The Family: An Official VtM 5th Chronicle
Every family has secrets. Betrayal is how they get teeth.
$22.50
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6 players following this game
Weekly / Sunday - 3:30 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2.5–3 hours
3 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
**** Chronicle Set in Atlantic City, NJ (modern nights) **** Secrets are leaking. Havens are exposed. Deals are collapsing. Someone, on the inside, is selling bloody "truths" to the enemy. You’ve been sent to fix it. Find the leak. Interrogate the guilty. Survive who wants you gone. You will enter a city of dirty money, casino lights, undead politics, occult horror, and hidden enemies who have already decided you are a problem. You are not heroes. You are Kindred, sent (as repayment of a boon) to protect the family’s interests before weakness becomes war.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(66)
4 years on StartPlaying
852 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Beginner Friendly
About me
"Grab a hot drink, a seat around the fire, and listen to my cowboy song." "Comfortable? Good! Now, before we get started, I want you all to know that I tell my tales for your enjoyment and pleasure... so please respect each other and don't enter this area if you desire to cause another harm. If someone's pain is your objective or entertains you... You won't make it past the opening credits of our story." [About me: Having been in (often teaching) the Arts for over 25 years, I really enjoy teaching, and I understand how and love to foster creativity in players!] --Experienced GM/DM/ST for roughly 35 years. I have professionally run hundreds of games over multiple systems. In that time, I have learned that it is the players' story and I am just here to facilitate that experience and make it run smoothly and be as entertaining as possible. I see game rules as a way to keep on track and involved...I never let them get in the way of creativity or the group's enjoyment! I came to StartPlaying looking to run some serious and/or seriously fun sessions. My story telling style is light and flows easy. I do not let the mechanics detract from the experience, but use them to enhance the story you want to be told! Teaching new systems to new players is an experience I enjoy. We were all new players, or new to a system at one time...and without kind and proper guidance we probably wouldn't still be involved in this amazing pastime! Roll well and see ya around!
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Creating your character
-Characters will be made in Roll20 -I will work with you individually via PM on discord to create characters prior to session Zer0 -Session Zer0: will be the opportunity to tie the coterie together, get to know each other, and handle all the "clerical" work before the story -Session 1: will be when the story kicks off with a prelude and story hooks presented
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Needed: -Discord -Mic -Roll20 VTT account (free) Character Sheets will be on Roll20 VTT Rolls will be made on Roll20 VTT Discord for audio story and text communication
What DuChampion (JJ) brings to the table
I have learned over the years that it is the players story and I am just here to facilitate that experience and make it run smooth and be as entertaining as possible. Maps, reference materials, notes, photos etc. will be posted on roll20. I will organize it all so everyone enjoys the experience, and take pride in doing so.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Microphone
Internet
Platforms used
Safety
How DuChampion (JJ) creates a safe table
This will be an open door game, if you need to take a break, for any reason, please do so!! All I ask, is if you can, please mute your mic so I know you are out (and if you can PM me what I need to change I will!!) -Any use of "out of character" Racism, Sexism, or Discrimination or Personal Attacks of any kind will get you banned. -Players who do these things "in character" are discouraged/warned/and subject to being (quickly) kicked or banned. -If you do not follow the “Fade to Black” rule you will be kicked or banned. **Fade to Black Rule** During the game, if there is ever an event, situation, or anything that as a player makes you feel Please say “Fade to Black” (same as N card although sometimes I don't see the chat right away)and that scene will end. I will not ask, I will not judge, I will take control and respect this choice. No story is worth paining someone!
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