Discussion thread for "Corpse Astray" for the Swords of the Serpentine RPG, at PaizoCon 2019
Date: Fri 24 May 2019
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Olympic 2
Hi, folks!
I am really exited to run this session of the new game Swords of the Serpentine, a GUMSHOE RPG by Kevin Kulp, which will be published later this year by Pelgraine Press. We'll be using the final beta version of the rules.
Here's the breakdown of how I'm planning to run the session:
Player introductions: 1:00 - 1:10
Safety at the game table discussion: X-Card, Lines & Veils (1:10 - 1:20)
SotS rules & setting overview: (1:20 - 1:45)
Option 1: Character Creation: (1:45 - 2:15)
Option 2: Pre-gen Character Selection: (1:45 - 2:00)
Gameplay: through 4:45
Debrief: Stars and Wishes
Let me know if you have any questions!
Mike "Haladir" Ferdinando
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Looking forward to this! My son (age 13) and I got into this game, and I'm really excited to try this system. Thanks for scheduling it!
I am very excited to run this!
The GM of my home group is a friend of the lead designer of this game, and we agreed to do a two-session playtest and send feedback.
That was in January, and we're still playing this game!
If you have played other GUMSHOE games (e.g. Trail of Cthulhu), I think you'll really find how SotS handles combat very interesting!
In most GUMSHOE games, if you find yourself in combat, you have almost certainly made a grave mistake. In SotS, combat really shines, and very much plays like a fight scene from a "Conan the Barbarian" or "Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser" novel.
Looking forward to seeing you in just two weeks!
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I just wanted to shout out to my FANTASTIC players!
I had a complete blast running this game! I sincerely hope that you enjoyed it as much as I did.
Here is the official page for Swords of the Serpentine
According to the lead designer, the commercial release date hasn't yet been announced, but it will be sometime between GenCon and Christmas.
Thanks again!!
I just wanted to shout out to my FANTASTIC players!
I had a complete blast running this game! I sincerely hope that you enjoyed it as much as I did.
Here is the official page for Swords of the Serpentine
According to the lead designer, the commercial release date hasn't yet been announced, but it will be sometime between GenCon and Christmas.
Thanks again!!
Oh, and one more thing...
My Swords of the Serpentine playlist on Spotify that I was using for background music.
Enjoy!!