Sorry, Marcus P. Yeah, it was 'starting' as it where you could work back from.
Don't worry,
Sorry, Marcus P. Yeah, it was 'starting' as it where you could work back from.
Don't worry, ** spoiler omitted **
My characters never get to diablerize anyone *Sigh*
well, I actually have high hopes for Shane ;)
I have never gotten to run over a Nazi with a car before. If this is a trap, worth it.
"I hate Illinois Nazis" -The Blues Brothers :)
Or Louisiana ones :)
"I hate Illinois Nazis" -The Blues Brothers :)
Or Louisiana ones :)
I'm not prejudiced; I'll run over Nazis from any state with my car.
Just don't generalize.
There's been good man and bad men on all fronts of every war, ever(except maybe the great emu war of australia).
And a lot of those who fell in with the ideology were not aware of the full extent of it's crimes against humanity.
And modern-day fans of the concept are usually not smart enough to understand the full range of what they embrace. I mean, in other words: you wouldn't run over a retarded person for being stupid - unless he is retarded in a special way involving swastika tattoos? Wanting to eliminate a whole group of people by lethal force for a perceived shortcoming(their lack of intelligence/upbringing/social skills and their political views) kind of makes you mirror what you hate them for(staring into the abyss and all that, just from a different high horse).
Note: I'm not looking to start a discussion. Nazis were bad, I'm glad it ended like it did. But not all is black&white. Just a light-hearted reminder on that.
Source: Great-Grandfather survived Eastern Front+Gulag, didn't know half the stuff that took place behind the front.
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Note accepted and ignored lol: I understand that a radicalized movement took over from a crushed nation starving for food and pride after an humiliating and destructive Treaty of Versailles. I understand that many common people knew little but that they waited to pay inflated prices for a loaf of bread.
I also understand ignorance and lack of basic needs do not excuse the horrors accomplished by many either of which many more turned a blind eye. Finally, after years in the military I will tell you as a man that I would gleefully and willingly kill as many as was needed to save one more from the gas or the oven. I would kill them all.
Back to our regular scheduled fun.
*shrug* All those military-industrial complexes claiming supremacy based on faith/species/government form and trying to exterminate their anathema are the same to me. To hell with all extremists. So yeah, I'm probably more of a radical than you(just more selective), at the same time making me a hypocrite since my understanding tells me being radical is bad. Paradox much?
But yeah, sorry for bringing it up, back to game time :)
well, pretty sure a conversation about personal ideologies could make a vampire jihad look warm and fuzzy if we weren't careful :)
but, for me, the important question is..
are you guys enjoying the game so far?
*G*
I can tell you some of the character development I did not quite expect, but all of it has been good
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Note: I'm not looking to start a discussion.
Ok. We differ, but I'll leave it be.
Note: I'm not looking to start a discussion.Ok. We differ, but I'll leave it be.
And thats noble of you. You are right, however. It was unfair of me, no matter the intent behind my words, to state my opinion and at the same time effectively telling others not to respond.
In the interest of keeping this thread focused on the game rather than personal ideologies, I am willing to take it to PM if someone feels the desire or need to respond to something I wrote.@ST Gloaming: I am enjoying myself. But I suppose that was evident by the post frequency so far :)
well, pretty sure a conversation about personal ideologies could make a vampire jihad look warm and fuzzy if we weren't careful :)
but, for me, the important question is..
are you guys enjoying the game so far?
*G*
I can tell you some of the character development I did not quite expect, but all of it has been good
It's been a lot of fun for me so far. Great start!
Enjoying it immensely :-)
are you guys enjoying the game so far?
Having fun!
Bet I'm going to wish I had that willpower point. :)
Good to hear folks are enjoying the game. I know post frequency will taper off (By myself eventually at least because I'm old and tired) but I'm pleased with the enthusiasm. Hard part maybe keeping everyone's time syncing up for meetings and the like but if you folks will forgive a little light fudging now and then even that shouldn't be too big a hassle.
Bet I'm going to wish I had that willpower point. :)
Pshaw! It's not like you're going into a room full of mind controlling and soul twisting monsters anytime soo...
ohoh dear
We are early so I threw out a number that was enough time to RP but not so much that STG can't just move us forward :-)
Well, I've just put up a post to push you guys gently towards the meeting, all subtle like
;)
so apologies for those of you that hear train tracks now and then
*shrug*
Honestly? We all need to be on the same page to start with, until a "Prologue" is over i'm happy over train tracks, because it keeps things moving.
Later, it's not so much of an issue if we diverge a bit(timelinewise)...but right now, it's healthy to not stall :)
Also, I'm ready to proceed(as in, I had no significant plans for those last 107 seconds before midnight except rush to the meeting)
*shrug*
Honestly? We all need to be on the same page to start with, until a "Prologue" is over i'm happy over train tracks, because it keeps things moving.
Later, it's not so much of an issue if we diverge a bit(timelinewise)...but right now, it's healthy to not stall :)Also, I'm ready to proceed(as in, I had no significant plans for those last 107 seconds before midnight except rush to the meeting)
You wastep 102 seconds! SHAME!!!!!
Not everybody has a built-in stopwatch, though ;)
Plus, a little bit of a buffer won't hurt.
You know, to catch her breath after running all the way.
She's used to it. And it's a habit she's not trying to break.
Plus, you know, finding a seat, in case the lady-prince wants to start right at 12:00.
The grand gathering's description may be later tonight, sorry folks.
The grand gathering's description may be later tonight, sorry folks.
No worries, big posts take time, I understand completely :-)
Okay, finally got the post up. I'm sure it's rife with typos and so on. I shouldn't combine Insomnia with gaming :o
And zzzzz
Okay. New one up.
Letting the PCs get familiar with the Prince's management style
Uh-hu. I tagged someone. Maybe unjustly. Maybe correctly.
Either way, there's a condition of them drawing suspicion again.
No matter if I am right or wrong, I'm fine with the interrogation playing out a bit longer without my participation(while I keep eyes on my mark), but IF I am right, I would prefer that part to play out before someone else calls it(thus giving the mark a chance to speak up itself if it so chooses), so I posted early.
Uh-hu. I tagged someone. Maybe unjustly. Maybe correctly.
Either way, there's a condition of them drawing suspicion again.
No matter if I am right or wrong, I'm fine with the interrogation playing out a bit longer without my participation(while I keep eyes on my mark), but IF I am right, I would prefer that part to play out before someone else calls it(thus giving the mark a chance to speak up itself if it so chooses), so I posted early.
I saw you marked me in a spoiler but I'll wait for the ST to announce a roll and let's see if I make them before I can open them :-)
So far, the dice gods have been against me but that's why I became the ST/DM to begin with, the dice hate me!
Okay. Post up. A certain Daughter of Cacophony has uncovered , well, not THE mystery, but certainly a mystery before it's time.
Works for me - but I guess I owe her after that :P
Good thing her kind are usually not vengeful. *phew*
I think I'll wait a bit for Paolo. I don't want him feeling left out.
And I'll double check, but I believe Elysium rules are very much up to the Keeper and the Prince so can vary, but in this case use of disciplines maybe considered a touch gauche, and there maybe a warning to keep escalation down.
Violence is right out, unless, of course, it's violence done in the name of the Traditions by the Prince,Sheriff, or Keeper.
I think I'll wait a bit for Paolo. I don't want him feeling left out.
And I'll double check, but I believe Elysium rules are very much up to the Keeper and the Prince so can vary, but in this case use of disciplines maybe considered a touch gauche, and there maybe a warning to keep escalation down.
Violence is right out, unless, of course, it's violence done in the name of the Traditions by the Prince,Sheriff, or Keeper.
:)
Sorry for holding things up. Busy day, then a couple hours helping a few historian friends with their podcast project.
I think I'll wait a bit for Paolo. I don't want him feeling left out.
And I'll double check, but I believe Elysium rules are very much up to the Keeper and the Prince so can vary, but in this case use of disciplines maybe considered a touch gauche, and there maybe a warning to keep escalation down.
Violence is right out, unless, of course, it's violence done in the name of the Traditions by the Prince,Sheriff, or Keeper.
:)
Sorry for holding things up. Busy day, then a couple hours helping a few historian friends with their podcast project.
Cool!
:)
Sorry for holding things up. Busy day, then a couple hours helping a few historian friends with their podcast project.
Cool.
And sorry I waasn't clearer in the gameplay thread.
For the protocol, Alyson REALLY thinks shes doing the caitiff a favor by getting him killed before he messes up. She's actually using traditions as a tool to support her religious beliefs, not the other way round...
Plus, of course, it's a bonus that it's the exact opposite of what the guy who called her bloodline a caitiff off-shot wants. Not a reason, but a plus regardless.
@Arthur: Discussing the existance of god with a religion nut? Bold move :)
For the protocol, Alyson REALLY thinks shes doing the caitiff a favor by getting him killed before he messes up. She's actually using traditions as a tool to support her religious beliefs, not the other way round...
Plus, of course, it's a bonus that it's the exact opposite of what the guy who called her bloodline a caitiff off-shot wants. Not a reason, but a plus regardless.@Arthur: Discussing the existance of god with a religion nut? Bold move :)
Arthur has dealt with MUCH loonier fanatics not to worry ;-)
Some great RP going on :)
I am going to wait a bit to give others a chance to put their two cents in, and see what actions if any their characters want to take.
Going to give Marcus another hour or two,then post
Okay, I lied, it will be later tonight
You didn't specify the type of post you would make. So...while the time was off by an hour, you DID post. Here, in discussion *smiles*
I just hate leaving folks out
And Damien too! Sorry, Damien P
I've got a cold that's come up in the last few days
No worries.
For those in North America, happy Eclipse Day
FOlks, a ST/GM never knows who will become a favorite NPC of someone, so if you think my Campaign information area is neglecting someone let me know and I will try to write them in.
I'm not terribly organized. :O
Contessa just has to believe Paolo. He's a complete stranger who just told her a wildly improbable story!
I KNOW, right?