Hard Sci-Fi Campaign: Pre-Session-0
Details
Event: PRE-GAME ZOOM CALL
Game System: Beyond the Mountains of Madness
Setting: Sci-Fi Home Brew
Let's start up something fun. I had an interesting idea. A sort of futuristic Beyond the Mountains of Madness (https://www.chaosium.com/beyond-the-mountains-of-madness-hardcover) campaign, but on one of the outer planets, maybe in a "The Expanse, pre-ring gate" style, otherwise hard SF universe.
FYI, an NPC in the game will be an actual AGI that I'm building (I'm an AI researcher). I welcome any discussion on including this in the campaign.
A bit of session lore intro:
MAO–KWIKOWSKI MERCANTILE
Outer-System Survey Division
SEEKING CREW — 3 to 5 berths
Six-month transit; 15-months hazard pay, tier 3.
Vacuum experience mandatory.
Psychiatric profile required.
Return flight guaranteed.
Briefing: TBD. Inquire: ABPTLM
Table Rules:
Before the game
- GM posts a brief pitch: concept, tone, content. etc.
- 30-min pre-game Zoom call. Intro + roundtable + lines & veils collected (anonymously).
- GM confirms roster privately afterwards, not a group vote.
At the table
- Anyone may call a break or leave the campaign, no reason owed.
- Real-life stuff shared at the table stays at the table.
- Characters can be in conflict. Players should not.
- Impaired play at a mixed table requires unanimous consent.
Community floor (every table)
- No slurs, harassment, or doxxing.
- Escalation path → Liaison Officer: \
- Minors policy: TBD