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Nocturne New York | Hunter: The Reckoning 5e | NYC One Shots
In New York, there are nocturnal empires that reign after dusk. You've felt their influence, but now you must decide if you will stand against them.
$29.50
/ Session
Details
Once / Saturday - 12:30 AM UTC
Jul 25
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The city that never sleeps is a place of many worlds. The streets dominated by people rushing from moment to moment, wasting away. The underground inhabited by those forgotten by society left to fend for themselves. In the day, you can hear the chaotic jazz of the business and industry. At night, though, it is impossible not to be enchanted by the haunting nocturne of who the city truly is. For when the sun sets, it takes the dead to bring the city to life. ___________________________________________________ Welcome to the World of Darkness! In these New York-based stories, you will take on the roles of Hunters fighting that which dwells in shadow in the city. Each session is an isolated event that build upon others that have taken place in the city. If you've played in one before, you can bring back that character (if they lived), to continue their story. If you're coming in for the first time, you get to make a character or use one of several available premades. This is very much a beginner friendly game, and resources will be available to help get newer folks adjusted. Though there is a lot of base WoD lore in the game, I also have added homebrew aspects to make it a little different. There will be some creatures that are a bit different or entirely new and things happening in the city that are diffferent from the base lore. As a resident of New York City, I know how much of a convergence point it can be for so many things and peoples, so I wanted this version to represent that well. I look forward to seeing you at the table and on the streets of New York. See you soon, Hunters.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Meet the Game Master
3 years on StartPlaying
477 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
Average response time: 10 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
The tension is weighty, suffocating: a moment suspended on the edge of a blade. Live, or die. Fight, or run. Figures move in the shadows - wolves, goblins, sweeping robes, shapes only seen in nightmares. Panic threatens to drown you; you glance about, danger everywhere. From behind, you hear the sound of steel against a scabbard; a low incantation begins; a growl reverberates. You divine the presence of trusted companions, and you swallow your fear. You are not trapped - these shadows are. In your hand, you sense your power - your quiver, your sword - and you cast it forth. Time slows, fates bend, and the silence breaks with the sound of destiny manifesting: Natural Twenty. ____ Welcome, friends, to the Cherry Tree! My name is Randall, and I’m here to do what I love most in this world: tell stories with others. Those stories may range from the horrific to the hilarious, from epic high fantasy to small-town whodunnits. No matter the themes or tone, I try to make every story unique. Sometimes this means tweaking a module to get a better fit, sometimes this means writing a whole new story - and sometimes it means setting the tale in my own homebrewed world of Ilian. Anyone who is willing to collaborate with, listen to, and respect their fellow players is welcome at my table. Whether our story is fun and goofy or dark and spooky, everyone should feel safe and comfortable with it and each other.
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Creating your character
Character creator tools will be provided for making a sheet. It can be done through Roll20, Demiplane, Progeny, or a pdf, so long as it is sent to me. Starting XP: 10
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Apps/Accounts - Roll20 and Discord account - Demiplane and/or Progeny (if using) Other Stuff - Microphone - Webcam (highly encouraged but not required) - A willingness to collaborate and tell a fun story
What Randall - Cherry Tree Games brings to the table
Discord - For voice, video, music, and chatting - With many links, resources, and bot tools Roll20 - With integrated maps, artwork, and tokens
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Webcam
Platforms used
Safety
How Randall - Cherry Tree Games creates a safe table
Content warnings and safety tools are briefly listed below. Once you sign up, you'll receive specific character creation details, links to resources, and a code of conduct form that details all the safety tools that will be used. I have also listed the Lines & Veils that are always employed in all my games. We will take one break around the game's midpoint and possibly others if needed or requested. At the end of the game, for players who wish to, there will be space for aftercare. Players can also directly message me before, during, or after the game to express any concerns or reflections. LINES - Sexual assault - Domestic violence - Underage sex/trafficking - Bestiality/Zoophilia - Homophobia/Transphobia - Intentional misgendering - Child harm - Racism VEILS - Sex scenes (fade to black) - Animal harm (no description/detail)
Content warnings
Safety tools used