For those following Onfroi he had a shot at amarath farming... and didnt do it...
Yay! He listened to his inner Colossus and not his inner Deadpool!
Either that or the blood wasn't worth it ;)
Yay! He listened to his inner Colossus and not his inner Deadpool!
Either that or the blood wasn't worth it ;)
Or the ST f+&#ed with him soooo bad he was afraid to drink a single drop...
But that seems unlikely ;-)
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 be up to date with my status.
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Okay. Ranerius' player here
ST Shadow has been nice enough to allow me to check for interest and see if any of you guys would want to take part in a V20 modern game.... a cam game where you Do NOT get to play one of the main seven clans... if that doesn't drive you off? read the spoiler
Chronicle: Bloody Snowflakes
The Camarilla, that greatest and most venerable of sects. It claims under its umbrella, all Kindred as its charges. Claims aside, most who know it, know better. Seven great clans (Six if you believe that the Gangrel Egress is going anywhere) make up the power structure and majority of their membership. Other Clans are either Independent or have, mostly, allied with the Sabbat! Mere Bloodlines struggle for acceptance, notice, and sometimes even permission to claim a haven in a city.
You ought to know, you're one of the atypical ones. Your blood is different from the 'Big Seven'. To paraphrase an old saying, you had to work twice as hard to get half as much. So much for the "Camarillan Dream".
And then, it happened, a Camarilla City, had not only its kine population depleted by flood and fire, but also faced the loss of over fifty percent of its kindred! Out of the wet ashes, a Malkavian Prince rose to power, and now, a decade later, the humans are back in the numbers they were before. Where there are humans, Kindred may feed and thrive!
Only the Prince has decided to embrace (no pun intended) what she calls "Cainite Diversity"! She has denied members of the seven Clans the right to settle in her domain directing them elsewhere! She has refused to let those few in the city sire. Instead, she has put out word that bloodlines and children of the rarer bloodlines will be not only tolerated but welcome and encouraged to thrive!
Of course, she's out of her damned mind! She's got to be making enemies right and left! But then, this is your chance. Whether you simply hope for a home, wish to try to gain influence in some aspect of the city before some Ventrue or Toreador can claim it instead, or hope to earn an embrace and increase your bloodline; this is likely your best bet. For once, your rarity helps get your foot in the door.
You are a Bloody Snowflake…
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As you can tell, I'm embracing the weird for this one. It may turn out to be more of a world of shadow than flat out darkness. The Fictional City means I get to wing it a bit more, and frankly steal from any players who want to contribute what this setting has. Think New Orleans' less loved cousin and we work from there.
The PCs would start as Neonates in current times in the Fictional City of Perle Perdu, Louisiana. Most likely as new arrivals, but I might allow one or two to have always been there but now showing themselves.
Clans & Bloodlines allowed: the whole 'gimmick' is you get to play something odd, or at least rare, a non cam clan in a Camarilla setting.
Here is what is allowed
Blood lines and Clan offshoots allowed: Daughters of Cacophony (Who can be male as well), Gargoyle, Kiasyd, Lasombra Antitribu, Assamite (Yes, they're trying to join the Cam as is a setting option) Vizier or Sorcerer, Old Clan Tzimsce (Who have Animalism, Auspex, and Dominate), Salubri, Samedi, True Brujah
Starting Generation 13th
Attributes - 7/5/3
Abilities - 13/9/5
Backgrounds – 6*
Virtues - 7
Disciplines - 4 (Rare out of Clan disciplines will need a reason)
Freebies - 21
Merits & Flaws - 7 & 7 max
*- Obviously some Backgrounds won't make sense if you arrive in a new city, but you can sort of 'pre purchase' and have things kind of fall in your lap in play, within reason. You probably won't have more than one dot in Influence at the start period.
I'll be trying to use the V20 rules. I don't have the new bloodlines book, but I'm open to merits or flaws from it if if you give me the details on game effect.
While some of you maybe off on 'solo moments' quite often, it's my hope that the 'we freaks are in this together ' factor will encourage a coterie or sorts… or at least reduce the chances war between PCs .
I'm going for a post rate of one every 3 days for me, and you guys responding within a day or two after that if possible. In solo moments it may matter less.
In addition to the stats, I would like to know the following things.
1) How old is your character and when was he/she embraced?
2) Why is your character in Perle Perdu? Obviously for a home, but did his or her sire send her, is her bloodline encouraging him her to establish room for growth for them all? Etc. Are they on a diplomatic mission, or on the run etc?
3) Related: What are your character's long term goals and dreams?
4) Does your character have mortal friends or family in the setting? Do they know of you even if (hopefully) they don't know you are a vampire?
Downside is I'm not as good an ST as Shadow there ;) And I tend to be rules light
While I would be interested, I still have to think a bit about what I would even consider playing, although my gut reaction would have me leaning Kiasyd or True Brujah.
On a side note, regardless if I submit a character or not, I do have the bloodlines book and would be happy to answer questions about the various bloodline for your applicants.
Thank you, Talomyr.
And I don't even know how many folks would be interested yet so there's time to consider concepts. :)
I'm down! Not sure what to play though with so many interesting choices, I'll consider it and let you know tomorrow.
I might be convinced. I have no idea what all clans exist in modern vs dark ages but it could be fun.
Though I am a pain to GM
I'm down! Not sure what to play though with so many interesting choices, I'll consider it and let you know tomorrow.
Are you ever Not Down for any pbp game? ;)
I'm down! Not sure what to play though with so many interesting choices, I'll consider it and let you know tomorrow.Are you ever Not Down for any pbp game? ;)
LMAO!
I might be convinced. I have no idea what all clans exist in modern vs dark ages but it could be fun.
Though I am a pain to GM
Oh the ones listed in the spoiler all have modern takes , though I might consider others not listed.
LMAO!I'm down! Not sure what to play though with so many interesting choices, I'll consider it and let you know tomorrow.Are you ever Not Down for any pbp game? ;)
HA!
Okay, and thanks guys.
O.o....YUP...Sire is gonna try and get me as a council member? That's gonna put about a billion crossairs on his head....oh well, he's full of himself.
O.o....YUP...Sire is gonna try and get me as a council member? That's gonna put about a billion crossairs on his head....oh well, he's full of himself.
Well you'll be the Childe of a Council Member but perhaps not a direct Member yet but at the very least a junior member, after all why else would they all have Embraced all of you...
Everyone take 1 more XP for the mid night period. :-)
O.o....YUP...Sire is gonna try and get me as a council member? That's gonna put about a billion crossairs on his head....oh well, he's full of himself.
More of a proxy and bait I suspect. ;)
Now if only I can remember who Ranerius and his sire all agreed to vote for. Oy. my memory. My character would know, I get lost every other week :o
O.o....YUP...Sire is gonna try and get me as a council member? That's gonna put about a billion crossairs on his head....oh well, he's full of himself.More of a proxy and bait I suspect. ;)
Now if only I can remember who Ranerius and his sire all agreed to vote for. Oy. my memory. My character would know, I get lost every other week :o
Just do a search for Ventrue, Ranerius and Francois that should narrow it down :-)
Still here and the like, just waiting for the Malkavian table's turn to post. It'd just be easier to post his thoughts and actions from the previous post once it is in fact his turn then break it down into two smaller posts I think.
Vote for Francois Villon!
(Because I'm pretty sure Helene is this close to eating Ranerius , and I wouldn't swear off Raf considering it ;) )
Well if Helene follows my game she is a baali hehe
Well, let's see how this goes over.
Moved into a new apartment, the internet down. Hopefully up tomorrow.
Just a heads up:
I am moving soon, and I am pretty much engaged in RL issues. Since Geoffroi is still human and on his own for now my absence shouldn't affect much. If there is any need, just push him along as you need.
Just a heads up:
I am moving soon, and I am pretty much engaged in RL issues. Since Geoffroi is still human and on his own for now my absence shouldn't affect much. If there is any need, just push him along as you need.
No worries Pat, you are good! Good luck with the move and the new gig!
I texted our Setite to put in his Vote.
Sorry for the delay, I looked up notes and bits to try to figure out who he was supposed to vote for and... it was actually kind of nebulous in parts so.. :) Hope I got it 'right'.
Alright folks, I will be away next week but I want to leave these last several posts as the last posts I will make until I return.
We have a few cliffhangers and unanswered questions:
1. Who will win the Ventrue vote?
2. How will Durdona get away or will El Cid chase her down?
3. Is Franz alone in this Tavern?
4. Why did several Cainites NOT show up to vote tonight?
Oh and 2 more XP for everyone!
Poor Ranerius
all his hard work shot to hell
It's enough to make him consider going home to his inn but with an excommunication going on business is low he's feeling gloomy these nights.
Unlife Goals
stop Talisman from taking over Toreador Clan.
Get permission to embrace his wife or , if it helps alliances and unity, have other clan (preferably not Nos or Malks sorry guys) embrace her so he and she can be together forever! (Is this naive? oy yes)
Make more ghouls to help support Inn.
Survive and prosper in an excommunicated city until it can, hopefully be, unexcommunicdo
Become better at singing and composition so he may enjoy his art.
Help the Cappadocians with the artistic side of death, dirges, art work, etc as promised and to help unity.
Aid other Clans as well here and there with artistic angles if they wish, other matters also.
contemplate that devouring an older toreador might lead to an improved musical talent and thus a short cut!
Still here at the moment, waiting on the finale of the voting before posting again...I'm pretty sure I'm not required a reaction at the moment.
And I am back!
I will address the rest of the open items from Narses Court after those present have given their reactions to the news that Durga Syn just dropped upon the assembled Cainites.
We may have lost Finn/Bagrat. I'll give him a few more days before I DMPC him and begin to search for an new Tzimisce.
He is usually back from his summer vacations by now...
Xing, within the next few days, the Conclave will break up and your plot will move forward again. Same for you Onfroi.
Apologies if you were attempting to umm...making things easier on your side SS. Vitaliano is a schemer.
Ooo, I could play the Tzmisce AND the Toreador. I'm almost 37% certain I wouldn't be tempted to use it to stack votes ;)
We doing gestalt now?
Dips on Ventrue/Malkavian then...make the Camarilla great again!
Nothing, I repeat nothing would go wrong with a Malkavian/Tremere hybrid bastard.
I just want someone to go Nosferatu/Venture....or Nosferatu/Toreador. I think that'd be nasty.
I had a PC, actually Michele, play a Salubri/Baali, great PC. As he was being Embraced, he bit down on a vial of Baali blood that he had taken from a Baali the group had captured. Long story...
well, I meant run both, two different vamps, to get two votes...
but I guess I was too subtle! :P
well, I meant run both, two different vamps, to get two votes...
but I guess I was too subtle! :P
Heh I know what you meant... ;-)
I'll give one more day for some reaction posts to the Decision and the edicts issued by Lanzo before I post again. This time I WILL include responses to the prior set of posts from PCs at Tables, don't worry, I did not forget just wanted the moment to be the focus for my return post.
I also understood what you meant, Ranerius, don't worry :)
I just found the idea more amusing of transferring gestalt rules and "fusing" the two characters into one-
Also, +for Malkavian/Tremere and Noferatu/Toreador - great combos but I start with one side Ventrue so my options are limited ;)
I also understood what you meant, Ranerius, don't worry :)
I know, I'm just being snarky.
I just found the idea more amusing of transferring gestalt rules and "fusing" the two characters into one-
Also, +for Malkavian/Tremere and Noferatu/Toreador - great combos but I start with one side Ventrue so my options are limited ;)
You know, come to think of it, a Tzim Tory combo might explain Toreador Anti's and their rather tweaked and disturbing flaw of sadism.
And, I still am delighted we have something open ended enough where we might shape the world history.
I've said this before, but I'm hoping to keep the Cappadocians around. They're a lot more interesting to me than the Giovanni.
I've said this before, but I'm hoping to keep the Cappadocians around. They're a lot more interesting to me than the Giovanni.
I'm hoping to keep us around too. ;)
With Court coming to an end, Onfroi, Finn, Edwarde, and Xing will all begin to pick up once more. By Sunday or Monday, I'll move all of you forward.
Xing, if Finn is still AWOL at that time, I will just bot him so you can proceed.
~taps his chin~ I mean in all honestly the Ventrue have pulled a brilliant move with this. It could indeed backfire heavily but the 'one' in power can easily just vote as he chooses, only allowing his vote to happen means that his choice has a better chance (For the other four could vote for someone else of course.) It's not like the other Ventrue are gonna know he didn't follow the consensus (If they are doing one) because it's a private vote.
I'm sitting here on my side trying to figure out how I might be able to f*ck with his power play and make him both accountable to his own clan and exposed for trying such a thing...and I'm scratching my head here.
I'm gonna take a day to think about how I might be able to....screw this up for the Ventrue.
~taps his chin~ I mean in all honestly the Ventrue have pulled a brilliant move with this. It could indeed backfire heavily but the 'one' in power can easily just vote as he chooses, only allowing his vote to happen means that his choice has a better chance (For the other four could vote for someone else of course.) It's not like the other Ventrue are gonna know he didn't follow the consensus (If they are doing one) because it's a private vote.
I'm sitting here on my side trying to figure out how I might be able to f*ck with his power play and make him both accountable to his own clan and exposed for trying such a thing...and I'm scratching my head here.
I'm gonna take a day to think about how I might be able to....screw this up for the Ventrue.
BY all means do so, f+@* those lousy Ventrue!
BY all means do so, f@~$ those lousy Ventrue!
Tsk tsk tsk
Your pro Lasombra love is showing again :D
Psh, to be honestly I'm pro everything but Ventrue or Toreador. They are the clan type that I'm not fond of. (Says the person playing a Malkavian who would honestly fit in in the middle of the two clans)
I'd love to see a Muscle head Ventrue who uses only intimidate.
BY all means do so, f@~$ those lousy Ventrue!
Tsk tsk tsk
Your pro Lasombra love is showing again :D
Sorry, it's hard to tell when you cast no reflection :0)