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Horror in TTRPGs with Karl: Storytelling, Setting & Mechanics in Call of Cthulhu | Bonus Episode

Horror in TTRPGs with Karl: Storytelling, Setting & Mechanics in Call of Cthulhu | Bonus Episode

Update: 2025-05-07
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Join us for a deep dive into horror in tabletop RPGs with special guest Karl, a masterful Call of Cthulhu Keeper. We explore what makes horror storytelling work at the table, how to craft unsettling settings, and how game mechanics can enhance fear, tension, and dread. Karl also shares his personal journey as a gamemaster and the biggest skill upgrades that transformed his approach to horror. A must-listen for GMs, players, and fans of horror in RPGs.
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Horror in TTRPGs with Karl: Storytelling, Setting & Mechanics in Call of Cthulhu | Bonus Episode

Horror in TTRPGs with Karl: Storytelling, Setting & Mechanics in Call of Cthulhu | Bonus Episode

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