7e Call of Cthulhu

[tardigrade]

I haven't played Call of Cthulhu since the late 1990s, but still have most of my old 5e books. Could someone who has played 5e and 7e let me know what the major differences are, whether they found 7e an improvement over 5e, and how cross-compatible the editions are?

If you can also recommend a starter scenario that would be fantastic - my D&D group has expressed an interest in having a go at CoC, which is why I'm dusting off my collection. Most of them have only played D&D and only one or two have read any HPL.

 

[Henry]

There are a set of quick start rules at the following address:

http://www.chaosium.com/free-quick-start-pdf/

These will give you both a rundown of the most important changes in the game versus 5th or 6th edition, and it also comes with the classic scenario "The Haunting" which (for absolutely new cthulhu players) is still the best intro adventure bar none.

In a fast nutshell though:
- stats are multiplied x5 to make them 1-100 instead of 3 to 18
- there's an advantage/disadvantage-like mechanic "roll multiple tens place dice and take the best/worst"
- skills are slightly streamlined and clarified

No sweeping changes, still the roll low percentile system you are familiar with. Lots of expanded advice on things like adventure running, chases, tweaks to the luck mechanic, etc.

 

[Henry]

Also, welcome to ENWorld!

 

[Brandegoris]

Any edition of this game is great
I am excited they are still pumping new editions out though. It the single best RPG of all time.

 

[tardigrade]

h, welcome to ENWorld!

Thanks!