Greetings and Salutations
2004-10-29-1425.
Tim Ellis wrote:
> ...Well there's Neil Smith's "Attack of the Wolfmen" scenario,
> providing the players don't recognise the source too early
Thanks for that, I have not actually read that one up yet [naughty of
me now I am head chief of the RHQN].
Trouble is I have done the Telmori with them.
> ...And don't forget Jack O'Bears for that halloween ambiance
Certainly what I was thinking of, and there is always 'Hungry Jack' too.
> ...Or Krashtkids in a tunnel complex for that "Alien" vibe
I did have them exploring some Krashtkids' tunnels while searching for a vampire under Bagnot. But it might be worth doing something like this again.
> ...You don't necessarily even need "traditonal" horror bad guys if
> you want to build up tension - a journey through hostile Elf or
> Troll territory could prove quite traumatic, with ambushes and
> stragglers picked off silently.
I have just done this with my 'Into the Trees' scenario. The elves were *very* nasty and deadly. Similar to Predator in the film with Arnie.
> ...A secret murder in the clans lands, threatening to strike at the
> pc's friends and family (maybe one of them is accused?) As the
> investigation continues the murderer strikes again in a suitably
> gruesome manner. Lots of opportunity for "serial killer/slasher"
> type motifs and red herrings
I like this but again I have done it a few times myself. I do enjoy
a good murder mystery.
Will certainly do it again in the future.
Cheers
Darran Sims.
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