Homeward Bound | Time For Chaos S1 E8 | Call of Cthulhu Masks of Nyarlathotep

The investigators try to replace the missing gold band over the rancid pool of filth.
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Cast: Troy Lavallee (Keeper), Ross Bryant, Noura Ibrahim, Rob Kerkovich, Kate Stamas
Time For Chaos is a playthrough of Masks of Nyarlathotep for the 7E Call of Cthulhu role-playing game system by Chaosium.
A mysterious lost expedition sets in motion an epic globe spanning adventure as investigators come face to face with ancient evils beyond the scope of human comprehension. Often considered the greatest role-playing game campaign ever written, Masks of Nyarlathotep stretches the boundaries of horror, driving both characters and players insane since its publication in 1984.
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[@landremon]

Can we all take a moment to appreciate Ross roleplay? Man is he a S tier player or what.

[@Griffin9111025]

Ross is LEGEND. I can see a cigarette in Vaughn's hand. He does his research, too. Also, what a VOCABULARY!

[@thomassmart4088]

if there was a real Call of Cthulhu movie / tv series...

[@lamyra451]

Ross was my gateway drug into the Glass Cannon Network; at this point I'll watch whatever he does. Talented, smart, and generous--really a joy at the table/on the screen.

[@simmonslucas]

Just watched him on Dropouts Make Some Noise. he was great!

[@knifesedge]

Vaughn is an incredible character. Not looking forward to the point his sanity runs out

[@heartlesskitten88]

I love how Ross is a history nerd, it fleshes out his already terrific character. I love history too so it tickles me when he drops references and facts.

[@sub-jec-tiv]

He knows his culture history as well. Art, music, writers.

[@rperezatx007]

I love you all, but holygoodgod, Ross is AAAAMMMMMAAAAAZZZING. His interaction with Dr. Düm was truly affecting. Wow.

[@anaximander66]

Dr Dum is a marvel of 1920's psychotherapy and fantastic for everyone.

[@josephirgang6470]

This has so far been one of my favorite role play podcasts I've ever seen. Everyone is fantastic, but I gotta say this Ross dude is the GOAT role player.

[@Joeys-Channel]

Agreed with Ross, however checkout the delta green get in the trunk

[@fitgirllegbusta2406]

Ross is a powerhouse. He eats scenery for breakfast and craps dramatic perfection.

[@BostonDeadHead]

Ross is so talented. His Improv should be award winning like major award winning. His vocabulary is second to none also. Same with troy and the whole cast. This group has amazing chemistry.

[@TheGlassCannon]

Couldn't agree more! Ross needs more trophies.

[@lillifeless197]

Robs lil “fuck ya” after Ross quoted Horace was so perfect 😂 exactly what we were all thinking. 🎉 So glad I decided to rewatch S1.

[@Etherwinter]

I'm going to run this campaign soon so I was looking for other people running it on youtube so I can get inspiration, ideas and such. And this has become so much more than that. I adore Ross's character and his acting. Easily the highlight for me. It may seem hammed up and over-the-top but he's into it, he's into the character. He plays that character. Rob's very good, giving some light-heartedness to all the dark tension to keep people from forgetting to breathe. Meanwhile Noura and Kate are the most grounded, keeping the other two in check and keeping things from getting too out of hand. But they join in on the fun as well. I... love every one of them and their characters. And of course, Troy, this wouldn't be as possible, or as engaging without you. Thank you.

[@TheGlassCannon]

Thanks for watching! We are so glad you are enjoying it!

[@ichifish]

Ross Bryant is such a powerhouse performer.

[@rickhudson7929]

I have enjoyed watching this so much. I ran Masks myself back in 1984 or so, when it didn't include this chapter. god, it was exhausting but brilliant. A great mix of laughs and horror in these episodes.

[@TheGlassCannon]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephenpodeschi6052]

Yes great role play all round and Ross had that glint in his eye when he described studying the occult.......Nicely set up for the second epic adventure cheers Troy.

[@truth7921]

Troy described briefly near the end how these characters may be reacting to experiencing the occult, essentially, in addition to Nora's grappling with seeing things her secret society had talked about for some time. But I think it's far different to learn about or believe in something and another entirely to KNOW it, to have experienced it first hand. What a ride that must be.

[@woobackwednesday2299]

Paying attention to this, Kate's face when they talked about the cartoon cats is hilarious

[@SoFlyBmOr3]

I'm so glad this is a long story this group is great

[@patricksnyder8596]

The downtime between chapters was absolutely awesome. I love the cast, every one is so good, so funny, so engaging.

[@rdp16rulez]

What an awesome episode! Even their down time is entertaining. Having heard Becca Scott's take on some of these stories, I am super excited to see how this group handles their next adventure.

[@thereluctanthireling]

Now the real fun of Masks begins....

[@anthonyragan2696]

Excellent session, and I think I enjoyed the roleplaying of the aftermath more than the actual grand finale. Props to Noura, too, for nailing the "newsreel narrator" voice when reading the handouts.

[@johncmousley]

that was the prologue, wow, these CoC adventures don't mess around there's a playlist of 'Horror on the Orient Express' which is ninety episodes; lol

[@simonfernandes6809]

I played through the whole Horror on the Orient Express campaign. We played every week, 4 hours per session, and it took us 14 months.

[@otakuofmine]

those 2 are the longest, given. maybe now followed by Children of Fear. its a campaign for a reason, there are many short stories. also - every group will be different. some might be slower than those experienced ones, yet they were still slower than CoC veterans (by like 2 sessions)

[@ReplicatorFifth]

There are plenty of smaller modules that take 1 or 2 sessions to get through

[@tonyjabroni7205]

Just wanted to leave a little feedback and say I’m deeply into your format of bit o’ banter up top, and then a little deep dive on a particular rule or aspect of the game before getting into the actual game itself. As a relatively green keeper/gm I find it IMMENSELY helpful. Thanks, and keep up the great work y’all! 😊😊😊

[@TheGlassCannon]

Thanks!

[@AuthoritativeNewsNetwork]

"Oh my god, that was awesome. Can't believe we saved the world"... glances at timestamp. 52/2.19.00.

[@thehermitthetower1126]

Been sick all week. Watching this while being in and out of consciousness has been producing some pretty awesome fever dreams. God bless, guys! Cant wait for S2

[@TheGlassCannon]

Soon!

[@simmonslucas]

love this cast and Troy is very quickly becoming one of my favorite GMs

[@k22236821]

I'm really enjoying this playthrough. I also intend on running it for my group in the future, though it may be with the Pulp rules depending on player preference. Regarding Cthulhu Mythos and insanity: pg. 164 of the Keeper's book says that the first time an investigator suffers from Mythos-induced insanity, they add 5 points to their Cthulhu Mythos skill. Any further bouts of Mythos-induced madness will each add 1 point. This means that Carter and Vaughn should each have 5% in CM and reduce their Max San by 5%.

[@clgarret73]

I’d say don’t go Pulp. Part of beauty of Cthulhu is the vulnerability of characters and that is definitely lost in pulp. My group played Masks with normal rules and it was one of my favorite campaigns of all time. Later we played the Two Headed Serpent pulp campaign and the characters really felt almost like superheroes. It’s was fun too but Masks was much more tense and exciting.

[@skyblazeeterno]

@@clgarret73 Pulp seems like easy mode CoC and reminds me of using Jetpac in Scribblenauts

[@dmeep]

Kate should really check out older versions of the "nice" fairy tales. I got an older book when i was young Red riding hood has them eviscerating the wolf releasing people filling the wolfs stomach with rocks and stitching it back up. waking up the wolf is thirsty and drags itself to a lake and starts to drink. they push the wolf in and watch as it drowns. Cinerella has her evil stephsisters cutting of their toes and heel respectivly to make the glass slipper fit for the prince but he can see the slipper filling up with blood and know they are not the one so they mutilate themselves to decive him for nothing. Nearly all of them has been tidied up from their original horrific versions. Also even more unbelivable then headmaggots rising the dead is that Myrtle would buy her own groceries and carry them home herself

[@UnknownPerson-lq8gy]

I love seeing the character growth. It was definitely worth listening/watching this.

[@TheGlassCannon]

Thanks!

[@elmarkofler1486]

I liked that question "more chapter?" oh sweet summer child. That was the newly added starting chapter that is designed to introduce the player and the most murdered NPC in Cathuluh historry to each other:). The big ones are still ahead. Rules questio:n Kates's sanity. Is it possible that she overshot the starting sanity? I believe that the cap for the character's sanity is the amount from the creation but not 100% sure. She will be in great shape either way. Brtohers Gimm ? they are I beleive still read to Kids today here in Germany. So yeah she will know all of those for sure :)

[@DocRobotnik_]

Max Cap in 7e is 99-your Cthulhu Mythos Skill, so she's ok at the moment, but yeah, she's in really good shape sanity wise.

[@edgarovsepian5988]

Hands down my new favorite podcast Not only is the audio quality amazing but all the players bring so much to the table! 10/10 to everyone including the sound guy! I need to find all these tracks for myself haha!

[@TheGlassCannon]

Much appreciated!

[@kharneater778]

In the world of the Cthulhu mythos. Isn't the Black Forest one of the major centers of cosmic horror? If so the correlation between the stories of the Brothers Grimm would probably be "witness" accounts put into terms and images more easily digestible for the contemporaries of that time?

[@stephenmills4392]

Absolutely brilliant guys!

[@PotterFreak22]

The whole newspaper clipping section makes me think that someone could run this like a game but everyone actually dies at the end instead of getting away. No rolls, no checks, just everyone in that party gets killed and no one knows why until later in the main game.

[@trueblueedits4673]

Noura's first two rolls clutched so hard lmao

[@skyblazeeterno]

wow a mention of Garfield Minus Garfield - which can be a funny concept

[@johndoe9514]

Love this table ^^ Thanks for your content really.

[@MommyOfZoeAndLiam]

"This is not my first fire machete!" Merch soon??

[@stewartthorpe2533]

Can't wait for next episode

[@mikeshivak]

The portraits at the end

[@electricmeatpuppet]

Enjoying this so much, Troy is a great keeper and the cast is fantastic each in their own ways :)

[@CrungleFunk]

Margot “The Unflappable” Sauer. The most sane painter and person alive.

[@skyblazeeterno]

I think its Margot with a T and if IIRC isnt that her nickname as its Margerithe?

[@CrungleFunk]

@@skyblazeeterno ah, I will correct that immediately. I wasn’t sure if it would be spelled like the French name, seeing as she’s German. I don’t want to disrespect the most sane of the party.

[@sietsewijker1530]

Great episode again guys! Will 'Time for chaos' now be posted on KZbin Thursday instead of Monday?

[@TheGlassCannon]

Nope! We just had some post-production delays this week. Hopefully won't happen again!

[@PoffinFresh]

I thought they had group insanity when they decided to ignite the large pool of unknown flammable substance in a narrow, poorly ventilated space. 😂

[@jasongaylard2547]

Great show. I'm slightly disappointed that nobody looked in the crack at the top of the pyramid 🙂

[@ThePromesian]

Great ep, looking forward to more as always, but someone is breathing through their nose super loud in this one.

[@Hagb3rd]

Dr. Doom, Peyote and Howards End...and Mr. Ross FUCKIN Bryant!

[@konst80hum]

Excellent players! Excellent host.

[@TheGlassCannon]

Thanks!

[@otakuofmine]

So happy they realised they can burn it, proud of those godkillers.

[@briansanderz9024]

Von, James Von

[@presswolf]

Conquistador's would have carried Rapiers

[@SpookyGroovyPolitoCatMum]

How long ago were these episodes filmed a couple of weeks ago a month ago really finished up live last week and here we are? I'm try to be careful not to put spoilers and in the messages lol

[@jamesculverhouse4657]

The heathcliffe comics... anyone reading this owes it to themselves to listen to the doggzone 9000 podcast episode about the gnawing madness of those things

[@iancotter387]

is 84 sanity legal? it just seems so high compared to everyone elses. Margo's just mega sane i guess.

[@iancotter387]

never mind it was explained at like 1:04:00 ish

[@ReplicatorFifth]

First starting character I rolled a 90 for POW thus 90 SAN. Keeper is working on it xD failed a sanity check with a 100 and many more still so little sanity paper cuts. Oh and he gave everyone a dossier with 12 points worth of Cthulhu mythos skill… ouch that was a hit to my cushion of sanity lmao

[@xcom9x]

late to the party, but use a fuse

[@ianthrower8744]

comment for bumps. meh...too early.... good stuff guys.

[@Thrudd2]

Love Ross, he is amazing. I am very skeptical to Nouras dice rolls, looks like she always are successful. 🤔 She said she was left handed too... 🤔🤔

[@AlansNewMutant]

I forgot the *mastery* with which Troy does scenario transitions. The OP Glass Cannon backstories had me so hemmed up with their quality, I had to drop away when one of the PC received a fate that I think was worst than death. TOO MUCH FOR ME MAN. And here, I think it's happening again, but since this is CoC, I'll be more prepared this time. I hope. 🤣Clearly it's also about adding Troy's talents to excellent player imagination. This cast is KILLIN' IT! Taking us all over the world, ACTUALLY painting us a picture in Margo's case, and spiking the punch with these Troy Specials in the characters' lives! Like watch Kate's face while Carter's getting his homecoming treat starting at 1:39:08. She mirrored what I was feeling, and then ROB did!! 😆😆😆 What an amazing movie this would be with each character having these as post-credit scenes! 10-movie deal, baby!

[@Udpw178]

Kate's faces are because she is getting some of that reality TV drama she loves right in the game!

[@HeyKosmo]

Carter's homecoming cracked me up. Ross' RP is just something else as well. The whole cast works so well together.

[@danielcrafter9349]

Ross' joke is because in Latin "sinis" is left whilst "dex" is right and where we get the word "sinister" is from "left-handed" - so the joke plays on the wording in reverse

[@noahberry6734]

There should be a Patreon tier that's just ASMR audio of Troy breathing into the mic

[@Skyly303]

Everyone’s great. Don’t get me wrong. But Ross’ scene with the psychiatrist…. Wow. Amazing roleplaying. It left me in awe. Also Troy’s GM skills are ace! Greetings from Sweden.

[@johanlantz1750]

Fun fact: Dr Dum would mean Dr stupid in Swedish

[@ReplicatorFifth]

Fitting xD

[@eichler721]

Now the real horror and suspense begins. Excited to see how the cast and party handle the Expedition

[@SamuRyan858]

I am enjoying this show, but Troy still breathes so hard on the mic.

[@chrisgatton621]

Rolling 1 on a d10 sucks ass. I started doing 1d8+2 instead for my players, so they at a minimum improve by 3.

[@WinterOnTheWeb]

I used to work with the creator of Garfield -Garfield. Wild to hear it mentioned in the big league 😉

[@robertleingang1065]

I ❤ Noura Ibrahim. She is absolutely gorgeous and extremely talented.

[@thomassmart4088]

absolute

[@twaldannys9770]

Hope Noura is more involved next time seemed like she was distracted alot tonight. Hope everything's alright!

[@devtoast]

I started this at the return with Season 2 and HAD to come back for S1. The cast is amazing. Troy is SUCH a good Keeper. And im really loving how CoC lets everyone take reins on their own story. This "downtime" episode was a delight.

[@mikeshivak]

They really should sponsor you guys... I can't DM now without my Lemon Berry Komb!!!

[@williammccallum4760]

Just about to listen to this. Did anyone bring a grappling hook? (Spoilers) Throw it up into the ceiling, pull it tight, then boogie up with the gold, avoiding an interaction with the goo pit. Easy peasy

[@junkbucket50]

1:21:45 - 1:23:19 Wow. Simply amazing from the both of you. This is one of the greatest scenes in roleplay I've ever seen. This is why roleplay was invented, right here

[@TheGlassCannon]

So good!

[@indigobryan]

Doing good this week

[@saraann8140]

Noura is simply awesome - Love how she gets into the story and her character🥰 The whole group is simply stellar, a dream team really - But Noura, just wow🥰🥰😇😇

[@TheGlassCannon]

Noura is the best!

[@cbo2864]

I think the thing I like the best about this series is that Troy doesn't spend 30 minutes making fun of the other costars :D

[@Necrow_Productions]

48:00ish fun cinematic time!

[@alexeng19]

Late to the party but I'm confused... What year is it supposed to be?

[@skyblazeeterno]

IIRC its 1922 - no doubt someone will correct me if Im wrong here

[@vwkflynn]

Can we get the Justice League VFX guys to get a mustache back on Ross? They must have Henry's just lying around somewhere.

[@SpookyGroovyPolitoCatMum]

About time lol. Where you guys been,? Got. Note? Lemme,see your,note for,being tardy... And,it cantbe signed "Epstine's Mother"