Unleash the Thrill of Pulp Adventure
Pulp Cthulhu is a game of two-fisted adventure, weird science, dark deeds, and brave heroes. With this book, some roleplaying dice, and the Call of Cthulhu Rulebook, you have everything you need to adventure and explore games set in the pulp genre. Tired of your investigators dying in quick succession when jaunting around the world in a desperate bid to save humanity? Wishing that sometimes your investigator could make a stand instead of hiding and waiting for the eldritch horror to pass? Pulp Cthulhu ups the ante and provides you with tougher, more capable heroes - ready to take on the villainous machinations of the Cthulhu Mythos!
Create Tougher Heroes with the Adapted Character Generation System
The adapted character generation system in Pulp Cthulhu allows you to create heroes who are more capable of handling the challenges of the pulp genre. With rules for psychic powers, sanity, augmented skills, and weird science, you'll be able to craft heroes who can take on the Cthulhu Mythos with confidence.
Take Your Game to the Next Level with Tips for Keepers
Pulp Cthulhu also includes tips for Keepers on developing and running pulp-style scenarios and campaigns. Learn how to create thrilling adventures that will keep your players on the edge of their seats. From creating pulp villains and monsters to running pulp-style games, you'll find everything you need to bring the flavor and action of pulp to your game.
Explore the Pulps and the 1930s Era
The book also includes information on 'the Pulps' themselves and the 1930s era when America was in the grip of the Great Depression and on the road to World War II. This adds a rich layer of depth to your game, allowing you to explore the world of pulp fiction in a way that's both nostalgic and exciting.
Get Started with Four Action-Packed Scenarios
To get your game started, Pulp Cthulhu includes four action-packed scenarios that will throw your heroes into the midst of thrilling adventure. With these scenarios, you'll be able to jump-start your game and get your players excited about the world of pulp.
Take Pulp Cthulhu to Any Setting or Time Period
The guidance in this book means that you can apply the Pulp Cthulhu rules to any setting and time period, enabling Keepers to bring the flavor and action of pulp to the classic 1920s or modern-day eras, as well as anywhere else they see fit.