on pal."
Professor I appreciate everything you do! Thank you for continuing this channel and offering us your followers a look into your mind! THANK YOU!
I just ran a personalized start to Escape from Innsmouth a day or two ago, which was both my first time and my players first time with Call of Cthulhu, where they then made me the new DM and said, "Oh by the way, you're the DM now. From now on. We're doing Call of Cthulhu now." This and the next video helped me to decide what scenarios I will be running for my players, and have eased the need to read the entire book before doing it instead of having a general idea before I go into it. Thank you so much!!!!
I don’t know if this was purposely made available for all patrons to view prior to release... but it was made available for all patrons to view prior to release.
I haven’t played CoC yet but I’m looking forward to it. With no conventions this year it will have to wait.
Sadly, yes. Fun game to play.
A G1 He-Man/She-Ra writer worked on Masks!? Nice!
I watched a lot of Seth's channel during the 'Rona lock down, and I would love to play or run a Cthulhu game sometime.
Do it!
I’m new to CoC, devouring everything I can to become a better Keeper. Thank you Professor
Seth Skorkowsky! Call of Cthulhu? Module Reviews?! You got yourself a subscriber Professor!
The secret is to pronunce Chtulhu through the nose. (Yes, its a serius technique that opera singers use to develop their vocalization)
If his answer surprised you, then immediately take a SAN check, or else lose d5 SAN. Don't have a d5? Then immediately take another SAN check, or lose d8 SAN.
Thanks for doing this review, Cthulhu was one of the few games from 'back in the day' that I never played. Super cool to see your take on it.
With the Hermetic Order of the Silver Twilight, I had one of my players (the only woman) go temporarily insane alone and sign The Devil’s book, leading her to start kidnapping children by night in a trace-like state, and the woman whose husband is trapped under the order’s floor, I had her go to the private investigator of the group to look into the order as she suspected they were up to no good.
I assume that someone's mentioned, but the latest edition of Masks has done a _lot_ to shore up the weaknesses of the original - including, naturally, clue summaries etc..
I'm excited to see the Professor dealing with the Mythos!
I'm excited to discuss it.
I like the inclusion of the Gibbering Mouther in the Deathbringer photo.
What an excellent video. Thanks for all the great content!!
I love seeing all the highlighter pen marks. Looks exactly like my old copy!
So, I got back into CoC after years out, due to the Pandemic. Just found this video... Appreciate it!
I am running Horror on the Orient Express right now and me and my players love it. Here and there... yeah... some brushing is required and a lot of preparation for the DM but all in all i love the campaign. :)
Thanks for this. I have been sitting on a Call of Cthulhu core book for a couple of years and wanted to pick up some adventures to run.
Yes! I just started getting into Call of Cthulhu!!!
Me too. I played my first session and built my first character on monday
ianmoone1412 That’s sweet! I’m hopin’ to run some games from The Fearful Passages, and PDM’s right when he mentions Seth’s excellence in explaining how to run em!
Cool!
Awesome! It's time I dig out my old Cthulhu handbook again...
If 'Shadows of Yog Sothoth' & 'Fungi from Yuggoth' both cover so much of the same territory, would it make sense to try and combine them in some way?
Perhaps take a few of the better scenes from 'Fungi' and port them over to 'Shadows' or vice versa?
Seems like if you mash together these two half-baked modules, that trek the same land, you might get a decent whole... with some work.
The stars truly have aligned this time
Cool. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Great video... so far... I can’t wait for part 2!!!
Thanks for watching!
I am preparing to come back mastering RPG sessions after a few years away, and always wanted to play CoC. This is very helpful!!
Horror on the Orient Express is patiently waiting on my gameshelf... can't wait to run it one day.
This comes at a good time. Gotta start preparing for the Halloween game; Maybe a chapter from Yog Sothoth?
Great episode. Love the cliffhanger!
I’ve always been a huge Lovecraft fan. Only played CoC once or twice though. This video and Seths are making me want to run a campaign.
Not a Cthulhu player but I always enjoy PDM’s takes in any game or campaign.
Cool, thanks!
Ftang! Nice to see Deathbringer. Nice flavor change with some Cthulhu action. Left a cookie near the shrine, you know, the one with the tentacle peeking out behind it.
Tell me why this is the third time I've watched this series...
THANK YOU! When I released these they tanked. I appreciate your viewership.
Really cool to see you're a fan of Seth's . I found both of your channel's the same week and your musings combined got me to pick of CoC 7th Edition. Great game.
Been wanting to use my CoC books for a while now (especially Masks!). Have you heard/played in any of the down darker trails scenarios? Anyway, another great video PDM! Can't wait for the second part
I like how this video is very high level over view of the scenarios...like I can share it with my group to see if they are interest with huge spoilers that would ruin it....unless you count knowing that globe trotting and fight eldrich monsters and the cults as a spoiler for CoC...
What is your favorite H.P. Lovecraft story Mr. Dungeon Master?
I agree on Yuggoth. Without getting into any spoilers, there's no logical way for the investigators to get to the final chapter, and I read that thing through probably a dozen times.
Very good review I have never ran these but now I’m certain I want to to steal lots from them for other things
That looks like a +1 sleeveless waistcoat of Edwardian Era macabre lore you are wearing.
Seth Skorkowsky shout out, nice !
Thanks Professor DM - love your channel, and I watch a lot of Seth also!
I have to give a shout out to Graham Walmsley’s Cthulhu Dark and Alun Rees’ Projekt Prometheus (ie. Achtung/WW Cthulhu Dark) for a solid rules light system that borrows from a lot of great Indie RPG mechanics.
Awesome review Professor Dungeon Master. 100% right about Seth as well. Love his channel. Can't wait to watch Part Two of your series though!!! Keep up the great work. Is there going to be a test or essay at the end of the series?
Aaaaaaaaand now I wanna run a horror game. Thanks Professor!
Never played Call of Cthulhu, but you do make it sound fun.
Enjoyed horror on the orient express I can't wait to see what you have to say about it
PDM’s favorite Barnaby Vinklestein survived.
Hermetic Order of the Silver Twilight is a pretty hilarious reference to Aleister Crowley's Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.
I was thinking of just stealing notes and ideas from Yog, but this made me wanna run it.
I know this video is now older and maybe CoC is not your main point rn, but would be interesting to know, if u seen it, what you think about the newest (and extraordinary) edition of Masks (and its Pulp Cthulhu tie-in). It certainly seemed to have fixed many issues. And the even greater Propset from HPLS! Btw they said they will eventually do a new one of yog-sototh as well, probably fixing its issues as well.
If n°1 isn't Masks of Nyarlathothep I'm suing.
You'll have to wait a bit. But thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
The MoN for 7th edition is a great improvement, with new and amazing art and handouts, better formatting, as well as a brand new "prequel" chapter set in Peru which sets the tone for the whole campaign. I highly recommend it.
Uh, I'm not the only one who forgets the birthdates of his children....
I often forget my own birthday nowadays. Until someone calls on that day.
Ahhh, gettin' old.
Horror on the Orient Express....
Next time...
Also my search fu sucks because I can’t seem to find a direct link to the Eldritch rules...
I always wonder when I hear Horror on Express is inspire by The Oriental Express
I would love to see some more of your thoughts, reviews and most importantly your insight/fixes for Call of Cthulhu modules. CoC, for a first time DM/Keeper is how to FIX some of these plot holes. A horror mystery is trickier than a straight D&D story in that you have to have mysteries and well placed clue to MAKE it Work. Please please read and Help with "The Crimson Letters" it's soooo open ended, it's killing me. Thank you for your valuable content and your consideration.
Is it me, or T.S. Eliot and Bertrand Russel are among the characters that follow the expedition at 8:51?
Nicely done.
Tekeli li Tekeli li
I guess it depends on how many kids ya got. It’s definitely difficult to remember 4 kids birthday especially when three of them were all born within 3 years
I was re-watching this video (obviously) because I recently started up a new COC game I haven't played COC for a few years unfortunately it was one of my first besides D&D and Warhammer roleplay but anyway was wondering if you had any tips for hacking and running combats and encounters in COC your DM advice for D&D is amazing so was wondering. And yes I do have your Eldrich hack system which I love by the way but my group now has never Played COC they have enjoyed Eldrich hack but they want to try the original (I'm so happy lol) thanks for all the great content.
Were all part of the dream recording to the lore of this ultra powerful being so there is no reson to play any of the modules or this game nothing matters
Deatbringer vs Cthulhu? I’d pay to see that...
What about Spawn of Azathoth?
Nom nom nom, the algorithm feeds...
Thanks, Korg!
gave most of these to my little bro when i started playing 5th ed
PS I am 58 years old
I’m here to have my lawn mowed.
I have many CoC books, love them and have wanted to play for a number of years...problem is the player pool...most of the people I play D&D with aren't big on mystery solving...and don't really understand why they should play a game where they are ordinary people that will probably die anyway. Ah well, the search continues...wish me luck.
Good luck!
Hey there. I like the video. I was wondering if you had tried the new Mechwarrior Destiny RPG from Catalyst. If so, I'm curious as to what your thoughts are on it. Might even be worth a review. ;)
Great video
Any chance for a Cthulhu / Deathbringer crossover event? Thanks for another great video.
Possibly!
Love the call of Cthulu.
Awesome vid.
How does one review EVERY published CoC campaign in just 13 minutes and change? This... I HAVE to see... (presses button).
He was wearing his Vest of Insight +4 on this day.
The Fungi from Yuggoth/Brotherhood of the Beast
Great stuff.
Glad you enjoyed it
Funny thing, this video was recommended to me when I was watchign Seth's CoC videos.
Awesome. I'd love to ride his coattails for half the views!
Deathbringer vs Chuthulu ?