conversations.from: system
conversations.value: There are things that go bump in the night, monsters and other beings of evil. You're one of the chosen few, who knows the truth, and who has decided to use that knowledge for the good of humanity.
  
  Inspired by TV shows like *Supernatural* and *Buffy: The Vampire Slayer*, "Saving People, Hunting Things" is a game about fighting and destroying monsters. But it takes all kinds to fight the good fight--characters may be the front line fighters, or they may be researchers, religious, or even those who some would hunt as monsters. While the game draws inspiration from the above sources, the monster "mythology" for this game will be that which we create in play, and may not adhere to what you know of these shows.
  
  Character backgrounds MUST include:
  1) When and where you first encountered the supernatural, and how it impacted you.
  2) A bit of explanation of your Strength, Weakness, and Sub-Plot (moreso if you write your own).
  3) A character picture.
  
  I'll probably be accepting 4-6 players for this game. If you're playing anything that involves magic or other supernatural powers, expect some back and forth on character creation, as my goal is to avoid a huge power imbalance between the norms and the special characters. Once we get the characters established, I plan on running at least one shared back-story establishment scene, so that you will all be familiar with one another before the actual story starts.
  
  Additional inspiration for this game provided by *Monster of the Week*, which is one of the many Apocalypse World hacks out there.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have experience dealing with cannibals, and thus knowledge about some of their quirks.
conversations.prefix: I've dealt with cannibals before:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have experience dealing with zombies and the walking dead, and thus knowledge about some of their quirks.
conversations.prefix: I've dealt with zombies before:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have experience dealing with vampires, and thus knowledge about some of their quirks.
conversations.prefix: I've dealt with vampires before:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have experience dealing with ghosts, and thus knowledge about some of their quirks.
conversations.prefix: I've dealt with ghosts before:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have experience dealing with werewolves, and thus knowledge about some of their quirks.
conversations.prefix: I've dealt with werewolves before:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've got an undeniable connection with the Tulpa, who also has characteristics of the Leshy and the Wendigo. You can use this connection to know things you might not otherwise know, see things you might not otherwise see. (When you play the last card from this stack, something will happen regarding this connection.)
conversations.prefix: Bound to the Tulpa:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have experience dealing with dark magic, and thus knowledge about some of its quirks.
conversations.prefix: I've dealt with dark magic before:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Everything is patterns, and only the truly brilliant can comprehend their full extent. You're one of those truly brilliant. Some theorists use computers to assist them, others do it all in their heads.
conversations.prefix: The Conspiracy Theorist:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You can handle a lot of physical exertion and brush off physical pain more easily than some.
conversations.prefix: Resilient:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It isn't much, but it's all you've got.
conversations.prefix: Survive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You possess the ability to cast spells or some other magical ability.
conversations.prefix: Magical Ability:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have ambition, and want to rise in station in your organization.
conversations.prefix: Ascend the ranks:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You want revenge, pure and simple, on whatever got you into this life.
conversations.prefix: Get revenge:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Wendigo's trail goes deeper into the forest.
conversations.prefix: Following the trail:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You need to find the Tulpa before it strikes, or before you lose the signal.
conversations.prefix: Following the trail (Team GPS):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You tend to bore people to tears, through your lack of interesting conversation.
conversations.prefix: Dull:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've suffered numerous scars over the years, which are unable to be hidden. People often shy away from you as a result.
conversations.prefix: Scarred:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It takes you longer to catch on to things or notice things than it might take other people.
conversations.prefix: Slow-Witted:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You aren't too keen on any of that book-learnin' nonsense. Or perhaps you quit school for some other reason. Either way, there are things you just don't know.
conversations.prefix: Uneducated:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've often got other things you're thinking about, so your surroundings are not always the first thing on your mind.
conversations.prefix: Distracted:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sure, you've got a destiny, but you wish you didn't. You might not get away from it forever, but at least you can try to get away from it for a little while.
conversations.prefix: Escape your destiny:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There are some things that man was not meant to know. That certainly isn't going to stop you.
conversations.prefix: Acquire forbidden knowledge:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're all going to the same place, for the same reason. And you've dealt with one another before. Strength in numbers, right?
conversations.prefix: Connect up with the group:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Even though Anacortes isn't on the island, people here have heard rumors. Might even be that they've heard something useful.
conversations.prefix: Talking to locals:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The fate of the world rests upon your shoulders. Can you handle that responsibility?
conversations.prefix: The Chosen One:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: "So get this, the lore says ..." You spend most of your time buried in the books and tomes that help your compatriots know how to fight the monsters.
conversations.prefix: The Researcher:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You might be a priest, a rabbi, or a minister, or maybe you practice a less mainstream religion. Either way, your faith is your shield against the evils of the world.
conversations.prefix: The Religious:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are one of the things that goes bump in the night, but you've chosen the path of good. This puts you at odds with your fellow monsters, and also at odd with your fellow hunters, who aren't sure they can trust you.
  
  NOTE: For this Nature, you will probably want to write your own Strength and Weakness cards, to reflect the sort of supernatural thing you are.
conversations.prefix: The Supernatural:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You belong to an organization that monitors supernatural activity in the world. While your organization might officially frown upon "fieldwork," sometimes you're called upon to do more than just watch.
conversations.prefix: The Monitor:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're just an average joe, who's been dragged into this world by your friends or your circumstances. Either way, you're underclassed, and you know it.
conversations.prefix: The Norm:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You draw a salary from some sort of government organization, but you aren't exactly authorized to hunt down the supernatural. They probably don't know what you spend your free time doing. Or they do, and you're the laughingstock of your division.
conversations.prefix: The Agent:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are physically strong. You can lift heavy things, and when you punch someone or use a melee weapon against them, it HURTS.
conversations.prefix: Strong:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You move very well, which is handy for getting out of the way of incoming attacks, and sneaking around.
conversations.prefix: Agile:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are possessed of an innate charm. People like you, and want to help you when you turn on the charm.
conversations.prefix: Charming:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You know how to get people to do what you want through coercion and social engineering.
conversations.prefix: Manipulative:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are exceptionally good looking, and can use your winning looks to sway people.
conversations.prefix: Alluring:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've read a lot of books, and know a lot of things. Sometimes, those things are even useful!
conversations.prefix: Learned:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're very good with your hands, able to use your fine motor skills for repairing things, surgery, or the like.
conversations.prefix: Dextrous:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have a quick wit, perfect for making jokes. It also prevents most people from getting the drop on you.
conversations.prefix: Witty:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are quick to notice details and other little things. You also pick up well on social cues.
conversations.prefix: Perceptive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You aren't very strong at all. Lifting and carrying heavy things is often out of your capabilities.
conversations.prefix: Weak:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're a butterfingers, or you've got two left feet, or maybe both. Either way, you're not good at delicate work of any sort.
conversations.prefix: Clumsy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Running is not your strong suit. In fact, it's really really hard for you. If the monsters are after you, you'll have to hope they don't have legs.
conversations.prefix: Slow:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are often hampered by physical pain, you get sick easily, and you don't recover well.
conversations.prefix: Puny:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your manners are bad, you don't know when to keep your mouth shut, or you're otherwise social unacceptable. Most people don't really like you.
conversations.prefix: Crass:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You want to piece together all of the bits of lore or information you've collected over time, and turn it into something valuable or useful to those who will fight the good fight when you're gone.
conversations.prefix: Compile knowledge:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're destined for something great, but you don't know exactly what yet. When you learn what that destiny is, then you can act on it.
conversations.prefix: Learn your destiny:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You had faith once, but the years have stripped it from you. You long to return to your beliefs.
conversations.prefix: Regain your faith:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Forewarned is forearmed. You want to make sure that as many people as possible will survive because of the knowledge you've shared.
conversations.prefix: Spread the knowledge:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The truth is out there, though it's hidden behind layers of deception. You want to peel them back until you find it.
conversations.prefix: Seek the truth:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: In the face of so much evil, it's sometimes hard to believe. But you must maintain your faith if you want to fight the good fight.
conversations.prefix: Maintain your faith:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've wronged someone, and need to atone. It's something you know you'll be working at for a while.
conversations.prefix: Redeem yourself:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Most hunters don't make it out alive. Most of them die on the job. You don't want to be a statistic.
conversations.prefix: Escape the life:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The powers or abilities you have aren't enough to keep you happy. You want, or need, more.
conversations.prefix: Gain power:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're not looking to be noticed by your organization. You just want to do your job and not have to deal with greater responsibility.
conversations.prefix: Keep your head down:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: If there's something to be found, you're looking for it.
conversations.prefix: Looking for clues:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It's time for a research montage!
conversations.prefix: So get this: the lore says...:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Moran State Park, in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. The park is on an island that can be reached only by ferry or private boat. The ferry runs six times a day. It is heavily forested and out of range of most cell service providers.
conversations.prefix: Moran State Park:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Formerly the Moran Mansion, this resort is where most visitors to the park stay.
conversations.prefix: Rosario Resort:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The small town a couple hours north of Seattle, where you can catch the ferry to Orcas Island and Moran State Park.
conversations.prefix: Anacortes, Washington:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The woods surrounding the resort are thick, filled with old growth trees. Waterfalls punctuate the landscape.
conversations.prefix: Out in the Woods:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: An old abandoned cabin, unlike the ones that the park rents out to visitors.
conversations.prefix: Abandoned Cabin:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Just barely enough room for the whole group.
conversations.prefix: Rental Cabin:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The island where Moran State Park is located. The ferry terminal is at the opposite end of the island from the park.
conversations.prefix: Orcas Island, Washington:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A cave that most hikers would just pass by. That seems like a likely enough place for a Wendigo, right?
conversations.prefix: Hidden Cave:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: If you're going to track down the Wendigo, there's no stopping now.
conversations.prefix: Explore the cave:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Alex's contact on Orcas Island. Maybe he knows what's going on.
conversations.prefix: Zeke "Stone" Daniels:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ranger Jefferson is on duty at Moran State Park.
conversations.prefix: Ranger Marti Jefferson:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: With your combined magic, you can probably use the symbol to create some sort of tracking device or spell.
conversations.prefix: Create a mystical GPS:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're likely to find a few people in town who have heard about the Wendigo, and know the local myths.
conversations.prefix: Talking to locals (Rosario):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Small sleepy little town.
conversations.prefix: Rosario, Washington:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You probably can't catch Alex's car on foot, but you could give it a shot! Or you could otherwise connect with them.
conversations.prefix: Connect up with the group (Team Research):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sitting on the edge of town, this old lumber mill has been abandoned for ages. It's old, decrepit, and the perfect place for a monster to hide out.
conversations.prefix: Abandoned Lumber Mill:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It's almost as if bystanders are looking for trouble sometimes.
conversations.prefix: Keep the Bystanders out of Trouble:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There are likely to be rotting floorboards and other hazards as you make your way through this long-abandoned structure.
conversations.prefix: Navigate a safe path into the mill:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It might not be defeating it just yet, but keeping the Tulpa from getting back out into the wild is a good plan.
conversations.prefix: Stop the Tulpa:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Leshy's English skills aren't great, and it's at a bit of a loss as to how Clara should bind herself to it.
conversations.prefix: Bind the Leshy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have a heart of gold and it shows. It tends to make people trust you and even want to help you out.
conversations.prefix: Good natured:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You were raised in a very sheltered community with little exposure to the outside world.
conversations.prefix: Naive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are sensitive to the supernatural, quick to notice details and other little things. You also pick up well on social cues.
conversations.prefix: Perceptive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Joe McCoy comes from another culture and is not always attuned to customs or "how things are done." As a result he can miss nuances or make social mistakes.
conversations.prefix: Outsider:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: No matter what's going on you turn to humor for everything from a defense mechanism to a coping skill. It makes it almost impossible to know what you're thinking... which is the point.
conversations.prefix: Class Clown:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Alex knows many people and many people know him. It isn't always a warm relationship but it usually pays dividends. 
conversations.prefix: Contacts:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Society expects a slight, young blond girl to be helpless.
  You can use this to your advantage. Either by getting someone to underestimate you or by invoking their protective instincts.
conversations.prefix: Air of Vulnerability:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've worked a case like this before and have insight that is useful right about now.
conversations.prefix: Paranormal Investigator:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've spent a lot of time in the wilds, hunting, fishing and generally being outdoors. 
conversations.prefix: Outdoorsy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The spirit sight can overwhelm Joe and almost stun him for a moment
conversations.prefix: Psychic overwhelm:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You know a thing or two about hunting and can follow the tracks left by creatures.
conversations.prefix: Tracking:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Lizards, snakes and amphibians. They're all spine chillingly creepy to you.
conversations.prefix: Herpetophobia:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You tend to act on impulse occasionally, even when logic tells you it's a bad plan. 
conversations.prefix: Impulsive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The dark feels you with dread. Sweaty palms and your pulse races.
conversations.prefix: Fear of the Dark:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Joe is a Voodoo priest of the old school. He is connected to magics that date back to the before humans walked the Earth.
conversations.prefix: Old Magic:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: No matter what's going on you turn to humor for everything from a defense mechanism to a coping skill. It makes it almost impossible to know what you're thinking... which is the point.    
conversations.prefix: Class Clown:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have an astonishingly good memory for anything you have seen or heard. 
conversations.prefix: Recall:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: In a pinch you can pull something from the environment and use it to you Paranormal advantage.
conversations.prefix: Magic Macguyver:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are fleet like the wind and nimble as a jack rabbit.
conversations.prefix: Swift:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've wronged someone, and need to atone. It's something you know you'll be working at for a while.
conversations.prefix: Redeem yourself:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sometimes it's not what you know but who you know and how you can get them to work together.
  
  Or at least not kill each other...
conversations.prefix: Peacemaker:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild: