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Modern Mythos with Jon and Seth

A podcast about the Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game, writing, game mastering, and playing -- presented by the hosts, Jon Hook and Seth Skorkowsky

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01:49:08

Modern Mythos: Ep.23 - Hasbro Fireside Chat and the...

Modern Mythos with Jon and Seth ·

2023/01/16

In this episode, Jon and Seth discuss the fallout from Hasbro's December 2022 fireside chat with their shareholders. This entire conversation is speculative, so please take it with a grain of salt. For all we know, nothing detrimental will come from this, and at worst Jon and Seth sound like old men yelling at clouds. Only time will tell for sure. The gents also discuss ghouls and how you might use them in your Call of Cthulhu game. They talk about how they differ from their fantasy RPG

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01:30:00

Modern Mythos Ep.22 - Player Tips & Trick, and...

Modern Mythos with Jon and Seth ·

2022/12/19

In this episode, Seth and Jon share tips, tricks, and habits every player should know, and how GMs might consider addressing problematic players. Player Tips Do prep-work before the game (pick that skill/power from leveling last game) Remember Other People in the room - Hogging Time/Spotlight Avoid Distractions (phones, crafting, etc.) Look out for other players’ fun Learn your character’s skills/powers/spells/gear Help the GM keep the game going (sometimes by telling the GM to focus

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Modern Mythos Ep.22 - Player Tips & Trick, and...

Modern Mythos with Jon and Seth ·

2022/12/19

In this episode, Seth and Jon share tips, tricks, and habits every player should know, and how GMs might consider addressing problematic players. Player Tips Do prep-work before the game (pick that skill/power from leveling last game) Remember Other People in the room - Hogging Time/Spotlight Avoid Distractions (phones, crafting, etc.) Look out for other players’ fun Learn your character’s skills/powers/spells/gear Help the GM keep the game going (sometimes by telling the GM to focus

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01:14:19

Modern Mythos ep.21 - Campaigning with Mike Mason!

Modern Mythos with Jon and Seth ·

2022/11/21

In this episode, Seth and Jon are joined by Chaosium's Call of Cthulhu Creative Director, Mike Mason. Together, the gents talk about how to manage and run long-running campaign games. Thank you to our recent patrons: Obsession Engine, Bryan Stephens, Zander Ford, Charlie Ough, and to Jim Calabrese for his extra-generous support. If you also want to support the show, please consider joining our Patreon campaign too: https://www.patreon.com/modern_mythos Get a T-shirt from our RedBubble

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01:08:06

Modern Mythos ep.20 - Patron Games & Pacing

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2022/10/17

Jon finally fulfilled his promise to run The Code for Seth!!! And we pulled in three patrons to play with Seth, Andy, Chris, and Nelson. It was a fantastic playthrough. The game was recorded, and it’s exclusively available for patrons of the Modern Mythos podcast to enjoy. If you're interested in checking it out, it's a five-hour playthrough completely available in a single audio file, just join the Modern Mythos Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/modern_mythos. Jon is already planning more

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01:23:10

Modern Mythos ep.19 - Updates to Call of Cthulhu?

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2022/09/19

In this episode, we’ll be imagining changes we’d like to see in an imaginary 8th Edition of Call of Cthulhu. Automatic fire – Simplify the skill roll based on difficulty of hitting the target, ignore bullets fired. Introduce snap fire? Sanity/Mythos - Prefer the idea of relationships and cherished things being sacrificed as SAN disappears or to recover. Rather than a possible consequence for Bout of Madness. Sanity Loss - Mythos San (permanent) vs. Jump-scare San (temp) Credit rating - As with

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01:14:00

Modern Mythos Ep.18 - The Writing Project

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2022/08/15

Pateron voting results: Jon’s plot idea is selected Jon's Idea: Chloe is missing, and could be the victim of serpent people who want to spread their sinister influence. The investigators must find Chloe before a competing team of (bumbling) investigators ruin the clue trail and seal Chloe's fate. Low-budget grindhouse movie shot in the Philippines. Name of movie: Raining Blood! Seth did a lot of research on what it was like for Hollywood to make cheap exploitation movies in the Philippines

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01:55:28

Modern Mythos ep.17 - Blackwater Creek and...

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2022/07/26

In this episode, Jon and Seth talk about some of their favorite books, movies, and music that inspire their tastes in horror, and they review Blackwater Creek, a scenario suitable for new players and Keepers in the Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game. Topic 1: Inspirational Media for Horror Games The Fisherman, by John Langan Other short short stories by John Langan (ex: Wide Carnivorous Sky) The Color Out of Time, by Michael Shea Darkest of the Hillside Thicket (ex: Let Sleeping Gods Lie) The

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01:05:37

Modern Mythos - Ep.16 - CoC sans-Mythos!

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2022/06/27

In this episode, Jon and Seth discuss running a Call of Cthulhu game without the influence of the Mythos in it, and they continue designing an original Call of Cthulhu adventure with some help from their patrons. Topic 1: Call of Cthulhu without the Mythos This isn't new, Chaosium has several adventures that don't feature the Mythos. Including the two Blood Brother books which feature more than two dozen horror trope scenarios inspired by books and film. The Rescue, originally published in the

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Modern Mythos - Ep.16 - CoC sans-Mythos!

Modern Mythos with Jon and Seth ·

2022/06/27

In this episode, Jon and Seth discuss running a Call of Cthulhu game without the influence of the Mythos in it, and they continue designing an original Call of Cthulhu adventure with some help from their patrons. Topic 1: Call of Cthulhu without the Mythos This isn't new, Chaosium has several adventures that don't feature the Mythos. Including the two Blood Brother books which feature more than two dozen horror trope scenarios inspired by books and film. The Rescue, originally published in the

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01:37:08

Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth Ep.15

Modern Mythos with Jon and Seth ·

2022/05/24

In this episode, Jon and Seth talk about games where skill failures are still interesting. Games like Dystopia Rising, Kids on Bikes, Achtung Cthulhu, ALIEN, Blades in the Dark, and Call of Cthulhu. Seth and Jon also begin a new series where they will collaborate to design a Call of Cthulhu scenario. We'll be sharing ideas on the Modern Mythos Discord and seeking help from our Patrons. Who knows, maybe we'll eventually publish it on the Miskatonic Repository. Patreon Link:

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Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth - Ep.14

Modern Mythos with Jon and Seth ·

2022/04/18

Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth - Episode 14: Chaosium Con & Horror Atmosphere In this episode, Jon and Seth discuss ways to effectively create an atmosphere of horror at your gaming table, and the guys were able to finally meet each other in person for the first time at Chaosium Con in Ypsilani, Michigan. It was a blast, and they've got lots of thoughts on it as they reflect on the convention weekend and look forward to the next year's convention. Topic 1: Horror Atmosphere MUSIC is

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Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth - Ep.14

Modern Mythos with Jon and Seth ·

2022/04/18

Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth - Episode 14: Chaosium Con & Horror Atmosphere In this episode, Jon and Seth discuss ways to effectively create an atmosphere of horror at your gaming table, and the guys were able to finally meet each other in person for the first time at Chaosium Con in Ypsilani, Michigan. It was a blast, and they've got lots of thoughts on it as they reflect on the convention weekend and look forward to the next year's convention. Topic 1: Horror Atmosphere MUSIC is

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01:50:23

Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth - Ep.14

Modern Mythos with Jon and Seth ·

2022/04/18

Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth - Episode 14: Chaosium Con & Horror Atmosphere In this episode, Jon and Seth discuss ways to effectively create an atmosphere of horror at your gaming table, and the guys were able to finally meet each other in person for the first time at Chaosium Con in Ypsilani, Michigan. It was a blast, and they've got lots of thoughts on it as they reflect on the convention weekend and look forward to the next year's convention. Topic 1: Horror Atmosphere MUSIC is

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12:07

Modern Mythos Ep.11 - ENNIE Submission 2022

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2022/04/14

This 12-minute audio file is a sample taken from Modern Mythos Episode 11 - Bouts of Insanity. This episode was originally released in January 2022. Jon and Seth are submitting this episode sample so it can be considered for the 2022 ENNIE Awards.

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01:23:29

Modern Mythos - Ep.13

Modern Mythos with Jon and Seth ·

2022/03/21

Jon and Seth have a conversation with actor, director, roleplayer, and friend of the show, Drew Shirley. We discuss the similarities and differences between directing actors through a scene and being a Keeper in Call of Cthulhu. We can’t do this show alone. We want to thank our amazing editors Max Mahaffa and Edwin Nagy for their hard work and keen skills at making us sound awesome! We also want to thank John Sumrow, for our badass logo. He’s a very talented artist, so please follow him

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Modern Mythos - Ep.13

Modern Mythos with Jon and Seth ·

2022/03/21

Jon and Seth have a conversation with actor, director, roleplayer, and friend of the show, Drew Shirley. We discuss the similarities and differences between directing actors through a scene and being a Keeper in Call of Cthulhu. We can’t do this show alone. We want to thank our amazing editors Max Mahaffa and Edwin Nagy for their hard work and keen skills at making us sound awesome! We also want to thank John Sumrow, for our badass logo. He’s a very talented artist, so please follow him

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01:40:07

Modern Mythos - Ep.12

Modern Mythos with Jon and Seth ·

2022/02/21

In this episode, Seth and Jon finish their conversation about the Insanity mechanic in the Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game. They also share their ideas and advice for playing roleplaying games online. Jon and Seth discuss how to use phobias and manias in your Call of Cthulhu game. And they discuss how sanity is handled in other RPGs, like Delta Green, Kult, Yellow King, and Alien. As for playing RPGs online, Seth and Jon shared some advice, like... Regular breaks needed Higher chance of

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01:35:00

Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth - Ep.11

Modern Mythos with Jon and Seth ·

2022/01/17

Happy New Year, and welcome to 2022! In this episode, Jon and Seth talk about the Insanity mechanics in the Call of Cthulhu RPG. Recently, Jon had a personal brush with a real life "Bout of Madness," and he shares that story. Have no fear, all parties involved are safe and well, which is why Jon felt comfortable enough to share this story. So, put a kettle on, sit back, and give this episode a listen. Shout-out to our new patrons, Farty McButterpants, Jorge, and MacDhomnuill Games. If

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01:15:50

Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth - Ep.10

Modern Mythos with Jon and Seth ·

2021/12/20

Call of Cthulhu Credit Rating: For many RPGs gaining treasure is a key motivator for both PCs and Players. In CoC a character can simply begin being wealthy, removing much of that character motivation or hurdle of not being able to afford something. Daily Spending Level allows a certain amount of purchases to be made without any paperwork or math. But how does one gain or lose Credit Rating? With such large gaps between the levels, how does a PC know what their new Credit Rating is if they gain

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