Tag: review
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The Darkness over Eaglescar
The Darkness over Eaglescar is a 24-page Call of Cthulhu Modern scenario set in Eastern England, and published by Stygian Fox. After a call form a concerned mother, the investigators are drawn into the machinations of the charismatic leader of a sinister cult and, quite possibly, a whole lot more. It’s suitable for play over…
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Hands of Nyarlathotep
Hands of Nyarlathotep is a Call of Cthulhu Supplement from Zgrozy, a Polish publishing house releasing content through the Miskatonic Repository. Clocking in at 14 pages, it’s part of the Devilarium series, a collection of monsters and antagonists for Keepers to terrify their players. So, what’s it all about? Well, we’re all familiar with the…
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The Exhibition of Dread
The Exhibition of Dread is a modern-day one-short scenario for 2-5 players, set at the Boston College of Modern Art. Clocking in at 42 pages, it contains 5 pre-generated characters, a map and 2 handouts. Written by Jared Tallis, the editing, typesetting and art were done by Stars are Right. A group of students at…
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William Bailey’s Haunted Mansion
William Bailey’s Haunted Mansion is a historical Call of Cthulhu scenario set in 1890s Ballarat, a mining town in Australia. The local mining magnate has been losing sleep due to a series of break-ins and an unsettling encounter with something inhuman. This scenario is a lively and well put-together one-shot that practically runs itself.
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Book Review: New Tales of the Miskatonic Valley
Complex tales that subvert expectations is amazing for a GM. Being able to tell an engaging story while keeping your players in the dark through a clever scenario keeps games interesting and fresh. New Tales of the Miskatonic Valley (NTMV) is a volume of scenarios published by Stygian Fox in 2020. Featuring investigations set in…
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Cthulhu Dark
Cthulhu Dark is a rules-light narrative storytelling game geared toward Lovecraftian Horror. In addition to the incredibly simple rules, the rulebook contains excellent advice for writing and moderating horror scenarios.