Triangle Agency

There’s no need to read the book. A professional Game Master will cover the basics during the opening briefing. You’ll learn how to declare actions, roll dice, interpret outcomes, and manage risks associated with paranormal abilities and corporate policies. Most groups feel at ease after the first scene. If you’d like a head start, your GM can provide pre-generated agents and quick rules references. The emphasis is on making smart choices and understanding consequences, rather than memorising mechanics.

Triangle Agency is designed for adults. Expect tension, eerie imagery, and satirical workplace pressure. Your group should establish boundaries before play, and the GM will utilise standard consent and safety tools. The tone is adaptable, ranging from dry dark comedy to slow-burn psychological horror. Let the GM know where you want that dial set. You can also select someone whose style aligns with the vibe you desire. Browse playstyle profiles here: GM playstyles.

It is not heroic fantasy. You play modern investigators balancing field decisions with company rules and oversight. Progress comes from investigation, containment, and negotiation, not dungeon crawls or loot. Combat is possible but costly, so many encounters feel like puzzles with moving parts and time pressure. Advancement looks like promotions, clearances, and new complications rather than magic items. If you enjoy solving mysteries, taking risky trade-offs, and gallows humour, this system captures that blend better than D&D or Pathfinder.

You are corporate agents with specific training, a role on the team, equipment, and a few risky tricks that flirt with the paranormal. Character creation is quick and guided at the table. For one-shots, you can use pre-generated sheets or create characters in about 10 to 15 minutes. For a campaign, you will develop promotions, personal goals, and lasting consequences from cases. Records such as commendations and write-ups are important and can influence future operations.

A typical game begins with a case file that outlines objectives, constraints, and risks. On site, you survey locations, interview people, test theories, and devise creative containment plans. The dice determine how smoothly things unfold and what costs or consequences arise. You conclude with reporting and decisions that impact reputation, budget, and the next case. The GM facilitates the flow while allowing you to plan, improvise, and experience the unique dynamics between field agents and compliance.

Triangle Agency works best with 3 or 4 players, and accommodates 2 to 5. Sessions typically last 3 to 4 hours. This allows ample time to investigate, confront the anomaly, and debrief without feeling rushed. With five players, the GM may need to streamline scenes to ensure everyone gets a fair share of spotlight time. Duos can also be effective, often tackling tighter, spookier cases. One-shots are designed to fit within a single session, while campaigns follow interconnected cases over multiple evenings.

Yes. It works well over video. A shared tabletop or document manages sheets, dice, clocks, and handouts. Briefings, memos, and forms are straightforward as PDFs or fillable files, and the GM will take care of distribution. If you prefer in-person props, the GM can also bring printed case files and tags. To view common online tools supported by our Game Masters, check online play options.