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Photos for “The Bookshop” — Use with the Introductory Case File for Rivers of London: The Roleplaying Game — FREE!
I was delighted to see the recent video on YouTube of the Rivers of London – Beginner Scenario called “The Bookshop.” 2023 has been a fun year for me as I’ve explored this game with my players and run several scenarios. “The Bookshop” was our first one, too! Rumour has it that Ben Aaronovitch worked […]
The Detail — A Case File for Rivers of London: The Roleplaying Game — FREE!
Ah, a protection detail! That’s a classic idea for heroic types working to uphold the law and protect the innocent — especially the latter! And so here we go with another original Rivers of London: The Roleplaying Game case file for other game moderators and players to enjoy! It’s called “The Detail.” Here’s the synopsis: […]
Moon Killer: A Call of Cthulhu Scenario Inspired by Doctor X (1932) — FREE
(If you are a Call of Cthulhu player, try not to read this, but instead send it to your game master if your group is looking for a fun and creepy idea for game.) As I write this, we are approaching a spooky time of year. For those who are looking for ways to entertain […]
Skyborne — A Case File for Rivers of London: The Roleplaying Game — FREE!
And we’re back with another original Rivers of London: The Roleplaying Game case file for other game moderators and players to enjoy! It’s called “Skyborne.” Here’s the synopsis: As officers or consultants for the Special Assessment Unit affiliated with the Metropolitan Police, you spend most of your time keeping the Queen’s peace among the civilian […]
Certifiable — A Training Exercise for Rivers of London: The Roleplaying Game — FREE!
I created a downtime training exercise for my players called “Certifiable” that they can enjoy and work through on their own time. It is almost a play-by-post setup — I assign them a sequence of dice rolls that help them work through research, a chase, a combat, and an interview / interrogation. If they succeed […]
How I Run Rivers of London: The Roleplaying Game on Roll20
Over on my YouTube channel, here’s a video on how I run Rivers of London: The Roleplaying Game on Roll20!
Hawkshaw – A Case File for Rivers of London: The Roleplaying Game — FREE!
I’m a fan of Ben Aaronovitch’s Rivers of London book series and it was fantastic to see Chaosium publish a tabletop roleplaying game based on that world. I couldn’t wait to try it out and I had a great time with my players running this original case file I created called “Hawkshaw.” Here’s the synopsis: […]
Curio – A 2-Page Adventure for Call of Cthulhu
Now available at DriveThruRPG.com! The funeral takes place on a rainy summer afternoon in June 1925. You pay respects to Minerva Fortescue, obscure occultist and long-retired emerita of your secret society. She was privy to many mysteries, their nature passing with her as she left this life. But your Order asks you to take on […]
Playing The Dare from Sentinel Hill Press? How About Some Maps?
Hello, Gamemasters! I have been inspired by The Dare, written by Kevin A. Ross and published by Sentinel Hill Press. I have heard it is a favorite one-shot, especially for Halloween, and the 1980s setting certainly conjures memories for those of a certain vintage, which includes me. It’s a bit of a refreshing change from […]
Dissonance – A 1-Page 1920s Adventure for Call of Cthulhu
Convalescence, my first Call of Cthulhu scenario, was a labor of love (and Lovecraft) and the focus of my first effort as part of the RPG Writer’s Workshop from Storytelling Collective. After quite a few successful outings as a Keeper — I mean, I survived them, and isn’t that the important thing? — it was […]