Cthulhu d20 -- Is it worth it?

[mmadsen]

After reading the rules I have made several character because I don't expect anyone to make it through 2 sessions.

You expecting to meet Cthulhu himself in your first two sessions? Aren't you supposed to be still investigating weird happenings at that point?

 

[mmadsen]

Would metagame knowledge of D20, through D&D, actually enhance the horror aspect of Cthulhu D20? I mean, players with D&D experience actually know how wimpy their characters are. Players with no previous knowledge of the systems might be fooled into a false sense of security, that they really have a chance or can make a difference...

There's probably a lesson is here somewhere. For instance, imagine how much you could change your D&D game with no rule changes, but by hinting that there's a CR-10 monster stalking your 2nd-level party.

 

[Horacio]

There's probably a lesson is here somewhere. For instance, imagine how much you could change your D&D game with no rule changes, but by hinting that there's a CR-10 monster stalking your 2nd-level party.

Or a huge CR-45 one, with tentacles instead of beard