What to expect.
Call of Cthulhu is very different from other RPG's. Death and madness are a definite risk if not a certainty. Feel free to be attached to your character but don't expect to survive!
The game is set in the 1920's and 30's. Don't worry too much about whether you know the period and accuracy, particularly in how your character talks - this is still a fantasy game, and while it is grounded in the real world, you don't need to be a historian to play. The important things should be obvious (like no cell phones!)
The game has a very robust Sanity system and you may have to enact bouts of madness or even lose control of your character for a time. This is all part of the game, so buckle up.
Your characters are just regular people, not heroes and you know nothing of the supernatural.
A regular CoC game would involve a lot of investigation, usually in libraries, newspaper offices etc. The scenario is slightly different as it takes place in one room, but that's not to say there aren't things to discover. Look around!
