Sounds of Silence Roll4It #02 - CAMARILLA - Vampire the Masquerade 5th Edition

[@Ky-gc6tz]

Roleplay is absolutely on point from everyone. Zach's timid stutter, Ava's pure confidence, and Dakota's fierce animalism are amazing. What catches me, however, is Oli. His wit is amazing, he gives off an excessively peaceful vibe (aside from his issues with his sire) and has an easy going personality despite how he could easily be *crazy* intimidating. There are clearly very pure morals behind everything he does, but he'll do what he has to do if it's for the right reasons, ya know what I mean? He honestly seems like a guy I'd want to hang out with. I dunno, Bub just fucking kills it. Also, Red plays a Gangrel a *LITTLE* too well lol.

[@Timlagor]

Could have done without the music

[@MissMagitek]

My favorite part 17:26 when my cat Mini opens the door in the background and distracts Mathas. LMAO

[@EnterElysium]

Clever girl... *gets mauled by kitty*

[@evanremillard5640]

Miss Magitek love you and character. You're awesome.

[@BeOtterMyFriend]

My favourite moment was your look when he was talking about 20 minutes to "Olli". (1:02:32)What was that? 😂 And I liked the kind of "whatcha gonna do" annoyance with "Dakota" and "Zach" as they kept destroying every attempt of you to get more info out of Cara.

[@Razamaniac]

torture scene expression: ''priceless''

[@torchit2302]

@@evanremillard5640 She's also losing it about the cat thing with the mic muted...lol!!

[@MarkATorres1989]

Ollie has become a favorite of mine during this session. I do fear of his continue struggle in keeping his shreds of humanity.

[@TauShasla]

Break ends at 1:57:06

[@TauShasla]

CHilling & patreon done at 3:50 - a new record i believe- whoever wants to skip that

[@landonbrown4341]

Thanks man

[@t-wrecks12]

Well, damn. Butcher's boxer monologue damn near made me cry. Great job.

[@dexasmoru8333]

"Take a look at yourself You Fracking, HAND BAG!" - "Butcher" Hopkins

[@maybemaeb]

Dakota is totally gonna drive this coterie like a Sabbat pack.

[@LittleRedDot]

Shhhh... don't tell anyone.

[@maybemaeb]

Or a very pissed off Dakota will show up at my doorstep? Sure thing, Ductus- I mean, uh. Of course, my lips are sealed.

[@arbaks3124]

I'm just getting into the series and was 100% sure Zach would take up leadership as of first hour of the first episode. But the further I go, the more he looks like a son of Malkav that isn't 100% built for politics and leadership. Dakota seems like the strongest of will amongst them with Butcher not having any need to push himself forward and Toreador and Malkavian just being here for the ride, ready to fight, but not nesceserrally lead. I will probably come back to this comment a month later and laugh at myself, but hey, who cares :)

[@HenriqueErzinger]

@@arbaks3124 I don't think Zach was ever meant as the leader type. But right from the start Dakota has been the one making the decisions. I don't think she is the best for the job, but unless Olli can deal with his immediate issues and step up, it will default to her. The other two, I don't see in that position at all. It's a really cool group dynamics over all anyway.

[@rick149ou]

For anyone wondering what "Rotschreck" means: Rotschreck is a word consisting of two German word literally meaning "red fright". Pronunciation: "Rot" = "ro" as in "road", a guttoral "r" (get a glass of water, gargle and try to pronounce "r"), and "t" as in "telling". "Schreck" = "Sch" as in "shimmer", a guttoral "r" (get a glass of water, gargle and try to pronounce "r"), and "e" as in "examine". Rotschreck in itself is not a German word. Most likely it is meant to mean: "fright of burning". But in that case the word "Brenn" must be used instead of "Rot". The resulting word would be "Brennschreck".

[@cinderellaman2769]

Very well done, but you forgot the c as in "counter" (make it hard, make the end sound like you're grinding sandpaper against your vocal cords)

[@Lucky13Ravens]

Rotschreck could be a German word, as German has rules for combining words to create meaning, as long as it follows the rules it is a German word whether or not it is in the dictionary or general use. Though I'm pretty sure it breaks those rules.

[@bevill77]

i like how the "butcher" is the most empathetic of the party lol, as for dekota, pretty much acts like a sabot. the twins definitely are not going to forget this night that is for sure.

[@IAmTechnoMaestro]

Sabbat. A Sabot is a casing placed around a bullet to enable smaller caliber rounds to be fired in guns chambered for larger ones.

[@vitalyzabelin5685]

Actually they all act like Sabbat. Would be interesting twist: war between Anarchs and Camarilla, and them puting act like: Lets join third side. Plus they`ll probablly skip the "shovelhead" phase, that for "joining" Sabbat is already a bonus.

[@bevill77]

i thought it had 2 b's but spellcheck said it was wrong so i just got rid of one lol

[@josephdavidson8044]

Spell check will always tell you Sabbat is spelled wrong, cause it's not a real word. Though in modern usage, it has become a plural for specifically Witches Sabbath holidays.

[@pitmatix1457]

@@IAmTechnoMaestro Still kinda seems to describe Dakota in a weird way.

[@alexanderkracinovich6123]

Warning: 3:25:00 to 3:36:00 contains high angst.

[@BeOtterMyFriend]

And probably the one most brilliant part of this episode.

[@adamdavenport8009]

As a father, that almost made me break down crying.

[@enoughofyourkoicarp]

This RP is freaking amazing, it's decided, today is a Vampire marathon for me! ♥

[@MadeNHavensHorse]

1:58:45 YZMA!!!!!!!!!!!! The Emperors New Groove

[@Grumskiz]

Thoroughly enjoyed the part where the player characters are discussing their backstories and motivations. Very tense scene and great interactions that I felt were lacking before.

[@austinnewby3061]

So far, this is the most functional coterie I've ever seen. I've been in games, and there's lots of infighting lol.

[@Drewcatmorris]

When the Gangrel is the best interrogator in the group.

[@lordinquisitor6233]

Damn that part with butcher’s son gave me the feels

[@NariaEltane]

What music is playing in this episode? That part around 2:45:00 when we learned where he got the Butcher nickname was beautiful.

[@irontemplar6222]

Dakota: we are stronger then them. They underestimate us. We are powerful. Me: HAHAHAHAHA... wait your serious?

[@anonymoustopsecret5995]

you're*

[@musse4869]

Ive been locking forward to this. Great show

[@jarredstewart9890]

These guys were the sole reason decided to start my own campaign for V5! Last night started at 6pm and went till 4am next morning hahaha!!! Love the world of darkness and wished I knew more people play this with!!!

[@KonradCurves]

I want to start playing a game now 😭 It different from DnD but looks so cool

[@jarredstewart9890]

Ahegao -Chan it’s a lot of fun. I’ve been playing vampire masquerade since the 2nd edition way back when. I’m only 24 lol what have I done with my life xD

[@Reubel]

If this is Dakota at humanity 6, then the (inevitable) humanity losses are going to result in some truly glorious monstrousness :D

[@Seth90]

03:30 - "The first rule of Roll4it is: You do talk to everybody about Roll4it."

[@buckagrios]

Holly shit... I was still wiping the tears from my eyes after meeting little “Rowboat” when suddenly hit with that ending. So can’t wait for the next episode!

[@austinnewby3061]

My god, LRD(Dakota) is scary when she gets in character!

[@Katastr0phic_Katicorn]

I am OBSESSED!

[@LittleRedDot]

Dakota is a bit intense.

[@matthewbaker4885]

Thats a weird way to spell "annoying"

[@razagan1343]

@@matthewbaker4885 To each there own but In my opinion she is the best of the party, but I always like feral characters

[@lordinquisitor6233]

It feels like ages since I saw this, and I love it

[@zetaalpha5110]

“A lye bath for a vampire will not be pleasant” IT WOULDN’T BE PLEASANT FOR ANYONE MY GUY

[@AutobotChick25]

Dakota’s interactions with Oliver are fascinating. And I’m really interested in what long game Zach is playing, unwittingly or otherwise.

[@AkaAelius]

I can't stand him. He's one of those players who tries to weasel more then his sheet allows. I also love how his stutter comes and goes depending if he wants to sound cool. Also ban on cell phones but he has all the technongadgets.

[@coltonbunja]

@@AkaAelius that’s a fair point. I feel that as well, minus the cell phone ban. Dakota runs more like Sabbat then Cam in their actions, and it isn’t so much a ban on cells as it is like Internet.

[@Zer0SumGame]

Dakota's making me suspicious with all the "connect with the Beast" talk. Maybe its the Gangrel thing, but that's a line the Sabbat has been feeding people for a very long time.

[@EnterElysium]

It is a pretty strong gangrel theme to be fair.

[@TheDanlovejoy]

And gangrel are the only clan that has a major presence in all the factions...

[@Ryoga100]

Gangrels are also the clan whos more or less the closest to being considered sabbat too with the whole bestial connection they have. they just have the mindset not to go TOO far.

[@roylandmaines299]

@@Ryoga100 other than tzmece or however you spell it

[@Ryoga100]

True true. But the Gangrels also normally have the whole no eating babies thing unlike the douchebags...I mean tzinche if that's how you spell it.

[@Chalvrek]

Also, when Oliver had to do his 'rouse' check, he should have also made a check to 'fake it', as he was at a humanity of 7. Edit: Exact roll is Dexterity + Charisma vs Composure OR Wits

[@Neutral_Tired]

I think the rouse check was for the 'blush of life' ability

[@TheCyberguy101]

I love you guys , and I love how you stay in character. My group sucks at it. Btw shoutout to Dakota the coolest character, and butcher your story is badass.

[@LittleRedDot]

Thanks TheCyberguy101! I'm really falling in love with this character. I don't get to play evil much.

[@thelast9021]

At this point Butcher most likely to survive, Dakota most likely to turn the Sabbat, Zach most likely to succumb to the beast, and Ava most likely to die at the hands of a blood hunt.

[@alecchristiaen4856]

Ok, this playthrough is great. No offense to L.A. by night and Thursday by night, but this gives a proper example how a Vampire chronicle looks for us mortals. also, i like how obscure rules are openly explained for the public.

[@MrHacn]

After que Coterie was left alone, in the room. Great! great interactions! The "bonding" through conflict (my interpretation of the situation, ofc). Truly loved everyone's roleplay. Great job!

[@9391862]

Zach forced to watch his sister being tortured would be more painful than his own torture, due to his link to her.

[@mikejv1019]

I really really love this, GREAT session, great character stuff... but where it ended...... ARG, Mathas you EVIL bange ripper, that was a seriously mean cliff hanger... you left me no choice but to prioritize watching this the moment the next session is posted.

[@Mhzfd]

I have been waiting for this !!

[@Charonicus]

Late to the party but I am loving Ollie and Dakota especially. Some seriously good rp there.

[@HenriqueErzinger]

The funny thing is that the two that ended up being tortured were the least likely to not rebel against the Camarilla.

[@lyrienn1319]

I just have to say: This episode was just plain awesome! :D

[@aydynmartin7710]

pk but can we please just talk about Bub's eyebrows like holy hell the arch on them things could kill a person I am living for them

[@Angelalansberru]

Punish the two closest to the camarilla and let the sabbat and anarch free >.

[@Smokeymoss]

I've been waiting for this all week!!! Ahhhh!! Love this! Might...have...made some fan art...of the first episode...might post it soon haha.

[@EnterElysium]

Doooooo iiiiiiiiiiiiiiit

[@Smokeymoss]

EnterElysium Ahhhh! The pressure is real folks.

[@Khorane]

2:15:58 Nosferatu confirmed. Alto it was kinda obvious with the sires facial features.

[@lordinquisitor6233]

Høgni Sólsker well considering his pension for stealth, it makes sense

[@Ghostneedle1]

Well caught! I didn't notice that slip at all.

[@thedapperlad7148]

It's either a rules change for 5e or Mathas bringing in some NWoD stuff, cuz OWoD Nos are like the ones you can play in VtM Bloodlines, horrifyingly deformed

[@shadowk18]

From what I know the deformities can vary. He may use the mask to hide it. If he is a Nos then he is likely in the Cleopatra vein. Someone embraced just to knock them down a few pegs.

[@Nikky9s]

Strange how fiction about the dead can make one feel so real and alive! Perhaps not so strange if it's true what the Beatles said: reality does leave a lot to the imagination. Nevertheless, even in fiction, it is seldom to find actors being able to delve so deep into the core of the psyche. That is, I think, the real 'next level' of role-playing. Despite the "messy" execution of the task at hand, which I chalk up to accurately portraying neonates, Zach in particular, kudos to Mathas, Bubbernaut, MagiTek, Red and E. You've reached a level of virtue that even professional actors and actresses often do not reach with scripted dialogue.

[@rossnorris2351]

Butcher is awesone. Ava is freaking gorgeous. Dakota is well Gangrel and Zach is.....yeah....

[@AutobotChick25]

The change on LRD’s face when Mathas announced the end of the session 😂

[@InquisitorLlama]

Amazing episode, can't wait for more.

[@Chalvrek]

So my guesses so far for player Clans are: Zach - Malkavian. I'm almost certain he's a Malk, with his erratic behavior, bee-lining to the Dementation power and the fact that we know that two of his Clan Disciplines are Obfuscate and Dominate, when Malkavians have Dominate, Obfuscate and Auspex. Dakota - Gangrel? This is mainly because she seems to be a drifter from out of town, and fits into the stereotype of a classic Gangrel. Although, this could easily be a bit of misdirection. Also, side note, I'm pretty sure Dakota has suffered some sort of childhood trauma / abuse from her Step-Father, and this is why she hates men so much. Oliver "Butcher" - Nosferatu. He wears a mask to cover his disfigured face, and possesses Obfuscate - a Clan Discipline that only Malkavian and Nosferatu have. Ava - Toreador. With Ava, it was pretty hard to tell if she was Toreador or Ventrue until this session. After using Auspex, seeing her Sire, and Ava saying she's Toreador, her Clan isn't really up for debate any more.

[@damariwilliams12]

Lol zach ended up being a thin blood

[@teaartist6455]

@@damariwilliams12 Thin blood or "just" Caitiff? As far as I know, while most Caitiff are thin bloods, not all are.

[@nox503]

1:14:11 We also wiped his memory.. with a bullet LOL

[@TroySeward]

Another great episode. Can't wait for the next.

[@DerKoali]

WOW what a great gaming Session. You guys ROCK!

[@TheRokkis]

Amazing roleplaying and storytelling. It's hard to even imagine being as immersed as they are. Though I haven't played in almost 20 years and unlikely will be.

[@willbe3043]

Love the sibling chemi very much.

[@mattholmes8570]

Can we get these with subtitles in the future?

[@MrJudeWanamaker]

The cosplay and rp are amazing!

[@profmembrane8501]

17:26 "Well if you're not gonna get the door, I will! *opens door* see ya"

[@mikbdee2186]

Holy crap... Those ending scenes. That right there is why so many disclaimers are given in this game system.

[@TheFergie23]

"Look at yourself, you f****** handbag." Buckled me

[@itsashane1552]

Ouch that debriefing bit. That’s what happens when that many immortal narcissists in one room

[@rossnorris2351]

Roughly 3:57:58 OMG the feels. This is marvelous.

[@borisproksch5826]

damn, that was some quality content - especially the end. Good stuff!

[@digitalassetinformer5075]

This got deep you guys are awesome! Can't wait to hear more!

[@vitalyzabelin5685]

Ava low on blood, on AGG damage, i can totally see her first reaction to cuffs removal - Frenzy (vampire or nor vampire, blood is blood and the Beast is hungry), a lot - blood is needed to heal the damage. If she had some Potence, there would be a chance for her to Frenzy even on a stool, no restrains could bind Beast with Potence. Like: You regained consciousness near the morning, bloody from head to toes, the several nearby buildings looked like Swiss cheese, a lot a bodies dried of blood so much they look like draugrs from Skyrim, but you are perfectly healthy, without a single scratch, satiated. Your blood potency(I believe they scrapped Generation for this, i may be wrong, still didn`t look to much into V5) rose a two levels. Through the holes in a building you see the sun rise. As a Toreador you are feeling captivated by it, now make a roll to resist an urge to look for it longer. If successful make a roll for a Red Fear check.

[@Tymuel]

Wow very cool background for your Butcher. Greetings from Germany.

[@alchemicpink2392]

Coming to this as a new viewer (so no spoilers please) I can't help but feel like this coterie is gonna have at least two kindred meet the sun for effing up and the drama of it is gonna be delicious. Edit from after the 3:15:00 mark: I meant Dakota and Zach, for the record.

[@smolrealma9583]

"I'm gonna go read a book." IM GONNA GO CRY

[@dakubara]

This was a great episode.

[@adrianmartinez-rivera651]

Dakota is definitely Sabbot member.

[@jhoxha]

It would have been fitting if the book the kid was reading was Dante's inferno considering oli presented himself as Dante. Great session btw

[@benoni5104]

Holy S*** that Frost Punk soundtrack was made for this!

[@TabularConferta]

Having 3 sessions to re-adjust is a really good idea. I'm going to have to start to use that. Another great game. Oh god I love Butcher's response when called a "Street Person". In fact I loved everyone in that scene. By the way as a note about Willpower and rolling Willpower (Page 109 I believe it talks about Tracking Pools). It talks about rolling all undamaged willpower, not rolling your maximum willpower. Spoilers. I must admit I was quite happy when the punishment was dealt out. Good storytelling. Bloody hell the last scene kept getting better and better. Each character really shone. Man I was like is Dakota really playing the animal thing close to the bone or is she really near Sabbat. There is a moral code there. I could write something about each one I just don't have time. Jesus the scene with Oli and the kid...

[@khallz9217]

Really enjoyable to listen to! Keep up this series :-p

[@CheeseSarny]

I wish this was available as a podcast. It’s awesome.

[@caad5258]

Looking like an Anarch run for sure. They better watch out for Marks revenge tho.

[@deguohendali1104]

I just love the Malkavian. 😅

[@settingsun8403]

Olly is the best character so far

[@jamesharoldsen1907]

The cast is the most amazing seen on roll4it

[@cunningcrawler1429]

Like the campaign guys keep up the good work.

[@shadecaster615]

I have just realised why EE played the Pony RPG, he needed to off load some emotions so he can freaking terrify people here as Zach....

[@EnterElysium]

>:D

[@pinkpixels8806]

He tries too hard

[@evanremillard5640]

This ghoul is pissing me off. He seems to forget he has the same importance of a cell phone..... good at communicating but disposable.

[@Hauwke764]

He is the face of what I assume to be a fairly powerful person, making him actually fairly important. Sure a face can be replaced, but maybe the powerful person likes this one.

[@Hauwke764]

At least in comparison to the players.

[@evanremillard5640]

@@Hauwke764 very true. He just seems to be trying to punch above his weight class and using his master to shield him. I get handing down a punishment to Zach from his master but judging Ava on the spot. Ballzy, stupid but ballzy.

[@thedapperlad7148]

Evan Remillard Y'all seem to forget that a ghoul is an extreme time investment for a vampire, if this guy is powerful enough As a ghoul to talk shit to even licks and expect to handle em unarmed, this guy prolly had a century in em ATLEAST

[@evanremillard5640]

@@thedapperlad7148 I'll concede to that.

[@chriswolfe351]

Is Prey Exclusion still a flaw that you can buy in V5? If so, it sounds kinda like Dakota really ought to have it.

[@TabularConferta]

Yes it is. Ventrue naturally get it. (Can't remember the exact wording)

[@BeOtterMyFriend]

@@TabularConferta Don't they have just one "kind" of blood they can feed from whereas prey exclusion means you can't feed from that?

[@TabularConferta]

I believe you are correct. Ventrue have a limited amount of blood they can feed from (sorry book is not in front of me). There are certain Prey Exclusion backgrounds. I believe there is one called Vegan which only eat from animals and there are others, watching another game where some of the players have PE.

[@lyredragon]

ventrue prey exclusion further refines their clan bane. so, if you feed on "gamblers" as a ventrue, your prey exclusion would have to fit into that set, like, "gamblers who bet on greyhound racing" or "High Stakes Gamblers" or something like that.

[@LittleRedDot]

I choose to buy it as a Flaw for Dakota. I thought it would make her an interesting character. Plus, I LOVE building my characters around flaws. For some reason I connect with them better. Also, Dakota's past has ALOT to do with me taking that flaw. She may not have much humanity left, but there are somethings that stick with both in this life and the next.

[@jarredstewart9890]

I also wish they would have CC because my hearing isn’t that great lolol

[@ennuideblase7888]

@ 3:34:56 - SAVE THE MASCARA

[@sameraiza5767]

Butcher violated the masquerade by speaking to his son

[@richardhanselman2549]

I know this is 2 years past but no he didn't. He never showed his supernatural nature or showed he was a vampire so he didn't break the tenet of the masquerade. Perhaps a taboo to visit living family its not breaking the masquerade. It might come back to bite a person as it could be used against you.

[@remmyremarius8889]

Dakota backstabbing Zach at 3:01....

[@LittleRedDot]

Tee hee hee

[@Cautious_Gamer74]

For someone with a sheepish personality, Zach is a stone cold killer :).

[@Castromagno-i3i]

Ah yes, the arrogant ghoul. As a Tzimisce, I like making those into my carpet.

[@cheshyr1]

So, Norris and Ghoul Boy are pulling the Camerilla strings. Ghoul doesn't care who gives him blood, I guess, so long as he gets his fix. The fledglings gave him attitude and a mess to clean up, so the Ghoul gets his revenge through torture while Norris gets to enact his control. Ghoul isn't too bright to put Aya in the line of fire. Cammies need all the loyal kids they can get. Putting fear in them can backfire in the form of seeds of dissent towards the Cammies and bolster the Anarch ranks. Also, I wouldn't be surprised of Dakota is a Sabbat plant. Sabbat would be perfect for her. I know her humanity is low and she's Gangrel, but that's some major Sabbat rhetoric she's spilling. Sabbat revel in their beast and don't give two nucks about the masquerade. It is all about freedom, ruling by chaos and disorginization, and ensuring that freedom continues. Since she's Gangrel, she wouldn't have to worry about antitribu. She is free to pick where she wants to go. Gangrel turned their backs on the Cams a while back and are unaffiliated. Can't hold office and reduced to maybe Justicar, but no real sway when it comes to Elders. I wonder if Mark will put blame for Cara's death on the Camerilla as a whole or just our mad Malkavian instead of the whole group of fledglings who were told to do X without being told Y and Z.They were set up to fail. The golden lambs leads to the slaughter so their shiney wool could cover the Anarch eyes.

[@TheDanlovejoy]

The way you worded that, I thought Damsel was talking.

[@cheshyr1]

There'd be a lot more growling and rightious Brujah rage if it were said by Damsel. :D I could call them Cam-Cams. Will Cam-Cams do the Can-Can in a vampire chorus line?

[@higginsjedi85]

OMG..... That drop at the end.......

[@larsdahl5528]

Yeah, but on the other hand... It do explain a lot...

[@Simon-gi8yr]

bubbernaut and dakota mvpsssss

[@llKirosll]

It is just me who picture the ghoul as the bandit king from 'the gamers'? (dead gentlemen production)

[@LightingInvoker]

Alright, I can listen to Oliver talk aaaaaall night

[@brandobian4576]

Great episode and what a baller cliffhanger ending.

[@MrAxeswinger]

I want Maggie to play as a little vampire girl again if she’s going to be a guest in the series

[@SitoriKanzaki]

I love these characters

[@origamibulldoser1618]

She said separate the "pack". Isn't pack a Sabbat term? I get that it might be natural for a Gangrel too, but still. Let's say she's really Sabbat. It's more fun that way.

[@Ghostneedle1]

In what way was Zach bound like the rest of them if his sire is dead? It's a weird thing to gloss over.

[@EnterElysium]

When a sire dies any childer that are not free are killed, unless in rare cases the Prince grants them a stay and someone else takes responsibility - in this case Syanna.

[@Ghostneedle1]

Is Syanna the name of Ava's sire?

[@chriswolfe351]

Yeah. That's kind of what I figured had happened. That's basically what happens on VTM: Bloodlines, except the Prince offers to be your surrogate sire, except he doesn't really do anything that would go with being your sire except use you as a pawn.

[@ronaldcarlson1815]

How do they tell which die is the hunger die

[@spectre4194]

Why are these guys not more popular?

[@rossnorris2351]

All the players are doing great with their characters but @Miss_Magitek is winning my heart. YAY Toreador.