How I Start 'Call of Cthulhu' - part 2, The First Investigation
Last time I arrived at a wish list for the start of my CoC mini campaign. I will have to design a short introductory investigation to include as much of this list as possible. (This, by the way, is why I am doing this blog. The thought processes are pretty much what I am going through as I design the investigation, and getting it down helps me organise my thoughts. I also thought it might be interesting to other GMs to see how I do it. Please feel free to share your techniques in the comments). The Wish List Last time I came up with what I wanted to include in the first scenario; # using Arkham as a base. # the investigators might not know each other. # they may be from out of town. # something will draw them together and force them to work against a Mythos threat. # they may well be observed in this by someone who later pulls strings and brings other mysteries to their attention. The location of Arkham is easy. I have the sourcebook (plus umpteen years playing CoC, q