USP Events for Origins 2024

Hello heroes! Origins event registration is just about a month away and I wanted to give you all the first glimpse of the events we’ll be offering. This is our biggest Origins yet! We are offering 58 events from 14 Gamemasters across the whole con in a bunch of different game systems from our tried and true Mutants & Masterminds, Deadlands, AGE, Cthulhu Awakens, Crash Pandas, and many others. We’ll have something for you no matter what kind of game you’re looking for! I’ve broken down the events by timeslot, making sure to note which Gamemaster is running which and what system they’re using. We hope to see all of you at the convention!

Special Note: Andy is running his events under an amazing group of GM’s called Matinee Adventures. I highly recommend any of their offerings as well, and have included Andy’s submissions here in case you want to play with him!

Wednesday 12pm

Heroes of the Magic Kingdom

A group of teenagers are tasked with saving the magic of Walt Disney World when the characters become real and Maleficent attacks. Part 1 of 5 (you do not need to play in the other parts)
GM: Aaron
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Crash Pandas: Trashed Santa

The Raccuzza have kidnapped Santa. The players are a group of whacky raccoons who must win his freedom in the Christmas Eve race. There will be cartoon hi-jinks, ridiculous shenanigans, and maybe even a little Holiday magic!
GM: Wiccy
System: Crash Pandas

Justice League: Now You See Me, Now You Don’t

After a near miss with Hush, the junior members of the league continue their mission to infiltrate the Gotham’s newest crime syndicate. But how do you find people who can be anyone and no one all at the same time?
GM: Chris
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Legends of Tomorrow: A Little Less Conversation

The Legends must track down a time-displaced Elvis during an Elvis impersonator contest in 80s Vegas.
GM: Alex
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Titan City Chronicles: The Dragon of Parkhurst Manor

Titan City, 1936. The students of the Silverthorne Academy must help a baby dragon return to its mother when they rescue it from monster smugglers outside Titan City.
GM: Isaac
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Wednesday 1pm

Castlevania: Divergence of Fate

Light and Dark have long played a game with the world, each side offering up champions for their cause. Now, a third entity is making a play for the game, in an attempt to seize control. In order to preserve the world, Light and Dark summon forth champions to fight for the fate of reality itself.
GM: Andy
System: FATE

Wednesday 6pm

Return to the Magic Kingdom

The Heroes of the Magic Kingdom return to prevent Maleficent’s resurrection while dealing with threats facing the actors behind Disney’s Descendents. Part 2 of 5 (you do not need to play in the other parts)
GM: Aaron
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Rent-a-Capes

When the heroes of Emerald City are needed elsewhere, they hire a bargain bin hero team to hold down the fort in their absence.
GM: Claude
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Marvel’s Avengers: Frenemies-Giving

The Avengers are looking forward to a peaceful holiday season, but a coded message from a rival-turned-ally changes what’s on the menu. Can the Avengers assemble in time to solve their latest dilemma affecting the very fabric of reality…not to mention dessert?
GM: Chris
System: Mutants & Masterminds

ZomDnd: A Fantasy Undead Survival Story

Four days ago the city of Mulmaster sent out a distress call before going dark. Two days ago a platoon sent to investigate the city disappeared. Your party must now teleport in for a recon mission. Your only clue as to what has happened is the original distress call…”The dead won’t die”
GM: Cammy
System: Dungeons & Dragons

Titan City Chronicles: Smoking Gun

Titan City 1938, The Titan City Sentinels must defend the city when a demon breaks free from its prison.
GM: Isaac
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Rocketeer Corp: The Archivist’s Tomb

Intelligence confirms that Axis powers are making a move towards the presumed location of the lost library of Alexandria, searching for powerful relics rumored to be there. The Rocketeer Corp is once again called into action to ensure that the Thule Society and its allies do not gain the upper hand.
GM: Andy
System: Hollow Earth Expedition

Thursday 8am

Farewell to the Magic Kingdom

The Heroes of the Magic Kingdom are called upon again as a new threat arises, one that will change the very nature of Walt Disney World. Part 3 of 5 (you do not need to play in the other parts)
GM: Aaron
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Night of the Living Robots

Teen heroes unite to face an animatronic army of chaos!
GM: Claude
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Titan City Chronicles: Extracurricular Activity

Titan City 1937, The magical students of Silverthorne Academy are challenged to an intramural tournament against their counterparts at the Titan City Institute for Monster Excellence.
GM: Alex
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Thursday 9am

A Growing Disquiet

After a long winter, your group of sellswords are hired to travel to the neighboring nation of Eltaris to discover the whereabouts of several missing caravans. Note to Players this adventure contains horror elements.
GM: Jonesy
System: Fantasy AGE

We Now Return You To…

Senior year is almost over, a blur of memories and experiences you only tangentially recall. Somehow you’ve made it almost to graduation, a feat that seems almost unreal to you and your friends. But it shouldn’t, so why can’t you shake the gnawing sense that something isn’t right?
GM: Andy
System: Things From the Flood

Thursday 10am

Crash Pandas: Trashtown Blitz!

Players are a group of street racing raccoons out for glory by working together to drive a car and win a street race in this game of cartoon hi-jinks and ridiculous shenanigans!
GM: Wiccy
System: Crash Pandas

Justice League: Now You See Me, Now You Don’t

After a near miss with Hush, the junior members of the league continue their mission to infiltrate the Gotham’s newest crime syndicate. But how do you find people who can be anyone and no one all at the same time?
GM: Chris
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Thursday 1pm

Cyberpunk 2185: The Seacrest Run

A ragtag group of cyber gutterpunks are on a mission to deliver merchandise to a local boss but something is up and too many people are after it. (No previous experience required) Events of this game will be mentioned in the second installment and can play the second event with same character and loot. Premade Characters provided.
GM: Gaylan
System: Dungeons & Dragons

Gotham City Misfits: The Invitation

Killer Moth has to get his group of D-list degenerates to War World when they receive an invitation to participate in a grand tournament from Mongul himself!
GM: Alex
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Up Around the Bend

After getting away from the horror of the City of Yulcaipa, the posse has hopped on the last train to Lost Angels. The workers of the Wasatch Railroad working the engine are very curious as to what happened in the town and want answers from a confused Posse and the lone little girl they brought with them. Yet the fear that pervades the town may also have hopped a ride too.
GM: Deuce
System: Deadlands

Redacted Rangers: Assault on Wondertainment World

The conscripted villains of the Redacted Rangers are called in to rescue a VIP when fantasy monsters start to attack a theme park.
GM: RC
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Honey Heist

You know you want to be a bear, in a hat, stealing some honey. We all know it. So let’s rob a Queen and get THE BEST HONEY EVER!
GM: Jo
System: Honey Heist

Thursday 4pm

Marvel’s Avengers: Frenemies-Giving

The Avengers are looking forward to a peaceful holiday season, but a coded message from a rival-turned-ally changes what’s on the menu. Can the Avengers assemble in time to solve their latest dilemma affecting the very fabric of reality…not to mention dessert?
GM: Chris
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Thursday 6pm

Before the Magic Kingdom

The Heroes of the Magic Kingdom find themselves forced to unravel a threat against the very history of Walt Disney World. Part 4 of 5 (you do not need to play in the other parts)
GM: Aaron
System: Mutants & Masterminds

ZomDnd: A Fantasy Undead Survival Story, Part 2

You and your party are tasked with teleporting to the last known location of a recon squad sent to investigate the strange goings on at Mulmaster. The previous squad was able to send only one patchy message calling for aid and that they found only one survivor, the necromancer at fault.
GM: Cammy
System: Dungeons & Dragons

The Great USP Bake Off

Hey there, bakers! Today, we’re welcoming some of our favourite USP characters to the tent for a rollicking good time. Get ready to watch them rise to the occasion and tackle some of the most delicious desserts around. But hold onto your aprons! This isn’t your ordinary baking showdown. Though we may not be in a physical kitchen, we’ve added a dash of Mutant and Mastermind to the mix shall imbue this delightful homebrew with challenges aplenty, so expect some wild and wacky challenges. Just like in the show, our celeb bakers will whip up signature bakes, tackle technical challenges, and create show-stopping sweets that will blow your taste buds away. Will Khione keep her cool under pressure? Will Wildcard pull off an illusion to save the day? Can Eurydice’s sugar flowers make us swoon? Will Gatorman’s treats be worth the calories? Or will Sodalite’s knife skills slice through the competition? Join Paul and Prue as they judge who is the ultimate Star Baker in this celebrity edition.
GM: Aunt Puppy
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Thursday 7pm

A Growing Disquiet

After a long winter, your group of sellswords are hired to travel to the neighboring nation of Eltaris to discover the whereabouts of several missing caravans. Note to Players: This adventure contains horror elements.
GM: Jonesy
System: Fantasy AGE

Thursday 8pm

Titan City Chronicles: Brass Templar

Titan City 1926, TCPD’s special monster division, the Brass Templars, must discover the connection between a spree of monster attacks throughout the city.
GM: RC
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Friday 8am

Titan City Chronicles: Extracurricular Activity

Titan City 1937, The magical students of Silverthorne Academy are challenged to an intramural tournament against their counterparts at the Titan City Institute for Monster Excellence.
GM: Alex
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Nightmare in the Magic Kingdom

Our grand finale, as the Heroes of the Magic Kingdom come back one last time to save Mickey and the rest of the Fab Five from their greatest threat yet. Part 5 of 5 (you do not need to play in the other parts)
GM: Aaron
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Titan City Chronicles: Far From the Tree

There is always someone down on their luck and looking for help. You come across a man who seems to be drinking heavy and broken. He certainly tells you a tough story but can you put aside who he is to help?
GM: Deuce
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Friday 10am

Crash Pandas: Raccoon vs Raccoon

Players are street racing racoons out for glory! Teams will go head to head as they work together to drive a car and win the big race! This is a PvP game of whacky cartoon hi-jinks and ridiculous shenanigans! Prizes will be awarded!
GM: Wiccy
System: Crash Pandas

Friday 1pm

Wacky Racers Goblin Quest

The Wizard King is hosting his annual race and anyone can enter. Get your clutch mates together and race to the finish line to leave your mark on goblin history forever.
GM: Isaac
System: Goblin Quest

Pros & Cons

A team of ex-con supers are the city’s only hope against a would-be cosmic dictator!
GM: Claude
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Cyberpunk 2185: Wraith Crisis

A ragtag group of cyber gutterpunks are on a mission to find who destroyed a local restaurant and killed its patrons. Something tells us it’s nothing like we’ve ever seen. (No previous experience required). Premade Characters provided.
GM: Gaylan
System: Dungeons & Dragons

Get the Horns

It’s up to the heroes of Highwind City to protect the citizens when genetically modified barnyard animals take a farmers market hostage.
GM: RC
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Tales From The Corner Coven

When night falls in the city, the greatest magical guardian come forth to protect the neighborhood: Bodega Cats! Imbued with sassy arcane knowledge, your small pride will take on whatever evils try to defile your precious corner stores.
GM: Jo
System: Tales From The Corner Coven

Friday 4pm

Voyage of The Enduring

Five days out from Kingsport, the crew of commercial fishing vessel The Enduring comes face to face with long sunken secrets.
GM: Jonesy
System: Cthulhu Awakens

Friday 5pm

Power Rangers: Convergence

A call for help from a Promethea research facility will lead the Rangers on the most important mission of their lives, as they deal with the machinations of Rita Repulsa and her new allies. But what happens when the power of the Morphin’ Grid isn’t enough to stop her? This is a crossover event with a GI Joe and Transformers event at the same time. We’ll share more info when we have it!
GM: Andy
System: Essence20

Friday 6pm

USP Baking Contest/Social Hour

Come eat baked goods and meet the cast and crew of the Untold Stories Project actual play network!
GM: Alex
System: Special Event

Friday 7pm

Titan City Chronicles: Last Rites

Titan City 1928. Magic-users across Titan City hear an ominous portent from a dead wizard claiming that if he isn’t restored to life within 48 hours, all will suffer.
GM: Alex
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Up Around the Bend

After getting away from the horror of the City of Yulcaipa, the posse has hopped on the last train to Lost Angels. The workers of the Wasatch Railroad working the engine are very curious as to what happened in the town and want answers from a confused Posse and the lone little girl they brought with them. Yet the fear that pervades the town may also have hopped a ride too.
GM: Deuce
System: Deadlands

Titan City Chronicles: Taking Stock

Titan City 1927, a group of Club Tartarus employees are sent to recover a patron who gets lost in the nightclub’s mysterious depths.
GM: Isaac
System: Mutants & Masterminds

ZomDnd: A Fantasy Undead Survival Story, Part 3

Your party is the back up to the back ups. The mission is now dire as the last message from Mulmaster mentioned hordes of undead. Your mission is to extract whomever is left along with the necromancer by any means you can and teleport back with the use of a special scroll.
GM: Cammy
System: Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday 8am

Titan City Chronicles: Last Rites

Titan City 1928. Magic-users across Titan City hear an ominous portent from a dead wizard claiming that if he isn’t restored to life within 48 hours, all will suffer.
GM: Alex
System: Mutants & Masterminds

“Haunted? Always has Been.”

The heroes of UNION Alpha Squad are called in to investigate when contact is lost with a secret moon base.
GM: RC
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Titan City Chronicles: Far From the Tree

There is always someone down on their luck and looking for help. You come across a man who seems to be drinking heavy and broken. He certainly tells you a tough story but can you put aside who he is to help?
GM: Deuce
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Saturday 9am

Bears in Refrigerators: The Kidnapping of Gail Simone

Gail Simone is NOT a bear, but she has been kidnapped! Deadlines are looming and social media needs trolling. Why was she taken and who could be behind this dastardly plot?! Deadpool is gathering a team of fan favorites to find the answers and save his favorite redhead! Expect plenty of 4th wall breaking and reality blending in this silly, metatextual super-powered adventure!
GM: Wiccy
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Saturday 1pm

Steel Hearts

You are awoken warforged who have just unveiled you are different from the others, you have a soul and don’t want to abide by the Warforged Mandate anymore. This one shot is set during the Last War of Eberron when the warforged was created. (No previous experience needed) Premade Characters included.
GM: Gayalan
System: Dungeons & Dragons

Girl By Moonlight – At The Brink of the Abyss

Mecha pilots struggling against extinction at the hands of the Leviathans. This short adventure is about heroism and redeeming a broken world, changing it for the better. (For fans of magical girl stories like Sailor Moon and Steven Universe.)
GM: Jo
System: Girl by Moonlight

ZomDnd: A Fantasy Undead Survival Story, Part 4

All attempts at extraction thus far have failed. You and our party have been sent in to reclaim the city. Your only request is to verify the fates of the previous squads and the necromancer. Should there be any survivors, assist them as best you can.
GM: Cammy
System: Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday 6pm

USP Presents: Shadow War

The Untold Stories Project is back with another massive mega event – this time facing off against the forces of SHADOW. Once again, we’re going to be bringing the characters from all of our shows together into one, five-table immense story. Please contact us on our website if you would like to pre-register for a specific character or group of characters.
GM: Everyone!
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Sunday 10am

X-Men: Pariah

The X-Men must band together to rescue a new mutant with a mysterious new ability.
GM: Alex
System: Mutants & Masterminds

Orc vs Lovecraft

You are legendary Orc Heroes who defend the world from great evil, however something has come through the World Scar that we never anticipated. Cthulhu has come with his army and we are the last wall of axes, tusk, and spells to defend the world from Insanity. No previous experience needed. Premade Characters Provided.
GM: Gaylan
System: Cypher System

Gnomesteaders

“A Hero Is a Hero. No Matter How Small. You are a seven-inch-tall Gnomish Hero, called by your fellow gnomes to lead them from tragedy to a new land of promise. Only you and your compatriot heroic gnomes can create hope from the loss in a world that towers over you.”
GM: Jo
System: Gnomesteaders