This is a short introduction to an equally short supplement for Call of Cthulhu I released a day or so ago, Memorable Major Wounds – Critical Tables and Expanded Injuries. It aims to do what it says on the tin. Make major wounds memorable. I’ve always been a big fan of games with critical or fumble tables, and if a game didn’t have them, it…
Review of the Call of Cthulhu scenario The Dark Brood, written by Alex Guillotte and Ian Christiansen, the third entry in the Grindhouse Collection. In-Short: A nasty little scenario that puts players in a difficult situation and gives them freedom to make their own plans and mistakes, but it does require very heavy improvisation from the Keeper, even compared to other Grindhouse scenarios. Spoiler-lite for…
Review of the Call of Cthulhu scenario Blackwater Creek, written by Scott Dorward for the Call of Cthulhu Keeper Screen. Image Credit Davide L Marescotti for “Casi Irrisolti,” Italian version of Blackwater Creek and Missed Dueshttps://www.artstation.com/artwork/q9RGPL In-Short: Small town horror with a near-perfect mix of investigation, action, paranoia, and body horror in a sandbox with enough freedom to give players agency but limited enough to…
Review of the Call of Cthulhu scenario Scream of the Mandrake, written by Allan Carey, and the 10th entry in Type40’s Seeds of Terror series. In-Short: One of the only Seeds to focus almost entirely on social investigation, as well as being one of the overall weirdest, and well suited for groups more into talking than clue-hunting or fighting. Spoilers-lite for Players and Keepers: Scream…
Review of the Call of Cthulhu scenario Isle of the Damned, written by Alex Guillotte and Ian Christiansen, the second entry in the Grindhouse Collection. In-Short: A stripped-down, brutal and gross little cabin survival-horror scenario that gets straight to the point and is easy to run and modify, perfect for a camping session. Spoiler-lite for Players and Keepers: Isle of the Damned is the second…
Review of the Call of Cthulhu scenario Children of Chaac, written by Phil Anderson, the ninth entry in Type40’s Seeds of Terror series. In Short: The scenario makes good use of its Chichen Itza setting, allowing for wide-ranging clue gathering in a larger play area and at a more leisurely pace compared to its sibling scenarios, leading up to one of the most memorable finales…
Review of the Call of Cthulhu scenario Al-Azif Unearthed: The Unraveling, written by John Crowdis. Note: I was provided with a free review copy. In-Short: An extremely well-produced and fleshed out classic scenario, featuring a fun cast of characters, an action-packed third act, and a wealth of digital extras. Spoiler-lite for Players and Keepers: The Unraveling is the first in an upcoming series written by…
Review of the Call of Cthulhu scenario First Night, written by Alex Guillotte and Ian Christiansen, the sixth scenario in the Grindhouse Collection. In-Short: A freeform scenario with a setting and situation like a mashup of Black Christmas, Nightmare on Elm Street, and Evil Dead, and tools to allow Keepers to be as subtle or bombastic as they desire. Spoiler-lite for Players and Keepers: First…
Review of the Call of Cthulhu scenario Stone’s Throw From Atlantis, written by Phil Anderson and Allan Carey, the eighth title in Type40’s Seeds of Terror series. In Short: One of my top 3 Seeds and of the weirder ones, Stone’s Throw From Atlantis is a neat and very focused ‘puzzle’ scenario with a unique setting and one of the most fun ‘ticking-clocks’ across the…
Review of Chaosium’s Call of Cthulhu scenario, The Crack’d and Crook’d Manse, written by Mark Morrison, from the updated 7th edition Mansions of Madness Volume 1. In Short: Top-notch spooky house scenario, perfect for groups of any experience level, being simple enough for new players, but with enough meat and surprises to keep experienced gamers on their toes. Spoiler-lite for Players and Keepers: While quite…
