Star Crossed: Bayshore Landing - A Pairs Roleplay Night

ABOUT BAYSHORE LANDING

Bayshore Landing is a dim little corner of an otherwise normal city, where it’s always crepuscular and there’s a thin veneer of normality covering something more interesting and dangerous. The old-timers all say it’s where the creepy-crawlies come out to play.

At Bayshore Landing you can, in fact, get a pretty good ice cream cone, but just around the corner are rat-filled alleys and dirty basements turned into art squats and saxophone dens. Ceiling fans turn slowly, chopping through the cigarette smoke and fog. Tourists pick up the pace, clutching their I SAW THE LANDING tchotchkes as they hurry past mysterious men in fedoras and sexy ladies with a whiff of the infernal about them.

After midnight, anything goes at Bayshore Landing. Will a vampire princess take revenge on some dirtbag werewolves? Will a swamp monster race a demon for motorcycle pink slips? Yes! The answer is yes. But, more importantly—will some of these hard-edged creatures of darkness reach out and take a chance on love?

ABOUT STAR CROSSED

Star Crossed is a two-player game about really, really wanting to, when you really, really can’t. It's about the excitement, tension, and heartbreak of romance!

In Star Crossed, you’ll craft characters who are powerfully attracted to each other, but have a compelling reason not to act on their feelings. Using a tumbling block tower, you'll tell the story of their attraction growing as they spend time together. Will your love be doomed, triumphant, or something in-between? Find out in STAR CROSSED!

Bayshore Landing is a multi-pair setup for Star Crossed. You will be paired up with another player, and you'll each choose a character such as VAMPIRE PRINCESS, HAPLESS ALIEN, DIRTBAG WEREWOLF, or CLUELESS LARPER. You will play out the story of your two characters' budding supernatural romance, but with a twist: occasionally, an element of someone else's story may show up in yours!

ABOUT THE EVENT

Star Crossed: Bayshore Landing is a tabletop roleplaying game about the tensions of an impossible (and supernatural) love. No prior experience or preparation is required. Pairs who come together will play together; if you're coming solo, we'll find you a partner for the game, and we'll help larger groups divide into sets!

The event will begin at 7 pm with an initial orientation and character building, with help from the facilitators. You and your partner will also set the tone of your personal game before beginning, determining where on the scale it will fall between light-hearted comedy and dramatic tragedy.

We welcome you to arrive at 6:30 to settle in and order food and drink before the orientation begins (though our kitchen and bar will also be open throughout the evening).

This game is played exclusively in pairs! If you're coming as an existing pair, please buy two tickets (one each). We guarantee you'll be able to play together. Single players or odd-numbered groups are welcome, as well: we'll find you a match/split up larger groups into pairs.

Host or Publisher The Bard and Bear Games Cafe