LFP - 2-4 players Saturday Night Scares [Alien RPG, Call of Cthulhu]
FG License: FGU Ultimate License
Game System: Alien, Call of Cthulhu (rules taught; no rules experience necessary)
Time Zone: Mountain (USA)
Day of week and time: Saturday evenings, 6-8 p.m. start time (flexible)
Planned start date: June/July 2022
Planned Duration & Frequency: Weekly 3-4 Hour sessions
Term: Long term.
Voice: TeamSpeak preferred, but I can deal with Discord if necessary
This will not be recorded.
Roleplay & Combat mix: I prefer a good mix of RP and action, maybe 50/50.
Number of Players in game & needed: I'm looking for 2 to 4 committed, non-fragile players who enjoy horror and are capable of dealing with PC death. Although I don't have an age limit, I've had problems with younger players who drink during game play and ghost after a few sessions. I'd rather not go through such experiences again.
Character starting level & equipment: These will be starting characters.
Character restrictions: This being horror games, players should not plan to play silly characters. Pre-built PCs will be available for the Alien scenarios and for some Call of Cthulhu scenarios.
Details of your scenario: I plan to offer up Alien scenarios, starting with "Chariot of the Gods" and "Destroyer of Worlds" (assuming players haven't experienced those). Call of Cthulhu scenarios will be similar offerings (multi-session/short campaign). Should interest develop in long-term campaign play in either Alien, Call of Cthulhu, or some other horror system/setting, we'll explore that together.
Player expectations: Be mature and respectful. As someone with 30+ years in IT, I'm absolutely understanding when work causes someone to miss a session or to show up late. Life happens. When it becomes a consistent problem, (always showing up 15 minutes late, missing more than a couple sessions a month), I'd prefer moving on unless the group can work out a schedule change or something similar to keep everyone happy. Fun is the key in this hobby. I don't consider mistreating fellow gamers by being unreliable, arguing over rules, or being rude or cruel fun. At the same time, we will be playing horror. If you can't separate RPGs from real life, can't sit through a scary movie, can't deal with in-game tension, this isn't for you. Knowledge of the Alien universe or Call of Cthulhu mythos is not required. In fact, not having knowledge of either could almost be beneficial.