Kult: Part 2 - Character Creation

[@gbgamer9474]

In Jack's thoughts, "Look at this photograph. Every time I do I laugh maniacally for some forgotten reason..."

[@ErikWarhammer]

LoL, what the fuck?

[@vanessaeve925]

While Kult seems too intense for me, I do enjoy seeing different character creation methods or tips to incorporate into other games

[@NefariousKoel]

If you want something similar but lighter on rules and theme, I'd suggest checking out 'Monster Of The Week'. It's based on the same core PbtA system, but less dark and gruesome and has a modern monster hunting theme.

[@kilbert666]

The core book is way over the top, the actual modules don't go nearly as far. The core book is like "RAPE EM! RAPE EM EVERY SESSION!" but the modules are like "wouldn't it be fucked up if you killed a guy with a rock?"

[@arakasi2]

So, in the Seth Skorkowsky multiverse, there are dozens of characters named Jack who are all trying to survive the worst that universe can throw at them. One of these days they are going to figure out a way to pass between the universes, gang up, and come after Seth for putting them through all this.

[@TheTitandog70]

Or the multiverse will be threatened by nameless horror and all Jack's will band together to stop it

[@stevenumerator]

arakasi2 - And anyone who thinks that couldn’t happen, well, they don’t know Jack! ;)

[@stevenumerator]

@@TheTitandog70 - They will be the Jacks of All Trades! :)

[@jeluenhayo2410]

@@TheTitandog70 the horror can be Seth himself, finding out his creations are loose and going after him - and now the Author have to destroy his universes before they destroy him

[@jessecapra2350]

Can't wait for him to review a 40k RPG. All the Jacks talking about the horrific stuff they've seen. 40k Jack: Yeah I call all that "Tuesday."

[@justinsinke2088]

I find it great how for systems like this, Jack just makes the perfect and easy stand-in for an example character.

[@nickwilliams8302]

Seth kinda gave it away when he picked the "Detective" archetype.

[@richmcgee434]

"...my clothes were torn to shreds and covered with blood and some sort of oily black goo..." So pretty much an average Tuesday for Jack, then. :)

[@isabellagreen5480]

Hey Seth! Grabbed the core Rulebook for this game and have fallen in love with it on your recommendation. Can’t wait for the next installments!!

[@aliciaantoniadis9100]

Hi Seth. Thank you so much for this. The core book landed in my apartment 2 days ago and I showed it to my girl. She said "Hmm, looks a bit scary. We'll see." And then we watched your video together. After, she looked me in the eyes and said "Ok, we're doing this". I agree wholeheartedly about the questions when making the characters. A friend of mine uses this in other rpgs as well, and even the dark secrets and it is really appreciated. Lastly, if you ever happen to come to Sweden, me and my girl would be very happy to show you around. Thank you! From Alicia and Leela.

[@SSkorkowsky]

Hope you two have fun with it. When trying to tell people about it, it pretty much goes: "This game is pretty dark." "How dark?" "It's Swedish." "Wow. That is dark."

[@aliciaantoniadis9100]

Thank you 😊. It is so true. Sweden =dark. I want to try to send you a picture. I will try through Instagram. Later I will see if I can find your email. I would very much like to send you something from Sweden. Maybe like a small memento for Jack! We both took him to our hearts immediately 🤗. Be well and take care Seth. Vänliga hälsningar Alicia and Leela from Sweden.

[@PatrikStandar]

One of my favourite RPGs settings of all time. And yes I am Swedish ;)

[@aliciaantoniadis9100]

@@PatrikStandar Thank you!

[@ematuskey]

At some point Seth needs to run a game (or write a book) that's just all the different incarnations of Jack trying to solve a case. :D

[@euansmith3699]

Welcome to the Jackiverse!

[@oooooopppps12]

Jack the NPC on the trail of the murder of friend and beloved comrade, Jack the NPC

[@ematuskey]

@@oooooopppps12 "Hold on Jack--we're coming to save you!" :D

[@oooooopppps12]

@@ematuskey Jack Says, grabbing his close friend and fellow investigator, Jack the NPC, and together they head to Arkham. There they bust out their slightly insane comrade in arms against the unknown, Jack Morton aka Jack the NPC. Together they hit the road for friendship. For vengeance. For their buddy, Jack, and to stop the maniacal Jack

[@ADiceySituation]

I'd probably buy that for the sheer novelty of it.

[@rontalkstabletop]

Kult isn't my thing based on what you've covered, but it's clearly a labor of love. I appreciate that.

[@draconicfeline6177]

I would only be able to play it with a very specific kind of group and DM that I trust and am comfortable with. I dont think I'm going to be able to get to that point because Im barely able to play chronicles of darkness games at all, though I can storytell some of it.

[@mattfrandsen1244]

What I love most about these character creation videos is that it gives us insight to Jack's background.

[@MajorSebbaa]

You make this game sound really interesting, standing out in the crowd of horror games. I've to share your videos with my most veteran players.

[@nooctip]

You'll know your close to the answer when Kult detective Jack is contacted by Cthulu detective Jack.

[@dmeep]

This is another great series from a great content creator

[@theobserver6579]

I've personally had several near mental breaks in my life, was the victim of childhood abuse, and have been involved in quite a few life threatening situations. I draw on these experiences when creating characters and writing scenarios. Some of my CoC and Kult campaigns have managed to really unnerve my players and make them question humanity.

[@willy4170]

Can you make some examples on how you unnerved the players?

[@theobserver6579]

@@willy4170 The deranged cult they encountered who believed that abusing their own children in horrific and disgusting ways would grant them enlightenment and ascendance.

[@lunatic0verlord10]

4:06 It would've been more surprising if his name *WASN'T* Jack. Good to still have you around, Jack!

[@lunatic0verlord10]

3:07 Considering Jack's default looks, I shouldn't be surprised.

[@hjorhrafn]

I've had the Kult book on my shelf for about a year now. I think this series is just the thing to get me to actually read it and maybe try running a few friends through one of the campaigns. Thanks.

[@tabletopgamingwithwolfphototec]

I always love it when seth makes a Overview guide series for any ttrpg.

[@TiredHistorian]

Loving the series! I am just starting to Gm Cult (set in Miami in the 80s) and would love it if you focused some of the series on combat. Its a bit confusingly explained in the book and I would love to have someone explain it to me. Can’t wait for the next part of the series and I hope you will do some more reviews of Kult scenarios. :)

[@SSkorkowsky]

Combat I'm planning to tackle as Part 4. A 1980s Miami game sounds awesome!

[@MriInterocitor]

I’ve been a Kult fan since 2nd edition arrived in the US, but you’ve gotten me freshly hyped for it all over again. I love it when that happens.

[@aproudresidentofinnsmouth9105]

I have no clue if my group would ever be down to play this game, but i'd love to try it some day

[@nasir6r996]

Running a game It's on a hiatus for the holidays, but I hope to get it back up and running soon ❤️ I wish Seth's version of the character sheet was out sooner. It's nice, I really appreciate the XP and Advances parts

[@Outrider85]

I love these in depth videos on game systems. Especially the step by step of character creation. I'm the one who usually has to try and learn a new system and then teach others if I want to play it, and that can be very difficult. It's so great having such a well thought out and very clear video like this to learn from. While Kult isn't really my style of game, the previous Traveler series was excellent and I really hope to see more of these down the road. Maybe more generic systems like GURPS or Savage Worlds.

[@l0stndamned]

Nice video. Your cult content is also a really useful source of ideas for other urban fantasy and horror settings.

[@davidgray6813]

I'm definitely applying elements of the Kult character creation into my next campaign. Side note now that I know all these details about Jack the NPC I'm really invested in his story now all after all these years of watching the channel. I hope it's a happy ending.

[@sithianempire7445]

Ah shi- I had completely forgotten the 3 NPC relations bit in my recently started Madonna campaign. Thanks for the reminder Seth!

[@adamolson5452]

These how-to series are incredible, I honestly don't think my Call of Cthulhu games would have been successful without your series. Would you consider doing the "Deadlands 20th Anniversary Edition" game? It looks fantastic and I think it's getting a bit more popular. Thank you again, for the great videos!

[@SSkorkowsky]

Thanks. Never played Deadlands. I'm cool with Westerns, but not excited about them. I've floated a few past my players as possibilities and they opt for other settings instead. Sorry.

[@euansmith3699]

Jack Morton, gut-shot and bleeding out in the alley behind the Crimson Shamrock, "Ben... Mrs Matejko... Mark... It was you three behind this all along? How could ya?!"

[@craftsmenMC]

TBH I’m glad you’re getting into a Powered By The Apocalypse game. One of my fave TRPGS is a PBTA game (the Root roleplaying game if anyones interested) and I’ve been looking to get into more.

[@kevinsullivan3448]

The stat block is one of the layouts for the Key of Solomon.

[@Alexthealright]

That’s really cool

[@irashu]

I remember there being lots of hidden details similar to this in the old version of Kult but this edition seem to have kicked it up a notch in a really cool way. I am honestly just impressed with the love, passion and attention to details the creators have put into this game.

[@daseinphil]

...huh. It just dawned on me that the way attributes are laid out on the Kult character sheet is meant to evoke the Tree of Life from Kabbalah. That's a nice touch.

[@MotiviqueStudio]

Cheers from DFW. Always glad to see you in the feed.

[@artaweunderhill4480]

"...a totally random picture off the Internet..." (~20:15) what!?... At least he is .... "wait for it... Legendary! " it is known just ask Barney Stinson.. Jack is an unsung hero, even among other NPCs his name is whispered in awe. You rock Seth keep it up loving every minute of it

[@jackleg2007]

Another good video explaining a new game to everyone. Not to nitpick, but the detective would also need a concealed carry license, depending on which state, to carry his pistol in a shoulder holster.

[@spacedinosaur8733]

I like that missing map pieces. That makes much more sense than mapmakers intentionally making maps wrong as a gotcha plagiarism/copyright system. No, that street or building or park is there...and if you look backwards in a mirror or just at the corner of your eye...or at exactly the right moment of sunset you can find it.

[@TheeAugustCaesar]

thanks seth, I appreciate you making these and expanding our horizons! great video (so far haha, only a couple minutes in lol)

[@laboratoryrack6488]

haven't even started, but I feel 100% confident that I can agree with you: Great video! XD

[@otakuofmine]

Great idea to play it out with Jack! Looking forward to the next videos. I know it all, but still just cool to see how you explain it, especially with ur calm voice and Jack.

[@Ishanaroya]

Great content and what a fun character! Looking forward to more in this series!

[@gothmissstress]

Getting ready to play this Saturday. Cannot wait. Thanks Seth for letting us know about Kult👏

[@mercaius]

I feel you on "making a character first." I've heard other RPG critics say that the rules should be the first part of any book, so you'll know how to make the character, but I still prefer to build characters as a starting exercise towards actually learning the game.

[@blazetheplaneswalker]

Jack should find out it's dweebles who is behind the conspiracy because part of jack's repressed memories is Dweebles' real name

[@SneakyNinjaDog]

It's a credit to you Seth, that I still watch and enjoy your deep dive into Kult, a game that I have almost zero interest in ever playing. Including the Kult scenario reviews you have done, you have managed to clearly describe (I think) what kind of game this is. Keep making great videos and I will watch, almost regardless of subject 🙂

[@lunatic0verlord10]

20:18 Yup, that's good ol' Jack the NPC. Your TTRPG videos are never complete without him :)

[@nickwilliams8302]

I can really see starting PCs as Sleepers being a great way to introduce new players to the system and the setting. The players find out what's up at the same time their characters do. Once players are familiar with the setting though, you're right, probably best to just start them as Aware. Most of the emotional impact of the journey from sleep to waking is going to be gone. Surprises and revelations are the kind of thing I prefer to be genuine. And _of course_ a new character joining the campaign should be of an equal "level" as the other PCs.

[@GigachadVTuberEnjoyer]

I did play a one shot of kult. And the players enjoyed it, but I disliked how "haunted house, movie, on rails" it felt. I didn't feel like there was much player choice at all. I just don't like PBTA I think

[@Panicagq2]

I love the notion of a location that hides in plain sight - I have an "After Hours Bar and Grill" that has a similar existence in my modern pulpy horror campaign.

[@williamfawkes8379]

The more you talk about this game, the more I like it.

[@gothmissstress]

GMed Kult today for the first time for a friend. It was absolutely brutal and it is perhaps one of the darkest games we've ever played. And it was *great*. Can't wait for the next part of this series to see how many rules I've messed up 😩😂

[@SSkorkowsky]

Awesome to hear! Glad you had fun with it. The Driver, right? How'd you handle the improv elements?

[@Velzhaed]

Love to see you're doing this. Also enjoyed seeing you on the Illusion Horror Con videos talking about Kult!

[@derekbrown4227]

Well, I'm not sure Kult is for me (I don't think I'd want to do a random pick up group for this, and my normal group is definitely not mature enough nor interested in going there), and above all, I really don't like the powered by the apocalypse system (I really don't like the 'partial success/success at a cost' in the middle; though I love degrees of success systems). But then I said the very similar things about Call of Cthulhu, and your videos have converted me, so you never know. All I know is more of Seth's videos is a good thing. I just love listening to them, regardless of topic.

[@irashu]

I have trouble with PbtA systems too even though I have played a lot of them and I agree Kult works best with the right group of friends that know each other well even though I have played Kult at ttrpgcons with strangers way back in 95-02 and it has worked. Cons in Sweden back then usually had at least one Kult scenario since it was really popular here.

[@robbabcock_]

Fantastic video, Seth! You're an amazing ambassador for the games you're passionate about! You've just about got me talked into buying the books even though I almost certainly won't be able to find a group that will play it.

[@ADiceySituation]

As a GM, making characters definitely helps me understand the system. For players though, I suggest GMs make a few test characters for them to try out, 2 or 3 per player so you have plenty to go around. Then run one or two adventure modules such as Call of Cthulhu 's "Paper Chase" or Traveller's "Death Station" to see if your players like the feel of the game overall. If they take to a system, then everyone can make characters!

[@samwhary5498]

If I ever do play, I'm going to make an artist. Two of your scenario reviews involved artists, and now I really wanna play one in such a dark world. Thanks Seth. XD

[@jesternario]

Wait, if all 3 are asking the player questions, who's playing Jack?

[@SSkorkowsky]

People who question the Illusion have a tendency to get disappeared.

[@oz_jones]

Seth the GM finally got to play? But if Seth is Jack, who is the GM?

[@Matt42MSG]

Seth, I would absolutely love a demonstration of different methods of group character creation. Over the years I've been part of multiple aborted campaigns in which everyone created characters and then realized that they had no common goal or reason to associate, much less work together. One notable example was Unknown Armies 2e, where we realized after the fact that the corebook was recommending joint character creation without requiring it or directly referencing those sections in the char gen material.

[@theirDevil]

Absolutely pinching that 8 question idea from Kult for the next game I run, Thank you Seth!

[@i-love-the-void9580]

Always happy to see the return of Jack! Honestly I agree wholeheartedly on the how effective the character interview portion of creation is! Me and my players sorta got hooked on character questionnaires after playing dread and have sort of been applying that to other games. But I think that doing them sort of interview style with the party allows for some good ideas to come from both the spontaneity and the collaborative aspect! Plus there's something about getting to do this out loud and with a group and sort of play your character as you respond to the questions, because then you also get how they feel about these responses too. Great vid as always!

[@dutch6857]

I don't know that we will play this, I really dig the exploration of the system and I am in for the ride!

[@citcoin-official2681]

Hello Seth, Lime, and Today I'm going to be continuing the Tale of my Campaign 'The Incomplete Constellation'. Part 5: The Club of Shattering (Part 1) Let's start off with a recap. The players: 'Bill', ' Kathrine', 'Chief Jeef' and 'Jemma'. Their Characters: Ayingleheim the Goliath Barbarian, Amayali the Dragonblood Elf Monk, Valociel the Aasimar Paladin, and Ilieptra the Tiefling sorcerer. The DM: Me. The Player Characters are all the spawn of Deities, and are looking to become great heroes, to take the Incomplete Constellation in order to ascend to true godhood. They've formed an alliance to do so, intending to Share the Incomplete Constellation and ascend together. Last time: Along with their demigod ally Nehkalion, and their army of the scorpion people, they laid waste to the Bergine capital of Celeboir, and seized the Tempest Circlet. This time: Ayingleheim was still sat on their throne in their ruined keep, inviting the empire's fleet to attack, to retake Celeboir, but most of their armies didn't want to attack their literal God Of War. And since Amayali was wearing the Tempest Circlet, the only Bergine winners were the ones that didn't try to fight. The fleet was swallowed up by the sea and destroyed. Then the Godsquad headed on into Avernus, seeking the next piece of the Staff, which was the Club of Dimensional Shattering, which was in The tentacles of Demogorgon. Now, nobody thought fighting Demogorgon for it straight up was a good idea, but Nehkalion knew of a way to take him out. He knew about a magical metal called 'Paragonium' that existed right on the fringe of the Abyss crossing from the Hells. It could only be shaped by A Devil Lord's fire, but can only be worn by a being of Good, No Devil Lord can ever be Good, and no Devil Lord would ever forge Paragonium for a Good being. Resolving this catch-22 would be worth it though, Paragonium is entirely impervious to Chaotic entities, like, for example; Demons. So if Someone were wearing Paragonium armour they could Kill Demogorgon without Demogorgon being able to do anything. Permanently if they did it in the Abyss. Valociel presented an Answer to that Catch-22. His Mother, Zariel, is a Devil Lord. She wants the Demons of The abyss destroyed more than anything; and is again, his Mother. And Valociel's alignment? Good. So he was perfect to receive the Armour, and getting the Paragonium wasn't the hard part, thanks to Swiftriver for the Demons & the fact that The devils all obeyed Valociel and called him 'General'. They weren't really in any fatal danger even when the fights got rough they had things under control. (Still took most of a session, because even in hell, players find ways to draw things out.) No, it was finding Zariel that was a tough quest. They must've trekked across half the plane, but eventually with the lump of raw Paragonium in hand, they found Her. Of course this lead to a bit of an awkward scene in which Valociel had to explain what he was doing and why he'd teamed up with so many other random Demigods, getting Basically the Fallen Angel version of the 'I don't want you hanging around with them' speech, even had a 'I knew a Kid who' segment, about trusting Gods of Death, Which didn't end how you think, "Calloway" (who trusted a Death God) wound up in a dead-end office job on Mechanus. After suffering a level of embarrassment that even an Immortal would struggle to take, Valociel was able to convince her to make the Paragonium Armour, so that he could Kill Demogorgon. He left out why he was doing it, but Zariel didn't care, the thought of *Her Son* slaying Demogorgon and ridding the multiverse of him permanently had her completely over the moon. So now Valociel had the Armour, no demon could harm him, now all the squad needed to do was get Him to Demogorgon... Easier said than done, I know. The first step to reaching Demogorgon was finding Demogorgon, but this comment is so big it's causing lag already so that'll be for next time. Until then Seth, You have a great day. ???: You know, We really dodged a bullet there. How so? ???: Zariel hates ALL Abyss dwellers, So if she knew who Amayali really was, she probably would've killed her. Huh. You're right, Disembodied second narrator who imitates the Style of Jack the NPC. ???: It's Zack the NCP. It stands for 'Non Commenter Persona.', Cause I'm not You. Cool.

[@roundishwhale]

While I don't feel like I'll be comfortable with running Kult any time soon, I love everything I see about it in your videos of if^^

[@Reds994]

Having Jack's character sheet is perfect; I'm about to run Gallery of Souls and was planning on having the detective be a back-up character if any of my players go down.

[@SSkorkowsky]

Best of luck with the game.

[@JazzyJazz762]

Fantastic series that I'm all here for! Thank you for the very easy to follow steps. I also noticed that you have the Blade Runner Starter Set. I hope that you do a review on it, as I just picked it up and would love to see what your thoughts on it are. Keep up the great work sir!

[@someonewhowantedtobeapunk5782]

I love this setting so much. Thank you.

[@spaceranger7683]

I'd heard of Kult before, but this video series has made me want to play it. Now...where the hell am I going to find an open game...crap. lol

[@ВячеславГрабчак]

Great! Glad to see this new KULT video! Looking forward to the next one ))

[@Winterydee]

To Jack the NPC, prepare to be cheesed off. Remember Jack that Dweebles still has yet to find out his Real Name! We can only hope for Seth's sake that the darkness with Dweebles stays suppressed!

[@theprecipiceofreason]

The issue I have with KULT and other urban fantasy is the lack of support materials. For whatever reason, 'medieval' fantasy just has piles and piles more maps, play aids, rulesets, subsystems etc.

[@MattiasWestermark]

Great job with the character impersonation!

[@jago2503]

Oh god... this is surely the most distressed we've ever seen Jack! The fear is palpable

[@svenk5221]

I´m at the point where I like your videos before you´re done saying "Hello Internet,...." I´m oficially a fanboy

[@Votja]

Yes ! Part 2 😀 PC Power on, Start Video, Put the "Do Not Disturb" Sign on the Door. Send Wife to the Shopping Center so she is also away and Listen to the Master of PnP :) Thank You !

[@otakuofmine]

she not into pnp? thats sad.

[@Votja]

@@otakuofmine No i am just kidding. We play Cthulhu together. Greetings.

[@otakuofmine]

@@Votja ah the "ngl u had me in the first half". wholesome and a keeper than (pun not intended lol).

[@rylion2770]

Just ordered some Kult supplements

[@SSkorkowsky]

Hope you enjoy it as much as we have.

[@NefariousKoel]

The big deck of reference cards for it look to be quite useful for avoiding page-flipping for Advantage & Disadvantage results. Beyond Darkness And Madness looks like some great content, especially for the GM, but I haven't delved it much yet. Likewise for the map pack which could be useful for any modern game.

[@nolgroth]

Interesting. Without knowing the rules, just the character sheet and creation process lend themselves to a rules-lite, narrative-focused system. Nothing wrong with that at all. Kult does fall prey to one of my bugaboos, though, and that's the "Magazine of Infinite Disadvantages" rule. The idea that a Disadvantage must be replaced. Game characters, like their fictional counterparts, evolve. Sometimes, that evolution takes the form of ridding themselves of the demons that once held them back. I guess what I am saying is that I like your take on letting the needs of the story dictate any Disadvantages. It will be interesting to see this series through. I am fascinated by where a long-term Kult campaign ends up.

[@cadenceclearwater4340]

A black Chevvy Impala, oh Baby!

[@jeffbrownstain]

As someone who's entire life is dedicated to learning and teaching real occultism, I can agree that skepticism gets very old very fast. I'm seriously about to just start overdosing my students with hallucinogens until someone has a break through or goes insane, because all this same is getting to me. The world is literally collapsing right now, yet where is the chaos?

[@ProfBoggs]

I love these series where Seth explains the components of a game system over multiple videos. I'm not sure if my group would ever play Kult since some of them have no further desire to ever play Call of Cthulhu, so I suspect the whole Gnostic Demi-Urge angle would not go over well. But I can always dream... With that said, at ca. 15:15, the definition of Level 0 Relation Strength treats friends, co-workers and acquaintances as functionally the same. Level 1 includes close friends, among others. I grew up in the US, but later studied in Germany a few times. In Germany, "friend" would replace "close friend" because in German, that is what the word means (or did, when I was much younger). It could also mean a boyfriend or girlfriend in the romantic sense. Maybe English does it better, now that I think about it. This isn't a critique, it is just an observation. Initially I thought that maybe this system needs four levels for Relation Strength, but then that probably just screws up something else...

[@KarmaSpaz12]

You could always steal the game system and transplant it into a new setting and remove the things in it your players don't like. Maybe even use the cult angle for a group of baddies so it's more in the background, maybe there is another world but it's more like another planet or even a new continent if you set your adventure during some kind of age of discovery. Wait this is starting to sound like Warcraft...

[@ProfBoggs]

@@KarmaSpaz12 That could work...

[@josephtodaro9515]

I bought the Bible edition and the cloth cover limited book.

[@SSkorkowsky]

That cloth cover one is beautiful. I have to keep reminding myself that I don't need yet another copy of the rulebook, but the temptation is real.

[@josephtodaro9515]

@@SSkorkowsky the struggle is real

[@Tulkash01]

This was extremely well done. I just wish you would do an in deep review like this for more Rpg systems… stuff like Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, Savage Worlds (deadlands should be right up your alley) or any Storytelling system games…

[@ct9564]

I've been wanting a WFRPG review by Seth for a while, 2E though because it's just so complete and together.

[@Tulkash01]

@@ct9564 Eh, 2nd is probably the best edition but 1st will always have a special place in this gnarled and desiccated heart of mine… 😶‍🌫️ Also, I was quite impressed with 4th Ed willingness to stay true to the original material

[@Soveliss74]

I'd love to see him cover Deadlands, or at least Savage Worlds

[@bigsarge2085]

Wish I had more time to game Kult!

[@TheDocAstaroth]

Great video! And a really compelling character!

[@jeffbrownstain]

I'm glad you're a popular creator because this video was hella demonetized for me 🤣 It looked like youtube actually had to think for a few seconds about whether it was going to play an ad. Any chance for a comment video on the dnd crazy lately?

[@SSkorkowsky]

No plans of making a video about the recent D&D kerfuffle. I think that's a topic that's already well-covered on KZbin. I'd have nothing to add that wasn't already said better by someone else.

[@jeffbrownstain]

@@SSkorkowsky It's all also been said very poorly by many others 🤣 I'm glad it's done, it's a new world for a lot of D&D but I think everyone will move on from it longterm. So many other, better games now.

[@mrjohndstrain]

Gee Mr Jack...the tooth fairy is behind it...(sailing shares of B Bridge in my spare time...)

[@creamCarnivalJones1234]

Definitely gonna pick this one up

[@loheroi]

Thanks seth, i just start my own horror game with all your tips 😆

[@KarmaSpaz12]

Damn it would be nice to have played something like this at some point with an old group of friends. Even just character creation doesn't seem like a chore here and more like an important part of playing the game itself, how cool. I say would have been nice because there was always that friend with the rules for thee but not for me when it came to boundaries and barriers. They could be very abrupt with stuff. Seems like being able to take a punch turned them into someone who didn't have to bother with considering other people because we were always reminded- he could take a punch. As it that mattered among friends, which I suppose it did, to him. Anyway D&D imploded that group many years ago now even though I occasionally wonder what happened to everybody so I guess it's what's at the heart of Kult which is important, communication and some people lost in their own little worlds of personal ego and interpersonal understanding just shouldn't play roleplay games full stop, especially when their tolerance is set to whatever they choose it to be for any given situation. Seeing that relations chart really made me say "huh" and think about the whole thing. It really brings back the memories. Doomed ones but hey I didn't know better and there wasn't really anything I could have done when people choose to make someone invisible and people don't like ghosts hanging around, so they lash out a bit, do a bit of ghostbusting. There's so much depth in the Kult system, even with one character example. Nice to have these videos exploring what's going on in a way that can be enjoyed second hand without feeling as if someone like me is missing out. A lot of content creators don't realise this but when they talk about their games and how to play them there's a "you needed to be there/need to be here" vibe to their scenarios I've yet to see from this channel, even in the skits showing what happened before. The only time it showed up was when it made sense, in the Jeff video because that was the whole point.

[@thehaist87]

Do you think it would be interesting to dedicate a video about solo TTRPG gaming, if you ever tried it yourself?

[@WookieeRage]

Diving into this game!

[@euansmith3699]

We all have a shared dark secret; we want to yell, "FOR THOR!", and mean it!

[@professorsponge1554]

I'm really curious about advancement. how one goes from one stage of awarement to the next.

[@pawekoodziejczyk6781]

Damn Jack needs some vacation

[@PFiction24]

Every time Seth gives Jack a last name I expect it to be “enseepe”.

[@wbbartlett]

Jack N. Peacey

[@PFiction24]

@@wbbartlett even better!

[@Thomas-ce6xo]

I went with Jack Nipsey when I ran the Haunting.

[@valorin5762]

As a GM I prefer players starting as Sleepers. For me the appeal of horror, especially in KULT, is normal people colliding with the unfathomable truth and horror of the world around them. That's the stories I like to tell.

[@lunatic0verlord10]

13:49 Odd that Netzach is the Violent one. Though it might be about how Netzach represents Victory, or the ability to overcome one's hardships. And in this world, violence is the best way to achieve victory.

[@SSkorkowsky]

Netzach, within the Kult RPG, is violent. His titles are The Victor, The Endurer, The Eternal, and The Conqueror. Opening paragraph of his description is: "The burning desire for conquest and victory is the essence of Netzach’s being. He was previously a general under the Demiurge, but now strives to replace his old master by increasing his own influence over the military, private armies, mercenaries, guerrilla warriors, and state-sponsored terrorists. He drives the majestic machinery of war and his servants are commanders, soldiers, lobbyists, and politicians. These minions set political agendas, such as crushing terrorism, occupying nations rich with oil, reconquering the Holy Land, and creating a new caliphate. Once the Archon’s vision and goals are accepted by the public, troops are sent into the meat grinders of war."

[@lunatic0verlord10]

@@SSkorkowsky Guess I figured that one right :)

[@thefooly]

Can you do more games like this? Maybe even one for Heroes system 6th ed its various types like Space Hero, Star Hero and even Champions? Or maybe a classic like GURPS? I really enjoy it when people tell me about other games.

[@visageliquifier3636]

I have to see how the other game systems work later, but given Kult's overwhelming focus on interaction I'm extremely surprised there are only three levels of relations. It seems to me there is a lot of distance between the guy at the next register at work and a guru, personal mentor or close parent. It seems very underdone. Given the strong focus on sex and notes of body horror, but very light relation system, Kult is starting to feel somewhat shallow. It's not that I don't think it can be run well or be a deep experience, but it seems the system and its intended use are at odds. I will just have to wait and see!

[@magma1lord]

Great vid Seth!

[@RiftsCommando]

I got to say, I really enjoy your videos, even the one about games I have no interest in.

[@justintiffin-richards6840]

Incidentally I've been listening to the audio Book of your Novel Ashes of Onyx (which I'm very much enjoying) and I couldn't help wondering if your finding there is a bit of overlap in the process of creating a memorable character for one of your novels and creating NPC's or PC's in one of your RPG's?

[@SSkorkowsky]

Quite a lot. Most comparisons of writing a book to writing a game are terribly wrong, but one area that does have a lot of overlap is characters. With a story, PCs are the ones who we get to see through their Point-of-View (in Ashes of Onyx, that's Kate). NPCs are the characters we never get inside their head and our only impressions of them are filtered through the main character's perspective (everyone else in Ashes of Onyx). Some aspects are planned while others are organic and just sort of happen. For example, in Chapter 1 I decided to have Kate's ringtone be Bad Reputation by Joan Jett. A small detail. The result became 3 chapters named after Joan Jett songs. Glad to hear you're enjoying it.

[@justintiffin-richards6840]

@@SSkorkowsky 😁 Ah! Fantastic! Enjoying it Very much! Thank you for taking the time to answer. wishing you all the best... An' I don't give a damn 'bout my bad reputation Oh no, no, no, no not me, oh no, no, no, no not me

[@buddhamagnet]

When is part 3 coming Seth? Just started playing Kult and loving it so far

[@SSkorkowsky]

Working on it next. It'll cover Player and GM Moves, Relationship Modifiers, Dramatic Hooks, & Advancement. Combat and Stability will be their own videos (or in one video, depending on length).

[@buddhamagnet]

@@SSkorkowsky loving these videos - I was running Masks of Nyarlathotep and kept seeing Kult in your videos and then watched part 1 - and was intrigued. We are playing Gallery Of Souls right now and my players are loving it. This Saturday we are playing The Summit in an actual cave - should be great! Thanks so much for your amazing content man.