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A Night in Morocco - Last Dance at Renauld's [BEGINNER FRIENDLY]

A Night in Morocco - Last Dance at Renauld's [BEGINNER FRIENDLY]

Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition | One-Shot

About the adventure

❗CHRONICLE WILL NOT START UNTIL 2 or more PLAYERS ARE SIGNED UP❗ (and you will not be charged until our group meeting) 🏛️[Choose from a roster among various pre-made characters]🏛️ 💀[Story Setting]💀 -This is the "Last Night at Renauld's" story set in the city of Rabat, Morocco in the summer of 2024. 📚[Story]📚 "Last Dance at Renauld's" takes place on a moonlit night in a sprawling mansion just beyond the outskirts of Rabat, where the modern city fades into the vast Moroccan countryside. The estate, owned by the reclusive and enigmatic vampire Renauld, is known for its grandeur and opulent soirées, which draw Kindred from across North Africa and Europe. Tonight, however, the gathering has a darker purpose. Renauld has summoned prominent local figures and visiting vampires to discuss troubling rumours that take hold in the city. Guests are expected to mingle, unearth secrets, and form alliances in this tense social crucible, where veiled words carry as much weight as sharpened blades. Amidst the mansion's grand halls and secluded gardens, the players navigate a world of intrigue and deception, where rivalries simmer and hidden motives are cloaked in elegant conversation. As secrets are uncovered and tempers flare, the night threatens to spiral into chaos, leaving the Kindred to decide whether they will be predators or prey in this deadly masquerade.

5.0

(29)

LGBTQ+
Published Writer
Teacher/Educator
Game Designer
Multi-lingual

2 years on StartPlaying

68 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (29)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Creativity

Inclusive

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Callum

New review

Played 1 sessions

Played a VTM V5 one shot with Babis. Babis is an awesome Storyteller, very welcoming and prompts players with roleplaying prompts throughout the game to create a richer experience. I also really liked the use of "Devils Bargains". He explained the setting well for a new player and used Alchemy VTT to help create atmosphere with audio and visual aids - was very immersive. Cheers, Babis.

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X Da Storyteller

Played 1 sessions

Babis is an excellent storyteller with both a keen sense of drama and a keen sense of fairness. Each moment of the oneshot I played built naturally from one scene to the next and the dichotomy between player knowledge and character knowledge was always well maintained. As a player I felt very empowered to take the initiative and define the narrative scope of my character in a way that was both impactful on a personal and in the full scope of the narrative. If you want a Storyteller who enjoys the narrative that the players create just as much as the one they've designed and eagerly improvises then look no farther than Babis.

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Dave

Played 4 sessions

I have waited several sessions before making a recommendation. To give a solid recommendation, it is best to see how a Storyteller handles a variable of events. Combat, RP, how they handle the rules, and all the elements one enjoys in a game. Babis even interviews you before to ensure it is the type of session that is also good for you. I'm very pleasantly surprised to say that Babis REALLY delivers and includes thorough downtime activities with great storytelling. I went through a few LAME storytellers and was stoked to bump into Babis.

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Antigoni

Awww Babis!!! One of the best person I know and also he is rocking it as Game Master! Babis just has the talent guys. He can create amazing stories, invest in players background and involve everyone equally in the experience he creates for his players. Would definately recommend! One of the best GMs out there!!!

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TheFrank

Played 20 sessions

Why play a typical v5 game where your PC's touchstones, allies, enemies and convictions are irrelevant to the metaplot? In a Babis-run game they are a core part of the shared story. When Babis asks: "Would you like to succeed at a cost?" your heart will race b/c you are about to lean into the the motivations/risks that made you want to play your PC. Every game gave me a Hollywood cinematic moment that was worth the ticket price (and fun dice rolls.) Sign up for a game and watch your PC come to life, react to complications and fully evolve in ways you did not imagine.

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Luke L

Played 7 sessions

Babis had a whole storyline crafted, but also payed very close attention to each of our characters. He was great at incorporating character traits, flaws, contacts, backgrounds, etc, and making it all feel naturally part of the overall story. Our characters felt properly integrated in the setting, and not just shoehorned in like you get with some other storytellers. As a person, Babis is very friendly and easy to get along with. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Additional tables

8 available

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Once / Friday - 10:00 AM UTC

Jun 13

0 / 5 Seats Filled

3 NEEDED TO START

Once / Friday - 1:00 PM UTC

Jun 13

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Once / Saturday - 9:00 PM UTC

Jun 14

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Once / Sunday - 1:00 PM UTC

Jun 15

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Additional details

How to prepare

All players need an Alchemy and a discord account for the game and, since we'll be playing online, a good enough mic is essential. This is a beginner friendly game, as such, any kind of explanation of the rules and guidance will be provided as the game paces on.

What I provide

No need to bring anything else! (just your mic and camera) I have everything set up on Alchemy, along with the interactive materials needed.

Gameplay details

You're about to experience living in the grim setting of the World of Darkness -where the lines of morality blur, and human suffering runs amok. It's a Dostoyevski-an setting that exults the desperation of living in a gloomy, dark city. That being said, I will never bring you forth into a situation that makes you feel uncomfortable. As such, I implement the "lines and veils" system, that alongside an extensive talk and discussion, will give each other a concrete idea of what you want to avoid in the game. One thing that you won't find in the game is "player betrayal" and active PVP. Surely characters can keep secrets between them, but never to sabotage or outright ruin another player's roleplaying gameplay experience.

Content warnings

• Blood

• Body Horror

• Torture

• Death

• Alcohol Use

• Fire

• Murder

• Prejudice

Safety tools used

Aftercare

Bleed

Breaks

Debriefing

Lines and Veils

Luxton Technique

Luxton Technique Discussion

Open Door

Stars and Wishes

X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

You will be provided with a choice of pre-generated characters!

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Low

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

Alchemy

3 NEEDED TO START
$20.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Once / Friday - 7:00 AM UTC

Jun 13

2.5-3 Hour Duration

0 / 5 Seats Filled

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: 18+

This game will begin once 3 players have joined