Cthulhu Megathread: It's pronounced "Khlul'-hloo" (Lose 1D10/1D100 Sanity)

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Hiro Protagonist: Oct 25, 2010; Last of the freelance hackers and
Greatest swordfighter in the world

I'm thinking of getting either the Laundry or Delta Green, but can't decide which, because they are quite similar. Would someone with more Cthulhu-RPG-experience give me the ups and downs of both?

# ¿ Oct 12, 2012 06:02

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# ¿ May 16, 2024 11:34

Hiro Protagonist: Oct 25, 2010; Last of the freelance hackers and
Greatest swordfighter in the world

I'm thinking of getting a Lovecraftian RPG, but I can't decide between CoC 6th, 7th, and Trail of Cthulhu. What is better for beginner groups? Is 7th even playable? Is 6th better because of its lower price? And is Trail as good/ as some say? Because I like listening to RPPR play it.

# ¿ Jul 29, 2015 00:27

Hiro Protagonist: Oct 25, 2010; Last of the freelance hackers and
Greatest swordfighter in the world

I guess my temptation with Trail was mainly that I felt, perhaps unjustifiablely , that, while it could only do precise investigation scenarios, it could do more "pulpy" fun, allowing groups to ease into the horror or use the rules for a more light hearted game. Also, I heard that the trail core does a good job of shaking up the Mythos deities, so even experienced players may be confused and won't instantly know it's Hastur.

# ¿ Jul 29, 2015 01:12

Hiro Protagonist: Oct 25, 2010; Last of the freelance hackers and
Greatest swordfighter in the world

Sionak posted:

To be honest, you can control the Pulp/Purist levels pretty easily. The book offers suggestions with regards to skills and professions that fit either tone. It's also in how freely you give out refreshes. Lots of refreshers (and giving back points for crazy stunts or moments) will make it more pulpy, while rare refreshes will make for a more survival horror experience.

Sorry, is this referring to Trail, CoC, or both?

# ¿ Jul 29, 2015 03:17

Hiro Protagonist: Oct 25, 2010; Last of the freelance hackers and
Greatest swordfighter in the world

Sionak posted:

Does that make sense now?

Okay, yeah, that makes sense. Is there no similar way to pulp up Call of Cthulhu, or is it more or less pure purist?

# ¿ Jul 29, 2015 05:13

Hiro Protagonist: Oct 25, 2010; Last of the freelance hackers and
Greatest swordfighter in the world

Thanks, I'd heard of Miskatonic University but not the others. Last question, I promise. Is 7th edition Call of Cthulhu playable with only the Keeper's book?

# ¿ Jul 29, 2015 20:22

Hiro Protagonist: Oct 25, 2010; Last of the freelance hackers and
Greatest swordfighter in the world

Clockworkjoe, I admittedly haven't listened to the RPPR you guys did with the new rules, but I admit, after looking at the quick start, I'm skeptical of the whole idea of not rolling most of the time. It makes me feel like players get free information for no cost, which could quickly descend from role-playing game into point and click adventure game in my mind. Can you help me understand it a bit better?

# ¿ Oct 8, 2015 18:18

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# ¿ May 16, 2024 11:34

Hiro Protagonist: Oct 25, 2010; Last of the freelance hackers and
Greatest swordfighter in the world

I guess the thing that set me off was the scenario they gave, where people could automatically detect aspects of Marlene using HUMINT. I don't know about you, but any time I'm confronted with something other worldly, I would describe that as chaotic.

# ¿ Oct 8, 2015 19:09

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