One-Shot Initiative: Monster of the Week, Westworth, Kentucky
Details
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PRICING
- It is $10/per player to play this game at Groundswell Startups.
- It is $8/per player if you are a paid monthly supporter of the Guild (via our Ko-Fi or Patreon).
PLAYER INFORMATION
- Experience required: None
- Age: 18
- Seats: 4
ABOUT THE ADVENTURE
Situated near the border of West Virginia, Westworth, Kentucky, is a small but prosperous town, known for its historical roots as a mining community founded in 1787. Life there is quiet: the college is thriving, the townsfolk are content, and the sheriff is preparing for a long awaited retirement. But peace doesn’t last.
When local sweetheart Carol Walters is found dead in the middle of the road, her body wounded in a way no one can explain, the illusion of a mundane town begins to falter.
You are federal agents, called in to assist the tight-knit community in solving an unexplainable murder. This case is different, however, as you know that monsters are real, and this isn’t your first time dealing with the unexplainable.
Whoever, or whatever, killed Carol Walters wasn't meant to be seen by man...
ABOUT THE SYSTEM
Monster of the Week
Most people don’t believe in monsters, but you know the truth. They’re real, and it’s your task to bring them down. Monster of the Week is a standalone action-horror RPG for 3-5 people. Hunt high school beasties a la Buffy the Vampire Slayer, travel the country to bring down unnatural creatures like the Supernatural Winchester brothers, or head up the government investigation like Mulder and Scully. Grab the fireplace poker and get your spell book. That monster’s going down!
ABOUT YOUR GM:
- Brandon H. (He/Him)
- 12 years playing / 2 years GMing
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Nothing, everything will be provided
WHAT I PROVIDE:
- Everything required will be provided
GAMEPLAY:
- Rules Loose - Rule of Cool
- Learning Session - Gameplay questions encouraged
SAFETY TOOLS USED
Sometimes games have content or situations where a player or GM may feel stressed out, unsafe, or otherwise not having fun. Safety tools are a way for players and GMs to communicate and check-in before, during, and after a game in order to make sure everyone is still having fun, and to provide the right support when needed.
- Lines and Veils
- Open Door
- Breaks
- Debriefing
CONTENT WARNINGS:
- Adult Language
- Descriptions of Gore/Violence
- Body Horror
PROHIBITED CONTENT:
- Torture
- Sexual Themes
| EXPECT: Combat: High | Roleplay: Medium | Exploration: High | Puzzles: Medium |
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