[Full] VtM5 - Let the Streets Run Red

Preamble: My interest check thread over here saw some strong enthusiasm for a Vampire game or two, and perhaps even more from World of Darkness, so this pitch will be for those who are looking for the fuller experience!

Game System: We are playing Vampire the Masquerade, 5th edition, a World of Darkness game system, and the published adventure Let the Streets Run Red.

Story: I will be using two to three of the stories in Let the Streets Run Red, and another one which I won't mention yet for plot reasons. A metaplot will connect them all so that it forms a full-fledged chronicle, and what this metaplot consists of will depend on what the players bring to the table. If that means we go off the rails that's probably fine too.

Character and Coterie Creation: Players will pitch a brief character concept in this thread, and if selected, will create their characters from the core book. If you want to use options from the other sourcebooks, I'd probably okay it unless it's unlikely to be part of the game (eg, if we aren't playing Sabbat, then absolutely no Sabbat characters). We will using these hooks (such as the circumstances of your embrace, who your sire is, your touchstone(s), your lore, etc) to determine why you are a coterie, where you stand in kindred society, and possibly even which city we will be basing our story in. Session Zero will attempt to play out all of this.

Player Experience: I don't expect us to have played 5th edition much, nor do you need to know its rules, but some familiarity with the World of Darkness oeuvre and the themes of Vampire games will be necessary for you to enjoy this game.

Themes and Content: Please expect all the associated themes and warnings of Vampire.

Game Commitment and Post Frequency: This game will play out as long as is necessary for the characters to achieve the individual and collective goals established early on, bearing in mind the adventures do have a clear story to complete. Post frequency will be agreed on together, depending on what we commit to.

Specialised Resources: I maintain a Discord channel for my games for chat purposes because I have found the ease of quick chat and response to add well to the PbP experience. I will ask you to join, but it is not strictly necessary. Other than that, everything else will be on Gamers Plane.

GM Experience: I'm a forever GM (and a committed player) across many games and systems for decades, and now primarily play here on Gamers Plane. World of Darkness goes back a long way for me in its various iterations across all its games. I tend towards detailed setting creation with multiple plots and story paths personalised to character-driven directions, and lean towards in-depth narration, and this game will play to my strengths.

How to Apply: Reply here! It's not first-time-first-served, no rush. I retain discretion to put together what I think might be the most optimal player mix.

Welcome All: This game is explicitly welcomes friends from all groups.

It is almost a cliche that the tension fraught in starting a Vampire game comes from the lengthy creation process, and the sense-making in trying to bring together disparate characters and motivations into one central story. For those who think this is something enjoyable to engage in, this game will attempt to do that co-constructively.

Or if you want to see other WoD games, jump back into my interest check thread linked earlier!

It'll be a learning curve, and I only have the core book, but I'll toss my name into the hat for consideration.

I'll jump in to declare my interest in this game as well! Like I mentioned in the other game thread, I'm reasonably familiar with the general lore and mechanics of WoD, even if V5 is new territory for me.

Long time player and veteran Storyteller. My first character was a Caitiff but my favorite clan is Toreador. I equally adore etiquette-heavy Camarilla and anarchy-fueled Sabbat games. I love razors-edge intrigue tinged with the red haze of implied violence.

On GP I ran the V5 play test here, several games using Revised/V20, and have incorporated some of the V5 lore in my live campaigns. I've not yet had more than a droplet in playing it though.

I'm sure you'll get lots of interest, but I'm certainly interested in this one if you need a veteran. Edit: If we're pitching characters now, then I'm interested in a Toreador Thesbian Spy, an outlandish individual who may or may not be as elite as he acts.

I'll toss my hat in here as well, I do enjoy a good though out character creation session.

I assume the setting is "today" as opposed to 1970's boogie nights or 1980's metal bands and feathered hair, or roaring 20's cloche hats and flapper dresses. How long have we been vampires?

Hi all! As I mentioned in the Interest check thread (ref), I would love to play an ongoing campaign. If I do get in here, I'll withdraw my interest in the one-shot, to let others have a chance.

For my character, I was thinking a haughty high society Dominatrix. She would be a Ventrue Osiris with a bit of fame and status, a haven, and resources, plus a good sized Herd. She'd be a social creature, primarily, with a Discipline focus on Presence.

I'm excited to enter the world of darkness once more! Thanks for offering to run a game (or two!) @Bedzonell !

Ooo. I like the Dominatrix Venture!

I would love to play the Newly resituated Lasombra. As usual with the Friends of the Night she was highly vetted and meticulously tortured to acquire every advantage she could from the struggle before she was embraced.

In life she was an excellent prosecuting criminal attorney. In death, she manipulates from the shadows. Influence and Contacts. Lady of Shadow, Esq.

If this is the more newbie friendly game you're planning Bedzone feel free to remove me from the other.

I ask my silly questions because my thought is being a vampire who's been a vampire for a little while. Perhaps they've been asleep, perhaps they've been on the run.

I was thinking an ex-Russian aristocrat of the Tremere clan turned by magics and not another vampire. This is of course, just a thought.

Some solid interest here, and thank you for the nascent character concepts. Will leave this up for a few days before I commit.

In the meantime, if you're hankering for some Vampire pre-game chatting, here's my channel https://discord.gg/u9FEWJTh.

I am interested! I have had some familiarity with WOD (A little hunter and some vampire and a single changeling game) Plus I pick things up quickly. I would look forward to this.

Pulling my application. You got plenty of potential players. Have fun!

I'd throw in a former trauma therapist - working with juvenile offenders - who was turned Malkavian.

Had a rather chaotic weekend, but I wanted to voice the same enthusiasm I voiced during the interest check. Plenty of experience with 1st and 2nd editions, some V20, and even 1st edition NWoD. 5E is pretty new to me, but I'm up on at least some of the current lore (Second Inquisition, The Calling/Beckoning, etc.), but nothing too extensive.

As for concept... I have a few. That said, I'd be willing to let other players choose first and run something different. Ideas would be...
○ Tremere with money
○ Gangrel "Lone Wolf"
○ Brujah Scholar
○ Malkavian busybody
○ Assamite Banu Haqim tech junkie

I have a few others, but those were probably my top 5 picks (in no particular order).

I see your collection and raise you Qralloq!Ask away! Yes we're playing contemporary era. If your vampire's been asleep we can figure out a reason why they were.

Hey everyone, thanks again for the first pitches here as well as your earlier enthusiasm in the interest thread. A 4-6 player game is best, and we've busted that number, so I'm gonna select those who've not just spoken up but also reiterated why we've been hungering for a Vampire game. I really appreciate the energy and will do my best to deliver.

Will set up the game and send the invites tomorrow to @Qralloq @MaJunior @Synaptic @Drgwen @Stalker05 @Emberskyes

For those I can't fit, I'll be starting one or two more games soon, if they interest you!

Wow, I missed this boat.

I've been playing Vampire and WoD games for coming up on 25 years I guess, across multiple editions, including V5.

Have GMed in V20 only I think tho.

Anyway, if you ever lose a player and want to pick another up, I'd put my name on the list for that?

Totally missed you on this one, would love to have you but the game might get a tad crowded. Let's see what opens up next!