Vampire The Masquerade 5E (2018)

No politics of any kind: right, left, sexuality, real world religions, excessive feminism/whatever etc not allowed, if you have a need to make a fuss about that, you will be kicked out. It's perfectly fine to have those views, but don't bring them to the game (this is meant to be fun, social, intellectually challenging). If you have major psych problems that get in the way of simple social interaction (explosive outbursts etc) don't contact me. I do ask for telephone number just in case of you not showing up to game and you didn't tell me otherwise. Emergency stuff, like if you get sick or something. I do care about my players! I have been GMing since 1997 or so, cut my gaming teeth on AD&D first ed. I go above and beyond for my players. I am very adept at teaching, btw. This campaign is on Mondays at 6pm Central time Discord video chat, but we could change time/day if the other players are willing and able. Gimme a heads up the day before canceling a game, always be ready to play at least 75% of the game sessions. You gotta make the characters WITH MY DIRECT ASSISTANCE as I make sure they fit with the group and campaigns, plus I give out extra benefits. No twinks (must have absolute power immediately types), but I will assist you with the math to make a potent PC as possible. Lots of stupid puns and jokes. My campaigns tend to be accidentally lethal, and my NPC's tend to react within the bounds of their Intelligence scores, and ruthlessly so. I poke players into beefing up their defenses in the low levels (in between game sessions), and I am adept at teaching, I value intelligence and wisdom in a player. I have no problem with potent PC's, so long as they play well with others and make sense. I tend to be very helpful in between game sessions, giving as much relevant info as possible without spoiling the plot, with less info for veteran players. Quite military friendly, as my NPCs tend to react realistically and tactically. I am extremely good at teaching, not just game mechanics but also tactics, even interaction with fellow players. During game sessions, I play all my NPC's to the hilt, so if they are actively trying to kill your PC, that's how it is. I rarely fudge dice results, when I do it's for drama's sake, trying to make the game exciting and interesting. Vampire has difficult to make characters, as it demands more thought. However the game play dice mechanics/rules are easy as heck. The hard part is that it demands more forethought to play, because there's a lot of deceptive NPCs, including your own. It is oddly more ethical/moral than medieval fantasy games by far, even though you don't play a hero normally, and even though you're a vampire feeding on humans and aren't human yourself. It's darker I suppose, lots of intrigue and figuring out what is really going on. Kinda like watching Babylon 5 or Dune, you have to take notes to recall everything that could be vital later. A LOT less combat than medieval fantasy games! It's rare, but nasty when it does occur. Maturity is advised. The modern day core rulebook is the one you want to spend time reading for the lore, but dark ages will have the discipline dice mechanics. Also, the Book of Nod will feature in the campaign. VERY DETAILED homebrew campaign that can be changed if you do exactly the right things at the right time, you will want to take notes to refer to later on, no exaggeration. RIght now they are in 1989, with about 23xp to their names, you will get their average xp to start with. You even get free generation if I can find a sire, an extra dot of disciplines, and 5 extra freebie plus 2 merits (Potent Aura, Common Sense/1 dot of Status). The Giovanni I replaced with Cappadocians and Lamia, as the Giovanni were megalomaniacs and incompetent besides, plus they don't seem to be at all relevant to any setting. The Ravnos I replaced as being totally divorced from the rest of the game, they don't have any influence, and seem to exist solely for troublemaking players. So, they got booted in favor of the Salubri, who actually ARE useful. Finally, I outright replaced all Setites with Baali, the latter are a much better written, and much more competent version of the Setites' Lovecraftian "I wanna bring demons into the world" schtick.  I noticed that if you played the Sabbat as written, they'd be wiped out entirely by werewolves, human hunters, and the Camarilla long ago. Worse, if they somehow managed to survive, they'd be discovered as vampires by humanity BECAUSE of their silly anti masquerade antics. On top of that, eating one's elders is a bad idea. All the Sabbat had was neonates and super buff elders, nothing in between. That means their stated purpose was a shambles. I changed their purpose to (eliminating the focus on fighting clan founders) dominating humanity, making humans into slaves. The Black Hand has been subsumed into the Sabbat as a whole. Official list of clans/bloodlines you can take in Chicago compatible with the group as it is: Nosferatu, Toreador, Ventrue, Brujah, Gangrel, Malkavian, City Gangrel, Tzimisce, Gargoyle, Caitiff. Obscure list (you can take them if you want, but you won't have support from fellow clan members in Chicago): Salubri (Warrior), Assamite, True Brujah. Caitiff are interesting, I made them able to teach ANY discipline they learn; normally the 13 clans can only teach their clan disciplines. Got a Cappadocian (a hospital morgue doctor), Salubri (one healer(an FBI agent), one watcher (a homicide police detective), and Lasombra (an amateur boxer and criminal lawyer, he wants to go Camarilla), and the new player took a Lamia with clan access to Celerity as well, she's a former archaeology student. Don't need Auspex as we have too much already. I also run Pathfinder 1e campaigns.

Hello, We are a group of ttrpg players looking for one or two people to join (one of our members died, one had to step away for work). We are currently running a pathfinder, lancer, and mutants and mastermind game, we are writing a shorter vampire 20th campaign to test roleplay compatibility. Our group mainly focuses on rp, and has a mix of veteran players/dms and some that are newer. We play every Saturday, though we have a number of games that we swap between, and when life comes up we at times just hang out and play video games (we have members in eastern and central time, and play from around 4ish to 9ish Eastern with a food break around 6 that goes for 45-60 minutes). Our group is lgbtqia+ friendly. We use discord, as well as roll20 and other virtual tts at times and our age range is 24-36 currently. If interested please reach out to me on discord at .revachol, or the dm for the vampire game mongoosebaron.

Welcome to New York Under Darkness Available clans: Assamite Antitribu Lasombra Antitribu Followers of Set Samedi Available Bloodlines: Mariner Gangrel Harbingers of Skulls Ishtarri Daughters of Cacophony Salubri Baali The City That Never Sleeps has always been a jewel for the Kindred. Its teeming masses provide endless feeding, its power structures offer ample opportunities for influence, and its cultural significance cements it as a place of prestige. But for decades, New York has been a battleground, ravaged by Sabbat fanaticism and lost to their bloody crusades. Base system: Play by post and voice with books used from vampire v20, revised and some others. But with a focus on v20. Any Homebrew?: None Language: English Setting: Modern-day New York City, freshly reclaimed by the Camarilla. Game Style: Narrative-driven, intrigue-heavy, with a balance of politics, mystery, and action. The Camarilla has clawed New York back from the Sabbat in a brutal campaign, but the battle is far from over. An Archon temporarily rules as acting Prince, calling on Kindred from around the globe to aid in restoring the city to its former glory, and securing it as a bastion of the Camarilla. New York is ripe with opportunity, but also rife with danger. What to Expect: All Levels of Experience Welcome: Whether you're new to Vampire: The Masquerade or a seasoned player, you'll find a place in this story. Now, for the first time in living memory, the Camarilla holds the upper hand. The victory didn’t come easy. The Camarilla launched a brutal offensive, clawing the city back street by street, skyscraper by skyscraper. The Sabbat were scattered, driven underground, or outright destroyed. But the fight left the city in shambles. Manhattan’s towers may still gleam in the moonlight, but the Camarilla’s grip is tenuous, the victory fragile. An Archon, appointed by the Inner Circle, now serves as the city’s acting Prince. This Archon has made one thing clear: New York must become a Camarilla stronghold once again. The Camarilla has sent word across the globe, calling for loyal Kindred to come to New York. From the ambitious neonates looking to make a name for themselves, to Ancilla seeking new opportunities, to elders fleeing unstable domains, After several princes the Domain of New York stood yet on the break of chaos, some princes died, some left the city in shame. And some, got forced to step down from their corrupt seat by the cities combined Primogen. Now, an Ancilla of clan Gangrel holds the seat. Weeks into his newfound power he seems to be a good fit. The city is in despair, cults of strange people, Sabbat packs roaming in the shadows, werewolf's in the forests. Despite the chaos, the Camarilla has not given up its claim. Warlord Karsh himself led a brutal war party against the remnants of the Sabbat, forcing them northward, away from the city’s core. Though weakened, the Sabbat have not been destroyed; they regroup in the shadows, licking their wounds and preparing for the next strike. Their exile has only made them more desperate, and desperation breeds recklessness. Beneath the surface, something stirs. Rumours abound of ancient artifacts tied to the six great clans of old, powerful relics thought to have been lost to history. Some say these artifacts could turn the tide against the Sabbat for good, while others whisper of even darker forces that might be awakened if they are found. And then there are the shadows that seem to grow longer by the night. Worse still, other things, older things, seem drawn to New York’s chaos. Whispers of apocalyptic cults, enigmatic Methuselahs, and something far older than Kindred echo in the dark alleys. This is the New York you step into. The Camarilla needs builders, warriors, spies, and visionaries. But survival in this city means navigating shifting alliances, uncovering buried secrets, and watching your back at every turn. The question is not just whether you can help reclaim New York for the Camarilla, but whether you can survive long enough to see what comes next.. Will you rise through the ranks of the newly established court? Will you seek out the rumoured artifacts of the six great clans and uncover their secrets? Or will you focus on rooting out the remnants of the Sabbat or worse, the ancient forces lurking in the shadows? Or will you be the next reason the Domain has to come together to fight? A City of Intrigue: Political manoeuvring, tense alliances, and backstabbing are just the beginning. Dark Mysteries: Ancient artifacts, shadowy threats, and apocalyptic whispers await those brave enough to seek the truth. Player Freedom: Your choices will shape New York's future forge alliances, betray your rivals, or become a power in your own right. All Camarilla city positions are open for players to run. Including Prince. Trailer Movie: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17vlgzs0Wwlwg9oO8TOjs8ZXZBVaLk4aK/view?usp=sharing invitation link: https://discord.gg/2HgE7q9ED9