Cthulhu Nation is a MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Play Game). Developed in 2005 by Twisted Empire, it is a point and click action adventure role-play game based on the Cthulhu Mythos of H. P. Lovecraft. The concept and principles behind 'Cthulhu Nation' are simple - take the standard RPG board game format and take it to the next level - a computer Internet game. Whilst many other MMORPG developers have jumped on the bandwagon with cute 3D style imagery and effects, Twisted Empire wanted a more retro look and feel to the game. Using old photographs and images to portray the period of 1924, the company wanted to concentrate their development on strong quests, historical references, and developing H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos. The game is intentionally 2D to give a more authentic and natural feel for the more traditional RPG players. These elements, along with constantly evolving interactive skills and gameplay, have created a truly unique experience for the Internet games player.
Professions are generally defined as normal, everyday folk who have a particular skill set based on their jobs. Cultists are slightly different in that are seen more as an alternative group of people who have particular skills. Whether you wish to play your Cultist as a dark force to be reckoned with, or as a 'helper' to the Professions is entirely up to you and how you want to develop your character. There are 5 Profession types to choose from, and 5 Cultist types to choose from. This is an important decision to make at this stage, as each of their particular skills and strengths will help define you, as a character in the game. It is, however, possible to increase and extend any of the skills in the game as you progress. For example, a traditional Professional may well develop good spell skills, and a Cultist may prefer to have a high skill in weapons.