Vampire: Neon Epitaph Chronicle II
Most of the elders are gone, but the small city of Blackwater Park, Ill, remains a hotbed of kindred conflict and tragedy.
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1 player following this game
Bi-weekly / Monday - 11:30 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
Campaign Length / 10–30 Sessions
2 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Vampire: Neon Epitaph is an ongoing Chronicle set in the fictional city of Blackwater Park, Illinois, in the wake of major changes in Kindred society. As the remnants of the Camarilla attempt to hold on to power, the shattered Sabbat, growing numbers of Thin-Bloods, and several new factions come into conflict in their attempts to seize influence and power. Much has happened in the past few years, and the landscape of Blackwater Park's night life has changed drastically. There are new threats to the Kindred of the city in the form of a corporation called Aegis, who specializes in hunting supernatural creatures; the holy light of Gladius Dei shines down from the Oratory; and Gehenna has called away most of the elders, leaving a young, inexperienced but capable Ventrue Prince behind. But with all this danger and uncertainty comes plenty of opportunities for any fangs willing to step up and take what's theirs... This game will be accessible to beginners and veterans alike, offering you a chance to create your own vampire in Montreal, and enter the night with them.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Theater of the Mind
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(31)
5 years on StartPlaying
78 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive
About me
I teach in College, and it always astounds me that I've been playing ttrpgs for longer than my students have been alive - by a lot. That's over thirty years of rolling dice and creating worlds and making funny voices at a table surrounded by friends! I've mostly been a GM or DM for most of those, and creating worlds, writing adventures, and sharing them with a group of people who then get to make them their own and take them in totally unexpected directions has been one of my great joys. I currently stream several games on Twitch with Folk&Myth, the AP Production studio I co-founded. You can find all my work on twitch or YouTube (links on my webpage). I love creating a sense of discovery and wonder in my games, and always strive to surprise players. I prefer RP-heavy games, though I also believe that combat and conflict resolved through tactics or dice-rolls can be a great source of fun, and add a great dynamic to any game. My strengths are imagination, NPC role-play, my sense of humor, and my ability to keep surprising players. As a teacher, I also have a strong sense of conflict resolution, and the ability to help guide along people with less experience. I strive to create meaningful games, rich in atmosphere and engaging themes. I strongly believe in a sense of equality and respect around my table, and provide safety tools to help us all better enjoy our gaming moments. TTRPGs are all about a shared sense of creation and storytelling, where we empower each other around the table to create meaningful and emotional connections. I invite both players new to the hobby, as well as veterans, to come join me on some fun adventures! I specialize in the following games: Vaesen, Blade Runner, Lord of the Rings 5e, Shadowrun 3rd, Kult: Divinity Lost, Dragonbane, D&D 5E, as well as a host of others. I'm always happy to learn a new system for special requests! Find me here: https://linktr.ee/TheBleakseason
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Creating your character
Characters will be created through discussion on my Discord server, and by using Demiplane (where you can create a free account, and then use my books to create your characters). I will also be happy to provide pre-generated characters for those who prefer. Once your characters are created, you can save them and re-use in further one-shots if you like, or try something new.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need a Discord account, and we may occasionally use Owlbear Rodeo. A free Demiplane account will be needed for players wishing to create their own characters. I will guide prospective players on the access to all these platforms.
What Christian brings to the table
We play in Discord, and use Demiplane for character creation and for rolling dice. Players are welcome to use pen & paper, and to roll physical dice. For VTT, I use Owlbear which doesn't require anything from the players except to click on a link. I use several maps, including animated ones if the players' computers can handle them. Cameras are encouraged but not required. I use a library of of music that I play through Discord for the players, and make use of non-AI generated images for character portraits and atmosphere. I tend to embrace Rule of Cool, and while I mostly stick to the rules in the book, I do have some variations which I will explain up front. I will also provide a rules cheat sheet. I prioritize RP and skill use over combat, but there may be a bit of combat here and there.
Homebrew rules
I use a slightly stripped down version of V5 rules (I do not use some of the blood rules, for example) but otherwise it's mostly As Written.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Christian creates a safe table
Each player will fill out a list of their Lines & Veils. I will hold a Session 0. The card system is used in chat. The L&V will be shared anonymously to everyone. I take comfort and safety *very seriously*, and will expect players to do the same. The World of Darkness is a dark place, and we take all precautions to travel it safely. We will dedicate time at the end of the session for a come-down chat! I will be available at all times to answer questions and discuss the contents of the game with players. As a professional streamer of TTRPG APs, safety and comfort are core to my approach to online games.
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