De Profundis: letters from the abyss
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De Profundis' setzt eine Reihe bei Hogshead Publishing fort¸ die mit 'Violence' und 'Baron Munchhausen' sehr interessante und kurzweilige Spiele aufgelegt hat. Keine klassischen Rollenspiele im eigentliche Sinne¸ diese Reihe steht auch unter dem Motto 'New Style'. Bei 'De Profundis' handelt es sich um eine Art Rollenspiel mit Briefen in der Welt von H.P. Lovecraft.
De Profundis is a revelation¸ a short sharp shock of a game that will change forever the way you look at roleplaying games - and at reality. Based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft¸ it is a roleplaying game of psychological horror¸ taking the reader to the edge of madness... and beyond. De Profundis combines stunningly original gameplay with writing that could have come straight from the pages of a 1920s horror novel. It is a self-contained¸ complete RPG in 24 pages. It's the first Eastern European RPG ever to be translated into English¸ and it's clear that the rest of the world has been missing out¸ up till now. De Profundis will carry a 'Mature Readers' label. * Builds on the critical acclaim established by the innovative¸ Origins Award nominated New Style line ('Baron Munchausen'¸ 'Violence'). * Stunning¸ specially commissioned cover art by Dennis Detwiller of Pagan Publishing¸ creator of 'Delta Green' and 'Godlike'. * Priced at just $6.95 retail - an impulse buy. * Will appeal to Call of Cthulhu fans and anyone who enjoys horror RPGs
Games within games and worlds within worlds: horrors lurk behind the corners of everyday existence and stories of fears beyond imagination come in letters from strangers. De Profundis is a revelation in gaming¸ a return to the noble roots of horror with an entirely new style of play. Share your experiences with others and read as their descriptions link together¸ creating a tapestry of psychological terror in a web that covers the globe¸ to ensnare you utterly.
"De Profundis is a radical GM-free role-playing game of modern and 1920s horror in the style of H.P. Lovecraft. It can be used solo or with a group. Written in an atmospheric and immersive style¸ this book contains all the information you need to enter the game's disturbing world¸ as well as a description of psychodramatic role-playing techniques.