I’m looking for horror conventions.
My upcoming campaign is going to be horror themed and I want to reword my players whenever they play with the theme
What are some conventions that are possible for my players to preform? Such as investigating a horrifying danger, or trip while running away.
I would change the end of session questions.
“I’ll check it out. You all wait here. I’ll be right back.”
“It was probably just the wind/a cat/kids playing/a tree branch/your imagination.”
“What’s that creepy book say?”
“This creepy book of magical spells? It says honumshiba ia ia Dogorgon ia ph‘_tag_’_n_!
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Fight for Your Life! (Hack & Slash)
Escape Death (Defy Danger)
Shoooooot Heeeeeer! (Volley)
Sacrifice Yourself (Defend)
Recall Terrifying Story (Spout Lore)
Investigate Certain Doom (Discern Realities)
Plead with Someone (Parley)
You or Me (Aid or Interfere)
Navigate the Dark (Perilous Journey)
Dying Breath (Last Breath)
Gather Survivors (Recruit)
Too Slow (Encumbrance)
Hunker Down (Make Camp)
Sleep With One Eye Open (Take Watch)
Prepare for the End (Bolster)
Stock Up (Supply)
Safe and Sound (Recover)
PARTY! (Carouse)
Night’s End (End of Session)
A Day Older, A Day Wiser (Level Up)
The Cops Won’t Listen! (Outstanding Warrants)
Check out tvtropes.org – TV Tropes if you haven’t already. Search for “Horror” to get you started.
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