Set in 1891 on the shores of Lake Geneva, the adventure explores a narrative that blends Chaosium’s Lovecraftian storytelling with the roleplaying legacy of Lake Geneva, the birthplace of Dungeons & Dragons. The project is part of Chaosium’s 50th Anniversary celebrations and highlights the shared history of the two companies in the tabletop roleplaying game (RPG) industry.

Luke Gygax, founder of Gary Con and son of Dungeons & Dragons co-creator Gary Gygax, commented on the collaboration:

Gary Con is a memorial convention that celebrates my father’s legacy and the enduring passion of the gaming community he helped create through Dungeons & Dragons. This year’s partnership with Chaosium as the Premier Sponsor of Gary Con feels like a convergence of history and creativity, bringing together two pillars of the RPG world to honor their shared dedication to immersive storytelling and imagination.

The show will feature a narrative centered around the Cthulhu Mythos, blending elements of horror, mystery, and interactive storytelling. Mark Meer, known for his work in Mass Effect, will lead the cast as the Keeper of Arcane Lore. He will be joined by an ensemble of performers, including Samantha Beart (Baldur’s Gate 3), Jasper Cartwright (The Re-Slayer’s Take), Johnny Chiodini (The Oxventure), Belinda Cornish (Dragon Age), and Josephine McAdam (L.A. By Night).

Michael O’Brien, co-producer of the show and a representative of Chaosium, stated:

This is something we’ve been cooking up since our hugely successful live shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last year – in partnership with AEG, we’re excited to be taking Call of Cthulhu Live on the road

The tour will visit Birmingham, Brighton, London, Manchester, and Glasgow. Each performance aims to recreate the atmosphere of the tabletop game, with a focus on suspense and immersive storytelling.

Presale tickets will be available to subscribers of the AEG Presents newsletter. The presale period begins at 10am on Thursday, 27 February, and ends at 9am on Friday, 28 February. General ticket sales will follow, with further details to be announced.

The ENNIE Awards shared, “It is with great pride that the ENNIE Awards inducts Call of Cthulhu into the Hall of Fame. Its influence has spread far beyond the tabletop, leaving an indelible mark on role-playing games, popular culture, and the way we tell stories of fear and madness.”

Originally released in 1981 by Chaosium Inc. and created by Sandy Petersen, Call of Cthulhu was among the first role-playing games to shift from traditional fantasy themes to horror. The game, based on H.P. Lovecraft’s stories, uses Chaosium’s Basic Role-Playing system to focus on character vulnerability and psychological tension, rather than combat. This distinctive approach introduced a new genre of storytelling and mechanics, which has inspired many other games in the years since.

Call of Cthulhu has gone on to achieve global recognition, translated into over 15 languages, and has won more than 100 industry awards, including 44 ENNIEs. The game has influenced a range of other titles, from Trail of Cthulhu to Delta Green, and has inspired numerous Lovecraft-themed video games.

The ENNIE Awards ceremony will continue to add to its Hall of Fame inductees monthly until the August 2025 event. For more on the Hall of Fame announcement, visit the ENNIE Awards website.

The scenarios are unified by a common theme of time pressure, with the investigators facing a race against the clock. Guidance is provided for Keepers to maintain the pace and emphasize the indifferent nature of the Mythos. The supplement also offers suggestions for adjusting the scenarios to accommodate larger groups of players.

The adventures take investigators through a range of perilous situations, including a mysterious woodland cabin, a morgue with a missing corpse, and a remote distillery in the Alaskan wilderness. Each scenario presents a unique horror to confront, with the constant reminder that time is running out.

No Time to Scream is available now in a full-color hardcover edition priced at $29.99, which includes a PDF, or as a standalone PDF for $14.99.

Proceeds from the Humble Bundle support the World Wildlife Fund. This collection offers resources for both new and experienced players, with adventures and campaigns that cater to various skill levels. Available for a limited time, this bundle offers an opportunity to explore the Call of Cthulhu RPG while supporting a charitable cause.

A Troubled Getaway Turns into a Fight for Survival

The story follows Alex and Charlie, a couple seeking to rekindle their marriage with a secluded weekend in the Black Hills of South Dakota. However, their retreat quickly spirals into a chilling encounter with ancient, dark forces. Players will face the question: Will they survive, alone against the static?

Innovative Solo Mechanics and Replayability

“Alone Against the Static” is designed uniquely for single-player enjoyment, requiring no game Keeper. Players can choose to play as either Alex or Charlie, each character offering different strengths, weaknesses, and choices. This design ensures that no two playthroughs are alike, providing a richly replayable experience.

The Log Sheet: A New Way to Track Your Journey

A notable feature is the introduction of The Log Sheet, a new mechanic in the world of solo Call of Cthulhu play. This tool allows players to track their choices, discoveries, and the items they encounter, all while avoiding spoilers. The Log Sheet doubles as a list of achievements, challenging players to uncover all the secrets the game has to offer.

Expand Your Mythos with a New Entity

In addition to the solo adventure, “Alone Against the Static” includes a new Mythos entity, complete with details for integration into other Call of Cthulhu scenarios. This addition offers players the opportunity to extend their experience beyond solo play and into group adventures, potentially using this solo adventure as a prelude.

Availability and Pricing

“Alone Against the Static” is available for purchase on Chaosium.com. The full-color hardcover edition, which includes a PDF copy, is priced at $29.99. Alternatively, the standalone PDF is available for $14.99, also purchasable at DriveThruRPG.

The Miskatonic Repository, established in 2018 in collaboration with DriveThruRPG, is home to a flourishing community of creators from around the globe, producing a diverse range of Call of Cthulhu titles. Since its launch, the repository has become the fastest-growing Community Content program on DriveThruRPG.

Roll20 and Chaosium have joined forces to bring Miskatonic Repository content to the popular virtual tabletop platform. This integration will offer additional value for online play, enabling creators to build Roll20 content through modules and add-ons that unlock when players purchase the corresponding Miskatonic Repository adventure content.

With this feature, Roll20 users will have instant access to maps, tokens, handouts, and other game elements, providing a fully prepared gaming experience and saving countless hours of setup work.

Roll20’s digital suite of tools simplifies the gaming process for players. Character sheet automation, click-to-roll actions, and integrated video and voice communication streamline the storytelling process, letting players focus on creating and sharing their collective experience. GMs benefit from pre-made adventures and fully integrated bestiaries, along with advanced features like Dynamic Lighting and fog of war, enhancing the gameplay with elements of suspense and surprise.

Chaosium Vice President, Michael O’Brien, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration: “We’re excited to see Call of Cthulhu community content officially coming to the Roll20 virtual tabletop. This partnership offers our Miskatonic Repository Creators exciting new opportunities to develop material specifically for online play and to reach audiences playing Call of Cthulhu all over the world.”

Miskatonic creators now have the green light to start creating Roll20 titles, with ample support documents and the option to reach out to DriveThruRPG for any queries. Further details for Miskatonic Creators will be released soon.

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From the announcement:

Today we’re delighted to announce the release of the Achtung! Cthulhu Keeper’s and Investigator’s Guides now available for 7th Edition Call of Cthulhu, which are joined by Under the Gun, a short adventure by Graeme Davis also for 7th Edition.

The Achtung! Cthulhu Keeper’s Guide and Investigator’s Guide, plus Under the Gun are now available in PDF on Modiphius.net as well as on DriveThruRPG as part of the Achtung! Cthulhu Collection.

We also have a special PDF bundles which feature both for a bargain price.

As we promised to our existing fans, anyone who bought a 6th edition version of either guide, or who purchased the Achtung! Cthulhu print or PDF collections will be entitled to a FREE PDF copy of the Keeper’s and Investigator’s Guides (depending on what they purchased).

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