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System of the Month October: Alien RPG

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On 1. September 2023

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Silently, the USCSS Montero glides through the vast space. The ship carries 200,000 tons of radioactive, highly flammable hydrogen cargo, which the Weyland-Yutani Corporation wants delivered to the remote outposts at the edge of the habitable galaxy. A “special mission.” On board: a small, five-person crew in cryosleep. At least, until the onboard computer unexpectedly awakens you…

“Chariots of the Gods” is an introductory scenario for Alien RPG, based on the film series of the same name, continuing its story. If you’ve ever wanted to fight for your survival in a dystopian future, you’re in the right place. The question still remains, though, who’s more dangerous: alien organisms or your fellow humans? How well do you really know your crew? And who is pursuing what goals?

What do I have to know?

The Alien RPG is based on the “Year Zero” Engine and, not surprisingly, falls into the survival horror genre. Combat can be short and brutal, and character death must always be taken into account. The scenario comes with pre-made characters, each with different and sometimes conflicting goals. Player-versus-player actions are possible and integrated into the system, though they are constrained by the shared external threat.

The rules are fairly straightforward; we’ll go through them together in the first session. The game materials are in English, but depending on the group composition and preferences, we can also play in German. If desired, players can bring a total of 2 sets of 10 d6 in two different colors, or you can use the special dice designed for the game. Otherwise, as preparation, watching an “Alien” film of your choice is recommended…

Just tell me when!

Even though the adventure is officially labeled as a one-shot, it can’t be played through in a single evening. Overall, I anticipate it will take 2-3 sessions. The first two dates are:

    • Thursday, 12th of October at 6pm
    • Thursday, 19th of October at 6pm

If necessary, there might be another session by arrangement.

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If you want to participate or have questions, please contact us at info@kul-verein.ch with the subject “Alien”.

-Fritz

Header: Free League Publishing

System of the Month september: Cities Without Number

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On 29. August 2023

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The world is neon and dust.

There is nothing more than the flesh. There is nothing greater than the wires. There is nothing to dream that is not sold and nothing to worship that is not made. It is a mirrorshade world of human reflections, every red hunger and every black passion worshiped in cathedrals of glass and greed. The great love their sins like children and the least want only to be great. Who could hope for more?

Cities Without Number is a cyberpunk role-playing game built for sandbox adventures in a dystopia of polished chrome and bitter misery. Whether polished metal or flesh and blood, your operators will risk their lives and more to seize those precious things a merciless world would keep from them.

What to know?

GM Tim is playing the self-written mission “On Cloud 9” with you. We are using pre-made characters that are still in development. The rules, very similar to D&D, will be explained on-site and learned together.

The game can be run in english or german. Let me know your preference!

Disclaimer: The mission includes themes such as (gang-) violence, drug consumption, prostitution, and social misery.

Where to go?

The mission will probably be run in one session on

Saturday, 9th of September ’23 at 6pm at KuL

Want to join the game? Write us on info@kul-verein.ch with the subject “CWN”

Header: Sine Nomine Publishing

Master’s Talk in October

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On 21. August 2023

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The Master’s Talk will be held in English.

If the terms “action adjudication”, “railroad” and “three-clue-rule” make you look perplexed, if you are interested in the delicate art of game mastery (see also What is Pen & Paper?) or if you have already honed it to near perfection, then the Master’s Talk is the perfect event for you!

With the Master’s Talk, we have created a vessel where game masters can exchange ideas about battlemap design, discuss questions about past game sessions, or share their experiences.

This Master’s Talk will be held on Thursday, October 5th from 6 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m. in the Erupt. Be there!

To make the Master’s Talk a little different from a loose meeting over a cold drink, we have come up with some topics that we would like to discuss. There will be short inputs on various topics prepared by some of the game masters to start a discussion. Because we have so many questions for our fellow game leaders and hope others have as many.

1. topic: How to start a campaign

Tim thinks about how he would start his next campaign with a fixed roster of players. What does he need? What is not needed? This topic might be interesting for newish GM’s.

2. topic: tba

Topic Ideas
  • Music
  • RPG-Systems
  • Overland Travel
  • How to Horror
  • Traps
  • Riddles
  • How to start a campaign
  • Notetaking
  • Session recaps
  • Action economy
  • Battlemaps
  • Safetytools
  • Onepagedungeons
  • Improvisation

We look forward to the Master’s Talk and are eager to hear how other game masters approach this exciting and fulfilling role.

Have a comment, question, or suggestion for future topics, let us know in the comments or via info@kul-verein.ch! Registration is not required.

For Newcomers: The Fall of Silverpine Watch

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On 16. August 2023

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The game can be held in english or german. GM will be Tim.

You are members of a mercenary troop escorting the gnome merchant Oona Tealeaf through the rugged hills of Aesternia, a fantasy land à la Tolkien. Along the way, you not only overcome the dangers of the wilderness but also need to pass through the fortress known as Silverpine Watch.

Will you unveil the mystery of the seemingly abandoned castle…?

What do I need to know?

This is the second run of my favorite adventure, but this time we’re playing Worlds Without Number, a wonderful alternative to D&D. It’s a bit more dangerous than D&D 5e and draws inspiration from the Old School Renaissance.

You will assume the roles of 3-5 characters that you’ll embody during the game. We’ll distribute the characters together on the day of the game.

There is a free version of WWN!

This adventure accommodates 3-5 players and will take place on Monday, August 28th, at 6:00 PM. The session will last approximately 4 hours.

Sign up by emailing us at info@kul-verein.ch!

Header Image by Scott “AngryGM” Rehm

KuL-News July

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On 2. August 2023

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Our new and huge table is awesome! But we still want to improve our gaming comfort in the KuL-Room. That’s why TODAY, 2nd of august, at 6 PM the Table-Task-Force meets again online in KuL-Discord! All spontanous, crafty and tinkering people are very welcome! It’s getting specific!

Otherwise, there isn’t much to report and you can find everything in the protocol:

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Of course there always will be other…

Events!

Signups via info@kul-verein.ch

  • SoM Savage Worlds, 3.8.
    Join GM Patricia on a spooky journey through rural Wisconsin in the second part of the thrilling horror story – and get to know the universal game system Savage Worlds along the way!
    Seats available.
  • SoM Finsterlande, 23.8.
    Enormous airships and factory smoke darken the sky. Powerful sorceresses, corrupt politicians, and secretive conspiracy circles crave power. Dive into the dark and sinister Finsterlande with GM Mario! Seats available.
  • Arcanor-Community-Kampagne, ongoing
    Discover the secrets of the continent Arcanor together with over a dozen other players. You can join anytime, just write on Discord!

The next gathering will take place on
Thursday, August 31st at 6 PM.
Everyone is welcome to participate!

PS: Not a KuList yet? Join us!

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