In this short mid-scenario interlude, Keeper Heather and the cast recap the story so far, discuss the differences in Pulp Cthulhu mechanics vs traditional 7e Cthulhu, resolve skill improvements and Luck recovery, and lay out a preview for what’s to come in the second half of Slow Boat to China.
Contains major spoilers for Slow Boat to China Part 1. Catch up on Part 1 here: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lightless-beacons
Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Purchase the Pulp Cthulhu Rulebook here: https://www.chaosium.com/pulp-cthulhu-pdf/
Cast:
Heather as your Keeper of Arcane Lore
Jae as Jefferson Hartley
Jayson as Professor Terrence van der Meer
Lydia as Edmond Lau
Matt as Jack “The Lad” Mahan
Episode edited by james, mixed and mastered by Jayson
Opening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt Crouch
All Lightless Beacons artwork by Jae Jeremiah-Goulding
As with all our Call of Cthulhu actual plays, this episode contains adult themes and content that some listeners may find distressing.
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