Guest Fishboot Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 All the more reason why I like to encourage considering who you were before embrace, and taking the time to really consider your nature and demeanor. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think the beginning of the vampire character has to be just so for it to work. The VtM setting gives you ample opportunity to play a character who mostly lives by human morality - there's no overt personality change upon turning, you can live off animals, you don't have to kill humans you bleed as a matter of course, and if your sire is dead or absent (as is the usual background, so you don't have to play with a "dad" character constantly cramping your character's style) there's really no pressure to internalize the "We are predators!" line the VtM books peddle. The GM has to sweep the PCs along to get them into the political intrigue part of the setting so that they can start forcing them to make inhuman moral compromises and kick the "morality experiment" element of VtM into play. Or you can play a monstrous human who becomes a monstrous vampire, obviously. But the classic "normal-ish person becomes a vampire" story takes either a lot of acumen on the part of both player and GM or the tacit assumption that "Everyone is here to play killers, so let's just skip the moral ambiguity part and get to it."
EnderAndrew Posted August 1, 2005 Author Posted August 1, 2005 I very much agree. I have two scenarios in mind that really drive those choices in and I would like to get to both soon.
Cantousent Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 I'm a recent vampire who is reconciling his need to feed on humans with his ideals and attitudes from his previous life. If that's lame or "chipper," I simply don't care. What's going to be tough are my feeding restrictions, which have already exhibited a change in my outlook. Still, as I understand it, there is no need to actually kill to feed. If that's the case, then I'm not yet a murderer, although I am most certainly a killer. Certain ideals have gone by the wayside as I continue to understand my kindred nature, but I still have the highest ideals, even if I cannot live by them perfectly. To be honest, I did not live by them perfectly in life and continue to struggle with them in death. Still, I'm going to try to be a hero as best I can. When I need to be a monster, I will be. Fionavar's Holliday Wishes to all members of our online community: Happy Holidays Join the revelry at the Obsidian Plays channel:Obsidian Plays Remembering tarna, Phosphor, Metadigital, and Visceris. Drink mead heartily in the halls of Valhalla, my friends!
EnderAndrew Posted August 1, 2005 Author Posted August 1, 2005 It depends. As a new player, it may be a good way to really approach the game and setting. Some of the themes and settings are hard to jump right into.
EnderAndrew Posted August 2, 2005 Author Posted August 2, 2005 Speaking of the Vampire game.... I said I would run private scenes for people this week, but no one has really approached me other than Kaftan. Get a hold of me and I will run a private scene for you, and probably even award XP. For those who showed up to the first semi-session I am going to award 2 XP, and I also award 1 XP to Kaftan for the private scene we ran. It is up to the players if they want me posting logs from the private scenes.
Kaftan Barlast Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 I dont mind if anyone wants to have a look at our prelude. I think it could be useful even, since people who are new to VtM will get to know what a prelude is. DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
EnderAndrew Posted August 2, 2005 Author Posted August 2, 2005 I think I have the log at home. I'll clean it up, and FTP it so people can see it.
Child of Flame Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 I'd be interested in a private scene, if only to start getting used to the system/setting. How do you suggest contacting you?
EnderAndrew Posted August 2, 2005 Author Posted August 2, 2005 I'd be interested in a private scene, if only to start getting used to the system/setting. How do you suggest contacting you? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> PM or Email is fine. I'm probably going to be up for another 2 hours, and then asleep for about 6 hours.
Musopticon? Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 I can't help but to note when looking at the updated start page, that this game looks quite professional. Your work is worth applading, Ender. Thank you. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds
Cantousent Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 I can't help but to note when looking at the updated start page, that this game looks quite professional. Your work is worth applading, Ender. Thank you. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Damn, that reminds me. I need to post a picture. If only I can remember how to upload a picture onto the board... Soon. Fionavar's Holliday Wishes to all members of our online community: Happy Holidays Join the revelry at the Obsidian Plays channel:Obsidian Plays Remembering tarna, Phosphor, Metadigital, and Visceris. Drink mead heartily in the halls of Valhalla, my friends!
213374U Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 Damn, that reminds me. I need to post a picture. If only I can remember how to upload a picture onto the board... Soon. Send it to Kaftan, he's got them all in his server. You could send it to me too, but I don't know what's the bandwidth cap they have at photobucket. - When he is best, he is a little worse than a man, and when he is worst, he is little better than a beast.
Kaftan Barlast Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 and youre supposed to be a mod, Eldar Simply choose "add reply", there is a field below the field you write in with a button next to it that says..mm.. dont know what it is in english. Anyway you push that and select the file on your hardrive, choose "add this attachement" and it will be attached to the post and if anyone would like to email me, my adress is "adiafora (because the spammers use search spiders to find email adresses I cant write out the alpha so you will have to add it here for yourselves and also the dot between gmail and com) gmail com" DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
Cantousent Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 Okay, here are a couple of pictures of me. Right now, my character is me. When I get the game down, I'll experiment a little. As you can see, my character is a rather average looking fellow. He gets by mostly by wit and charm. He's average in height and a little stocky, somewhat slimmer than in these pictures, but about the same. heh, I'll email them to Kaftan. I seem to have a limit of 30k global space. I've heard of this, but I've been far too lazy to attach a file before now. Fionavar's Holliday Wishes to all members of our online community: Happy Holidays Join the revelry at the Obsidian Plays channel:Obsidian Plays Remembering tarna, Phosphor, Metadigital, and Visceris. Drink mead heartily in the halls of Valhalla, my friends!
Kaftan Barlast Posted August 3, 2005 Posted August 3, 2005 I chose the one where you are wearing a suit, I thought it looked the most Ventrue It didnt strike me that it was clearly taken during daytime until I had uploaded it. How many of you have run preludes with Ender? I know me and Baley has, but noone else as far as I know. I think its a good and fun thing to do so you should contact Ender if you havent already. DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
thepixiesrock Posted August 3, 2005 Posted August 3, 2005 I am going to next time I see him on here. Lou Gutman, P.I.- It's like I'm not even trying anymore!http://theatomicdanger.iforumer.com/index....theatomicdangerOne billion b-balls dribbling simultaneously throughout the galaxy. One trillion b-balls being slam dunked through a hoop throughout the galaxy. I can feel every single b-ball that has ever existed at my fingertips. I can feel their collective knowledge channeling through my viens. Every jumpshot, every rebound and three-pointer, every layup, dunk, and free throw. I am there.
GhostofAnakin Posted August 3, 2005 Posted August 3, 2005 How many of you have run preludes with Ender? I know me and Baley has, but noone else as far as I know. I think its a good and fun thing to do so you should contact Ender if you havent already. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sometime late at night. I'm going to take some cuddling time away from Sarah. "Console exclusive is such a harsh word." - Darque"Console exclusive is two words Darque." - Nartwak (in response to Darque's observation)
Child of Flame Posted August 3, 2005 Posted August 3, 2005 How many of you have run preludes with Ender? I know me and Baley has, but noone else as far as I know. I think its a good and fun thing to do so you should contact Ender if you havent already. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sometime late at night. I'm going to take some cuddling time away from Sarah. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He works at night...
GhostofAnakin Posted August 3, 2005 Posted August 3, 2005 How many of you have run preludes with Ender? I know me and Baley has, but noone else as far as I know. I think its a good and fun thing to do so you should contact Ender if you havent already. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sometime late at night. I'm going to take some cuddling time away from Sarah. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He works at night... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I meant my cuddling time. :D "Console exclusive is such a harsh word." - Darque"Console exclusive is two words Darque." - Nartwak (in response to Darque's observation)
Child of Flame Posted August 3, 2005 Posted August 3, 2005 How many of you have run preludes with Ender? I know me and Baley has, but noone else as far as I know. I think its a good and fun thing to do so you should contact Ender if you havent already. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sometime late at night. I'm going to take some cuddling time away from Sarah. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He works at night... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I meant my cuddling time. :D <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh dear. P.S. QUOTE TREE!
GhostofAnakin Posted August 3, 2005 Posted August 3, 2005 and if anyone would like to email me, my adress is "adiafora (because the spammers use search spiders to find email adresses I cant write out the alpha so you will have to add it here for yourselves and also the dot between gmail and com) gmail com" <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I emailed you my character portrait. Let me know when you get it so I know it got through. "Console exclusive is such a harsh word." - Darque"Console exclusive is two words Darque." - Nartwak (in response to Darque's observation)
EnderAndrew Posted August 3, 2005 Author Posted August 3, 2005 Please minimize the off-topic chatter in this thread, as much as I find it all cute! I added an exp chart to the first post.
Kaftan Barlast Posted August 3, 2005 Posted August 3, 2005 I thought up some guidelines for using IRC to play. Guidelines that will make it easier for both Ender and the rest of us to understand what is going on. Please have a look and tell me what you think. -Use the "/me" command when taking an action you want everyone to notice but use some sort of marker such when it is an action that requires the GM's attention. Example: *Valerie lights another cigarette *Valerie attempts to grip the man by his collar and throw him against the wall (ACT) -Always use " quote markers when you character says something. To make it easier to see what you are actually saying. <Player> "Really? I just bought it at Marks&Spencers." What does the desk clerk look like? -When adressing a certain player, start your post with his name. <Player> Angelo: I take of my wrist watch to show you the engraving "Does this mean anything to you?" What do you think? using the "/me" command might be a little confusing when you want to take complex actions so Im not sure about using it for teling the GM what youll do this round. DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
213374U Posted August 3, 2005 Posted August 3, 2005 (edited) I thought up some guidelines for using IRC to play. Guidelines that will make it easier for both Ender and the rest of us to understand what is going on. Please have a look and tell me what you think.[snip] The quotation marks are a good idea. It's the only way to clearly difference between IC and OOC stuff. However, other than that, establishing somewhat fixed rules can be cumbersome. I recommend we just exercise common sense, try to be the most clear possible when posting instructions/dialogues/requests/actions, and most importantly, try not to flood the chat. Also, I think it may be a good idea to find a way to indicate that the character has finished talking, to avoid interruptions and help make more coherent conversations. We'll probably need to establish some kind of order to follow when making initiative rolls and whatnot. With eleven people all rolling dice and declaring actions in an uncoordinated fashion, playing can become impossible. The /me command can be used in a descriptive way, to combine action and dialogue too: <Player> Angelo: I take of my wrist watch to show you the engraving "Does this mean anything to you?" *Angelo takes a closer look at the watch and says: It means you need to change the battery. But since this post may appear anytime between today and next week, my suggestions might not be of any use at all, so whatever. Authority: Fret not, I am always vigilant Edited August 3, 2005 by Authority - When he is best, he is a little worse than a man, and when he is worst, he is little better than a beast.
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