This comes after playing the Fallout games quite a lot. I know I was a few years late to the party, but they really do offer a lot in terms of inspiration. It has been decades since the Event. Most of humanity was destroyed, and the culture it spawned went with it. Those few who survived took a large backwards leap and resorted to other [Read the article]
Welcome back everyone! Something a bit sci-fi for you all this week, but based on my own interests, I can easily see how this one could easily be used as inspiration for a deep future Lovecraftian game too. Whatever you choose to use it for, I hope you enjoy it. The crew were all in Deep Sleep. It was the only way that any kind [Read the article]
This works in any reasonably contemporary setting that includes elements of Lovecraftian horror. It will not be dealing with the larger themes of an uncaring universe and massive elder gods who could snuff out the stars on a whim, instead it touches more on the more personal horror of the unknown and explainable. And monsters. The artificial lake was created decades ago, and a small town sat in [Read the article]
Although the basics of this plot seed are set in a western style play environment, GMs should feel free to adapt it to fit in any campaign they choose, as long as it would make sense for the player characters to spend an evening around an open fire telling stories, and trying to scare the snot out of each other. For best results, give the [Read the article]
This week’s column sees me taking a slightly different tack; instead of laying down a plot seed, I’m giving you an item, and a way to drop it into your games. I hope you get some use from it, and as always, it should be possible to add this to any system/setting that makes sense. The sword of Lies is an item of legend. As [Read the article]
Welcome back to another plot seed for you to steal and use as you see fit. This one is very much a modern horror game seed, and is directly inspired by one very surreal New Years morning I spent with a small handful of very close friends. This may have even happened to you at some point, so I trust you’ll have no problem putting your own [Read the article]
Welcome back, and today my plot seed takes place in a world of masked adventurers and super heroes. A three ringed circus in the heart of the Metropolis! All manner of excitement and escapades to be had, and a thrilling show guaranteed for everyone in the audience! Come one, come all, Ladies and Gentlemen, children of all ages, take a seat but be prepared to occupy only the edge of it! With [Read the article]
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Presented below is the intro that the GM may present to the players for this adventure, Reclamation. It is designed to set the stage by informing the players of the basics of the adventure, and what kind of thing they should expect. Of course, they may get more than they bargained for, but that’s the risk you take in a horror-based role playing game. It [Read the article]
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