I first need to get my group on the same page and sitting at the table at the same time...Well, I'm playing solo so that's done :P
(The upside of solo gaming, if you have time then now is the time.)
Next, decide what to play.
I have a hankering for eldritch horrors, small towns in the middle of nowhere, and padded cells. Call of Cthulhu it is then.
I will be using the Mythic GM Emulator again coupled with the Swords of Strange Aeons RPG rules set. I am having fun learning both systems and would like to have their workings firmly cemented in my mind before I try something else.
I do have few systems in mind to try next, FATE Accelerated being one of them.
Solo RP'ing an investigation horror game will be an interesting challenge. Definitely will be important to remember the player, character divide. I hope that I can use Mythic and it's RNG to keep me guessing and unaware of a few things as I play this adventure.
It will mean that some of the plot and details will just be progressively generated. The trick will be the balance point, be tween planned elements and random chance.
The Setting
The mystery / investigation will take place in Rockport, Massachusetts. A remote seaside community known for its fishing, tourism, and distinctive granite. It is also a strictly dry town with many residents believing strongly in the tenants of good society. The period will be around the end of the 1920's.
The Protagonists
Dogged Fringe Reporter Defining Trait / Narrow Trait [+3], Gift of the Gab Broad Trait [+1], Knows a guy who knows a guy Broad Trait [+1], Seen a thing or two in his time Broad Trait [+1]
Margaret Hill
Retired professor / Middle school history teacher Defining Trait / Narrow Trait [+3], Local history buff: Massachusetts Narrow Trait [+3], Good eye for detail Broad Trait [+1], Keen intuition Broad Trait [+1].
Leonard Wixom
Idle Rich Dilettante Broad Trait [+1], Thrill Seeker Defining Trait / Broad Trait [+1], Family Owns Half of Massachusetts Broad Trait [+1], Worldly Broad Trait [+1]
Deborah Wood
College Student: History Broad Trait [+1], Unknown but Talented Artist Narrow Trait [+3], Socialite Broad Trait [+1], Yachtswomen Narrow Trait [+3]
The Hook:
Deborah Wood's farther, Mr Charles Wood, moved to Rockport a few months ago after an uncle left him a sizeable property and manor house situated on the coastal outskirts of the small town. Deborah was looking forward to spending her summer break with her farther and helping him settle into the new house.
For the last week she has been trying to get in contact with him to organise her visit, but all attempts have failed. Greatly concerned, as this is not like her ever reliable farther, Deborah contacted the local police in the Rockport area. They have been unable to find him. They also have not found anything in their opinion that would constitute a crime or foul play of some kind, and have written him off as a missing person.
Not satisfied with the local authorities cursory handling of the disappearance of her farther Deborah has contacted a friend and mentor who lives in the area, Professor Hill to accompany her to Rockport in an effort to find her farther.
A good friend of Deb's from college, Leonard Wixom has invited himself along, under the pretence of being a good friend, to help in her search. Leonard is actually looking forward to the mystery and intrigue as, hopefully, a distraction from the unending idle party set he was born into.
At the same time a reporter, Mr John Morgan, who specialises in strange and unusual rumours or circumstances has come to Rockport following other leads that also have him looking into the disappearance of Charles Wood.
Next time we Join Deborah, her friends, and Mr Morgan in Rockport...
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