Call of Cthulhu: Collectible Card Game

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positive

Pros

Adventures can be completed in an evening
Players chew the scenery and have a blast
Encourages players to dive into characters and story
Works well with 3-4 players and a GM

Cons

Host's own creation didn't go as well as others
The specific adventure described ended with the Eldritch horror escaping

Thematic elements

Investigation of a cult and an Eldritch horror

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Investigative horror — Adventures involve investigation, mystery, and potential descent into madness.
One-shot adventures — The host fell in love with running Call of Cthulhu adventures as one-shots, often completing them in an evening.
Player character death — Characters often die, but players don't seem to mind as much as in other games, focusing on the story and experience.
Plot Hooks — The host researched plot hooks and ideas for creating Call of Cthulhu adventures.

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if you commented any of these things that I talk about if you take the time to do it I will make sure I respond to it
it it maintains its core regardless to the addition and I think that's the reason why DND is so popular or why it continues to be popular
everybody has a mutant power because of the fact that like when the Clones are made there's something about the Clones that actually screws up and changes things and Alters the DNA of of the Clone in general
it it kind of feels it felt like whenever I see later editions of d d being played where your character usually ends up just being the stats and the Feats and the abilities and the quirks and then like all of the little kits and what have you that your characters are part of it they become that's your character instead of like the actual role-playing aspect of the character
we were much more flamboyant with what we did in our actions and our Insanity at the table because one if your character died who cares you get another get that next clone in
the point is is that I'm having a lot of fun with this character and
don't fall into the Trap of saying well my character would do this because they think this don't say that just play the character play the character and and and and and and embody it don't justify it just play it

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positive

Pros

none

Cons

none

Thematic elements

campaign and narrative-driven experiences
Lovecraftian universe adapted for tabletop
campaign and narrative choices

Comparison games

Horror on the Orient Express

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

campaign/narrative choices — ongoing character development with campaign-driven storytelling.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

The situation where players decided to give up felt realistic, honest, and cool.
The retreat was a wise decision given the overwhelming odds and risk of losing their minds.
The group is able to use recurring characters and manage convalescing periods.

Cons

High risk of character death and permanent sanity loss.
The characters were in a dire situation with overwhelming odds.
Players experienced anxiety and fear due to past experiences in the game.
Characters abandoned a friend, leading to permanent sanity loss.

Thematic elements

Investigating the Cthulhu Mythos

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Investigation — The premise involves characters investigating strange occurrences, often stemming from the Miskatonic Astronomers Guild.
One-shot adventures — The game is typically played in one-shot scenarios due to the high lethality and sanity loss.
Recurring characters — Despite the high lethality, this group has recurring characters who go through a convalescing period after adventures.
Sanity — A core mechanic where players lose sanity points, and if they lose enough, they go mad. This sanity loss is permanent.

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The Empire must be destroyed and Clan Forge Hammer must be restarted.
At no point did I ever feel Odin was in danger.
Odin was probably very bored fighting these Giants.
I never thought I'd have a situation where the players would just give up right.
All of them just said we can't do this I mean it's like we aren't strong enough.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

fun
fun game
good player interaction
GM doesn't have to say anything

Cons

long commitment for a one-shot
burning the book leads to player death

Thematic elements

Investigation
1920s
Player-driven interaction

Comparison games

Delta Green
Pipeline

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Character creation — I'll have your characters made for you.
Investigation — What's going on over here? What's what's over in this room? What's over here?

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What a load off my mind. Holy cow.
So tasty.
Don't hit me with a good time.
Get a ticket for the flea market.
You got a golden ticket.
That's the one hour I ask.
You know what? It might be have to be Friday night then because Friday the only thing I've got going
I know, but who do I kick out?
It is a good movie. It is a good movie.
My favorite John Cusack movie is um Eight Men Out.
Say anything. Hold hold hold the hold the the Ben's iconic man.
Are you going to be able to play Station Fall next week?
That'll be fine for me.
I got to go.
You could do a 900 p.m. Saturday night.
I have to be on this crazy secure line. Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah. Whatever.
Not looking forward to it. But maybe I don't know get cancelceled, but it might. But I'm just I'm just I'm leaving it open in case they do need me.
The thing is Wednesday night is usually there's no momentum to play anything big, you know, because you're kind of like, you know, I mean, the momentum is not there yet.
If you don't get knocked out, it's an evening. It takes a long time.
My head
Oh, my god.
That's a seven out of 10.
You need to get some sunglasses for that one. That's a CSI Miami joke.
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Back Vampire Survivors the board game.
It's great. It's my game of the year.
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That [__] is addictive. Oh my god.
Gnome Hollow is a delightful game. Whether you're an avid board game player or new to board games, this game is very suitable for both. The gameplay is smooth. You have many action to choose from, but but it still remains clear. We really like the theme. Gnomes always do well. The ring markers are magnetic, which is super handy. That makes them easy to keep on your player board.
Hughes and Q's is quite good.
I felt like it's one of those games unfortunately after I play it once I was just like well and I never need to play this again.
A+ for style points. Super cute theme and artwork. I give this a low rating based on the fact that I myself just can't really play it. The spatial aspect of the rings with all their twists makes it hard for me to plan my turns and you can't get around the spatial aspect and to aim for a win through other methods.
People love to be harsh.
Tile laying that's been done before. The tile laying is really dull. Even though there are seven tiles to choose from, there are ever only one or two viable choices because you want to close the path as soon as possible. There is nothing new to see here. Move along.
I love people and I hate them at the same time.
Well, that's harsh.
We're in the happiest timeline right now.
There's no like RPG stuff there really.
I think that Morborg is just a garbage thing. It's just like it's it's it is it is it was a flash in the pan.
Yeah. And it's just like we got we're going to just have all these Borg things and I just like what are we doing?
I just need this remote control and this chair and that's all I need.
The Color from Outer Space. It showed up.
Well, what you need to go see or stream is um Renfield with Nick Cage.
That's just over the top ridiculous. It's It's amazing.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

a lot of fun
really enjoy like the mythos and everything

Cons

go insane very fast

Thematic elements

mythos

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

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Quotes (from this video)

what's a game that you always lose at but you're going to keep playing no matter what because you just love it
I lose most of them probably like most games
Abstract strategies aren't for me they're just don't click with my brain i just get too in my head about it when i play those ones i almost always lose i like it a lot but i'm not good at it
my wife's a kingdom builder expert my husband kicks my butt at ticket to ride i lose 66 percent of the time every single time i just lost this game this is really fun but you're still going to play ticket to ride but you're going to keep going
well everybody loses a rob as a cruiser well they're designed for you to lose
When I say Call of Cthulhu it's a lot of fun and I really enjoy like the mythos and everything but boy do I go insane very fast
Russian railroad I've been losing every time of that maybe once I get my first win I'll move on right as soon as you crack that nut that's it you're out of there

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Deluxe edition is jam-packed with books, maps, handouts, and standees
Reproduction of the original first edition with a wealth of material
Excellent for solo play via the Investigators Handbook with journaling and sandbox tooling
Rich 1920s historical context material and lore
Quality handouts and a large Arkham City map improve immersion

Cons

Contains terminology and content that reflect early 1980s sensibilities; presented as originally published with caveats
Keeper's screen misses a chart for determining outcomes in conflicts
Some standees are not to scale; physical components have quirks

Thematic elements

Array
1920s
Gothic horror, investigative, Lovecraftian

Comparison games

Arkham Horror
Dungeons & Dragons

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

BRP system / Percentile dice — A variant of the Basic Role-Playing system using percentages for skill checks based on characteristics and skills
Extensive bestiary and mythos lore — Comprehensive catalog of Mythos beings with stats and lore
Historical context resources — Includes a 1920s sourcebook with timelines, biographies, and historical context
Investigator-centered play — Players portray investigators; Keeper/GM orchestrates scenarios in a 1920s Lovecraftian setting
Paper-and-Pencil — Box includes maps, handouts, and readouts to support play without external printing
Pre-written adventures and scenario structure — Sourcebooks and campaign books provide ready-to-play adventures, with centerfold handouts and scenarios
Printed handouts and maps — Box includes maps, handouts, and readouts to support play without external printing
Sanity / Insanity mechanics — Rules for sanity loss and insanity effects as investigators encounter cosmic horror
Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game — Sourcebooks and campaign books provide ready-to-play adventures, with centerfold handouts and scenarios
Solo play tooling / journaling — Tools to support solo play, journaling, and sandbox play using the Investigators Handbook

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I would love to see Arkham Horror come back in first edition.
Call of Cthulhu uses a variant of the BRP system adding characteristics skills.
This tool is really cool because it encourages journaling and sandbox play.
The deluxe edition is jammed full of stuff.
We get all kinds of handouts.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Classic, deeply atmospheric RPG with strong investigative horror themes
Open-ended, character-driven storytelling possible in a convention setting

Cons

GM and player coordination is critical; scheduling at conventions can be challenging
Older rulebooks can be dense for new players

Thematic elements

investigation, horror, cosmic dread
1930s United States, Lovecraftian cosmic horror
investigative, GM-led, scenario-driven

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Critical Hits and Failures — Core resolution uses a d100 to determine success for skills and attributes.
Deduction — Players gather clues to advance plots and uncover eldritch mysteries.
Investigation and clue-based progression — Players gather clues to advance plots and uncover eldritch mysteries.
Luck and resource management — Luck and other attributes influence outcomes and can be used strategically.
Percentile skill checks — Core resolution uses a d100 to determine success for skills and attributes.
sanity mechanics — SAN loss and madness checks impact characters during encounters with cosmic horror.

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I haven't played as a character in a Call of Cthulhu game in I mean over a decade, which is something that would be kind of fun in my mind.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

neutral

Pros

none

Cons

none

Thematic elements

mystery, sanity, survival against eldritch threats
Lovecraftian horror investigations set in a grimdark, perilous world
investigative, horror-driven, DM-led

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Combat — combat with limited resources and high stakes
Investigation — investigating mysteries, clues, and cult activity
sanity_system — sanity checks and mental strain impacting play

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we play our own version of Dn D that we created in high school
you absolutely need somebody who isn't willing to just play it safe
there you go. Um that's the person you need that person in your gaming group
be the fool, allowing themselves to be the idiot and then creating the friction that the players have to get through
be willing to let their character be the fool, and not go too far to become a nuisance

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