Interested in playing CoC online?

[Kneller]

Hi fellow Investigators and Keepers!

My name is Michael and I am looking to start a regular (weekly, preferably) Call of Cthulhu (BRP) group of around five gamers to play online via voice chat and possibly supplemented with a virtual gaming table. My local pickings are rather slim, which is why I'm looking online. I'm not terribly experienced with the game, but I recently acquired the 6e book and really liked it. Frankly, I'm tired of RPGs where characters are munchkiny "heroes" in a world that exists apparently for the sole purpose of giving the PCs something to either kill or loot. CoC really turns the tables on this approach and I'm psyched to get a game going.

Regarding a group, I'm looking for a few things:

1) Flexibility. That is to say everyone has to be willing to eventually do their fair share of playing Keeper. I say "eventually" so as to not dissuade novices. I expect at first we may only have one or two Keepers (who would be greatly appreciated for picking up the slack at the beginning ). However, I would like us all to gain a level of comfort fairly quickly so we can cycle Keepers every week, and I want this for two reasons. First, it would that make it a lot easier to play weekly, as every Keeper would have a month or more to prep a session. Second, and more importantly, I have an (interesting, IMO) idea for a campaign format that would not only require us to cycle Keepers, but make playing Keeper just as fun as playing an Investigator.

2) Availability. I would like to play weekly. My schedule is somewhat fluid. Sunday nights would probably work best, though I could probably pull off Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday nights depending on what time the group would like to play. If you like late games (i.e. 11pm EST/GMT-5 starts), I can do any night. I could possibly work out early days, too, but I think that something Lovecraftian should be played after dark. Of course, people in other time zones/countries are welcome to join as well.

3) Maturity. I'm a gamer in my 30s. I respect others and don't use gaming to work out any deep rooted psychological issues. I seek the same in other players. Also, the game may be set in the 1920s, but I don't have any tolerance for sexism, prejudice, or racism. If we can suspend our disbelief enough to play a game in a world where extra-dimensional beings frequently muck about, I think our imaginations can handle the historical inaccuracy involved in treating all people equally. I would think that maturity goes without saying, but due to problems I've had with a particular local gaming group, I wanted to be explicit.

I've created a blog to help centralize my search. I can be contacted through there or by email:

http://roadtoarkham.blogspot.com/
kneller@rocketmail.com

If you're interested, drop me a line and tell me a bit about yourself. Thanks!

[JonHook]

Hi Michael, man I hope you get a lot of positive responses to this ad. You sound exactly like the kind of gamer I would enjoy playing with, but alas, I've already maxed-out my available gaming time in the podcast that I co-host. We record a show ever-other Sunday morning, and on the other Sunday mornings that we are not recording a show, we're recording a game we are playing. I wish I could work-in another game, but it is not to be, I fear.

If it is possible, would you and your group consider recording your games? I am always jonesing to hear more recorded CoC games.

Again, good luck in your search. And if it doesn't work out, please drop me a line and we'll get you in on our next CoC game. We're getting really close to finishing this first adventure we're doing. So it'll be a great jumping-on point for new players into our group.

[undecided44]

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If you're interested, drop me a line and tell me a bit about yourself. Thanks!

Sounds like you and I may have a few things in common. I'm heading to your blog to send you a quick note.

[mjmedwick]

Allow me to congratulate you on one of the clearest, most articulate and attractive calls for players I've seen on the YSDC forums. In terms of game philosophy and maturity level, you've pretty much described my ideal gaming group. How I wish I were not over-committed with other professional and personal responsibilities at the moment! Perhaps, if a space at your virtual table opens up in months to come, you might let us know?

I'll second Keeper Jon's request that you record your game sessions, if possible.

[Kneller]

First, I definitely want to do a podcast. I heard one at Blunt Force Drama which not only inspired me to get into CoC, but also to do a podcast about it (and probably gaming in general). And, John, great webpage! I've been listening to your podcasts, too, which are quality. Now I know who to hit up if I need a little help with my own.

undecided, I received your email and will be writing back. You're actually my first taker.

[epossing]

Hi Micheal.

In classic form, I don't read your post until after a the call has been out a month. I'll send you an email if you still happen to be searching for player-keepers.

Hope you are having a great day!

~Ed

[undecided44]

I'll send you an email if you still happen to be searching for player-keepers.

Ed,
Some email traffic transpired between a few folks and a decision was made to postpone the start of a game because of inconsistency in upcoming schedules (for 2 of the 4 folks who might have joined the game). If you're willing to wait a while, we can add you to the list of interested parties I guess.

[epossing]

Ed,
Some email traffic transpired between a few folks and a decision was made to postpone the start of a game because of inconsistency in upcoming schedules (for 2 of the 4 folks who might have joined the game). If you're willing to wait a while, we can add you to the list of interested parties I guess.

That would be fine. It sounds like you have a full group but I'd be happy to be put on your Interested Parties list.