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How I Start 'Call of Cthulhu' - part 2, The First Investigation

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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