BATMANTIS??? is a MotW mystery I’ve attempted to write based (loosely) on the events of What the Hell Did I Just Read? By David Wong and the universe of the John Dies at the End (JDATE).
I’ve only listened to AP podcasts of MotW and haven’t had a chance to play or Keep myself (I’m working on convincing my D&D group), so I’d love any advice or feedback the community has to offer.
JDATE is a book series featuring equal parts cosmic horror and dark comedy. The first book was also made into a fantastic movie by Don Coscarelli of Phantasm fame. For fans of the series, yes, I’ve taken unforgiveable liberties and cut huge swathes of plot in order create a semi-coherent narrative. Spoilers and BS ahead.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iYURKmIQvfBvjB9N-hrjMx0FlCs6k1pF/view?usp=sharing
If you are giving a 50% for the creature to miss an attack, why not penalize it with “Not in phase”: a custom move where 1/2 the time it out of phase with our reality so may not attack…
Mark Tygart Great idea, thanks! I want it to bumble around a bit representing it’s more confused than evil, but not penalize it per se (if that makes sense – so it may not be able to attack, but it also cannot be attacked)
I also need to seriously edit this whole thing down!
Michael Cammarata Yes and it is very deadly
Mark Tygart Ok, good call then I’ll try and reduce the deadliness with your suggestion of the ‘not in phase’ concept
I think it could be great but i’m not sure I would use it for your group’s first mystery.Michael Cammarata
Mark Tygart Ha very good advice!
Michael Cammarata Start with something very simple…