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When Will You Rage!? - A 2nd Edition Modern Werewolf the Apocalypse Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master Dennis Harry

Gift Descriptions and Systems

Combat Rules:
Marginal vs. Minimal vs. Complete Success for Combat. I have traditionally ruled as follows for combat: Zero Successes a miss. 1 Success contact is made but no damage is dealt to the foe. 2 Successes Marginal strike the strike deals half damage. 3 Successes the strike is Complete full damage is dealt. Any successes above 3 add an extra damage die to the damage pool. Negative Successes are Botches and hopefully will be avoided! I want to clarify this as this is the first combat.

The Five Forms of the Garou:

The Five Forms of the Garou

Many legends speak of werewolves assuming only two forms, human and wolf. In truth, the Garou wear five different forms, each suited to different tasks and situations.

Changing form requires a Stamina + Primal-Urge roll. The difficulty varies based on the character's starting form. However, the number of successes needed also varies based on which form the character is attempting to reach. She must cross over all intermediate forms before reaching the one she desires. Therefore, the player must roll one success to begin the change and then one for each form the character must "pass through" to get to the desired form.

Example: As the quiet cluster of men in the corner suddenly begin to foam at the mouth, Stone Beast decides that Homid form might be a bit weak for what lies ahead. Stone Beast wishes to assume Crinos form. His player must therefore roll Stamina + Primal-Urge at difficulty 6 (for starting in Homid) and score at least three successes (one to start the change, one for Glabro and one for Crinos). If the player scores only two successes, Stone Beast reaches only Glabro form, and he must wait until next turn to try again (unless his player wishes to spend a Rage point for him).

If a character is shifting to her Breed form, the change is automatic and instantaneous, no matter how many forms must be passed through. The same is true if the player spends a Rage point to enact the change. Any clothes the character is wearing when she shifts will probably be shredded unless they are dedicated (see the Rite of Talisman Dedication) in which case, they meld with the character's body and reappear when she takes Homid form again.

Homid: The Human
Statistic Adjustments: None
Shift Difficulty: 6
Form Description: The natural form for homid breed Garou and the form in which they feel most comfortable. Homid form is in all ways identical to a normal human being (save for lupus and metis werewolves, who are allergic to silver and possess regenerative powers in this form). Homid form werewolves still trigger the Curse in normal humans, however.

Example: In Homid form, the Silver Fang Theurge Longing Glance is just shy of six feet tall and is strongly built -- close to 185 pounds. His hair is dusky blond and cut short.

Glabro: The Near-Man
Statistic Adjustments: Strength +2, Stamina +2, Manipulation -2, Appearance -1
Shift Difficulty: 7
Form Description: The Glabro form is bipedal, and it doesn't possess obvious fangs or claws, but the resemblance to a human being ends there. A Garou shifting from Homid to Glabro gains from 100% to 200% in body weight (all muscle) and six inches in height. Body hair becomes much more profuse, the teeth and nails elongate (although not enough to inflict any special damage), the brow slopes, and the character looks huge and menacing.

Werewolves in Glabro can speak the Garou tongue and manage human language without too much trouble. Human speech, however, has a gutteral rasp to it. While Garou can use this form to interact with human society, they typically don't. The Glabro form is too crude and too easy to remember.

Example: Longing Glance stands nearly six and one half feet tall in Glabro form. He weighs in at approximately 350 pounds, and his normally sparse facial hair springs out around the jaw and neckline. His eyebrows grow together and he walks with a slight lope in this form.

Crinos: The Wolf-Man
Statistic Adjustments: Strength +4, Dexterity +1, Stamina +3, Manipulation 0, Appearance 0
Shift Difficulty: 6
Form Description: Affectionately known as the "nine-foot snarlin death-beast" form, a werewolf in Crinos wants to do only one thing -- kill. The natural form of all metis breed Garou, the Crinos is not a form for deliberation, even with other werewolves.

Shifting from Glabro to Crinos, the Garou grows in height by half and gains another 100% to 200% in weight. The head changes to a wolf's maw, and the fangs and claws are now fully grown. The arms become long and apelike, and the werewolf can move either on two legs or all fours. The Garou also grows a tail, which helps with balance.

A werewolf in the war form may speak the Garou tongue perfectly well, and he may converse with wolves crudely. Human speech is reduced to one or two words at a time (favorite phrases include "Wyrm!" and "Kill them!"). Expressing anything more complex requires the expenditure of a Willpower point.

Note that the Manipulation and Appearance penalties may not apply to other Garou, who speak the language and are used to the war form.

Example: Longing Glance shifts to Crinos form. He now stands over nine feet tall and weighs just under 800 pounds. His body is covered with fur, which takes on a silvery sheen in this form.

Hispo: The Near-Wolf
Statistic Adjustments: Strength +3, Dexterity +2, Stamina +3, Manipulation 0
Shift Difficulty: 7
Form Description: The Hispo resembles a normal wolf in the same way that the Glabro resembles a common human. A werewolf in Hispo form looks like a prehistoric dire wolf. The head and jaws are massive, even more so than the Crinos, and the bite of a Hispo inflicts an extra die of damage. The Hispo can stand on its hind legs, if necessary, but it is much more comfortable on all fours.

The Hispo form weighs nearly as much as the Crinos form, but its four-legged stance allows it to run faster. Perception difficulties decrease by one in this form. The senses are sharp, although not so keen as the Lupus. A werewolf in Hispo has no hands, so he cannot grasp objects, except in his mouth.

A Garou in Hispo form can speak with a Garou and wolves with little difficulty, but human speech requires a Willpower point and even that is limited to one or two syllables.

Example: In Hispo form, Longing Glance still weighs close to 800 pounds, but he stands 5 feet high at the shoulder.

Lupus: The Wolf
Statistic Adjustments: Strength +1, Dexterity +2, Stamina +2, Manipulation 0
Shift Difficulty: 6
Form Description: The natural state of lupus Garou, the pure wolf form is feral and driven by instinct. Used primarily for tracking and travel, the change from Hispo to Lupus causes the Garou to shed a great deal of muscle and body size. The jaws and claws shrink considerably -- a homid or metis in Lupus can cause aggravated wounds with only a bite, and lupus in their breed form cause lethal damage. The Lupus form runs at twice human speed (see Movement) and it is far more perceptive. All Perception difficulties for Garou in Lupus form drop by two.

The Lupus resembles a normal wolf for all intents and purposes. The exact appearance of a Garou's Lupus form will vary depending on her Tribe.

Example: Longing Glance completes the shift to Lupus form. He appears, to all scrutiny, to be a large, silver-white wolf.

Initiative:

Erik Talbot - Wits+Alertness DC 4 - [dice]4d10+2d10[/dice]
Gabriel Smith - Wits+Alertness DC 4 - [dice]3d10+3d10[/dice]
Guides the Pack - Wits+Alertness DC 4 - [dice]2d10+3d10[/dice]
Howls at Dawn - Wits+Alertness DC 4 - [dice]3d10+3d10[/dice]
Kindo - Wits+Alertness DC 4 - [dice]3d10+3d10[/dice]
Sylas Shadow - Wits+Alertness DC 4 - [dice]3d10+3d10[/dice]


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Kindo wrote:
I had a bit of a relapse with my depression... will try to get things back on track asap

OK, it happens. Glad you are starting to feel better!

Now that I have some clarity from Gabriel, I will update tonight.
Shadow's Status

I botted Kindo to move us forward.

Corrected Guides current Form.

Remember folks, these guys are firing Silver Bullets at you. That ain't a common thing...
Male Homid XP : 1

Sorry guys, but i am back
Male Homid XP : 1

Sorry guys. Power was out for 3 days. Hard time charging my phone even

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Shadow's Status

Getting too late tonight to update and I have Table Top tomorrow night, updates Saturday.

feel free to jump in if I am missing something questioning this guy.

in case anyone is interested I am starting recruitment for a Dark Ages Vampire the Masquerade game

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Browman wrote:
in case anyone is interested I am starting recruitment for a Dark Ages Vampire the Masquerade game

Hah, I saw it before this link and already doted it :-)

I'll be updating Werewolf I guess next. This Iron Gods/Kingmaker ALL Gunslinger game I am Recruiting for has had the most intense Interest check into Recruitment I think I've ever had as a DM/ST.
Shadow's Status

Updates between tomorrow and Friday crazy few days.
Shadow's Status

Sorry for the delay there folks RL has been kicking me in the ass the past few weeks.

Decision time I/C, please post what you wish to do.

It seems that Sylas and Gabriel believe the pack should leave. Guides thinks the pack should slay this remaining human.

Once we have some decisions from the PCs we can move the action forward!

My time should free up now that I am past a large chunk of work that has been building up for quite a while.
Male Homid XP : 1

Kindo believes the human should die too

Shadow's Status

I'll move us forward tomorrow, too tired to post what needs to be posted here...
Shadow's Status

The boards have been a mess since last Wednesday night. As a result I have fallen behind in all games. I'll get to this one within the next few nights if not tonight.
Shadow's Status

I'll give Kindo one more day to chime in for his action and then I'll bot him.
Male Homid XP : 1

I could not get on the site for most of the weekend. Will update proper tomorrow. It's rather late. Really sorry. Page has given me lots of issues.

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Shadow's Status

Brutal from last night to the afternoon today for me, will look for your update tomorrow Kindo!

The website has been spotty for me for several days.
Shadow's Status

Hopefully the boards are stable again (they have been this morning) and I can get out updates over the next two days.
Shadow's Status

Had to attend a graduation tonight. Updates here tomorrow.
Shadow's Status

Guides is up.

If he hits hard enough 1 less Bane.

Then Kindo.

Hopefully the Boards will be more reliable and we can get back on track ;-)
Male Elf (ancient) Barbarian 3 (magus) perc +7 F 7 R 8 W 7 max HP 42/45 spd 35 AC 20

Did my attack miss and am I in init?
Shadow's Status
Sylas Shadow wrote:
Did my attack miss and am I in init?

Yes you hit and did minimal damage, you will be in initiative upcoming. Sorry I forgot to recap your action, I was half asleep when I posted last night!

Male Homid XP : 1

When I get home tonight I will get my post in =^^=

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Male Homid XP : 1

Gah I wanted to post. But work called. I need to be up at 5 tomorrow and then a 3 hour drive. And obviously 3 hour drive back.

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Shadow's Status

Alright, I'll bot you.
Shadow's Status

Just an FYI I will be taking 2 DM board breaks in the month of July:

1. July 2 through July 4 and
2. July 8 through July 11.

During this time I will be working on plot for some of the Campaigns as well as updating Campaign Information tabs for all Campaigns.
Shadow's Status

I still have an opening as noted below, anyone interested?

Recruitment is OPEN once again for Bloodlines - A V20 Vampire the Dark Ages Campaign - Clan Ventrue

You will start as Mortal.

All I need is a concept to start with.

This is a LONG running game, 10,000 posts. However, prior knowledge of the Chronicle is not necessary or quite frankly even desirable as you should not know anything of what has already taken place anyway.

For some reason no one seems to want to play Ventrue. Oi...
Shadow's Status

Players, gain 2 XP!
Yes, please. Dungeon Master Player 15/Dungeon Master 13/Monk 2(I'm out of practice!)

FIRE AND BLOOD

How much XP do we have by now? I haven't kept count...
Shadow's Status

6 XP total :-)
Yes, please. Dungeon Master Player 15/Dungeon Master 13/Monk 2(I'm out of practice!)

WOOOOO 6XP
Shadow's Status

Anyone who wishes to spend XP can do so now.
Male Homid XP : 1

i have 4 left. will have a look in a bit
Shadow's Status

Well, this will be fun ;-)
Male Homid XP : 1

Im saving my XP
Male Elf (ancient) Barbarian 3 (magus) perc +7 F 7 R 8 W 7 max HP 42/45 spd 35 AC 20

I think I will spend my 6 xp on getting better in firearms lol so lv 1 to lv 2 is 2 and lv 2 to lv 3 is 4, right?
Shadow's Status
Sylas Shadow wrote:
I think I will spend my 6 xp on getting better in firearms lol so lv 1 to lv 2 is 2 and lv 2 to lv 3 is 4, right?

Correct!

Male Homid XP : 1

So here's the deal :
Today GMT+2, 3:25 am we welcomed my first born into the world. 16 July 2017

Welcome to my partner in geeky crime. Aldrèa

-Posted with Wayfinder
Shadow's Status

Congrats! :-)
Yes, please. Dungeon Master Player 15/Dungeon Master 13/Monk 2(I'm out of practice!)
Kindo wrote:

So here's the deal :

Today GMT+2, 3:25 am we welcomed my first born into the world. 16 July 2017

Welcome to my partner in geeky crime. Aldrèa

-Posted with Wayfinder

CONGRATULATIONS

Shadow's Status

I am slowly working my way out of my DM board break. I want to add information to the Campaign Info Tab before I move us forward.

Sorry for the delay guys but not to worry, we'll be up and running again soon enough!
Shadow's Status

OK, time to get this battle moving forward again!
Shadow's Status

Wow that took a while!

PCs turn.

I botted Howls and Gabriel to move us along.
Shadow's Status

Oi, an hour for that one!

On to Round 3!

Considering your foes are superior to the group, you have held your own, so far...
Male Elf (ancient) Barbarian 3 (magus) perc +7 F 7 R 8 W 7 max HP 42/45 spd 35 AC 20

If I could roll even ok for any game I am playing right now that would be good...
Shadow's Status
Sylas Shadow wrote:
If I could roll even ok for any game I am playing right now that would be good...

I hear you, I got a 20 yesterday for a roll I probably should not have bothered to make, was thrilled with that let me tell you...

Male Homid XP : 1

sorry folks. Extra family member taking up my weekends =^^=

-Posted with Wayfinder
Shadow's Status

Playing in 20+ games and running 26 (soon to be 27) is time consuming. Outside of the boards I have a fairly busy work schedule and of course a life!

Often I find that if I fall behind in updates, I need to make time to simply update a Discussion Thread to inform the PCs of a particular game that I am either going to be posting later in the day or week or will be on a break form the boards for one reason or another.

To save time updating so many damn threads I am going to open this thread and link all of my DM aliases (and PC aliases) to this thread to inform people as to status.

Of course if people feel the need to ask other questions outside of PbP feel free to do so but mainly this will be a thread dedicated to ensuring that my PCs know my status and to assure everyone that even though I may have some absences away from the boards (or particular games) that new thread will always be up to date with my status.
Male Homid XP : 1

Sorry for delay folks. My book is currently... missing. Just need to find it. So let's just say he stays down and regens

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Lupus human name is Miguel Santos, Uktena Theurge Rank 1

Not being an expert in Werewolf, is there a way we can disengage without losing half the party?
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