# Call of Cthulhu tags: #game/rpg/call-of-cthulhu ![[Call of Cthulhu (cover).png|600]] **Call of Cthulhu** is a role-playing game inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's story of the same name. Players take on the roles of investigators to uncover the secrets of the cosmic horrors of the Cthulhu Mythos. In this game, not only are there physical dangers, but players must also protect their sanity from the mind-shattering truths they might uncover. ## **Core Mechanics** 1. **Basic Role-Playing (BRP) System:** Uses a percentile system for task resolution. 2. **Sanity Mechanic:** Encounters with unnatural entities can cause characters to lose sanity points, affecting their mental stability. 3. **Investigative Gameplay:** Encourages players to investigate, find clues, and solve mysteries rather than focus on combat. # **References** - Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition - Chaosium Inc. | DriveThruRPG.com: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/150997/Call-of-Cthulhu-7th-Edition--Keeper-Rulebook - Call of Cthulhu Starter Set - Chaosium Inc. | DriveThruRPG.com: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/286114/Call-of-Cthulhu-Starter-Set - Call of Cthulhu - Chaosium Inc. | Wargame Vault: https://www.wargamevault.com/product/82267/Call-of-Cthulhu - Masks of Nyarlathotep - Chaosium Inc. | DriveThruRPG.com: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/222924/Masks-of-Nyarlathotep--7th-Edition - Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Crystal Palace - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2eM3DvZbM0