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Find our submission to the 2024 Ennies here! Good luck!

This episode, Keeper Dave & Bridgett are excited to kick off a new series of episodes that provide you, dear listener, with a curriculum to enhance and grow your gameplay! 







These curriculum - curricula? - will be a set of episodes organized like classes that are focused on improving one set of your gaming perspective and skills. 







That’s right - and so we’re starting with our first Curriculum series now! Starting tonight we debut our first Curriculum– Welcome to Cthulhu University - From Neophyte to Elder God (and everything in-between)







Over the next 6 episodes, we will review the coursework for Call of Cthulhu, taking us from an introductory start, basically Call of Cthulhu for Dummies, all the way through career level professionalism. This series is targeted for both beginners and veterans alike. We’ll approach Call of Cthulhu from a fresh perspective with rejuvenating and inspiring ideas to elevate your CoC storytelling!







Bridgett’s Pet Pick Shout Out







I'd like to shout out Miss Miskatonic's cat Jack, and this absurd sleeping position. Upside down, inside out, twisted, folded, and knocked out. I'm impressed.















The Discord Plug







We have our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D 







Thank you to our editor Dave for editing this episode. Thanks, Dave!







Patreon Plug & Update







We have a Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, mu-podcast.com or head over to Patreon directly at www.patreon.com/mup!







Main Topic -- 







As we discussed, tonight we kick off Lesson One of our New MUP Curriculum Cthulhu University, where we will cover all the various aspects of writing, running, publishing, performing, and generally vibing with Call of Cthulhu. 







Over the next six episodes we will give you all the tools you need to become a Call of Cthulhu champion, but tonight we start with a simple introduction: Welcome to Call of Cthulhu.







Part 1 - What is Call of Cthulhu?

This episode, Keepers Dave & Bridgett visit the city of Arkham! Join us as we delve into book, pull inspiration, become inspired, and explore creative ways to create your own Arkham!







Patreon Plug & Update







We have a Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, mu-podcast.com or head over to Patreon directly at www.patreon.com/mup!







The Discord Plug







We have our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D 







And thank you to our editor Max for editing this episode. Thanks Max!







Bridgett’s Pet Pick Shout Out







I'd like to shout out the entire situation that is ARM1384's cat, Loki. This cat is outright plotting on a dog. Just... go to the show notes and look at the photo. Apparently he was like that for 20 minutes.















Main Topic -- 







Riffing on the Arkham Book

This episode, Keepers Dave & Bridgett interview Chaosium's Creative Director, Mike Mason, as he takes us on a journey into Chaosium's newest sourcebook: Arkham!







Patreon Plug & Update







We have a Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, mu-podcast.com or head over to Patreon directly at www.patreon.com/mup!







The Discord Plug







We have our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D 







And thank you to our editor Nate for editing this episode. Thanks Nate!

This episode, Keepers Dave & Bridgett discuss time periods and genre in horror gaming! What’s your favorite setting? Excluding either modern or the 1920s. Those are great settings that both deserve their own shows. So we have to get out of our comfort zones!







Patreon Plug & Update







We have a Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, mu-podcast.com or head over to Patreon directly at www.patreon.com/mup!







The Discord Plug







We have our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D 







And thank you to our editor Sean for editing this episode. Thanks Sean!







Bridgett’s Pet Pick Shout Out







Cultist Damon got a new puppy!!! Four months and name TBD. She's featured here with a piece of pizza crust she’s been carrying around today.















Main Topic -- 







Favorite horror setting and genre…







Topics









* Favorite setting for horror







* Favorite time period







* Favorite “type” of horror

This episode, Keepers Dave & Bridgett discuss attending conventions, especially as a first timer. Plans are starting for various 2024 cons and it’s a great time to start planning.















Patreon Plug & Update







Our Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, mu-podcast.com or head over to Patreon directly at www.patreon.com/mup!







The Discord Plug







On our MUP Discord! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D 







And thank you to our editor Max for editing this episode. Thanks Max!







Bridgett’s Pet Pick Shout Out







I'd like to shout out kittuh from Chad Bowser, Yelena! This gorgeous kittuh of in a hat. What's that type of hat called? With the wings? Anyway, caption says, "Let it snow!! I'm staying inside anyway." And I'm delighted. Photo in the show notes!















Main Topic -- 







First time conventions









* Both your first time ever going to cons







* And your first time at a particular con









Things to consider









* What is your focus?



* Professional, volunteering, panels







* Games, people, buying











* What and where is the convention?



* City and travel







* Hotel and location







* Size and convention focus - gaming versus hobby











* Friends and community -



* who do you know, and how will you find them?











* 5/3/1 is key







* Food Food Food







* Regulate and hydrate







* Finally, what games are you going to play?