Capital Is A Dead God
Mage the Ascension 20th Anniversary | Campaign
About the adventure
It's all falling apart. They say the Technocracy won the Ascension War, and look and what they've done with their victory. Deaths of despair are on the rise. The peace promised at the end of the Cold War has been nothing but constant conflict. Mass shootings are a regular occurrence. Everywhere, entropy reigns. Here, that all seems far away. You and yours do what you can, working your Arts and trying to keep magick alive in the world. After all, you are not one of the great magi who lead the Traditions. You're new at this, and the War's over anyway, right? Then again, the Hermetics have a maxim: As above, so below... A game for anyone wanting to explore the mystic side of the World of Darkness, from newbies to old hats.
Nothing ever happens here. Tucson is a sleepy, dusty little town, the kind of place the kids all dream of escaping, but rarely do. The Ascension War was a far off thing, and now that it's over, the locals just get on gettin' on, as they did then. Even the Nightfolk are quieter than in other towns. The blazing sun, however, casts deeper shadows. Ancient and terrible evils are at work, while complacency blinds the watchmen. Something is very much about to happen here. Never forget, the desert can be an unforgiving place...
4.9
(23)
2 years on StartPlaying
125 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, World Builder
Average response time: 5 hours
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (23)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
World Builder
Sean Johnson
Great Dungeon Referee, especially if your interested in old school Dn'D
Stephen
We fought a giant disco snail and got its shell to use as shields and hats, 10/10 no further comments
Gozer
Played 9 sessions
Excellent storyteller! I enjoyed a great dark ages werewolf game and I hope to play in another chronicle when my schedule permits.
Levi
Played 12 sessions
Daimond J makes the sandbox style game really work in the players favor, he is great at improv and makes the story feel mysterious and cohesive, he will entertain your outlandish builds and does use the 'rule of cool' in some cases which is refreshing.
Dean
Played 5 sessions
I'm an old school VtM player. So is he, despite being a bit younger. He is an inspired plot and describer of scenes. Good roleplay of NPCs. He is willing to entertain more exotic builds, for those who cannot find joy in a vanilla character. My only quibble? I like to know what The Rules are. While I understand there is RAW and then there is RAI, the latter still requires an encyclopedic knowledge of editions one to four (this is V20 -4th), or at least any single edition being used. This has not been the case.
Mark
Played 9 sessions
Really great gm who added a lot of depth to the world, with of great works world building. He creates a fun welcoming environment and look forward to our next role play together.
Additional details
How to prepare
Mic is necessary, camera preferred- expression is a big part of communication, and it helps in a narrative-based game. Also, I don't care for dice rollers, so grab your favorite math rocks and play with them in the comfort of your own home!
What I provide
I bring a story and rules. My games run more towards the narrative side than the crunchy rules side, with heavy emphasis on player agency.
Gameplay details
X, N, & O's are handled in whatever way the player feels most comfortable. Any communication with me that needs to be done in private can be, at no point am I interested in my players' real-world discomfort.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
• Session 0
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Character creation will be done before the first session, with my assistance or solo if preferred. I am fine with scheduling discord time to discuss specifics if need be.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Low
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
$20.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Bi-weekly / Thursday - 3:00 AM UTC
Jun 26 / Session 26
3-5 Hour Duration
3 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+