The Staircase

This is a great scenario that has a lot of replayability. The mercurial nature of the plot device of the staircase is something that you could easily turn into an on-going campaign that lasted years. This would be a great mechanic to use if you ever wanted to run a weekly Cthulhu game somewhere like a shop or convention where players could return or new recruits could make their way in each week. The aesthetic of this module is really gritty and dark, but also reality bending and mind warping. At it’s core, a truly Lovecraftian brain buster in a modern modular wrapping.

The Staircase has lessons for Keepers about how to use systems of narrative to your own advantage. A simple premise like this could easily stretch out for miles with the right approach. In fact this system is so straight forward that it even allows for Solo Play with very little noodling around with the rules. It is virtually GMless, needing only a few stats and mysteries here and there to be “kept” by the keeper. And as the...See more book itself reveals, a simple table can solve that for the most part. An outstanding case study for any Content Writer looking for a way to add new and interesting ways to entice players into the adventure.