Interest Check: [MotW] Masks of Nyalarthotep

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Jun 12, 2021 10:25 pm
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January, 1925 - Jackson Elias was your friend, the kind of guy who always had time for a a drink and a story, the kind of guy who'd give you his last dollar. The kind of guy couldn't stay away from a mystery, even if it stank of trouble. This time however,
it looks like trouble found him.

They tortured him before they murdered him, and he didn't die easy. Then they carved occult symbols into his flesh, hoping to scare off anybody else investigating, to scare others away. It didn't work.

Somebody out there knows why Jackson was killed, and you're going to make them answer for it, even if you have to follow them to the ends of the Earth... and maybe beyond.
Checking to see if there's any interest in a Masks of Nyalarthotep campaign for Call of Cthulhu in full pulp adventure mode. System will be Monster of the Week. Characters should be adventurous types who are willing and able to go on a long journey around the world and fight threats both mortal and supernatural. For tone, think of something along the lines of The Mummy (1999) - the supernatural is unknown to the world at large, but it's real, powerful, and actively hostile to you. It can be defeated, at least temporarily, by those clever and tough enough to survive. Quippy one-liners and a good right hook won't solve all your problems, but they're a place to start.

Looking for about 4 players who can commit to 1-2 posts a day, and are willing to stick with the game. Familiarity with MotW/PbtA and the Mythos will be helpful, but is not required.

Allowed Playbooks: Crooked, Expert, Flake, Gumshoe, Hex, Initiate, Mundane, Professional, Searcher, Spooky, Wronged

For some playbooks, Use Magic will not be appropriate and the alternate weird moves from the the Tome of Mysteries are encouraged. Also, please note that this game is set in the 1920s, in a world where the supernatural is alien at best and actively hostile at worst. Some elements may need to be changed due to the nature of the game.
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Jun 12, 2021 11:34 pm
Sounds like an interesting poke into Cthulhu I would be interested to play this.
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Jun 13, 2021 10:19 am
Sure, I have just discovered this site and PBP and am eager to try out a game. I have heard PbtA works well online and would love to try.
Jun 13, 2021 7:22 pm
I would be interested in playing. Can commit to the 1/2 posts per day, and for the long-term. Have not played MotW/PbtA, but have played CoC, both the 7ed and Pulp, on GP so should hopefully be able to pick it up quickly.
Jun 15, 2021 11:06 pm
Thanks everyone, but it doesn't look like the game is going to happen, we don't really have enough people. Good luck to you all though, and hopefully something else pops up!
Jun 19, 2021 4:45 pm
Ha! Finally, the first actual MotW PbP game that pops up on here, and of course the GM bails. Welp, another five year wait it is ....
Jun 19, 2021 5:26 pm
That's four, Rezart! Jump into it!

Incidentally, I'd be game for a MotW Cthulhu one-shot. I just don't have the time to commit to the enormity of Masks at this point.

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