A question about OGL Horror...

[mthomason]

I'm developing a scenario I'd like to use with OGL Horror, but as I don't have my copy yet I'd like to ask if anyone can tell me if there's any big differences between it and Call of Cthulhu d20 I should be aware of. I don't mind restatting a few NPCs because of differences in the class system, but any kind of heads-up anyone can give me would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[jaerdaph]

OGL Horror is probably more like d20 Modern than d20 Call of Cthulhu (since it is built from WotC's Modern SRD).

There are four character classes in OGL Horror - Combatant, Scholar, Investigator, and Ordinary People. Each is a class with 10 levels (OGL Horror is a 10-level, not a 20-level game, and the characters start at level 3 by default). Each character also can choose a wide variety of occupations (similar to those found in d20 Modern) that provide additional benefits.

OGL Horror also has it's own, completely new rules for Horror Saves (three types - Panic, Fear, and Madness), Rituals (group spellcasting), Spellcasting, Psychic Abilities, and Faith effects.

It's a really great book, either on its own or as a d20 Modern toolkit. You are in for a real treat.

 

[mthomason]

Thanks!

Sounds just about perfect for what I want to do, too...

 

[jaerdaph]

Glad to help.

Don't forget to download the OGL Horror FAQ/Errata for missing rules and clarifications, plus new monsters:
http://www.mongoosepublishing.com/pdf/horrorfaq.pdf

And this thread has additional errata/clarifications from author Gareth Hanrahan:
http://www.mongoosepublishing.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=905

 

[mthomason]

Getting them now

And it looks like OGL Horror material coming up in S&P 15 too

 

[mthomason]

Got my book yesterday (pulled it out of the RPG shipment.. will have to remember to pay myself for it some time, hehehe)

It looks great. I was expecting something that was rules-heavy without much "how to play" info, but was pleasantly surprised by the amount of info helping a GM to achieve a "horror" feel.

Will hopefully be running a group through this in a few weeks time