What is it, in summary?: A mystery/horror RPG in which a group of seemingly unconnected visitors to Alder Island join forces to investigate a string of disappearances.
"September 1998. Three strangers wake up in a bunker with no memory of the past week or how they got there. There’s no choice but to work together as they attempt to untangle the puzzle of the mysterious Adler Island and the monsters that dwell there."
What do you love about it?: The horror is super tense and genuinely creepy, and the amnesia/intertwining flashbacks and present are done in a really unique way. All of the players are charming and the characters are compelling and have great chemistry with each other. If you're feeling like something to watch around Halloween, this is perfect; if you just like horror in general, also great; even if you don't (I usually don't) the uniqueness of the actual-play aspect and the compelling characters are worth it.
What sort of things are you likely to request for it?: I am planning to request post-cannon where-are-they-now sort of fic, with a focus on worldbuilding. The main campaign is set around a single threat, I'm curious what other supernatural encounters the characters might have going forward.
That, or a mid-cannon ship-fic between the three player characters, Jai, Chris and Robin!
Are there sections of canon (rather than the whole canon) that can be consumed by themselves to fulfil your requests, or that showcase particular characters and relationships?: I think you really have to watch the whole series - In my experience, it is very bingeable 😁
Content warnings (ie, rape, incest, racism, gore/violence): Violence, Murder, Kidnapping, Self-harm, Drugging, There is a fair amount of verbally described gore, The characters' mental health deteriorates severely through the game. It's been a while since I rewatched, so I may be missing some warnings.
Beyond the Light - Nyx Rising
Beyond the Light - Nyx Rising
Media: Actual-Play Horror RPG
Approx length: ~13 Hrs
Where to find it:
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What is it, in summary?: A mystery/horror RPG in which a group of seemingly unconnected visitors to Alder Island join forces to investigate a string of disappearances.
"September 1998. Three strangers wake up in a bunker with no memory of the past week or how they got there. There’s no choice but to work together as they attempt to untangle the puzzle of the mysterious Adler Island and the monsters that dwell there."
What do you love about it?: The horror is super tense and genuinely creepy, and the amnesia/intertwining flashbacks and present are done in a really unique way. All of the players are charming and the characters are compelling and have great chemistry with each other. If you're feeling like something to watch around Halloween, this is perfect; if you just like horror in general, also great; even if you don't (I usually don't) the uniqueness of the actual-play aspect and the compelling characters are worth it.
What sort of things are you likely to request for it?: I am planning to request post-cannon where-are-they-now sort of fic, with a focus on worldbuilding. The main campaign is set around a single threat, I'm curious what other supernatural encounters the characters might have going forward.
That, or a mid-cannon ship-fic between the three player characters, Jai, Chris and Robin!
Are there sections of canon (rather than the whole canon) that can be consumed by themselves to fulfil your requests, or that showcase particular characters and relationships?: I think you really have to watch the whole series - In my experience, it is very bingeable 😁
Content warnings (ie, rape, incest, racism, gore/violence): Violence, Murder, Kidnapping, Self-harm, Drugging, There is a fair amount of verbally described gore, The characters' mental health deteriorates severely through the game. It's been a while since I rewatched, so I may be missing some warnings.