Modern day with mood of the past - focus on writing story, especially character development and backstory. Mystery.

Suspense, modern day

When a struggling musician purchases a second-hand synth keyboard, they discover an unusual feature. In addition to all the normal voices and mods, a dedicated switch gives the ability to alternate between two different sound settings; a bright and cheerful one, and a haunting, eerie one. Intrigued by the instrument’s unique capability, they decide to incorporate the dual-tone into their music, hoping it will help them stand out in the competitive industry.

However, things start to get strange when they begin to hear strange noises and experience unexplainable glitches during rehearsals. As they delve deeper into the mysterious keyboard’s history, they realise the instrument might have a sinister past. Research leads to the discovery that the previous owner, a music composer named Adam, had died under mysterious circumstances.

They begin to suspect there might be a literal ghost in the machine, as they continue to experience paranormal activity and strange occurrences. With the help of tech-savvy friends, they attempt to unravel the mystery of the two-tone ghost…

As they get closer to the truth, they find themselves in danger, and must use their musical skills to confront a malevolent spirit…

This game is presented as a chance for people new to Storium to get to grips with things and ask questions, as they find their way to additional games.

I would want any player to tell me if I need to adjust to increase their access or inclusion.

This story is constructed for just one scene. We can have all the usual enthusiasm of building our characters and starting the game, and tell our tale in one scene.
Of course, if things go well we can add in a second or even a third scene.

Overall, the story explores the themes of creativity, ambition, and the supernatural.

Dragon and sorcery game - fun but serious.

No established canon to worry about. Drop in any time.

Characters are be student spell-users learning their art, and in particular how to handle their dragons at a specialist University!

The University usually takes students in their mid-teens but no real age limits on characters.

Read the opening scene for more info!

I would want any player to tell me if I need to adjust to increase their access or inclusion.

This game is to drop in, drop out as you wish.

It consists of challenges and short adventures.
Timeless but with a medieval/magical feel. Characters can be from any era or setting.

This game is intended to be accessible and beneficial to players who are new to Storium. Players can join the story any time; and by the same token make an exit when they want to focus on other stories.

As well as a game, a great place to hang out and chat in character! Maybe meet other players to form a group for a game.

The Taproom.

None could really say how they got there. Some were not sure how long they had been.

They were from all walks of life. All periods of time. Many from Earth, but some were from … further afield.

Returning to whence they came was desirable - but for now, the refreshment was pleasant, the company was changeable and the challenges were … diverting. Though some seemed a little dangerous.

All they knew was in their old life - a life which now seemed so distant - they had opened a particular book or curio, and found themselves drawn into this … world.

I would want any player to tell me if I need to adjust to increase their access or inclusion.

Each turn you add to the poem, rhyming with the starting point and leaving a starting point for the next player. Your strengths and weaknesses will direct you to try to move the flow of the poem in a particular direction. Finish the challenge strong and set the guidelines for the next poem.

Intended to be a fun side activity especially when waiting on moves in other games, and for new players to meet others and have a go at posting moves.

Please - keep it clean, even when its tempting!

I would want any player to tell me if I need to adjust to increase their access. I think in particular of those with sight impairment and the use of art, but I include anything I have not thought of.

A sci/fi time travel adventure loosely based on the British TV series Doctor Who, without a need for canon knowledge.

The Doctor does not appear as a major character - this is a spin off story. You really do not need to know anything about the original.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zETK7aQhc_E

This is a fairly fast paced game*, played in a welcoming way to meet the needs of each player.

‘* Fast paced - there is likely to be a post most days. Each player will post about once a week - more if they wish.

If you think you might like to play, better to try out than miss out…

You play a member of an investigator team, looking into strange events and unravelling mysteries…

Year: 3038
ALSO 3041

This game is to drop in, drop out as you wish.

It consists of challenges and short adventures.
Timeless but with a medieval/magical feel. Characters can be from any era or setting.

This game is intended to be accessible and beneficial to players who are new to Storium. Players can join the story any time; and by the same token make an exit when they want to focus on other stories.

As well as a game, a great place to hang out and chat in character! Maybe meet other players to form a group for a game.

The Taproom.

None could really say how they got there. Some were not sure how long they had been.

They were from all walks of life. All periods of time. Many from Earth, but some were from … further afield.

Returning to whence they came was desirable - but for now, the refreshment was pleasant, the company was changeable and the challenges were … diverting. Though some seemed a little dangerous.

All they knew was in their old life - a life which now seemed so distant - they had opened a particular book or curio, and found themselves drawn into this … world.

I would want any player to tell me if I need to adjust to increase their access or inclusion.

This uses the Dauntless deck as a starting point mainly for characters, but will very much be a unique story…

In the 22nd century, humanity ventures into deep space in search of knowledge - and power. Space is vast and humans aren’t the first to explore it but thousands of planets and stars have yet to be claimed and humanity intends to make a home for itself among the stars.

The deep-space starship Dauntless and her crew, had embarked on a new mission of exploration beyond the colonial boundary…

However, an unexpected solar flare had knocked out systems. The ship was still supporting life… for now…

Initial card art curated by @sparkletwist

Everlorn was a dead-end world on the edge of human space — until the day a prospector stumbled out of the desert stormlands with a million credits’ worth of hyperdrive crystals in his hands. Now spaceships thunder through the skies above the planet’s boomtowns, and fortune hunters fill the dusty streets.

The folks who settled Tempest Ridge hoped for a quieter life. Ostensibly a mining town, Tempest Ridge also supports a small collection of homesteaders and eccentrics who value its isolation out at the very edge of habitable land in the Verge. Nobody ever paid attention to them; that had its uses.

Now it’s that very position on the frontier that has brought it to the attention of the powerful syndicates hoping to scour every inch of Everlorn to extract its crystalline wealth. Tempest Ridge is seeing more strangers every day, and most of them with hungry eyes on the unending maelstrom that marks the stormlands.

Of course, getting the attention of civilization also means a chance for profit. Syndicate money seems unending, and for those not in Tempest Ridge entirely by choice, well…maybe there’s an opportunity there, too.

First, though, they’ll learn: Everlorn has no mercy for the inexperienced, or the unwise; and out here, there’s nobody to call in for a timely rescue.

This is a Beginner Game. Please take a close look at Info for Applicants. Veteran players are welcome to help show new players the ropes, but are expected to be part of the learning process.

A triumph of modern architecture.

One of the tallest skyscrapers in the world.

But the lift is falling.

It is in freefall. Only a true hero can save the occupants - and apprehend the culprites.

In this game we are not overly obsessed with cannon.

You can adopt a known character, or create your own.

We will build the game together.

This will be a short story, focused on creating your super-hero and showcasing their abilities.

Comedy / Panto

This game is presented as a chance for people new to Storium to get to grips with things and ask questions, as they find their way to additional games. You might see this to the end, or it would be acceptable to leave once you are established.

You have the chance - but not the obligation - to have a go at narrating, as well.

As with all my games, this is fully inclusive.

So now we are all in trouble.

The Emperor had new clothes. Take the old ones to the incinerator, he said. Such sad rags should not be associated with me.

So his footman did take them down to the incinerator.

Except at the incinerator, they said that would be a waste. Take them to the Royal Housekeeper to make them into blankets for the widows and orphans of the city.

So the incinerator sweeper did just that and went to the Housekeepers assistant.

But the Housekeeper’s assistant had a better idea. Those clothes would not make good blankets, and they are worth more intact. So sell them, and the money can be used to buy more, better things for the poor.

So they were taken to the Master of the Robes, who passed them to the Footwoman, with instructions to get a good price for them. She sold them to a merchant for a bag of gold.

That merchant took them out of town, seeking a great price from the nobility.

Now the Emperor has nothing to wear for the banquet tonight. So he has sent his messenger to the incinerator, charged with being sure to run and get there before it is too late. On pain of death.

As I say, now we are all in trouble.