Triangle Agency

There’s no need to read the book. A professional Game Master will cover the basics during the opening briefing. You will learn how to declare actions, roll dice, interpret outcomes, and manage risks associated with paranormal abilities and corporate policy. Most groups feel comfortable after the first scene. If you prefer 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 memorizing mechanics.

Triangle Agency is designed for adults. Anticipate tension, eerie imagery, and satirical workplace pressure. Your group establishes boundaries before play, and the GM employs 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. Explore playstyle profiles here: GM playstyles.

This isn't heroic fantasy. You take on the role of modern investigators who must balance field decisions with company regulations and oversight. Progress is achieved through investigation, containment, and negotiation, rather than through dungeon crawls or treasure hunting. While combat is an option, it comes at a high cost, making many encounters feel like intricate puzzles under time constraints. Advancement involves promotions, clearances, and new complications instead of magical items. If you enjoy solving mysteries, navigating risky trade-offs, and appreciating gallows humour, this system offers a better blend 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, providing 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 balanced spotlight time. Duos are also 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 easily shared 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 see common online tools supported by our Game Masters, check online play options.