1 - Autopsy of a Scenario - The Haunting

A favourite among players and Keepers alike for the 40 years of the game’s existence, the Haunting is often held up as a classic first step into Call of Cthulhu’s unique investigative horror play-style. Join the team and a very special guest as we make a detailed forensic examination of the plot, mechanics and lore behind this classic scenario. Like this classic introductory scenario and fancy running it yourself? Here’s a link to download The Haunting included in the free Quick-Start Rules published by Chaosium. Cast:Tonight’s Autopsy is conducted by Lydia, Knoxicles, Jayson and Heather, with special guest Stu SellensEpisode edited by LydiaMixed and mastered by JaysonOpening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt CrouchAll Lightless Beacons artwork by Jae Jeremiah-GouldingAs with all our Call of Cthulhu scenario Autopsies, this episode contains adult themes and content that some listeners may find distressing. It contains major spoilers for The Haunting, as well as minor spoilers for The Dead Boarder.Immersive and evocative with music, sound effects, and a stunning cast, Lightless Beacons is an Actual Play podcast featuring the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG. Along with actual plays (live plays) of both classic and brand new Call of Cthulhu scenarios, we also feature regular panel discussions.Support us on Ko-fi to receive a treasure trove of exclusive content: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons Join our free Discord server where you can connect with horror TTRPG fans, meet our cast and crew, and discuss the podcast with your fellow cultists. https://discord.gg/tqH952zwSF Follow us on our socials:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lightlessbeaconspodcast Instagram @lightlessbeaconsBluesky @lightlessbeacons.bsky.socialMastodon @[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.