Coming Soon (LFP): a World of Conspiracy and Horror

[Hector Trelane]

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Imagine a world of conspiracy and horror...

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...in which the facts are hidden behind a wall of lies,
and powerful people aren't what they seem.

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...You are an agent. Your job is to cover up the truth.

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...Your job is to protect those lies.

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You work for this man...

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...and he is one of the GOOD guys.































The Esoterrorists. Coming soon.
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[Hector Trelane]

For the first step down this deep, horrific rabbit hole, go here to sign up for a learn-to-play intro scenario that is custom-built to teach the GUMSHOE rules: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?44281-FGDAZE-Learn-to-play-GUMSHOE-The-Esoterrorists-intro-scenario

[Hector Trelane]

Game Overview:
You are elite investigators combating the plots of the Esoterrorists, a loose affiliation of occult terrorists intent on tearing the fabric of the world and letting the monsters in.

Unlike other investigative roleplaying games, The Esoterrorists’ GUMSHOE rules system ensures that the plot never grinds to a halt due to a failed die roll. As top paranormal detectives, you never fail in your areas of expertise. When necessary, you can expend extra effort to glean more from the evidence than any plodding journeyman could hope to find.

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[damned]

I played the one shot for this and had a lot of fun.
Investigation, negotiation, role play and combat in equal measure... oh and some nasty brain searing stuff too!
Im signing up for the campaign!

[Hector Trelane]

More about the game--PCs:

Who Are You?
You and your teammates are elite investigators drawn from various walks of life, all with a background in investigation. You may be a world-weary homicide detective, a lab-coated forensic scientist, a grizzled old-school reporter, a tweed-jacketed scholar, or even a hanger-on in the criminal underworld. You lead a double life. Most of the time, you’re an ordinary civilian, paying the rent and leading a normal existence. However, you belong to a cell of a secret, worldwide organization called the Ordo Veritatis (OV). This benevolent conspiracy, which operates with the tacit approval of the world’s major powers, fights the machinations of the Esoterrorists, who seek personal power by evoking malign paranormal phenomena.

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[Hector Trelane]

How Does the World Work?

Magic doesn’t come into the world easily; it has a basic set point of sanity that’s hard to tamper with. That’s why ghosts and other occult manifestations are typically only encountered in certain haunted locations by highly sensitive individuals. But when people begin to doubt the sanity of their everyday world, these breaks in the fabric of reality become easier to create. Your enemies stage hauntings, create Fortean phenomena, and insert false evidence of nonexistent conspiracies into the historical record. These begin as hoaxes but, as they create mass hysteria, become real. As they peak, they spawn the so-called Creatures of Unremitting Horror, bizarre modernist monsters who must be destroyed before they become as much a part of consensus reality as lions or convenience stores.


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[Stx11]

Reporting for duty!

[Hector Trelane]

Reporting for duty!

Good to hear it, Stx11! It was fun to play the FGDaze session with you. I'll PM you about times.

[MayDar]

Achah! Mr Verity calls?

[Hector Trelane]

Achah! Mr Verity calls?

He does indeed! Are your answering his call, Maydar?

It was good to game with you during FGDaze.

[MayDar]

Upon receipt of the summons, I hastily pack my bag and rush to the rendez-vous location.

I would love to continue playing with you Hector Trelane and Stx11, but it is contingent upon timing.

[The Lewtz]

Depending on day of week, and time. I am interested in this. Been GM'ing 1-2 weekly starfinder games, and playing in something different would be nice.

[Rayzorwire]

You got me, this sounds very interesting. I would also like to join.

[Hector Trelane]

Great to see, The Lewtz and Razorwire. Discussions underway to schedule a Friday evening/night time slot. I'll post some scheduling questions soon.

[The Lewtz]

Friday nights work well for me. I am UTC-5 (EST US) Anything 8pm on would be fine, up to 4-5hrs.

[Hector Trelane]

How about Aug 3? (Have to confirm on my end)

[The Lewtz]

works for me, depends on other players.

[Stx11]

8/3 sounds good

[Rayzorwire]

Unfortunately I have to bow out. Another group I had been waiting on finally decided on friday nights as well.

[MayDar]

Sorry, I can't make that Friday. I have a family trip that weekend.

[Hector Trelane]

Okay folks, for I have another potential player who doesn't post on forums, which brings the potential total at the moment to:

MayDar
Stx11
The Lewtz
My other buddy


I propose we do things in a couple steps:

Train up The Lewtz and my other buddy in an intro session (which MayDar and Stx11 have already played).
Make characters
Start the first investigation (aka adventure)



Aug 3 might work for numbers 1 and 2, even if not for number 3

[The Lewtz]

Sounds good, any book I can take a look at, I'll grab if it will help get me up to speed. Looking forward to this.

[Hector Trelane]

Here is the GUMSHOE SRD to get you started:
https://site.pelgranepress.com/index.php/the-gumshoe-system-reference-document/

I'll post some other links soon.

[Hector Trelane]

Actually the SRD is the best "quick start". Other materials are reviews (findable via Google search) or the Games themselves. I have multiple legal copies of the game I can share in some form during play. Note that a have a "Learn to Play GUMSHOE" training scenario that I'd like to play with new players if schedule permits (including you, The Lewtz).

[The Lewtz]

I could probably do a "learn to play" scenario most any night, except sunday after 7pm EST (except tomorrow night), just need 24hr notice.

[mac40k]

I own several Gumshoe games, but have never played in one. As a big fan of Delta Green, this sounds like it would be fun. Are you still looking for players? If so, what time on Friday nights will you be running and how long do you plan the sessions to last. I ask because I am GM'ing a game on Saturday mornings.

[Zinsser]

This does sound like it would be fun. It looks like you are up to about five players though. Please let me know if you have any open spots. Thanks!

[damned]

mac40k some similarities in theme to Delta Green yes.

[The Lewtz]

Still on for friday?

[Hector Trelane]

Let me confirm shortly. Thanks for checking in.

[Hector Trelane]

I need to confirm with another player and with my other half (the biggest challenge of all!) re: 9 pm eastern (US) this Fri Aug 3. If we can do it, we're using this scenario (same mission and log in info) from FGDaze:

We should determine whether to update or not before the game: this one looks complicated and it might break compatibility.

[Stx11]

I've already updated for other games...

[The Lewtz]

same

[MayDar]

Me too.

[Hector Trelane]

Okay here's an update of sorts:

Another player not on this forum cancelled for tonight;
I'd like to run The Lewtz, mac40k and Zinnser and any other new players through the intro scenario the Stx11 and MayDar already played;
We could reschedule for Aug 10 or 17
I might be able to get on tonight late (11 pm Eastern) with The Lewtz, mac40k and Zinnser if you're able to do a last-minute decision. (Warning: I'll need to confirm with my other half.)



That's not much advance notice (apologies), so it may not work. On the other hand, it'd let us get a group of players rolling on a full-scale mission.

[Hector Trelane]

mac40k and Zinnser you're welcome to play--we're not full up.

[The Lewtz]

If we can hold at no more than 3-4hrs, i could go at 11pm EST. But really by 2-3am ill be dying off. I'm getting old. I'll check this thread around 10-10:30pm EST, for info on discord and such we suing if we on for 11pm EST.

[Zinsser]

Okay here's an update of sorts:

Another player not on this forum cancelled for tonight;
I'd like to run The Lewtz, mac40k and Zinnser and any other new players through the intro scenario the Stx11 and MayDar already played;
We could reschedule for Aug 10 or 17
I might be able to get on tonight late (11 pm Eastern) with The Lewtz, mac40k and Zinnser if you're able to do a last-minute decision. (Warning: I'll need to confirm with my other half.)



That's not much advance notice (apologies), so it may not work. On the other hand, it'd let us get a group of players rolling on a full-scale mission.

I'm glad to hear you have space. I did not catch your note about 8/3 in time. I am available on 8/17, and I will know about 8/10 in a couple days.

To prep, just read through the SRD?

[MayDar]

I was hoping for a recap of Friday, but snafu :-) HectorTrelane, I have Esoterrorists 1/2 from a bundle a while back. Should I get to creating my own character? Or would you prefer to do creation in session?

[damned]

An earlier group has been playing on - we are about another 4 sessions in... I hoping we are in time to save the world!

[Hector Trelane]

Good news, players updating to the latest version of FG are okay playing. (I haven't updated, since it'll prob scramble things on the GM's end.)

MayDar be sure NOT to read non-player content, which is everything from page 35 and following, I'm afraid. A great deal of the value of this game comes from eerieness and the shock of the unknown. You CAN read the entirety of the Esoterrorist Fact Book, which is written in-character as a reference to agents (PCs) (although don't read the adventure at the end of that book).

Player character creation can be started offline. Use 20 investigative build points only (and we'll add more if needed).

For schedule, Aug 10 and 17 could both work (character creation from Stx11 and MayDar, the learning scenario for others). I'll post some calendar entries soon to confirm.

[MayDar]

gotcha

[Hector Trelane]

Okay kids, I can confirm for this Friday, Aug 10, 9 pm Eastern (Here's the accurate time on a time and date clock: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Learn+to+play+GUMSHOE%2FThe+Eso terrorists+intro+scenario&iso=20180810T21&p1=3918&ah=3&am=30)

This is designed for new players, and is a re-run of the FG Daze scenario that Stx11 and MayDar already played. The Lewtz, Zinsser, and mac40k does this time work for you?


Learn to play GUMSHOE/The Esoterrorists intro scenario!


Session Time: 2100 US Eastern (Convert to your time zone here: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Learn+to+play+GUMSHOE%2FThe+Eso terrorists+intro+scenario&iso=20180810T21&p1=3918&ah=3&am=30)
Calendar Link: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/calendar/index.xcp?id=3119 -- go ahead and add your names to the list of players to this calendar entry, which was first used for FG Daze.
Number of Players: 2-3
Short Description: Beginners welcome--no experience required. This is a learning scenario specifically designed to teach the GUMSHOE rules system.
Text/Voice: Voice
GM License/Player License: Ultimate GM License (Players can use free/demo client)
Game System: GUMSHOE
Genre: Investigation Horror
Newbie Friendly: Yes! Beginners welcome--no experience required. This is a learning scenario specifically designed to teach the GUMSHOE rules system.
Pre-requisites: None
Voicechat via: Discord
Audio streaming for game sound effects: Cleanfeed (Chrome browser required, but otherwise a free service to use. I'll send you a link at game time and that's it.)

About the Game
Info on Esoterrorists background: You are elite investigators combating the plots of the Esoterrorists, a loose affiliation of occult terrorists intent on tearing the fabric of the world and letting the monsters in. Unlike other investigative roleplaying games, The Esoterrorists’ GUMSHOE rules system ensures that the plot never grinds to a halt due to a failed die roll. As top paranormal detectives, you never fail in your areas of expertise. When necessary, you can expend extra effort to glean more from the evidence than any plodding journeyman could hope to find.
Pregenerated characters?: Yes, they are provided.


Credits
This scenario is "A NIGHT ON THE TOWN--A THE ESOTERRORISTS DEMONSTRATION SCENARIO BY MARCUS D. BONE"

About this Scenario--AUTHOR’S NOTE
"A Night on the Town has been written as a demonstration scenario for The Esoterrorists RPG. It arose after the author realised that the GUMSHOE system brought a specific set of expectations to the gaming table. These skills, while easy to learn, can be difficult to explain without examples, and are best demonstrated in play."
"As a note, this scenario was originally written as filler session in a larger The Esoterrorists campaign, and was designed specifically to introduce a new player to the game."
"The author would also like to attribute thanks to Kevin Kulp for his excellent demonstration scenario ‘Stowaway’ (available as a free pdf at https://www.pelgranepress.com), without which this adventure would have never been written."

[Zinsser]

Yes, I'm in for this Friday. Thanks!

[MayDar]

I can chime in during that time to do some char creation if you want, HectorTrelane.

[Stx11]

Same here

[Hector Trelane]

Sounds good guys

[Hector Trelane]

Logging in shortly--- On!

[Zinsser]

Is the password the same as in the invite? FG is not accepting it.

[Hector Trelane]

Looks like last night people were confused about the time—9:00 pm Eastern. Yes there was a password, which I can tell you via voice on Discord. Let’s try again next week?

[Hector Trelane]

Ok folks—the plan is to play tomorrow

[MayDar]

Time?

[Hector Trelane]

Time?

9:00 pm Eastern, same as in post 43, but for Aug 17: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?44221-Coming-Soon-(LFP)-a-World-of-Conspiracy-and-Horror&p=400109&viewfull=1#post400109

Discord server is a room in the official Fantasy Grounds server ("Hector's Place", I think).

[Hector Trelane]

MayDar, Zinsser, Stx11—confirming that we’re good for a game session tomorrow night, Aug 31. Same time, ace, Login, and Discord!

[Stx11]

Ready to investigate

[Hector Trelane]

Great! Many eerie encounters in store...

[MayDar]

I've had a family thing come. I can join at 10 pm.

[Hector Trelane]

MayDar, Zinsser, Stx11—confirming that we’re good for a game session tomorrow night, Aug 31. Same time, ace, Login, and Discord!

Hello gents, I’ll move scheduling soon to a calendar entry, but I’m short on time now.

For this Friday, I have a family conflict, unfortunately, so have to cancel. Let’s resume in two weeks. Sound good?

[Stx11]

Understood ;)

[MayDar]

Gotcha. No problem.

[Zinsser]

Yep, looking forward to it.

[Hector Trelane]

Hello players, getting back in the saddle after some time away due to intense work deadlines. Apologies for going incommunicado--that's bad GMing (Bad GM! Bad...).

Would you like to resume on an upcoming Friday?

Thanks,
Hector

[Stx11]

Sorry I no longer have Fridays free

[Hector Trelane]

Sorry I no longer have Fridays free

No prob, Stx11, although you'll be missed!

Maydar, Zinserr, how's your schedule looking?

[Hector Trelane]

I'm beginning to work on the desktop. Here's a current version. I'll start working on buttons and window frames soon!

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[Hector Trelane]

Screen shot from a recent game session--wrapped up with a chaotic, violent climax!

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[Hector Trelane]

Hi players, if you want to join a one shot adventure for Esoterrorists as part of FGDaze on Jan 19, you can sign up here!: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?44281-FGDAZE-Learn-to-play-GUMSHOE-The-Esoterrorists-intro-scenario

[Hector Trelane]

Okay kids, I can confirm for this Friday, Aug 10, 9 pm Eastern (Here's the accurate time on a time and date clock: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Learn+to+play+GUMSHOE%2FThe+Eso terrorists+intro+scenario&iso=20180810T21&p1=3918&ah=3&am=30)

This is designed for new players, and is a re-run of the FG Daze scenario that Stx11 and MayDar already played. The Lewtz, Zinsser, and mac40k does this time work for you?


Learn to play GUMSHOE/The Esoterrorists intro scenario!


Session Time: 2100 US Eastern (Convert to your time zone here: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Learn+to+play+GUMSHOE%2FThe+Eso terrorists+intro+scenario&iso=20180810T21&p1=3918&ah=3&am=30)
Calendar Link: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/calendar/index.xcp?id=3119 -- go ahead and add your names to the list of players to this calendar entry, which was first used for FG Daze.
Number of Players: 2-3
Short Description: Beginners welcome--no experience required. This is a learning scenario specifically designed to teach the GUMSHOE rules system.
Text/Voice: Voice
GM License/Player License: Ultimate GM License (Players can use free/demo client)
Game System: GUMSHOE
Genre: Investigation Horror
Newbie Friendly: Yes! Beginners welcome--no experience required. This is a learning scenario specifically designed to teach the GUMSHOE rules system.
Pre-requisites: None
Voicechat via: Discord
Audio streaming for game sound effects: Cleanfeed (Chrome browser required, but otherwise a free service to use. I'll send you a link at game time and that's it.)

About the Game
Info on Esoterrorists background: You are elite investigators combating the plots of the Esoterrorists, a loose affiliation of occult terrorists intent on tearing the fabric of the world and letting the monsters in. Unlike other investigative roleplaying games, The Esoterrorists’ GUMSHOE rules system ensures that the plot never grinds to a halt due to a failed die roll. As top paranormal detectives, you never fail in your areas of expertise. When necessary, you can expend extra effort to glean more from the evidence than any plodding journeyman could hope to find.
Pregenerated characters?: Yes, they are provided.


Credits
This scenario is "A NIGHT ON THE TOWN--A THE ESOTERRORISTS DEMONSTRATION SCENARIO BY MARCUS D. BONE"

About this Scenario--AUTHOR’S NOTE
"A Night on the Town has been written as a demonstration scenario for The Esoterrorists RPG. It arose after the author realised that the GUMSHOE system brought a specific set of expectations to the gaming table. These skills, while easy to learn, can be difficult to explain without examples, and are best demonstrated in play."
"As a note, this scenario was originally written as filler session in a larger The Esoterrorists campaign, and was designed specifically to introduce a new player to the game."
"The author would also like to attribute thanks to Kevin Kulp for his excellent demonstration scenario ‘Stowaway’ (available as a free pdf at https://www.pelgranepress.com), without which this adventure would have never been written."


I'll run this learn-to-play scenario for a new group of players in the near future. Calendar link here (no date yet): https://www.fantasygrounds.com/calendar/index.xcp?id=3119