Cthluhu_confidencial.zip Apr 2026

: If the player goes off-track, don't force them back. Move the necessary clues to where they decided to look instead. Cthulhu Confidential: From a Player's Perspective

: A limited resource you can "spend" with an Investigative Ability to get a bonus benefit or extra information that isn't strictly necessary to solve the case but might make it easier. CTHLUHU_CONFIDENCIAL.zip

: Every protagonist has "Sources"—NPCs they can visit for expertise they don't personally have (e.g., a morgue attendant for medical info). This keeps the investigation moving without requiring a full party. : If the player goes off-track, don't force them back

: The game feels like a hard-boiled detective novel first. Use the Mythos sparingly to make the horror more impactful when it finally appears. : Every protagonist has "Sources"—NPCs they can visit

: For physical or stressful actions (like combat or sneaking), you roll a d6 . Outcomes are divided into three levels: Advance : Success with a bonus. Hold : A standard success. Setback : A failure that complicates the story.

: These are your bread and butter. You automatically succeed and find core clues if you are in the right place and use the right ability; no dice roll is required.