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RPPR Episode 69: Critique of Cthulhu
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News: The Killsplosion alpha rules are out! If you contributed to the ransom and selected playtesting as a reward, you should have them.
Synopsis: Call of Cthulhu is an institution of role playing, but few gamers truly appreciate it for what it is. Tom, Caleb and I break down the game mechanics, meta-game issues and themes of the Cthulhu Mythos in order to explain the good, bad and ugly of this venerable game. Many players dismiss Call of Cthulhu as a very rigid and narrowly focused game, but it offers a far richer gaming experience if you know how to play and more importantly run this game right!. Tom also has a letter, shout outs and an anecdote!
Shout outs
- Instant City: A study in urban sprawl, globalization and politics.
- The Tunnel: Freaky horror movie with an urban exploration angle.
- Maniac Mansion 2: A classic adventure game with a twisted sense of humor.
- Horse ebooks: The funniest twitter account in existence. Too many horses. Throw a horse away.
- Fake iphone text: Generate iphone conversations as a handout in games.
- Parker: The Outfit: Hardboiled crime graphic novel. Great art and dialogue.
- Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: IT IS RUINED FOREVER WTF
- The Movies: A video game about making movies. ACTION
- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy: Gary Oldman says so much in so few words. Brilliant spy movie.
Music: What A Friend We Have In Cthulhu by the Fump and Cthulhu is my co-pilot by Smart Bomb Radio
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Unspeakable! A new podcast for Call of Cthulhu
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I collaborated with Shane Ivey (publisher of Arc Dream) and Toren Atkinson (The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets) to create a new Call of Cthulhu monthly podcast. We will talk about gaming in CoC, Cthulhu mythos related news and review games as well as interview notable designers and writers. We talk to John Tynes, one of the creators of Delta Green, in our first episode. Check it out here!
Get Aaron to Gencon Kickstarter!
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If you’re hungering for new AP episodes and want to find out how Aaron does as a CoC keeper, contribute today!



