New Game, Who Dis? Call of Cthulhu Episode 1

Troy, Joe and Matthew welcome special guests Becca Scott and Noura Ibrahim to the show to play the Rolls-Royce of RPGs - Call of Cthulhu! After building characters from scratch, they jump into the bleakest of settings for a terrifying mystery set during the Great Depression.
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[@mtsothm]

I like how Noura dressed up for the game. You can tell she was a little freaked out when she thought they would be doing a different time period than the 1920's, but it shows dedication that she went all out.

[@thehermitthetower1126]

Noura be like that. She is a gem for this type of stuff

[@sub-jec-tiv]

She’s a class act.

[@breaunagreen9445]

The most beautiful moment is Becca telling Joe that he has a way with names....considering such classics like lorc, bfrend, and json.

[@yogogoba]

"Great name, Joe. Who says you're stupid?" Hahaha

[@t3db0t97]

Seriously, the FIRST thing I immediately thought of was Hawkraven Eaglecrow. That STILL makes me laugh out loud.

[@Ryotbh]

RIP Benverine (no-no, not the actor!)

[@NerdishNature]

JSON came to mind immediately

[@NerdishNature]

@@t3db0t97 and the trusty steed ... falcon

[@LARPingRealLife]

The look on Joe's face when he realized he had 280 points to distribute to his skills was priceless. Like a little kid on Xmas morning.

[@arnovriends5873]

"How dare you let him blaspheme for that long Troy?!"😂🤣 Well done Becca, don't pull your punches in this crowd!😉

[@alegionaire]

favorite moment!

[@RPGNook]

Good to see Call of Cthulhu getting some more of the limelight, Rolls Royce of TTRPG, nice :D

[@rangerbobcat]

It is the TTRPG I always run at game conventions and one-offs at our local game store because the mechanics are simple and the campaign setting is always a historical period that the players will be familiar enough with to be able to work within it.

[@RPGNook]

@@rangerbobcat Its one of the best systems to intro players that have not played RPGs at all for those reasons, yep.

[@thehermitthetower1126]

Guys, enlighten me. I was going to buy call tonight but a dust storm meant I couldn't drive. It seems crunchy, I typically prefer crunchy games, but call looks like it's hitting alot of points I'm interested in for the campaign I'm about to run

[@scottwood5515]

Whew, Canadian here and I'm so glad to be included in the giveaway....Been into Cthulhu for over 20 years and would love to run a game for my friends.

[@ackbaa9093]

For Joe: Have a setting cheat sheet with you to ground yourself in the setting. Include recent innovations for the era, have a youtube link or 2 with music or some boardwalk empire clips (1920's).

[@curtisbrown2281]

I've said this on the subreddit and I'll say it again here. If the GCP has a system they were made for, its delta green or CoC. It just emphasizes all their strengths and magnifies them in a way pathfinder never can.

[@Lone_GamerUK]

Loved how Noura goes from Annie Oakley to Rita Hayworth type. I just love all the character creation stuff it so informative, imaginative I just love escapism, story telling & my mind is so furtive it's just real life that's not so good. Thanks for the great content.

[@Hootie225]

This is honestly one of my favorite call of Cthulhu actual plays. Everyone in this cast absolutely nailed it and I would love it if Troy would keeper some more Cthulhu

[@TheGlassCannon]

It's happening! Stay tuned for our upcoming Masks of Nyarlathotep campaign run by Troy!

[@Hootie225]

@@TheGlassCannon This just made my day!

[@RaymondRich]

@@TheGlassCannon Masks is one of my favorite and most successful campaigns. So much to do and see and get devoured by. I'll be there, for sure.

[@jacobblackmon5525]

For those who have issues trying to figure out the world of Cthulhu and how they might interact with it, I highly recommend checking out "The Mythos Society Guide to New England" by Clint Staples. This book discusses what life and society was like in the 1910s-1930s New England area. It also describes esoteric history moments in the area that can inspire weird or horror themes in your campaign.

[@adriannaoshea]

Is this book full of lists or written more like a story? I struggle to absorb any information from things like the timeline lists in the Keeper and Investigator handbooks, but if the information is presented in a less stilted way, I could probably retain it better.

[@ragingfedora]

Gotta say, love Joe slipping in that Boston accent when describing his character whose a reporter that covered the Sox. Good old Lawrence kid.

[@Monster-jh7tl]

I wouldn't mind if they made this an actual series.

[@megamagnet1]

Good news lol

[@Dr_Lindan]

I've GM'ed (and played) myself for over 30 years now. Trust me: these guys (and girls) are doing a great job. Still not sure who is my favourite GM, they are all brillant! Subbed to the channel, subscribed on Twitch and am now on my way to Patreon. This is great entertainment. I've discovered the channel about four days ago and have been binge-watching it. This (for me) is the best RPG channel around. (I've seen you Mörk Borg, Twilight and Traveller series so far. All top notch!)

[@Michigan1B22]

Becca Scott dropping the hammer at 14:12 gave me temporary insanity from laughter

[@rangerbobcat]

On staples --Large metal staples dating from the 6th century BC have been found in the masonry works of the Persian empire /// The home stapling machine was developed by Henry Heyl in 1877 and registered under US Patent No. 195,603. >>> So, yeah, there were staples in 1932. :-)

[@Just-Radke]

Gotta get Becca Scott and Skid Maher together on a stream, that would be nutso! Awesome ep guys!

[@Lioneldehetre]

JOE four words... Call of Cthulu Darkages like Becca said! Historical cosmic horror for the win!

[@tubasaur]

Cool effect when Noura holds up the book with green lettering, most evident at 20:14. And I keep thinking Becca has a Blue's Clues background turned on.

[@morrischan932]

Becca Scott always brings a sense of exuberance to every game she plays. Hopefully this helps expose Good Time Society to more viewers.

[@fionarras4736]

Stephen Fry's Podcast Secrets of the roaring 20's is also a great resource to get a feeling for the times and the slang of the time. And he is so funny in describing the quirks of the people at that time,it is a delight.

[@Stickychron]

This series is such a tease, I want a full campaign of Vampire The Masquerade and Call of Cthulhu real bad. Give the people what they want! Awesome job everyone, truly fun stuff.

[@PresidentClambake]

I stg the intro by Kevin Macleod is a SLAMMER

[@jonahpedersen5429]

What a great session. The Joe/Becca exchange was top shelf and a great set of RPers all the way around.

[@JasonCarl]

This was super fun to watch, thank you GCP and guests!

[@rdp16rulez]

OMG, it's Jason Carl!

[@Apollyon1325]

I agree with Troy oftentimes making characters is the best part of the game.

[@MrBudNess]

Noura and Becca’s reactions when Joe said he hated Call of Cthulhu 😂 💀 😂 💀

[@RaymondRich]

Found this channel thanks to their game with Seth Skorkowsky and definitely think I'll be sticking around a while. Like Noura and Becca, I was initially outraged at Joe's casual dismissal of Call of Cthulhu, then realized that was only the start of his story. By the end, I was quite a fan. The pathos he conjured with his character and his dog is precisely on point and he need never worry that he "didn't get it" ever again. Joe's reaction at 2:21:38... priceless.

[@jv7x]

I just saw their game with Seth the other day. I hadn't ever watched their stuff before but it was pretty good. Really impressed with that last scene Troy just set!!

[@skyblazeeterno]

@@RaymondRich Yes I think Joe really got into the character creation as it went on. I think he made perfectly valid observations that other RPGs are far more combat driven and it can be a shock to the system

[@pauldimitrievich9726]

Yay, Ib and Chloe! Love Noura & Becca.

[@jinxadorahsnape]

OMG. When Troy was talking about the Showcase Showdown... I had a severe flashback.

[@Grak70]

Becca: [chugs from growler] Me: “I am ready for this group”.

[@saraann8140]

OMG - Loving this 🥰 Ive watched other GCN Cthulhu shows and love them - Just found this one - So awesome 🥰 But OMG to start THIS game world with 20 Sanity - This will be interesting to watch 😅 Ty ty all of ya for a great episode 🥰

[@edmundshaw]

This episode is so far down the tail of the bell curve that I live on, I'm gobsmacked. The intersection of GCP, Call of Cthulu (blew my D&D mind when first played in early 80's), and mountain bike wheels (i9 hydra hubs?) has to be a relatively small cohort. Grant, yes, I want the first official GCP bike-check video.

[@bacomancer]

WHAT. A. FIND.!! I love Glass Cannon. I love Call of Cthulhu. This is a no brainer. And what a cast.. I am ready!

[@dukeironfist01]

like Becca said, Troy sure can set a tone! As a new keeper, this has been very inspiring and educational. Excuse me as I race to watch the next episode.

[@lumu42]

watch a lot of online tabletop rpg games, i stumbled on yours and now i'm in love

[@TheGlassCannon]

Welcome!

[@yogogoba]

Loving the producer and bicycle enthusiasts version of Grant Burger. SATISFACTORY!

[@alexandersvideopicks8735]

Great stuff. Been watching Noura and Becca on Black Dice Society and Realmsmith. Great actresses, both. Glad to meet the few folks on this channel. Subscribed.

[@chrismancha2173]

Need much more of this.

[@McMahonHater]

I'm going to take a shot in the dark, but I think their significant others enjoy the 3+ hour break... just my guess 😁

[@cameron9672]

Becca is hilarious and seems very present with a genuine excitement. I already hope she comes back for more things!

[@destroybot3000]

She's great. You can see a lot of more of her in stream of blood`s call of cthulhu videos

[@rdp16rulez]

@@destroybot3000 Don't forget that she also is the Keeper in a series of CoC games on her own channel, Good Times Society.

[@lachlanking2607]

Matt’s Treasured Possession got so wonderfully dark, I love it!

[@snuzzlebumble]

This system is PERFECT for Troy to run. I think he'd do great with Delta Green as well

[@jonathancadle1261]

Delta Green is Joe’s thing. He deals with improvisation a bit better than Troy does, IMO

[@jablanchette83]

I believe they run Delta Green in one of their Patreon games

[@taffysaint]

@@jonathancadle1261 Completely agree, Joe's found his groove with DG

[@snuzzlebumble]

@@taffysaint I actually think Joe is just a great improv GM with any game. I always felt like Joe doesn't give himself enough credit for his own creativity.

[@jonathancadle1261]

@@snuzzlebumble Joe is definitely underrated as a GM on the Network. Troy is a champ for his longevity and running so many recorded games simultaneously, but Joe is amazing in his own right.

[@Ryotbh]

Came across Noura from Realmsmith's CoS play-through - she done a fantastic job as Ezmerelda! Just recently started Keeper-ing some CoC; love the setting, rules are super simple as well.

[@DonovonDildine]

All of these characters and voices are great!

[@vidjudge]

This is pretty entertaining. My group recently tried this game. Somehow the same characters have made it through the starter set and an open world concept. Set in the 1920s We had Peter Venkman skeptic radio host played by the lovable Bill, A Klaus Hargreeves type, hughe Jackman doc with a love for guns, booze, and who's medical skills killed more patients then his allies thankfully, a superstitious red army "winter soldier type" and of course a spoof of the naked guns detective played by Lesley nealson at 4 ft 11, despite a 75 intelligence he plays like an idiot, has similiar one liners and unwitty comebacks, and has a modern attitude of how things should be (despite it being the 1920s) Pretty hilarious outcomes.

[@kittykabootsin833]

Rewatching for the return this week! So excited to get back with this group. 😍

[@arnovriends5873]

As for D100's 100% correct and that brings up the next game (maybe in a few weeks/months) Warhammer!! Troy you'd love it!

[@savethefunk]

MY BOY TROY IS BACK! Matt, you did a fab job on TFTL, don't let Troy tell you anything different.

[@yogogoba]

Yeah, really hope that the negative vibes are only Troy making fun. And even though the TFTL-run wasn't for me personally, I do think the tonal shift expands the range and quality of the GCN, and hit plenty of viewers/listeners straight to the core. Absolutely loved Matthew GM:ing FFG: Star Wars.

[@eichler721]

Great story Troy love the Dark and fitting theme for the setting.

[@LordCyler]

Great characters. Great players - both the OG crew and the new faces Becca! and Noura! Great GMing from Troy. I believe I'll be missing this one when it ends folks.

[@aaronupchurch7967]

Amazing episode! This rises to the level of your Cyberpunk Red and Delta Green shows! I would love to see you explore Pulp Cthulhu or Down Darker Trails!

[@PeterSFam]

My grandmother had a dress in the 30s that looked very similar to the one Noura is wearing.

[@TheOwlslayer]

This is looking SO DAMN promising, can't wait for the next episode!

[@MrBudNess]

Joe and Becca’s expressions at dusty eyeballs!! 😂 😂 😂 What a great stream.

[@paperwatt]

That was. Amazing. I have no words, they already all work so well together.

[@amichaelson10]

Love this group!

[@kennezoom]

Brilliant. Can’t wait for the next one!

[@EchoTheSpaceGoblin]

Pretending to be People is currently playing this same adventure. I can't wait to see how the GCP handles it lol.

[@mattyb9991]

Just here to feed the machine for these lovely people.

[@Matt05A]

Loved Episode 1 . Thank you.

[@chriss8784]

So much fun! Been waiting for this one.

[@yote2248]

Loving these deep dives into different systems. Seems like you all are enjoying it!

[@MD-zi9if]

Make a comment everyone! Boost their analytics! GCP is so good, we gotta get them paaaaaaaaiiiiiid!

[@lorenzovaletti4951]

You're right, they damn sure deserve all the visibility they can get! Great episode!

[@focusonthefocus]

Now I need that starter kit... great job everyone!

[@ferrous412]

Absolutely love CoC!!! This is gonna be awesome!

[@Japanimal179]

So much Bee-Boppin-n-Scattin. And what excellent guests to the Naish!

[@johnrekab3]

Yeah Naish! Great new guests!

[@stephenmills4392]

Loved it!

[@MetaphorUB]

Watching all the content with Becca and Noura! This is another one I will put on the schedule!

[@RusetheInsane]

Wow this was super enjoyable!

[@divus1971]

Wonderful Cliffhanger ... respect!

[@rdp16rulez]

I'm so excited to see what happens in the next episode. This was a pitch perfect intro to the world of Call of Cthulhu. I've personally only seen the character creation system done once so that was a welcome inclusion. Also, Becca has once again come up with a wholly original character for this game and world. This is gonna be a great series, even if it's short.

[@Sledhead]

Definitely intrigued by this game

[@soulxwave09]

love noura's hair

[@BostonDeadHead]

Surprisingly there are a lot of horses here in MA. Saugus has a very prestigious riding school right on the Lynn Fellsway kinda near Kelly's Roast Beef. Lots of them out in Western MA also. There's a couple big ranches near the Deerfield River where we go fly fishing. I would imagine in the 30s many people around here probably still road horses.

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Troy’s good with Call of Cthulhu 🤘 i agree, it’s the best game. Replaced D&D when i was a teen and never looked back 😉

[@mkahvi]

Sense Motive in Pathfinder with skill unlocks gets into literal mind reading.

[@TheGlassCannon]

LOL

[@grahamcarpenter691]

Jesus Christ, the Great Depression is more horrifying than the actual Cthulhu Mythos.

[@SuperPanoply]

2:11:50 "It took out a puppet. And than he made the puppet sing!" This is the song that doesn't end Yes it goes on and on my friend Some people, started sing it not knowing what is was And they'll continue singing it forever just because

[@chriscordeiro1052]

Troy’s beer choices *chef kiss*

[@teronaumanen7944]

I like Beccas boxer character a lot!

[@beowulf.reborn]

1920s Touchstones: The Untouchables, The Mummy, There Will Be Blood, Peaky Blinders, Boardwalk empire, The Great Gatsby, Changeling, The Lost City of Z, Legends of the Fall, Once Upon a Time in America.

[@KingTaquli]

It's finally happening. GnS + Naish mash-up. Get ready to see the GCP blow up (I fkn hope)

[@hemmydall]

Long overdue imo. How's the GCP not bigger?!

[@derrickhairston9084]

Shirley should have been a member of the Esoteric Order of the Free Fist

[@thetoweroftomes]

Oh yea!

[@scottythedawg]

Dust aside, I must congratulate the creep factor on this. Bravo.

[@newbiedebater]

I love Joe's story for his hatred of Goose!

[@malcolmcampbell3912]

Love Call of Cthulhu.

[@jameswalker7382]

strong thomas ligotti vibes on this one. puppets, decay, misery.

[@TheGlassCannon]

The vibes are strong.

[@an1m8r]

Whaaa-a-a-at, GCP doing CoC? I was completely oblivious to this, let's go!

[@CarlosRodriguez-dd4sb]

No No Nanette is a DEEP CUT - my gosh Matthew knows some obscure stuff

[@TheGlassCannon]

He sure does.

[@Sirwilliamf]

Anyone else come here after wathching GCN on Seth Skorkowsky's channel?

[@clintono]

Becca, the scenario you referenced in this episode is coming to Astral VTT in the very near future.

[@taffysaint]

'Probably hungover from all the bath tub hooch' hahahaha

[@wilknoble6072]

These guests are so great... my cheeks hurt from smiling/laughing the entire time... I won't spoil some of the one liners that floored me... so much fun... high-five (social distanced air-five) to Becca and Noura... so so so good

[@Wulfiebaby]

I'd love to do something similar to Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem with CoC. I think it would require a LOT of DM work if you had to shift between places in time, but even if you played it linear, you could do some wonderful and terrifying callbacks as you progress.

[@mauricewalshe8339]

I am sure that fact the Keeper gets to kill players often might explains Troy's love for COC

[@tphobe]

'Peachy' reminded me of Yael Stone's Orange is the new black character.

[@nonam3party]

Cthulhu is my favourite system :)

[@Joeys-Channel]

Yessss