Spells & Grimoire - How to Play Call of Cthulhu 7E (Tabletop RPG)

Spellcasting in CoC is an experience similar to throwing grenades into a firework factory, where all the fun can turn into instant regret. In this episode of the How to play Call of Cthulhu 7E series, I will be your enabler, as I explain the spell casting and grimoire reading rules.
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1:24 -- Casting Spells
3:23 -- Disrupted Casting
4:26 -- Opposed POW Roll
6:42 -- Learning Spells
7:36 -- Grimoires
8:16 -- Initial & Full Study
10:33 -- Book As Reference
11:12 -- Spells From Book
11:46 -- First Spell Casting
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⏱️TIME STAMPS⏱️ 1:24 -- Casting Spells 3:23 -- Disrupted Casting 4:26 -- Opposed POW Roll 6:42 -- Learning Spells 7:36 -- Grimoires 8:16 -- Initial & Full Study 10:33 -- Book As Reference 11:12 -- Spells From Book 11:46 -- First Spell Casting

[@Stone_Orchids]

it's not brandon, he created some laws to follow but that categorization is not his and it's pretty old and part of the culture now, before you make content inform yourself

[@remixtheidiot5771]

Lucille: alright, might as well do your evil monologue. Rosalin: Even better! I'm gonna do an exposition, giving you a tutorial about game mechanics for HOW TO READ BOOKS.

[@jonathanguajardo8430]

That's almost worse

[@CastleBallad]

My favourite half-human half-human is talking about that weird game again!

[@llewelynshingler2173]

1: Plot Twists upon Plot Twists... 2: Arrrrgh! Cliffhanger!

[@alcormagnus8754]

Honestly, I’ve read Keeper’s Handbook ten times over, so I’m just here for the story!

[@DTux5249]

I like that "Sure it's like throwing a grenade into a pile of firecrackers, but who's gonna stop you? Lil' ol' me?"

[@waagh196]

one time in a call of Cthulhu game the keeper let my character obtain the necronomicon and the keeper said the book contains the secrets to revive your dead party and i said naw i want to wake azazoth

[@Exxag]

I love how Rosalind is getting bored and impatient in the background while you are explaining how magic works :')

[@Nionivek]

I will add that when spellcasting if you succeed at an opposed pow check against an opponent, you are able to improve power during the improvement phase. It is one of the few ways to increase your power and explains why many wizard have extremely high power.

[@oz_jones]

And low SAN

[@ibn1287]

That poor cat, first it got shot by Gangsta Lucille then exploded. RIP Spooky Kitty

[@ruki4929]

Anyone else notice Rosalind starting to fall asleep in the background when he started talking about spells?

[@icegod4849]

Timestamp?

[@ruki4929]

@@icegod4849 Starts around the 1:55 mark. Starts getting bored, yawns, then starts drifting off, only to snap back when she needs to cast the spell

[@ImpKnt80]

At the end of all things, will Rosalind betray the party to realize her deepest, darkest desires? ...will Scott become ever more romantically intertwined with his beloved Lucille even if his feelings lead him inevitably to his Doom? ...will Lucille feel the Call of the Esoteric Order of Dagon and more importantly will the Call of Cthulhu tear her away from her beloved Scott to pursue a life-long career as a Deep One under the sea? ...and how far will she and our brave heroes go to bring back the noble Phineas whose selfless sacrifice managed to- *Ah, those Eyes!* *Those Eyes!* *ARRRGGHHHAA!!!* ** Stay tuned for next month's exciting conclusion, Cthulhu-watchers! Same Cult-time, same Cult-channel!

[@thebeanz7838]

You should make a Kickstarter to make a Call of Cthulhu series. As someone new to CoC, these animations got me really pumped up

[@anthony_hw]

Well, that escalated quickly. Bonus: exploding cat.

[@robertopena8112]

Ooooh, CAME OOOOON, I need more. This history is great and I need to know the end. PD I love the way you explain concepts, as a CoC master I did not use magic in the 6e but now I might give it a try, but nothing about summoning.... Yet... PD2 (spoiler) I hope Phineas doesn't remain dead or more than one sanity dice will roll.

[@luckyowl1681]

O_O Oh, oh Phineas... Rosalin being of a Cult... Well, that's scary, but it is possible. At least the Pulp Cthulhu book has *Cult Leader* as an option for a profession. As Keeper, I would deny that option to brand new players, but still.

[@fardareismai4495]

It would depend on the player for me. If I know that person and if I can collaborate with them to kinda map out their goals as part of a cult to ensure that it won't disrupt play in a way that hinders the fun of other players, I'm cool with it even if they're new! But if that would be too overwhelming for them, I'd also advise against it

[@nahfhey2766]

I came to learn how to play the game, I stayed to learn the outcome of the story.

[@BarlowKeep]

These videos are a lifesaver...Love the concise explanations, the graphs, the story! I haven't played CoC for some time and had a game last Sunday. Put these on x2 speed omw to the game room and the game was a blast! I was running DeadLight in my own setting and it is always fascinating how such trope scenarios still create a fantastic atmosphere when you are actually in them.

[@dabbih123]

Really love your videos, all very well made and structured. You're the reason I managed to get into dnd.

[@callumboyou]

a failed spell can cause a random animal to explode? jeezus what kind of spell is that!

[@thepbg8453]

Yes

[@someotherworldlybeing3167]

Cthulhu god mad that the spell failed and took his rage on a cat

[@Alkis05]

Damn, sounds complicated, but you did a good job explaining.

[@guinotrool]

i love these episodes, they are amazing

[@QuantemFear]

the amountof work this must have taken is worth a sanity check ;-)

[@thegriffadillo9762]

Damn it! I just started wanting to play with my friends and your "Keepering" episode isnt out yet! and this one JUST CAME OUT! OH THE HUMANITY

[@willnorman-bargo]

So cool, hopefully the last part will be out soon I can't wait.

[@kokoboy6993]

SHADOW WIZARD MONEY GANG! WE LOVE CASTING SPELLS!!!

[@dr.insanity431]

Where do you find Grimoire stats like The Book of Eibon? I've only been able to find stats for The Book of Eibon in the Keeper's handbook but nothing else.

[@TinyPirate]

That port is Wellington, New Zealand! Hi from there!

[@elenabarbieri1286]

I REALLY hope the last episode will be up before December 28th or so... I'm about to be a Keeper for the first time on that date and I need Papa CJ to give me advice!

[@myoung4997]

Thanks for another great video!

[@Ja_Ta]

I love your episodes

[@HandOvDoom]

Great video! I need to know what is going on in this story! I love it!

[@poneal666]

Great video on this, and as a bonus, the narrator's accent makes the English closed captions a hilarious barrage of malapropisms.

[@MrChupacabra555]

Never said it before, but I LOVE that opening ^_^ 4:22 : Holy Crap! Was that the poor kitty that got shot in an earlier episode? ^_^

[@sirunklydunk8861]

What is with this party and killing cats?

[@ecyor0]

Let's hope they never end up in Ulthar.

[@ImpKnt80]

Let us hope they never meet Bast or any of her priestesses.

[@InquisitorThomas]

Because curiosity killed the cat.

[@dainuwu6662]

I'm just waiting for the last episode, I really want to run a Call of Cthulhu game for my friend 😭❤️

[@miguelgalvezpetersen6588]

well I was not that much off with my guess in the blackout about her becoming a part of a cult. xD

[@mr_meow7627]

Alright youtube, its fine when you show me literaly none of a youtuber's videos for nearly half a year, this is totally okay. Edit: forgot how long ago i last saw one of his videos.

[@santiagosenoran1217]

I wasn't going to watch this video since i'm not planning to use magic. But I ended up watching it because of the cliffhanger in the last episode lol

[@DZXJR]

Everyone gangsta till rack the body is casted

[@AnonOmis1000]

I'd watch this show

[@DizangelMusic]

I have a question, if in combat someone is casting a spell and the enemy is trying to attack the player. Can the player dodge or no because they are casting a spell?

[@atomykebonpyre]

I love magic

[@RoseAltro]

The plot THICKENS!

[@goncalocarneiro3043]

I can't believe my favourite old guy died. Did he roll a 100 on the contested strength or something?

[@DarthDickhead]

What is the outro music?

[@ecyor0]

The eyes... THE EYES

[@rafaelrameh4841]

when you finish COC are you going to do another TRPG guide?

[@DontStopThinking]

Probably not for a while. I haven't found a new RPG that gets me as excited as D&D and COC.

[@jgr7487]

we are here for the story...

[@Thisone109]

Video starts: Brandon Sanderson 😮 this is not a place I thought we'd meet my Lord *bows dramatically*

[@StarkMaximum]

In this episode, keeper discretion.

[@lunatic0verlord10]

13:48 *Ia Ia Cthulhu Ftangh*

[@Tysto]

So i could learn how to cast spells in a weekend?? I can read a book & learn a spell in five minutes??

[@oz_jones]

A bit late, but skimreading a book is up to the Keeper. You can't really learn a spell in 5 minutes, RAW it takes 2D6 weeks to learn a spell from a tome. If you have a teacher, it takes only 1D8 days. You can also try to use your knowledge of Cthulhu mythos to try to bend the universe to your will. The player describes the desired outcome and it's again up to the Keeper as to the cost of SAN, MP and possible POW and the result. Do note that a spontaneous casting does not imprint said spell to your memory.

[@hypocriticaltroll9471]

1.5k views in 2 hours

[@sinnerthesinful552]

*Bast wants to know your location*

[@Celestial-rn4vm]

i am so utterly confused after watching all clips of this series. its so complicated...

[@strikerturtle7206]

Well ok then

[@dazathot4946]

Rosalind besto milfu