Mortal Stakes | Vampire: The Masquerade - L.A. By Night | Chapter 1

When a trio of vampires (Nelli, Jasper, and Victor) investigate a violation of their territory, they discover Annabelle, a fledgling vampire so new to the night that she cannot survive on her own. With their help Annabelle discovers what she is and how to survive in her deadly new situation.
L.A. By Night is a dark tale of personal horror and inhuman conspiracy that sees four vampires doing their best to navigate the macabre affairs and terrifying realities of the night.
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[@mikeallen5706]

Getting an actual vampire to play Vampire: The Masquerade was an ace move. 👏👏👏

[@JasonCarl]

Right? Just don't tell the Second Inquisition, please!

[@nicholasloud2231]

?

[@bryannothem1505]

@@nicholasloud2231 think he's joking about Jasper's appearance

[@nicholasloud2231]

@@bryannothem1505 I figured.

[@carolbeavers8324]

Considering they said "play" I assume you're wrong, but u know what they say about assuming, plus I don't know jack about Vampire:TM 😅

[@nerezza6517]

*phone rings* Annabelle: hang on I need to take this "Hey babe" Jasper: *ooooh crap*

[@legionaireb]

*Nellie hangs up the phone. *They drive on in silence for several seconds. Annabelle: What the f#$%'s a brouhaha? *End Scene.

[@apassmore9872]

The spelling of Brujah is weird, but that's it

[@onemoregodrejected9369]

@@apassmore9872 Not if you are spanish. Brujah is spelled exactly like Bruja, the "h" in english forces the last "a" to be pronounced as a spanish pronounced "Bruja". And probably you already know, Bruja means Witch

[@apassmore9872]

@@onemoregodrejected9369 I thought for sure it had an h at the end in the canonical spelling.

[@onemoregodrejected9369]

@@apassmore9872 In english, sure. In Spanish , the english pronunciation of Brujah with the slightly inhaled hair makes the word sound "Bruja(spanish term)" The cannonic pronunciation is Brujah. Wich sounds like Bruja(s).

[@apassmore9872]

@@onemoregodrejected9369 Ah, interesting.

[@jordanthemisfit]

I loved VTM as a teenager - read a lot of fanfiction and lore online, played Bloodlines - but never found a group to play. L.A. by night has made me start working on my own VTM chronicle and as soon as lockdown is over, my group and I will start playing :) So thanks for putting this up, it has really brought VTM back into focus for me, and probably many others.

[@AguNorris]

54:00 Guy: -Maybe its the Landlord Anabelle: -Cant it wait? Victor: -THE LANDLORD! LMAO Victor is a fucking genius

[@SeiferVII]

I died. That was so hilarious lol.

[@FlawlessP401]

Annabelle is the best cliche. I called that shit the moment she asked why they listen to the Baron. I enjoyed this. Which is cool because it's cool to see someone extremely experienced run this game, and the players all seemed well really invested from the start. Very little out of character chatter, so immersion is good too. 10/10

[@YeenQueenTTV]

As someone who first came to know the World of Darkness through the VtM Bloodlines PC game (and have fallen head over heels with the tabletops and LARPs since then), I can't stress enough just how TRULY and deeply excited I am to see this set in LA, with all the familiar major lore characters and locations. It's nostalgic in all the best possible ways while being completely new and exciting as I sit on the edge of my seat, waiting to see what happens to this odd little coterie next. Keep up the AMAZING work, you guys!

[@legionaireb]

assume you've heard by now that Bloodlines is getting a sequel.

[@kibbo86]

@@legionaireb Oh, you sweet, summer child

[@Wulfgar246]

@@kibbo86 history repeats itself

[@silkshines00]

Jason: "Jasper is the most horrible thing you've ever seen" Me: Oh no Alex is Actually Hot

[@marinatenorio12]

omg i thought i was the only one o.o he seems so likable too :(

[@tomw4955]

Love this. Jasper is beautiful and my fave so far. But as someone who saw quite a few pnp rpg lps this whole crew is legendary. Love their committment. Annabelle killed her dramatic scene. Looking forward to the rest of the Chapters. Also love that Isaac is in this. One of my faves of bloodlines 1 the game :))

[@JasonCarl]

Thanks very much for the kind words, glad you're enjoying it!

[@marquisealexander1371]

It’s great to return back and rewatching this masterpiece all over again.

[@spliffi869]

This is so incredibly cool. Big kudos especially to the narrator, who made this world - that is entirely new to me - come to life so seemlessly. But the players were all playing there parts really well too. An absolute pleasure to watch. Keep up the great work!

[@JasonCarl]

Thank you very much! Welcome to the Vamily. :)

[@junezhang6267]

Alexander is so good as portraying this character. He's so expressive with his facial expressions, even when he's in the background. I find Jasper creepy but the same time cute (?) in his own way. Absolutely love him Also the make up and the vampire tooth are just CHEF'S KISS

[@junezhang6267]

All the subtle details he adds in his role playing… oh man… The growls, the frequent and instant switch between laughing and deadpan, the exaggerated body language… so on point, so on point

[@IrisCorven]

Starting a campaign for friends, and decided to watch this to see how the flow of storytelling would work versus previous games we've played. Jasper legitimately owned this shit from moment one. Way to really sell the part.

[@AsylumDaemon]

Annabelle makes a great job at putting ourselves in her shoes. She is confused about her new life and these old kindred traditions doesn't makes a sense for her. She is basically still young both human age and kindred age. So it is exciting to watch what will happen to her next.

[@KoltenSagestar]

It's so cool to see Alex in something! I haven't seen him since I worked with him at The Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade Ball!

[@meinraddreizacker5845]

1:55:00 The moments when she starts trying to find out her Clan, they just say, “Yeah, like a cat. Or a very gifted human.” And then Victor says “Or any of us.”

[@scribesorcerer4967]

Jasper is a lot more qualified to talk about how hard being a Kindred is since he’s Nosferatu.

[@JnEricsonx]

I am loving his character.

[@nettlethorn2014]

This is better than half of the movies produced today. Great work guys!

[@BrandonVasholz]

Is it weird that the second I saw Annabelle, I knew the character was gonna be a Brujah?

[@David_Blake91]

I mean if its not for the looks, the fact, that she studies sociology could be a big buzzer too! :D

[@ZenZudokai]

I think it’s also her overall attitude. She definitely doesn’t like the whole political system of the kindred, and *definitely* doesn’t like being told what to do. She questions why everyone follows the Baron. Whether she admits it or not, she’s got an anarchist streak in her.

[@TheComicBookJoker]

Zen767 Gamer4Lyfe yep, as soon as she started hardcore questioning why everyone followed the structure of Kindred society, I immediately thought to myself, “If she isn’t Brujah, someone screwed up somewhere.” What sold it for me regardless was how everyone reacted when they found out: it was as though so many questions got answered in that one instant (which they absolutely should have; she was exhibiting textbook Brujah behavior). I knew exactly where the story was going, but how the story and characters got there kept me invested regardless.

[@ZenZudokai]

TheComicBookJoker Very true, though to be fair, from what I’ve read amidst the different clans/bloodlines, Gangrel would have been another possibility. But yes, Brujah would have been #1 on the list, so when she announced that (Eva) I was like, “Yep. No surprise there.” And in all seriousness, why DON’T they have vampire educators lol.

[@jandex4838]

As others have noted, (and in the campaign too) it's like Erica went down a list of Brujah stereotypes...

[@kirah2602]

jasper you’re doing amazing sweetie

[@sallycarter7287]

This is my furst d&d- style ANYTHING, and you made it both memorable and highly enjoyable. Ill have to try it for myself. Thank you

[@JasonCarl]

Thank you! And welcome to the Vamily! :)

[@adamstieber2591]

“Knowledge is power... Well, money is power, but second to money, knowledge is power.”😂

[@elaine9489]

I just happened across this and I am hooked. This is amazingly compelling.

[@jovanajohanna]

My dude Jason is one hot Nosferatu. Amazing narrator!

[@JasonCarl]

Thank you very much! (And I love the Nosferatu clan. My very first VTM character ever was a Nosferatu!)

[@jovanajohanna]

@@JasonCarl You're welcome! I'm looking forward to watching you in more episodes. :)

[@jeckek9936]

I was searching for help related to the video game of vtmb and stumbled across this video and assumed, based on the thumbnail, it would be some terribly acted fan made movie set in the world of the VTMB and was ready to have a laugh at your expense. After just 5 mins however, not only was I made aware that I was wrong in my assumption, but upon realizing this was about the paper rpg game (I dont know the correct terms), I find myself coming back to comment on how impressed I am by the work and talent on display. Role play like this isnt my thing outside of video games, but you've all done an amazing job at making it watchable and extremely entertaining. The more I watch, the more I wonder if this is my thing. Quality content.

[@sonyadaptor]

Jasper’s ”Bye Chris” fucking broke me

[@krazyxki]

Welp, you guys have caused me to be interested in tabletops now. I've never really tuned into tabletop, literally ever. I have done text RPs in the past with others but never this. The most I've seen of tabletop was some characters playing it in a video game I was playing lmao. I never even put much thought into it. I never expected it to be this interesting and fun, or that people put out episodes about it. I meant to watch a few minutes and it's 3:30 a.m. and I've watched it all. Such impressive work and such fun engagement from the players. They're all very into their characters and it's so immersive. Jason was amazing, exquisite; honestly if I watch or decide to play any tabletop in the future, I just don't think anyone will surpass his GM work in my head. Amazing pacing, plotting, and interactions from him that just seems effortless on his part. He does everything well but still keeps it lighthearted and fun. Overall I really enjoyed this and appreciate the work that you guys put in for over 3 years now! Congrats on finishing the series recently, not easy to make a commitment to something that long!

[@JasonCarl]

Thank you, that is super kind! Happy to know you're enjoying our Vampire story. :)

[@Phalxxx]

"Remember to be respectful" ..... "I'm Annabelle and I WANT some ANSWERS!!! ............ Sir."

[@xolo222]

Finished up watching the whole 8 episodes on alpha and i am so hyped for another season :D They have really brought a good group of people together here and if g&s push this it can be the next critical role easy

[@CommieApe]

This was so cool everyone is so enthusiastic and charming especially the GM and Jasper lol. Can't wait to see the rest of the story.

[@SquirrelGamez]

I remember watching those live on geek and sundry's twitch... one of the best actual plays I ever seen.

[@DjTaylorOIAF]

I just started watching this today for the first time in the middle of the Coronavirus scare. All the talk in the beginning about a "new kind of flu" was really surreal right now. Maybe Corona is actually just vampires?

[@Levyathyn]

Just started watching and I'm already in love with this playthrough. My own Vampire experience is extremely limited, but I've always always wanted to get into the game, and this seems like a great way to at least feel like I'm playing. Plus, the cast is extremely loveable.

[@JasonCarl]

Thanks for joining the #vamily and sharing our story! :)

[@WindsofChange]

This is AWESOME!!! " We don't talk about (circly hand motion) THIS!" ROFLOL

[@WindsofChange]

Don't do THAT, don't do that....I'm dying....LOL

[@UCFElCarnicero]

omG 1:46:00 VAMPIRE BLOODLINES?! This timeline? I am SO ready for this!

[@JasonCarl]

Yes. Bloodlines is canonical history for Vampire: The Masquerade, so I'm incorporating characters and situations from the PC game into this chronicle. :)

[@TheComicBookJoker]

Jason Carl Quick follow-up question: as I’m sure you’re aware, the player’s actions determine the fate of some of the characters in Bloodlines. Seeing as the events of Bloodlines are canonical history, I was wondering which version of the game’s events are canon. Specifically, if it’s only Therese or if Jeanette is still there, the fate of the gargoyle (and if the Baron knows its origins), and the status of the Kuei-Jin at the time of the campaign.

[@UCFElCarnicero]

@@TheComicBookJoker Always put in SPOILER: Please. I played the game as have many others but its a sign of respect ;)

[@JasonCarl]

@@TheComicBookJoker a great question. For now, all these details will be revealed through the story of the chronicle, as it unfolds.

[@TheComicBookJoker]

Jason Carl I decided to do the 30-day trial so I could watch more now, but Episode 3 refuses to stream. I don’t have this issue with any other video in the series. Do you know who I contact with this problem, so I might get to the fun part and watch the rest of this awesome chronicle?

[@jupiterscreams]

Why is no one talking about Annabelle's recalling of her embrace? That really brought the tragedy home!

[@SteelWalrus]

I feel like Jasper is the sort to answer a question with, "I don't know, I'm just a guy playing a game." in a real life situation.

[@alexavierherbert2481]

Is anyone else insanely in love with Erika/Annabelle

[@NoMoreNever]

Bloodlines led me here when I should have gone to bed hours ago. 40 minutes in and I just love the chemistry between the players, each giving their characters that extra flair! Plus great story-telling on display and I'm loosing sleep fast ;)

[@rutger5000]

"Flue we don't understand and have seen before." That hits differently now.

[@Mailark]

I think I have a problem, I like this too much

[@JasonCarl]

Welcome to the #vamily. :)

[@severolccs9522]

This is amazing ! We are Super exited to see a VTM game on geek and sundry !!! keep on rpg alive ! Greetings from Venezuela. The same night awaits us all Esto es increíble ! ¡Estamos súper emocionados de ver un juego VTM en geek y diversos! ¡Mantengan el RPG vivo! Saludos desde Venezuela. La misma noche nos espera a todos.

[@JasonCarl]

!Hola Venezuela! :)

[@InvasorJim101]

¡Argentina presente! Me entristece que en mi ciudadcita naaadie juega VTM. Ojalá con este Stream pueda enganchar a mis amigos xD

[@severolccs9522]

@@InvasorJim101 Hola Jimena!!! SI existen en Argentina XD Busca en Facebook a "Vampiro Mascarada: Teatro nocturno" ellos se especializan en LARP pero estoy seguro que organizan mesas y saben quien mas lo hace XD

[@InvasorJim101]

@@severolccs9522 Lamento decir que no vivo en Buenos Aires y por lo tanto, es casi como si no existiera para mí! De todas formas voy a buscar esa página, gracias por el dato. Con suerte consigo algún grupo.

[@JazzyO3O]

!!!! Now i can rewatch the series!!!! Yesss!!! Sorry got over excited there....

[@ZenZudokai]

Jazzy Kun no shame lol. I’m in the same boat as you.

[@nickminecci4169]

My first time watching this, really enjoying. I wish we had a game where I live. Oh, and I cannot take my eyes off Nelli G. Wow.

[@DevilinGame]

This is so immersive, never seen so good session.

[@JasonCarl]

Thank you very much! Welcome to the Vamily. :)

[@DevilinGame]

@@JasonCarl WOW never expected reply by you :O. That made my day. For real you are my role model of GM. Got notification week later.

[@419Films]

I love throwing myself into the characters I play, but this is some of the most amazing role-playing I've ever seen. Absolutely loving it!

[@JasonCarl]

Thank you!

[@ghostduck8846]

I had genuinely always wanted to play this game. Watching this makes me want to even more! I just wish I had the friends to.

[@CountSilas05]

Played vampire the masquerade bloodlines. Did not know it was actually a table top rpg pen and paper. This vids really makes me want to play this version of VTM and craft my own story just like in dnd. Definitely interested in vtm from this vids and gonna watch more of it!!!

[@JasonCarl]

Welcome to the #vamily! Bloodlines was based on the Vampire: The Masquerade tabletop rpg game. (Have you seen all the trailers for Bloodlines2?) For more info on the tabletop side of things check out geekandsundry.com/shows/la-by-night/

[@ErinCox322]

Okay, I officially want to play. :p A friend was sweet enough to lend me a rulebook to peruse (mainly for the pictures), about 17 years ago. But thirteen year old me had not yet been introduced to tabletop gaming, and didn't understand hardly a word. I've been lucky enough to play Pathfinder and 5E for the past 6 years, and nowwwwwwww I'm itching to try VTM!!! Here's hoping I can find a local group. :p By the way, you are all made of AWESOME!!!

[@JasonCarl]

Thank you! Glad you are enjoying the story! Welcome to the #vamily! :D I think you will find that the newest edition of the game, V5 (5th Edition, the one we aer playing here on L.A. by Night) is faster and easier to learn and play. But there is a lot to love about the older editions, too!

[@ErinCox322]

@@JasonCarl Thank you for the warm welcome! I look forward to eventually finding some friends to play with! And watching will definitely help me build some confidence in trying. :) I think it'll be a goal to try a little bit of everything, eventually. Very excited!!

[@julietsilvers3437]

I’ve got nothing better to do right now, so I’m going to rewatch this whole series...Anyone else or am I just alone here?

[@bookbook9495]

Rewatching, this is great

[@TimdeVisser86]

I love this intro into the WoD. Great voice acting, world building.

[@JasonCarl]

Thanks very much! Glad you are enjoying our story! Welcome to the #vamily.

[@kevinunderwooddelta]

"Your vampire daddy" 😂😂

[@ciupenhauer]

I have no idea how this works, this is my first time seeing a tabletop game ever. Are they friends in real life, or how does this work?

[@Randomnerd2002]

Ok I'm just starting and I already love it

[@animelytical8354]

1:59:47-2:00:30 was fantastic RP that actually made it sou d like something I really want to get into. But this level of RP needs prior knowledge I just wouldn't have

[@unavela]

I mean, the fledgling is sort of a exposition tool to show the viewers who don't know about the universe the way everything works

[@MK68-419]

Just started playing Vampire Bloodlines recently so this is gonna be fun 👀

[@johnwarren8375]

This was great! I haven't gotten to play in a decade, and your GM is awesome.

[@JasonCarl]

Thank you very much! Glad you're enjoying it! :D

[@gartan8449]

Totally loving thia and the cast and dm are amazing. Jasper deserves a movie role with his skills as a Nosferatu.

[@jotnarringlefinch7742]

Jasper, prolly the prettiest Nosferatu😂

[@bakol.a.7616]

what a lovely group of players, such a fun session! really embracing the world of darkness here. also I cant take my eyes off Nelli G shes such a treat!

[@JasonCarl]

Thank you! Nelli is played by the incredible Cynthia Marie, who is just as fabulous as her character.

[@bakol.a.7616]

@@JasonCarl your amazing storytelling and evocative words just ties it all together! already at chapter 3, have to say I'm hooked!

[@JasonCarl]

@@bakol.a.7616 we really appreciate you taking the time to say so! Welcome to the #vamily. :)

[@NorthForkFisherman]

Jack was wrong... this is my new effing heroin!

[@imkluu]

This was very fun to watch, great RP and acting by the players, and very good story telling. It was a lot longer than I usually like watch, but I think I'll check out the next episode, at least, to see what happens. I know I'm a year late so I can watch these in my own time, without worrying about when the next one is uploaded. The way the game mechanics are playing out is much different than the first edition I had ran and played years ago.

[@juliovictormanuelschaeffer8370]

1:18:36: the perks of being sons of Cain.

[@Scrappy_ill_fold_ya_Doo]

Huh. Might binge watch this.

[@vampiresnvino]

Welcome to the Vamily!

[@hexretold5697]

jasper is staring into my soul

[@coversrus9298]

I don't know much about these games even though I really want too and this was an awesome introduction!

[@JasonCarl]

Thanks! Glad you liked it. If you would like more information, I recommend starting here: geekandsundry.com/shows/la-by-night/ Lots of articles about the story, the characters, and the roleplaying game.

[@michaelboisvert1978]

This is so good. The dm and the players are really good. 👍

[@NyahMacPhee]

"Flue like symptoms, but with extreme lethargy that doesn't respond to normal drugs and testing. Maybe its some kind of flu we don't understand yet" That moment you realize that Jason Carl accidentally foreshdowed Covid. LOL

[@pyrdacorsrollenspielarchiv3747]

Who is this gentle Nossi that memes the DM? :D

[@LZ-zi3ll]

I like how Jasper is continually acting expressively in the background, moving his hands in a creepy way or using facial expressions. 🙂

[@neurohack9038]

Yeah, I think he’s a bit on the spectrum

[@SorchaSublime]

@@neurohack9038 he's playing a nosferatu style vampire, he's just in character

[@Thumperoo]

​@@neurohack9038 if you mean the Spectrum of Spontaneous, Highly-Tuned Creative Expression, then a resounding yes.

[@Lonely_Raven_666]

​@@neurohack9038ah yes, autistic people are sooooo famous for having a lot of expressive facial expressions, yup sound about right. /s

[@Welther47]

@@neurohack9038 Don't think you know how autism looks like in people :D

[@thenosieyartist6924]

"Your vampire daddy-" "YOU JUST SAID THAT WE CANT USE THAT WORD!" "IM USING WORDS SHE'LL UNDERSTAND " Aaand jasper is my favorite kindred

[@madisonb8163]

Without context, I thought this was for 'daddy' XD

[@madmac223]

Who is your blood sugar daddy would have also been acceptable also is it just me or does Jasper look like he's an actual vampire?

[@thenosieyartist6924]

@@madmac223 no because sugar daddys give money, vampire daddy is the person who turned you into a kindred created the new version of you Edit also jasper is the character his actors name is Alex

[@SpookeeOne]

All I gotta say is wait until Season 2. He's got some really good moments.

[@madmac223]

@@SpookeeOne I actually recently learned that apparently in the world of Darkness some of the Sabot actually DO call themselves vampires... Because apparently they're ALL in on the whole not being human thing.

[@chasm671]

"The Gothic diva version of Morticia Addams" Sooo... Morticia Addams?

[@JasonCarl]

Momticia, according to Annabelle. :)

[@RW77777777]

Is it a shame that there may be generation not raised with their own Morticia.. Not everyone got their own goth-diva touchstone; like Angelica H or Elvira.

[@nedwhitney4123]

@@RW77777777 I didn't but Nelli G has.filled that void in my life :')

[@Em20010]

@@RW77777777 not to mention the original Morticia, Carolyn Jones

[@TuberoseKisser]

Elvira.

[@helenclifford3667]

Where’s all the Victor love? Dude was super funny and reminded me the most of fun gaming friends.

[@Matheus-ki9zo]

He actually told us to forget all about his love

[@bignaturalsenergy]

b davis was in dimension 20's pirates if leviathan and ran a charity stream which he rocked if you wanna see more ttrpg stuff from him.

[@jefferycrouse4652]

@@bignaturalsenergy and he has his own ravenloft campaign. Super good stuff

[@celticcursegaming4277]

Alex is a superb actor. Check out the moment when Annabelle asks how to go back. Nelli and Victor laugh it off, but he looks very thoughtful. As if it's something he's thought about as well. Dude's Nosferatu game is on point.

[@VandalAudi]

So, if he thought about it, Jasper is probably a Cleopatra.

[@drewskerdu6336]

@@VandalAudi Or just any Nosferatu I imagine. I'd think most of them don't want to be hideous disgusting sewer dwellers

[@VandalAudi]

@@drewskerdu6336 there are two kinds of Nossies though, the ones that thinks that the Embrace is an downgrade,... or an upgrade despite the horrible disfigurement. These were the social outcasts, the flawed, vagrants,... they find the clan's tight knit family like structure is a major improvement than before their embrace. These were the already at the bottom of barrel people.

[@OpeusPopeus]

@@drewskerdu6336 A few months late, but I played a kinda Cleopatra Nosferatu. She thought of her disfigurement as liberating because all of her mortal life she was forced to be seen. She was a model and hated her life. Now, she has impact without being seen. She has a family that values her talent, not just her looks. Ironically, she feels more like a person as an undead Sewer Dweller than she did as a human.

[@izstrella]

Yeah, his acting is inspiringly good.

[@forrestkey9132]

The narrator looks like a vampire in the making lol.

[@JasonCarl]

"in the making?" Hmph. :)

[@forrestkey9132]

@@JasonCarl just saying you got the ears and the face... good chin line

[@Gruncival]

@@JasonCarl That was an incredible performance, Mr. Carl. I'll be honest-the first few minutes didn't really grip me, but your charisma began to shine through as you and the players grew comfortable. Within the first half hour, I was already impressed with your GM skills and taken by your personality. I'm excited to see the rest of this show!

[@zulfyby]

@@Gruncival Same here also he doesnt Overplay as much. My Gm´s are always a bit over the top, but when he needed to he was right on point. He kinda fits the overall mood of the game/story. I think he has alot of Gm experience

[@davidferreira1112]

@forrest key That's offensive forrest, Jason Carl it's a kindred lol

[@Ellisepha]

"I love your hoodie, who designed it?" "It's from Target." "Ough. That hurt my heart."

[@hagfish_]

"Speaking of Tar-Jay..." haha

[@captaintalon4485]

So vampires can be killed by stakes, fire, sunlight, and any mention of Target clothing

[@pissedoffturtle7333]

@@captaintalon4485 Target reminds them of archery, archery reminds them of arrows and arrows are pointy wooden sticks. It just gives them PTSD flashbacks.

[@Bootcamp4]

That was the most Tori quote of all tori quotes.....lol

[@bennylepinbalan8647]

Reduced willpower

[@Hunter_X]

Who is here in 2024

[@real_talk6441]

Yup 😂

[@teeth716]

Yo yo yo

[@nightingale8178]

Better late than ever

[@mikelundun]

Sup!

[@That1Mage]

Here!

[@sszafein1388]

I'm a big fan of Alex's, just look at his posture and movements, he's really embraced the Nosferatu here

[@MarkelAGamez]

Sszafein And the level and even way he speaks. "May we help you?" is my favorite line from him in this episode.

[@NothingYouHaventReadBefore]

Sszafein I really think the Nosferatu embraced him ;)

[@MarkelAGamez]

Sszafein I love how Erica's playing Annabelle.

[@DKdoman]

@Leisure 2:29:14

[@Captain_Dick_Swett]

I didnt realize who Alex was at first so i thought you meant the GM that made me laugh

[@deathknelle3868]

"I have eyes on Juan..." "...No I don't..."

[@giuseppedagostino6854]

Annabelle: having an emotional breakdown Jasper: the only liquid left in your body Is blood

[@elszonnekind]

Els de ridder Hamme Wielstraar thuis vampire Jasper

[@nikhilsinha7730]

Wait doesn't that mean brain juice and spinal fluid is just gone?

[@nopenope6131]

@@nikhilsinha7730 good point maybe your brain is just swimming in vitae would explain some insannity and why some vampire are able to survive headshoots

[@daehdalas730]

@@nopenope6131 dude, u high?

[@Lonely_Raven_666]

​@@nikhilsinha7730maybe it's all replaced with blood and that's why they need to drink other peoples blood

[@paradoxengine6003]

Good cast of characters, Jasper definitely killed it this session. The player does a really good job playing a Nosferatu and the GM is good, even has his own spooky aura about him.

[@neurohack9038]

He does seem to be on the spectrum

[@Thumperoo]

@@neurohack9038 what is it with you and the spectrum ? Searching for KINDRED souls ? (see the pun, there ?)

[@Sirenhunter5]

This GM is very subtle with his storytelling, makes me nervous like I am also wandering around with them. I think im gonna like this series.

[@JustinWPruett]

Jason’s awkward college guy chatter just made me a fan of this series. I wasn’t sure about his GM style until right then. He doesn’t make himself a part of the story unless he absolutely needs to. That was hilarious.

[@JasonCarl]

Thank you very much. As the Storyteller, I'm there to set the scene, interpret the world, and present situations (well, complications really!), but the story very much belongs to the player characters. :)

[@rowanwax]

Jason Carl you do a beautiful job balancing everything: the setting, the player time, the pacing.... ❤️

[@JasonCarl]

@@rowanwax thank you very much!

[@giorgim6168]

@@JasonCarl Great GMing, it makes the series very enjoyable. I have never tried the tabletop game, although I'm a huge fan of the video games. I was thinking of actually purchasing it and playing it with my friends in the near future. The issue is, none of us have ever played it before and I'll probably be the one required to be the GM. Any advice for a newbie?

[@JasonCarl]

@@giorgim6168 thanks! My best advice is to check out the free V5 Quickstart book, available at DriveThruRPG. It's got premade characters, a scenario, and easy rules guidance for new GMs and players. Trying playing through this scenario before making your own chronicle, see what works and what doesn't. Then, when you're ready to GM your own game, make sure you have a "Session 0" to talk about what you all want and hope for from the game. Set expectations and figure out how you all want to have fun! :)

[@thegirlwithglasses3153]

I’m going to be honest as a college student if I saw a bald pale sickly looking person like Jasper at night on campus I probably wouldn’t think much just get back to my car to go home. I have some night classes lol.

[@matthiasthulman4058]

Especially in LA lol Sorta just run o' the mill night folks

[@JH-dh2ws]

I mean considering what Nosferatu look like in lore, I might freak out a little bit but then shrug it off and keep doing my thing xD

[@Stronghand-yw1lk]

Speaking as someone who has worked night security in a hospital ER, yeah! Jasper could easily pass for a junkie or severely hung over college kid.

[@hel117]

@@Stronghand-yw1lk the heck are you doing in public with a confederate flag as your profile

[@lorb.8652]

@@Stronghand-yw1lk my man legit decided “let me show that I believe in god awful bigotry and racism online for everyone to see”

[@ento7035]

How tf have I not seen anyone comment about Annabelle’s, “I’m a grown ass woman, and you’re a deadbeat father.” Straight up murdered victor with that line.

[@jordanpritchard5226]

Not even the sunrise scorches that hard, just... dayum!

[@Hanayuni]

Shots fired! Live rounds! Nelli was shook lmao

[@nat4br]

"as a grown up woman you need to cry a river, build a bridge, and get over it now" wow!

[@JasonCarl]

Ain't no shade like Nelli shade. ;)

[@tomw4955]

So many great Quotes in this 🤣

[@captaintalon4485]

That should be on a t-shirt

[@pissedoffturtle7333]

Even better when you realise she inadvertently just referred to a literal river of blood.

[@sushles]

grown *ass

[@PeopleAcct707]

LA By Night is by far one of the greatest things G&S has ever broadcasted. Amazing moody atmosphere (thanks to the incredible talent of Storyteller Jason Carl), edge-of-your-seat action, emotional and gripping roleplay, a fantastic cast, and an incredible rotation of guests through the first season. I really hope the rest of Season 1 gets uploaded to YT to share it with the world (and for my rewatches!), and I can't wait for the Epilogues and Season 2!

[@nickwilliams8302]

The level of ability of the cast is just astounding. A nice counterpoint to the "Look at me! I'm doing an accent and treating the campaign like a joke!" that passes for roleplaying in so many RPG streams. And Jason Carl's GM skills _are_ sharp. One of the hardest things as a GM is to maintain a serious tone. You have to find a way to rein in the natural tendency for a bunch of friends sitting around a table to spend most of their time joking, while at the same time not being a prick. Carl pulls it off expertly, gently and deftly maintaining the tone of the chronicle.

[@nicolasoliveira5187]

Shots Fired But the question is To who ? CR ? Dice,Camera,Action ? TAZ ? The possibilities are unimaginable

[@nickwilliams8302]

@@nicolasoliveira5187 I'm unashamedly a Critter. D&D has an inherently lighter tone than VtM, but you'll note - I hope - that no matter how many jokes get made _within_ the campaign, Matt Mercer steadfastly prevents the campaign _itself_ becoming a joke. The players, likewise, wholeheartedly attempt to play characters who - at their core - are characters who _can_ be taken seriously Dice, Camera, Action is definitely a stream I would consider of vastly lower quality than this one or CR, due to their failure to observe the above. The more recent Heroes of the Vale suffers from the same defects.

[@VonValancius]

Im hoping season 2 also gets uploaded on youtube

[@jonkleinman3005]

This seems tailor made for Bloodlines fans who've never played the tabletop game. If this is supposed to get me more interested in playing the tabletop version, it's working very well! I love the low key but effective narration.

[@JasonCarl]

Thanks very much for joining our #vamily! :)

[@jonkleinman3005]

@@JasonCarl How would a noob like me (only played the PC game) look for a campaign (virtual or in person) open to new players?

[@YoshiJzM]

@@jonkleinman3005 roll20 search for a group or Reddit I guess

[@avatarwan3021]

@@jonkleinman3005 roll20, Discord, MUSH.

[@faust13301]

One thing I never could stomach about LA. All the damned vampires.

[@tophergrallison]

I though LA was zombie central.

[@songsayswhat]

They had to go somewhere after Santa Carla.

[@thesymbiotenation.4552]

Worst then New York we're telling ya!

[@debbiekays492]

Haha! Love the referrence!!

[@reaverteamspirit]

You win.

[@BlailTheSongbird]

Seeing Alex put his talent at work was amazing. No wonder he's a professional monster actor. His little movements and everything were perfect

[@cthulhuhoops]

"Annabelle--who is we?" BIGGEST YIKES.

[@JasonCarl]

Right? ;)

[@ethanhorn6093]

@@JasonCarl You're skill in delivering that line also, adds so much to why that Yikes was SO BIG. I heard, it I could see a little flicker in your eye before you asked... and I was in mid pre-yikes when you asked. It's like opening your mouth to go "Wow!" and then suddenly clenching your teeth so hard you can practically hear them clatter. It was without question my favorite moment of the episode.

[@matthewhartmann6522]

@@JasonCarl Haha that was an amazing moment. It's like that meme "I'm in Danger" moment.

[@Noah90035]

I literally wrote the book on LA by Night, and there have clearly been some major changes since then. But then, as I wrote in the book, change is the only certainty in the free state.

[@MaleusMaleficarum]

i LOVED the take on the Bloods and the Crypts... PERFECTION! 5th edition seems to have lost a lot of the horror elements.

[@sleepalaska]

awesome to see you here!

[@crimsonhawk4912]

I thought you killed yourself

[@faust13301]

Dude. That book brought me and my friends many hours of fun. My hat is off to you.

[@Noah90035]

@@faust13301 Thank you! I'm glad you had fun with it!

[@Zandalorscat]

I love this show so much. Also, Jasper is the cutest Nosferatu ever and I love him.

[@sarahdale9968]

I know Jasper since only three days but if anything happens to him I am going to kill everybody in this room and then myself

[@robertoleary5470]

@@sarahdale9968 NINE-NINE!!!

[@totallynameless8861]

Jasper: "What do you want from us?" Commercial: "Time honored European recipes."

[@zacbohannon9553]

When Jasper snuck up and said "Library" I got chills.

[@pepethefrog6809]

Theatricality at it's finest. I love it. LOL

[@zacharyhawley1693]

Oh the nostalgia of that game. Find the sarcophagus they said it'll be fun they said.

[@TheComicBookJoker]

Zachary Hawley from what I understand, this campaign takes place in the aftermath of the Bloodlines game.

[@TheComicBookJoker]

Turk “He’s not who he says she is and it’s going to burn.” -Rosa

[@zacharyhawley1693]

@@TheComicBookJoker "You've made a powerful enemy today, sign!"-Malkavian

[@evilduckydetroit]

Well, the GM specifically referenced Nines Rodriguez...

[@rizer80]

Don't open it

[@lordunderstatement3645]

Annabelle: You're being weird. Nelli: Oh. What? Me? Weird? You wanna talk about weird? Jasper: If you point at me, I swear... I died laughing.

[@b_g_c3281]

[[ _circa_ 01:40:29 ]] Storyteller: " You wanna *_lie_* to [the Baron]? " Annabelle: " Uhh...yeah! " [[ Jasper grins with anticipatory schadenfreude ... Victor face-desks ... Nelli G oscillates between offering (halfhearted) commiserative pats upon Victor's back and subtle face-palm I: BURST INTO WILDLY SARDONIC LAUGHTER ]]

[@alexeidmitriev6235]

Thanks, I learned a cool word.

[@xephronzz9585]

@@alexeidmitriev6235 get learn'd

[@djcolemaan2720]

My vocabulary went +2 after reading this thank you.

[@joshprice4855]

Jason Carl is one of my biggest inspirations as a GM. Being able to create fleshed out characters through subtle body motion and inflection is an incredible skill I realize doesn't get shown often enough.

[@AutobotChick25]

Jasper’s little growl acknowledgement of the Baron- I’m in love