Forged in Steel - Chicago & Gary by Night - A Second Edition Vampire the Masquerade Story (Inactive)

Game Master Dennis Harry

"sounds good. Thanks Kate. Let me know if you need anything from me. For now, we need to take care of this. I will not side with someone willing to use me for fodder. I'll see you all later."

With that said, Rick hefts up Sheriff's body holding the stake in, and flees as fast as his powers can take him through the shadows.

Dalton thinks to himself, What in the f*## have I gotten myself into?

BAPTISM OF FIRE - Saturday - January 3, 1993 - An Alley Across from Sear's Tower

Rick, do you go deeper into the alley where you would have to pass Finn OR back out inot the streets of Chicago?

Not liking when people take decisions out of his hands, Primogen or Neonate, James attempts to position himself to catch Rick's eyes and use Dominate before he can run.

"*Drop* the sheriff, Rick. We need to have a discussion here."

Manipulation + Intimidation vs Diff 7: 6d10 ⇒ (7, 2, 2, 5, 1, 5) = 22

Or cool, man, do whatever...

past Finn, since the newcomers he doesnt know are not on Sheriff's side and he doesn't really know if the whole group is actually willing to believe Sheriff would help them, ever, but Morgrym already voiced somewhat of siding with Sheriff

BAPTISM OF FIRE - Saturday - January 3, 1993 - An Alley Across from Sear's Tower

James attempts to subvert Rick's expectations on exiting the alleyway with his prize but in a stunning turn of events, he is not able to overcome the Brujah's will and Rick begins to flee down the alley towards Finn.

Finn, what do you do? Do any of the rest of you give chase? Make an Intelligence+Politics roll DC 6 to consider the ramifications of what may happen here...

"As if!" As Rick darts by, Finn, also quite speedy, sticks out her leg to try to trip him.
dex+brawl?: 5d10 + 3d10 ⇒ (10, 9, 3, 3, 2) + (2, 9, 10) = 48
I'm thinking that's what you would roll here. Let me know if I need to spend any blood for celerity
"I'm no fan of the Anarchs, but at least they're giving you a chance to clear your name."

dex + dodge: 7d10 ⇒ (8, 10, 10, 4, 10, 9, 10) = 61

"Unless you can control what he says and what he knows, he will sell us all up the river!"

BAPTISM OF FIRE - Saturday - January 3, 1993 - An Alley Across from Sear's Tower

Rick is able to leap over Finn's outstretched leg holding the paralyzed Sheriff firmly in place across his shoulder. He is moving faster than any of the rest of you can move, at least with Celerity.

Do any of the rest of you give chase? Make an Intelligence+Politics roll DC 6 to consider the ramifications of what may happen here...

A map of the Sears (now Willis Tower) is linked above. The Coteries is in an alleyway that is now where the Tower Self Park building now stands. Rick is heading East towards South Wells Street. Everyone give me an Intelligence+Streetwise check DC 6.

Intelligence+Politics vs Diff 6: 3d10 ⇒ (6, 9, 3) = 18

James watches Rick speed off into the night with dawning Horror. "Oh f!!* me..."

int+street: 4d10 ⇒ (4, 8, 4, 6) = 22

"Well, that could have gone better. I don't think we can catch him on foot. And I'm not sure I want to. Funny how he doesn't want to side with someone 'using him for fodder,' but he's happy to side with someone using him as a patsy." Finn can't help but laugh at the absurdity of the situation. Who the hell programmed these guys? She giggles for a few moments and then shrugs her shoulders. This is why you should always rip their throats out after you stake them.
int+street: 4d10 ⇒ (2, 9, 6, 4) = 21

Intelligence + Politics Diff 6: 2d10 + 2d10 ⇒ (8, 8) + (8, 10) = 34

Intelligence + Streetwise Diff 6: 2d10 + 2d10 ⇒ (4, 6) + (8, 2) = 20

Turning to James, Dalton says, "For once, we are in total agreement...f+$!..."

BAPTISM OF FIRE - Saturday - January 3, 1993 - An Alley Across from Sear's Tower

Damien shrugs, "That was pretty unexpected, I was just gonna grab him and stuff him in his own Haven until somebody found him.

Tick Tock". The Anarch looks ready to leave...

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"If we're gonna get him, we got to get moving. The Quincy stop is only a block away, he gets on that and we'll never catch him...not to mention if that f!*+ing idiot kills Sheriff, it looks pretty bad for all of us." Dalton says, quickly stating the options.

BAPTISM OF FIRE - Saturday - January 3, 1993 - An Alley Across from Sear's Tower

Damien sighs, "The Elders then. Well, I gave you what help I could".

He calls to Finn, "Finn, you staying with them or coming with me?"

Let's discuss logistics for a moment. Rick is at the end of the alleyway here with his 2 Celerity. I believe maybe one other PC has a 1 Celerity which means that at best you will get three quarters to the end of the alleyway. On foot with no Celerity, you'll get halfway down. If he keeps on his Celerity you will at best be able to keep him in sight. I'll roll Wits+Alertness for everyone and away we will go!

All DC 6. 10's count twice, using V20 system to avoid re-rolls. Dalton Wits+Alertness 3d10 + 3d10 ⇒ (5, 4, 1) + (9, 3, 9) = 31 - 1
Finn 4d10 + 3d10 ⇒ (9, 1, 10, 1) + (3, 1, 2) = 27 - BOTCH
James 4d10 + 1d10 ⇒ (10, 9, 6, 10) + (9) = 44 - 7!
Morgrym 2d10 + 2d10 ⇒ (8, 5) + (2, 4) = 19 - 1
Rick 3d10 + 3d10 ⇒ (9, 2, 3) + (4, 10, 1) = 29 - 1
Victoria 2d10 + 2d10 ⇒ (7, 3) + (10, 5) = 25 - 2

Initiative Order -
James & Victoria
Rick
Dalton, Finn & Morgrym.

Having been quiet the whole time, Victoria is rather surprised when she sees Rick take off with the Sheriff's staked body.

Intelligence + Politics: 3d10 + 1d10 ⇒ (6, 6, 5) + (4) = 21

She doesn't hesitate, turning and trying to catch Rick's eyes.

"Rick!"

She takes off running after him.

G&~&~+mit, if he kills the Sheriff, we're ALL doomed!

"Call me if you have a better idea to control this idiot!" Rick calls behind him.

I figure we all have each other's cell phone numbers

"Call me if you have a better idea to control this idiot!" Rick calls behind him.

I figure we all have each other's cell phone numbers

** spoiler omitted **

Not in 1993 you don't! Beepers, maybe.

Rick North wrote:

"Call me if you have a better idea to control this idiot!" Rick calls behind him.

I figure we all have each other's cell phone numbers

** spoiler omitted **

Not in 1993 you don't! Beepers, maybe.

d'oh! Maybe richie rich can page me from his car phone. Haha

"Let's head for that Quincy stop, then." James starts running (without Celerity) in the direction Dalton indicates (and I believe Victoria is already heading).

Morgrym looks at the whole thing and blinks as Rick takes off running at such speed that he knows he could barely keep him in view. Considering things...

politics+int(brilliant): 4d10 ⇒ (5, 8, 4, 6) = 23

no we are not screwed, he is. I will pin everything on him and leave this forsaken place

BAPTISM OF FIRE - Saturday - January 3, 1993 - An Alley Across from Sear's Tower

Morgrym does not give chase deciding that Rick can be the patsy that Ballard is looking for and letting everyone know it.

James and Victoria begin to run after Rick, getting halfway down the alley.

At that moment, Rick turns the corner into the street, still running at full tilt!

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Initiative Order -
Dalton & Finn - Go! or Stay?

Dalton heads off after the others.

Noticing how fast he's moving, Finn makes for her motorcycle instead. She high fives Damien as she passes him. "I wanna see how this plays out!" Once mounted, she makes to follow the others. After all, she didn't get to ask what they found out yet.
She offers Morgrym a ride as she passes him. "Free ride if you're interested. One time offer."

Morgrym hops on the back of the bike saying might as well watch the fun as well. Name is Morgrym of clan Toreador.

BAPTISM OF FIRE - Saturday - January 3, 1993 - An Alley Across from Sear's Tower

James and Victoria continue to hustle down the alley and almost reach the end, they hear a few Mortals from the street calling out.

"Hey what the.

Man, he should be in the Olympics, boy is fast and he's carryin' some druggie!"

Dalton continues his sprint down the alley as well but is about 10' behind James and Victoria.

Finn pulls up on her cycle and Morgrym gets on.

Finn, do you ride through the alley or around the block next turn?

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Initiative Order -
James & Victoria - GO!
Rick
Dalton, Finn & Morgrym.

around the block sounds like a good idea
"Ooo, an artist! I appreciate a good Tory," she replies to Morgrym. "Oh, and I'm Finn. Hang on." With that she revs the bike and rockets down the street.

James continues to run after Rick. He can't have that much blood to burn.

In an attempt to confuse the onlookers he shouts, "You're close, but that guys is a member of the Improv Olympic! Their outdoor shows are crazy."

Victoria keeps running as well.

BAPTISM OF FIRE - Saturday - January 3, 1993 - An Alley Across from Sear's Tower

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James and Victoria turn the corner but do not see Rick. Did he head down to the subway or continue south?

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Finn tears down the street with Morgrym on the back you both turn the corner.

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Initiative Order -
James & Victoria
Rick
Dalton, Finn & Morgrym.

Perception + Alertness: 2d10 + 2d10 ⇒ (5, 1) + (10, 3) = 19

Victoria whirls about before stomping her foot. "Dammit!"

per+alert: 3d10 + 3d10 ⇒ (5, 9, 1) + (3, 10, 7) = 35
Spotting the movement, Finn speeds off down the alley across the street.

perc+alert: 4d10 ⇒ (8, 1, 9, 3) = 21

Morgrym spots the fleeing Fox and like the British hound he points up past Finn yelling out that way! just as Finn herself turns

Perception+Alertness vs Diff 6: 3d10 ⇒ (3, 4, 10) = 17

Spotting the wake of Rick's passage if not the man himself, James heads south past the subway muttering under his breath. "Come to Chicago they say. It'll be fun they say."

If allowed...

Victoria starts following James.

BAPTISM OF FIRE - Saturday - January 3, 1993 - An Alley Across from Sear's Tower

James and Victoria hustles down the street coming past the subway stop but not quite around the corner yet. They both hear the sound of a motorcycle revving up around the block. For sure, Rick went left, you'll have to continue to hustle and hope you don't lose him!

I take it you keep running?

Finn and Morgrym turn the corner but the Brujah is not in your line of sight. Did he Obfuscate?

perc+alert: 4d10 ⇒ (8, 6, 7, 10) = 31

Holding on tight to Finn as they take the corner into the empty alley Morgryms combat senses seem to whisper to him, years of training in gorilla warfare tough him that up was not safe so his eyes drift up with his head jerking and he says quietly to Finn

[B]our boy is up on the firescape 20 feet up.[b]

ST:

Morgrym will activate celerity and auspex.

per+alert: 3d10 + 3d10 ⇒ (5, 9, 2) + (3, 1, 6) = 26
"I don't see him. Keep your eyes on him." She tries to pull the bike over to where they might have a good view/shot.

how much to increase a skill? i am thinking of putting some into Empathy and/or more into Intimidation

Skills are 3 points for the initial dot and then 2x current rating.

Everyone take 2 more XP as we've bene grooving as of late :-)

Spending 5 XP on Fortitude 2. I have a bad feeling, I'm gonna be needing that fairly soon.

hmm might save up a few more for a 3rd dot in Presence

Entrancement is pretty damned useful for sure!

Spending 3 XP on the first dot of Occult that I should have prioritized at character creation.

Sorry I haven’t posted lately. Been busy with schoolwork and I’m at a bit of a loss as to what I can do to help the investigation now.

And hello to all the vamps

howdy

Hello!

hey folks, having some computer issues, hope I can clear it up in the next few days. Hope it won't be too long.

Also, sorry I haven’t been posting anything, folks. I have exams this week. I’ll try to put a post up on the Easter weekend.

Alright--I've finished my exams, so I have free time to post.

Could someone please give be a bit of a recap on what's been accomplished here?

Alright--I've finished my exams, so I have free time to post.

Could someone please give be a bit of a recap on what's been accomplished here?

Not much yet, still mid-scene really. No one has brought all of the clues found by each of you together yet.

sorry for the sudden behavior from Rick, it's kinda a character motivation thing. if your character would attack him for it, i also understand. Vampires will be vampires.

I updated the - Whos' Damned Chicago by Night - Campaign Info Tab.

Celerity-Assisted Movement: Quick Reference

A useful chart for times such as these.

Just an FYI, this is NOT a D&D game. The group can split up as it sees fit and stay split up if the story warrants it. Don't feel compelled to do what everyone else is doing if you think your character would not do something, don't do it.

Rick will be splintering off from the group, at least for now, if he gets away with Sheriff and he just may...

Just an FYI, this is NOT a D&D game. The group can split up as it sees fit and stay split up if the story warrants it. Don't feel compelled to do what everyone else is doing if you think your character would not do something, don't do it.

Rick will be splintering off from the group, at least for now, if he gets away with Sheriff and he just may...

i was just wondering if i would have to make a new character since we have mostly camarilla it seems

Storyteller SIN wrote:

Just an FYI, this is NOT a D&D game. The group can split up as it sees fit and stay split up if the story warrants it. Don't feel compelled to do what everyone else is doing if you think your character would not do something, don't do it.

Rick will be splintering off from the group, at least for now, if he gets away with Sheriff and he just may...

i was just wondering if i would have to make a new character since we have mostly camarilla it seems

Nope, most of my Dark Ages game here on the boards (which has 14 players) is spent with the characters solo. Does all that solo time hurt that game?

Three players in this game can attest to whether it does or not :-)

As one of the three mentioned, solo time does not hurt the game at all. I might even go as far as saying the PbP format is better for a WoD than Pathfinder/D&D.

As a second darkness to speak from the dark ages I would say play by post lends to alone and together time. Morgrym decided to let it go but he gets a ride and can at least watch and make a better report, right?

It just cannot be easy these days it seems. Updates early tomorrow morning, just too tired to effectively update ATM.

OK, a working laptop and enough energy to post, here we go again!

I'll BUMP I/C after the Holiday weekend but I did update on Thursday :-)

Next week or two may be slow as I have an M&A deal at work that will chew up my daytime posting just an FYI.

Want to see what James does before we move to the next "round".

Sorry for my slowness. Spent the holiday in the woods.

Sorry for my slowness. Spent the holiday in the woods.

No worries!

Werewolves instead of Vampires. I get it :-)

I finally have a place to live. Next six weeks will have further interruptions due to moving and work.

By the end of July this upheaval should be over. Thanks for your patience!

Hey folks, Father's Day today was great but long so feeling a bit beat after a grueling two weeks. I have one more long day at work tomorrow and an airport pick-up and a graduation on Wednesday morning. Wednesday night I should be re-energized and will get things started up that night.

Sorry guys, had to take down some stuff in the old house and still packing, going to push off updates until Sunday night. Apologies for the further delay.

Updates at the end of the week, just can't catch a f!~~ing break these days...

we've been there, no worries mate

Up and running again, thank you for your patience!

Checking in RL has just been impossible lately. Hope to be back next week.

Hi Folks, sorry for the long absence had to figure out a number of things in RL. Due to a significant change in circumstances, I will need to limit my presence on the boards and that includes dropping this game. I apologize for the long delay in making contact to inform you of this decision.

We had a good run but I think with the player attrition and my own life moving in a very different direction it was too much to overcome.

Thanks to you all for hanging in there as long as you did.

Well, thanks for letting us know.

Best of luck to you Shadow. Thanks for all the games :)

See you on the flip side, thanks Shadow and thanks all for the game

Best of luck!