Vampire: The Masquerade, Werewolf: The Apocalypse, World of Darkness both new and old, Ravenloft, Call of Cthulhu…what draws us to these classic horror roleplaying systems and settings? Guest Ari Marmell (fantasy author and game designer for White Wolf and Wizards of the Coast) joins us at the Gamer’s Tavern to talk about these systems, how they influenced gaming, and why we’re so attracted to the dark and macabre.
Expedition to Castle Ravenloft (D&D 3.5 version)
Ravenloft Dominions: The Black Crusade
This week’s sponsor: The Strange Kickstarter from Bruce Cordell and Monte Cook, from Monte Cook Games. Music: “Never Heard a Rhyme Like This Before” by Hebber Zepherin is licensed under a Creative Commons license: http://creativecommons.org/
2 thoughts on “Episode 5: Horror Roleplaying Games, or F#&$ Samuel Haight”
Great getting caught up on the show. Love it! I just cannot believe you didn’t mention one of the (IMHO) horror RPGs ever. DREAD, is amazing for setting up tension and atmosphere with the use of the Jenga Tower for all resolution. Just a fantastic game and able to suspense and horror in an unusual and amazing way!