Darkness Falls — Night Has Come
Claim Jumpers immerses players in the gritty life of New Tampa’s outer fringes, where settlers struggle against corporate indifference and desperate surroundings. Amidst broken machinery and rumors of treasure, it’s a world filled with absurd mishaps and satirical sci-fi adventures, focusing on low-stakes scenarios that humorously challenge everyday existence.
“100 Crimes to Perplex and Amuse” complements Bride of the Underground by listing 100 bizarre crime scenarios for players to encounter as detectives. The incidents, ranging from cyan urine at bus stops to haunted VHS tape sales, add humor and strangeness, enriching the game’s unsettling atmosphere.
After a grueling shift, you wait at a soggy New Jersey bus stop, lost in memories of a sunny, carefree summer. Suddenly, you’re jolted back to reality by a mysterious note from “Mr. Trueman—An Actual Human!” Horror dawns: the local marsupials have embraced mercantilism!
“Bride of the Underground” is a micro-module set in the 1980s, revolving around Parkside Plaza Subway Station’s dark secrets. Gavin Davis faces mounting pressure in its design, leading to personal and public meltdowns. Years later, a renovation uncovers a long-buried mystery, sparking deadly consequences and inviting players into a cerebral detective adventure.
The inaugural ‘People of Flavor and Flair’ post delves into the archetype of ‘Person Feeding a Baby in a Stroller’. It explores their role through various lenses—emotional state, the stroller’s design, the child’s character, and different settings. Detailed examples are provided, emphasizing how a mundane scene can be reimagined to add depth across narratives. The series aims to enhance character creation for diverse storytelling.
To celebrate the release of Shadows on the Highway, a setting where five dreadful characters face a dire scenario, Dark of the Night Network has published a list titled 100 Things Found in a Derelict Manor. This table of eerie and decayed objects is perfect for enhancing the atmosphere of a haunted or abandoned manor setting. From a “bent silver spoon” to a “rotted bassinet,” each item brings a sense of neglect and mystery.
In Shadows on the Highway, players take on the roles of five desperate individuals navigating troubled lives in the remote wilderness of Wyoming.
Tired of your choices in fast food chicken on a Sunday? Introducing the Nuggetmother!
The Dark of the Night Network’s first release, “Sunscream,” immerses players in a sci-fi threat. It includes detailed handouts such as police reports, coroner documents, and Whitmoore Chemical Company memos, ranked by information level. The materials aim to slowly reveal the threat, emphasizing a narrative rich with story notes and colorful characters.
A custom-designed handout intended to help players get immerse in their characters. It’s an invitation to an event at the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, where a life-changing artifact from the legendary lost ship Le Griffon will be unveiled. A printable PDF of the invitation is available.
