Everyone Dies or Goes Insane: Survival and Consequences in Horror Gaming (NecronomiCon 2022)

Horror RPGs such as Call of Cthulhu are characterized as “everyone dies or goes insane” in every game, but in reality, all games should not require tearing up character sheets. This panel explores the options and reasons for character survival. How does the Keeper employ game mechanics and meaningful consequences that are true to theme while encouraging creative problem-solving and decision-making from players? Panelists: Lynne Hardy, Kenneth Hite, Mike Mason (M), Cameron Mosbarger, Oscar Rios https://www.chaosium.com/lynne-hardy/ https://twitter.com/kennethhite https://www.chaosium.com/mike-mason/ https://www.goldengoblinpress.com/ Cameron Mosbarger is an ARG (Alternate Reality Game) creator. His last game was “Will You Dance With Me” (@will_you_dance_with_me on IG) and his next game “The Black Goat of Pan” (@the_black_goat_of_pan on IG) is set to run soon. He is currently running a “pregame” for “The Black Goat of Pan” on IG for players to prepare for the game. His company “From the Dreamlands” can also be found on IG @from_the_dreamlands CORE Products: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?filters=100202_0_0_0_0 https://www.patreon.com/legendsoftabletop Theme music created by Brett Miller http://www.brettmillermusic.net/