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So, one player from my Eternal Lies campaign had to quit due to RL reasons, and I'm currently looking for a replacement. Eternal Lies is a very long campaign, but fortunately we've only closed the first section for now, so anyone jumping in wouldn't have much reading to do to get up to speed. The system is Trail of Cthulhu. Regarding the investigator, you would have two choices: pick up the one left from the player (a sort of hardboiled private investigator called Clarence Lanalor), or create a new one. The first choice would be preferable, but the second will work as well (I'll just have to modify a couple of previous scenes and find a good reason for the new investigator to join in). If the existing character is chosen, you would have freedom to make some changes to better fit your playstyle.

You can find the game forum here: viewforum.php?f=352
The main topic to read to have an idea of what happened so far is the topic called The Diary (obviously reading all the IC topic would work as well, but it will take more time).

No previous knowledge of the game system is required, although you'll have to read it and learn it along the way (it's very simple, though). Here are the condensed rules, that are more than enough to start: http://site.pelgranepress.com/trail/fil ... _Rules.pdf

Also, it is strongly preferred that the new player has no previous knowledge regarding the campaign.

No one? Cthulhu is sad

Until I post again to say otherwise, the offer is still valid, so anyone interested can write here or send me a private message

I'm in! Quit a job and joined a game!

Well, welcome aboard

Couple questions:
1) Do you already know the ToC system?
2) Do you prefer to pickup the existing character (some modifications allowed if you want) or create a new one? I'm fine with both.

I'm going with Clarence. I've not read up on ToC rules only checked some case files.
I'll learn by watching you guys.

See you in-character!
/Dave

Up, another spot opened up as another player disappeared. The game is still moving on as there is a core of three "stable" players, but we're having periodical troubles with the other two spots. Before I permanently cut down the number of players, I'm making one last attempt.

So, Eternal Lies is a very long and epic campaign. We have currently completed the first main location and moved to the second. As the campaign is still in its early phase, it would be relatively easy for a new player to jump in. You can find the link to the game forum in the first post and go take a look.

It would be preferred if you could pick up the existing character (created by the missing player) an ex-military, ex-con called Mungo Cameron. As that investigator was played for just a couple of weeks, you could freely reshape him while keeping only the general concept.
Otherwise, we can work out how to insert a whole new investigator.

Post here or send me a PM if you're interested

Hello,there. I would like to post interest for this game, and am fine with playing as Mungo Cameron. I am, however, a newcomer to this site, so the format of the story so far is a little confusing to me. Could you please show me what order I should read the existing threads in?

Mr. Loorg wrote:Hello,there. I would like to post interest for this game, and am fine with playing as Mungo Cameron. I am, however, a newcomer to this site, so the format of the story so far is a little confusing to me. Could you please show me what order I should read the existing threads in?

Hi you can start by reading "The Diary", that is an OOC (out of character) topic that reports the story so far and gathers the clues. Then you can move to the actual playing threads, first in " The Invitation", then "The Hangar". After that, it should be clear how to proceed, following the investigation in Boston and Savannah. Reading all the IC threads it's not strictly necessary, once you've read The Diary, but will certainly help.

Up. One spot still available.

I'd be interested in playing if possible.

That would be great If possible, I would like you to pick up an existing character, chosen between:
- Clarence Lanalor, hardboiled private investigator
- Mungo Cameron, ex-military, ex-con
You would be able to move around some points and change some skills if you want. Also, you could roleplay them as you prefer, and even make some changes to their background.

This is to safeguard the continuity of the campaign, and you could change character when we close up the current section (Los Angeles).

On the other hand, picking up someone else's character is not something everybody likes, so if you prefer, we'll introduce a new character. It's not impossible

Overlord87 wrote:That would be great If possible, I would like you to pick up an existing character, chosen between:
- Clarence Lanalor, hardboiled private investigator
- Mungo Cameron, ex-military, ex-con
You would be able to move around some points and change some skills if you want. Also, you could roleplay them as you prefer, and even make some changes to their background.

This is to safeguard the continuity of the campaign, and you could change character when we close up the current section (Los Angeles).

On the other hand, picking up someone else's character is not something everybody likes, so if you prefer, we'll introduce a new character. It's not impossible

Without looking deeply into it, the hard-boiled detective is sounding good.

Sounds good. You might want to check the character sheet (in the topic The Investigators) in the game forum, and see if you want to change something. Then read The Diary, and you might be ready to jump in. Clarence is temporarily being handled by carnage_lee in the topic Investigating the LAPD Report.

So, since Mr. Loorg has actually disappeared before even starting, there's one spot available for anyone who might be interested.

Overlord, I'd like to take over. I'll follow the directions you gave Mr. Loorg. I don't know ToC very well but I'll look into it and get up to speed.

Great, you are welcome to join

You can look up here: viewtopic.php?f=352&t=5609 for the quickstart rules and some additional material. As said above, you can change the investigator to a certain extent, moving about some points and changing some abilities; also from a background and personality point of view, while keeping the general concept.
If you prefer, you can also create one from scratch, although I'd prefer for you to wait the end of the Los Angeles section.

The group should reunite soon, so that's a good moment to jump in. If you have any question, let me know

As a final "warning", keep in mind that this is a very long campaign - I estimate something like 3 or 4 years to complete it. I feel any new player should be aware of that. I'm not obviously forcing anyone to stick around until the end, but if you have to drop off for any reason, please let me know (possibly with some advance). And that's all

Thanks Overlord!

I'm happy to keep Mungo as he is, he should be good fun to play. I'm reading up on the background and the ToC rules now. I want to try running my own game at some point so this should be a good experience for me to see how the process works, and I don't mind how long it runs. I'll let you know if I have any questions.

Very well, welcome aboard then

So, we have one opening. Currently, the group is wrapping up things in Los Angeles and following the trail to Mexico City. While the campaign has been going on for a while now, Eternal Lies is a very long campaign, comparable to the likes of Masks of Nyarlathotep. As a matter of fact, the group is just scratching the surface and has barely made contact with anything supernatural - yet. It would be possible for a new player to jump in with a new character. The system is Trail of Cthulhu. You can answer here if interested

Hi Overlord. I'm looking for A Trail of Cthulhu game if you'll have me. This sounds right up my street.

Great. You can start by reading the "The Diary" topic for an overview, then if you want you can read the IC topics (not mandatory).

Do you know the ToC system? What kind of investigator would you like to play?

I have the rulebook but I've never played it yet. I'll read up on it and get back to you about my character. Will also give a chance to read up on what's happened so far...

Sorry about the delay. Hoping to get something sorted this weekend.

Hello. I'm interested in joining an rpg. Is it too late to apply for a spot?

I'll step in if someone drops out

Hi, sorry for not answering but I've been on holiday abroad. So, there's currently only one spot, and the first to post here was Mr. Ginge. If he's still interested, we're full for the moment. If another spot shall open in the future, I'll write again here and you'll be able to jump in

Sorry Overlord, I think it's best if I pass on this one. I think I have enough games to be going on with at the present and so it would be better to give someone else the chance.
I don't want to over commit myself

Mister Ginge wrote:Sorry Overlord, I think it's best if I pass on this one. I think I have enough games to be going on with at the present and so it would be better to give someone else the chance.
I don't want to over commit myself

Ok, no problem. So, next in order of posting, HelplessBystander, are you still interested in joining?

Nah, sorry, but I'm actually already in a few RPGs already and I don't want to over commit myself either.

Ok, well then, Percy Shipton, you're up

Okay - I'll stop by and read up.

So, up again. The campaign is still going at a good pace, with currently four active players. I'd like to get a fifth, if possible, so if anyone is interested, there's an open spot. Possibly for someone creating a new character, as I'm afraid the one that's available is a little cursed

Leaving this up here. There's a spot open, if anyone is interested just write here

Alright. I suppose I have a little time on my hands. I’ll have a look ‘round and then make my character.

There's a player who's retiring from the game, so there's an open spot for anyone who might want to join in. You can check the game forum here: viewforum.php?f=352

You could pick up the investigator left by the retiring player, Mungo Cameron, but there are also other possibilities. If anyone is interested, post here or send me a private message

First! Hey, Overlord, I've been looking for a PBP game for a while...
And I already know the Trail of Cthulhu system!
Can I play? pretty please?

I, too, am interested, if somehow the volunteer above me has themselves somehow disappeared from this mortal coil or is otherwise no longer interested.

Resurrecting the topic. One spot available, for a replacement player for the ex-con, ex-military investigator Mungo Cameron. The campaign is now on its third chapter and going on quite well, there's some topic to read for anyone who needs to get up to speed, but it's definitely feasible, and the best part of the campaign is yet to come. Reply here or send me a PM if interested.

Game forum: https://www.callofcthulhu.org.uk/pbp/vi ... .php?f=352

I think that I'd like to join in if you'll have me. I've never played Trail of Cthulhu, so I'd like to give it a go.

I do own Eternal Lies, but I've not read it, I bought it as "one for the future" and it looks very nice on my bookshelf.

I've no idea of the plot details, other than the blurb on the back of the book. I also don't even remember which cities and countries are used as locations. I do remember in very general terms how the main evil thing appears, but not why or how to win or any other plot details that might be a spoiler.

Basically it's a very big book and I gave it a quick skim through when it arrived and then put it onto my Cthulhu bookshelf, where it's remained to this day!

It might take me a day or two to read through the game so far, and I won't start until you've replied, so I can stay unspoiled in case you think I know too much.

Also, I've just taken a look at the investigator and he's ideal for me.
I normally like to play an action type character that's totally inappropriate and probably too brave for a horror game.

I'd be happy to have you join

The campaign is huge and you definitely would not remember much just by skimming through. You can check the topic called "The Diary" in the game forum first, which covers most of the events in Savannah and Los Angeles. Then you can read the Mexico City threads and be ready to jump in. Later on, you can read in detail all the past threads too if you want

Thanks.

I'll do my best to catch up tonight. So hopefully I'll be able to play by this time tomorrow.
I have a copy of ToC 1st edition, sat on the bookshelf right next to Eternal Lies, but I'm rusty about the rules -- I know its pretty rules light though, and I'm sure reading the threads will get rid of the rust.

Raiko wrote:Thanks.

I'll do my best to catch up tonight. So hopefully I'll be able to play by this time tomorrow.
I have a copy of ToC 1st edition, sat on the bookshelf right next to Eternal Lies, but I'm rusty about the rules -- I know its pretty rules light though, and I'm sure reading the threads will get rid of the rust.

Yes, there are also a couple of topics about the rules in the game forum. Anyway, feel free to ask for any doubt you might have

Still reading, sorry.

I should have time to catch up today though.

I've caught up with the posts now.
I'll post for Cam later today, I hope that I can do him justice, I've really enjoyed Honeydog's posts.

I read the diary and the Mexico posts, and then for now I've just read a few earlier posts to give more context to names like Felipe. I'll read through all the threads eventually.

I don't think that the diary covers all of the LA threads at the moment does it? So I'll start posting today, but I'll also to some more reading afterwards.

Your old images don't load any more, so I've not seen any of the early letters that are meant to be in the diary thread.

Up. There is an open spot for someone who wants to pick up an already existing investigator, Cam. Reply here or send me a PM if interested.