Call of Cthulhu Keeper Tips Collected Wisdom Book

Wisdom, advice, and tips from Keepers for Keepers of the Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game. Released as part of the 40th anniversary of Call of Cthulhu, this handy pocketbook is aimed at anyone-whether veteran or novice-who plays this well-loved tabletop game, but is particularly aimed at those who run games and potentially craft their own scenarios. The tips are gathered into key topics, including but not limited to: preparation, non-player characters, combat, props, inclusivity, golden rules, as well as portraying and using the Cthulhu Mythos. Imagine, if you will, that you are sat with a group of experienced Keepers, each sharing ideas drawn from their experience of playing and running Call of Cthulhu. The collected wisdom is aimed to help you get the most out of Call of Cthulhu. The advice comes from a diverse range of people, some who have been running the game since its birth in 1981, and others who bring a fresher perspective. All of the contributors have provided what they co

• The information herein stems from a diverse range of people, some who have been running the game since its birth, and others who might be considered to have “fresher” outlooks.
• All have presented what they consider to be their most useful and insightful advice.
• Some of the tips are contradictory. Some repeat or reinforce advice. Image, if you will, that you are sta with a group of experienced Keepers, each sharing and building upon the ideas of others.
• Take from this what you will. You may agree or disagree with some things.
• That’s good. consider the advice and turn it into something useful for you.
• Or, just ignore the stuff that doesn’t appeal. Hopefully, what’s in these pages allows you to dip in once in a while and find a new nugget of inspiration.
• Hardcover
• 128 pages