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The Red Eye of Azathoth: a Public Report

The Red Eye of Azathoth: a Public Report

The first (of 5!) playtests is complete. Here’s what designer Tim Connors had to say (without spoilers!) on changes to the design introduced as a result of playtest feedback.

  • Added event-triggered flashbacks designed to encourage camaraderie between the otherwise opposed Viking and monk investigators.
  • Based pregens on Cthulhu Dark Ages to tweak/balance things like armor/weapons that don’t work as well with the gaslight era rules.
  • Adjusted the BBEGs armor and magical shielding, because the pre-gen Viking brute could really pummel him if reasonably lucky.
  • Restructuring the overall scenario to make it easier to read during play, including read-aloud text and streamlined handouts. I discovered very quickly that it was far easier to have all the handouts together, so I could hit Print once. And the read-aloud text helped carry a consistent mood.
  • Changed the island map to hide certain locations, which allowed me to make a handout of it.
  • Added an optional, harder ending requiring some sacrifice. I ran this version and it made the finale truly memorable.
  • Added an option to play in real time. I kicked this option into play about mid-adventure, and my players loved it.

If you’re a fan of the Call of Cthulhu, The Red Eye of Azathoth is definitely worth your attention.

2 thoughts on “The Red Eye of Azathoth: a Public Report”

  1. The print edition will be available sometime this summer in a fairly small run.

    Since the project is currently about 2/5 designed, I’d say don’t expect the final before July or August.

    Maybe a GenCon release, maybe later.

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