Customer Reviews

Cthulhu Live: Second Edition

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Cthulhu Live is so clearly a labor of love by those involved in its creation. There is a real sense of energy and enthusiasm throughout the entire book. The author obviously believes in the potential for the book and wants to pass that energy along to the readers. The creature creation and costuming tips inspire confidence that a truly memorable gaming experience is not only possible but easily achieved with this book's guidance. H.P. Lovecraft would be proud.

For all those who have said that the game is cheezy and doesn't lend itself to the Cthulhu atmosphere doesn't know how to play right. With the right amount of effort and this book, you can make a cardboard Byakee, yet surround it with such an spooky story, some good lighting and surprise, and you'll have your players screaming at the top of their lungs. Those that complain about the combat system seem to LIKE combat. The change from the first edition simplified the combat making the dice-like battles simpler. This is not a combat game, it is a game of learning and discovering the horrible truth of the universe around you. If anyone want's to run a LARP, yet is sick of seeing guys in trenchcoats chasing each other with stakes, then this is the perfect game for you.