VtM: The Crimson Gutter

About the adventure

The Crimson Gutter is a great introductory story into the WoD and Vampire The Masquerade in general. Wake up post embrace into a new world forged in blood and shadows. Learn to get along with your coterie, survive the night and eventually maybe even joining one of the factions in the city. This is a great game for beginners or those who want a refreshing new start to their kindred adventures. My DM Style: I tend to focus on the more personal aspects of undeath. Willpower, Humanity, and Social combat are some of my favorite systems in V5 and I’m not afraid to use them. Social Combat that matters: No more endless back and forth with SPC’s or even other player characters. When social disagreement pops up you can rely on the dice being the final arbiters. Choices have consequences: This is the world of darkness and everyone is a monster. Be prepared to deal with the consequences of your actions. Murder-hobos, Yandare-like behavior and other such troupes will be dealt with accordingly. Death State: There will be a small death buffer for the first 2 or three episodes to help us get our footing. There will be a limited amount of character rerolls to avoid ‘throw-away characters’ flooding the adventure. Considerate Play: The WoD is already a tough place and coterie is about all you have. Characters that are either outright antagonistic or a huge detriment to their team will require tweaking. This is a ‘team’ game after all and your coterie needs you just as much as you need them.