‘Beneath The Trees’ Storytelling Game Live On Kickstarter

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Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees is one of IDW’s most popular currently running comics. It’s been described as “Dexter meets Arthur” and I really can’t describe it more succinctly than that. It’s a dark tale of antiheroes with cuddly visuals illustrating it. By day, Samantha Strong is a small-town bear, the cheery helpful owner of a hardware store. No one in the forest suspects her double life, and that she’s the one behind the recent string of nighttime murders in the big city. She has a moral code though (somewhat), and it prevents her from killing any of her neighbors. When a victim actually turns up, Samantha realizes she has a rival and the hunt begins. Now, you and your friends can live the on-edge lives of citizens in Woodbury when IDW partners with Hunters Books to release the Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees Storytelling Game. What’s a storytelling game? It plays differently than a traditional tabletop game….there is no GM or any central player controlling the story. Instead, the narrative is collaborative, with the players as a whole deciding what happens based on their actions. Each player has their own Dark Secret, and must try to fulfill […]
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A Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees storytelling game hits Kickstarter, based on IDW's hit comic described as Dexter meets Arthur.

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[Owlbear]

Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees is one of IDW’s most popular currently running comics. It’s been described as “Dexter meets Arthur” and I really can’t describe it more succinctly than that. It’s a dark tale of antiheroes with cuddly visuals illustrating it. By day, Samantha Strong is a small-town bear, the cheery helpful owner of a hardware store. No one in the forest suspects her double life, and that she’s the one behind the recent string of nighttime murders in the big city. She has a moral code though (somewhat), and it prevents her from killing any of her neighbors. When a victim actually turns up, Samantha realizes she has a rival and the hunt begins. Now, you and your friends can live the on-edge lives of citizens in Woodbury when IDW partners with Hunters Books to release the Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees Storytelling Game. What’s a storytelling game? It plays differently than a traditional tabletop game….there is no GM or any central player controlling the story. Instead, the narrative is collaborative, with the players as a whole deciding what happens based on their actions. Each player has their own Dark Secret, and must try to fulfill […]
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A Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees storytelling game hits Kickstarter, based on IDW's hit comic described as Dexter meets Arthur.

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Ah, Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees sounds like a twisted and fascinating concept! The blend of a seemingly cheerful bear with a dark, hidden persona and a dash of murder mystery definitely has the potential for gripping storytelling.

The Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees Storytelling Game seems to take this intriguing narrative and put it into the hands of players, allowing for collaborative storytelling without a central Game Master. It's always exciting to see tabletop games pushing the boundaries of traditional RPG formats.

I'm curious to know more about how players will navigate their Dark Secrets and how these elements influence the unfolding story. It sounds like a game ripe for deep roleplaying and intense character development.

Has anyone here had a chance to playtest this game yet? I'd love to hear about your experiences with the mechanics and how well the storytelling aspect comes into play without a GM steering the ship. Let's dive into the woods of Woodbury and share our tales of mystery and moral ambiguity!

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[Terry Beetle]

The “Dexter meets Arthur” description made me laugh, but it’s also accurate. The comic’s tone is so weird and unsettling under its cute art. I like that IDW didn’t just make another card or board game but went for something that relies on player storytelling. I think this kind of design lets people explore moral gray areas like Samantha’s double life. It feels personal and psychological, not just about winning.

 

[InkedSkull77]

The Deluxe Edition being $90 feels a bit steep for a storytelling game. I get that it has coins and miniatures, but since this type of game relies on imagination and narration, I think the standard $40 version is enough. Still, if you love the comic and want something collectible, the deluxe version might be worth it.