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Call of Cthulhu creators - we're opening the Miskatonic Repository to the Roll20 Virtual Tabletop!
Posted by Michael O'Brien on 26th May 2023
Roll20® and Chaosium are pleased to announce they’ve officially agreed to support Miskatonic Repository content on the Roll20 virtual tabletop.Launched in partnership with DriveThruRPG in 2018, the Miskatonic Repository is Chaosium’s platform on DriveThruRPG, hosting independent creators for the Cal
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The Call of Cthulhu Starter Set is back in stock in North America!
Posted by Michael O'Brien on 24th May 2023
FRESH FROM THE SHIPPING CONTAINER!If you recall, earlier this year a truly monstrous surge of "Cthulhu curious" gamers converged on Chaosium.com. This was in the wake of the OGL controversy. We ended up selling out of Call of Cthulhu Starter Sets, months ahead of schedule.We had mor
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Gen Con Events are open: don't miss our Horror on the Tabletop panel, Friday August 4th
Posted by Michael O'Brien on 24th May 2023
Horror on the Tabletop: At Gen Con, join us as we take a deep dive into horror in the modern age of roleplaying. We'll discuss safety tools, the evolution of horror, mechanics of monsters, and the marriage of atmosphere and gaming that makes horror unique.Friday, August 3rd at 1:00–2:00PM at the Cro
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Miskatonic Monday #74: Prowler at the Threshold and other new Modern Day Call of Cthulhu releases
Posted by Michael O'Brien on 22nd May 2023
According to her bio, two-time Aurealis award winning Fantasy novelist Jane Routley has had a variety of careers, including fruit picker and Occult librarian. She is also a tabletop gamer. After many years playing Call of Cthulhu, she's turned her hand to scenario writing with Pr
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Gen Con Events are open: don't miss Chaosium Presents All-Star Cthulhu Live! Thursday, August 3rd
Posted by Michael O'Brien on 21st May 2023
Gen Con event bookings have just opened! If you're coming to Gen Con, make sure to get your ticket for Chaosium Presents: All-Star Cthulhu Live! Join us at Gen Con for a live game of Call of Cthulhu featuring some of the most well-known names in tabletop! Thursday, August 3rd at 8:00–
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Miskatonic Monday #73: 'In Strange Seas' and other Regency Cthulhu releases
Posted by Michael O'Brien on 15th May 2023
After making its debut late last year, our historical Call of Cthulhu sourcebook Regency Cthulhu has certainly been a popular success in society. And independent Call of Cthulhu creators have embraced the setting too! Add these these Miskatonic Repository Regency Cthulhu adventures to your
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'William Bailey's Haunted Mansion': Call of Cthulhu Live Play at the Ballarat Heritage festival
Posted by Michael O'Brien on 8th May 2023
Call of Cthulhu is coming to the Ballarat Heritage Festival, Thursday May 25th. Come in person or watch online: this unforgettable theatrical experience is free!This unique event by the award-winning Tales from Rat City podcast series features a team of talented actors immersing
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Significant Streams #4: The Miskatonic Playhouse
Posted by Michael O'Brien on 3rd May 2023
Significant Streams is a new feature on the Chaosium news blog where we highlight actual play streams, podcasts, and YouTube channels featuring Chaosium games that we think are worth checking out.Miskatonic Playhouse is a new podcast celebrating community created scenarios for Call of Cthulhu!So far
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