Darkness Falls — Night Has Come
“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!
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.
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.
Celebrate the launch of our Grotesque setting with our bonus Gruesome Death Table. This supplemental material offers twelve chilling corpse descriptions to enhance your game at the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. From head crushes to mangled bodies, these vivid scenarios will add a touch of horror to your night.
The first release from the Dark of the Night Network, “Sunscream,” immerses players in 1985 Pennsauken, New Jersey. To enhance the experience, three themed newspapers have been created, reflecting the coarse language and events of the time. Each edition offers unique content designed to deepen player engagement and immersion.
