Vampire: The Dark Ages Character Creation

[@QualiaRedux]

Oh my Gosh! I've been press ganged into being a first time GM after FIFTEEN YEARS of not playing Vampire and 10 since I've played any TTRPG. I said "Okay, I'll do a module and we'll try a one-shot" and my friends replied, "Absolutely not, you're writing it, coward." I had a pretty clear idea for a murder mystery, but I'm used to writing stories with one outcome which I control. I wasn't able to break the concept open in a way that translated to character sheets and a means to improvise them. Your "adjective noun who verbs" format trick made it click and I banged out a relationship map (and what topics my suspects would lie about in conversation) in like an hour. I'd been stressing for days! It also adds so much more depth to start by imagining them before their embrace. Thank you for helping me outsmart my beloved, terrible friends!

[@TheGentlemanGamer]

I'm glad to have helped! I'm a happy developer who helps.

[@Jerepasaurus]

Ayyy! Awesome! My first introduction to World of Darkness was in a DAV20 game set in Prague, year 1197. I've been in it for 2 years now, and I ended up owning the community server for it. Everything's honestly been a blast, and the community we've grown is amazingly cohesive and supportive. Honestly, Vampire Modern just doesn't strike nearly the chord with me as Dark Ages does, and DA just feels like the real golden era, closest to high fantasy themes while being so grounded and gritty. Especially if you start at the bottom and work your way up with research and enthusiasm. My community is also a text based game (PBP, play by post) and its truly become the most rewarding way to play a tabletop. Everything feels more tangible when you get to write out the detail and add images and art to your channels and posts. Absolutely enriching experience. The only problem we ever have is just finding the right people with the right heart for the writing and willingness to put in effort to do the research for the period, or that can take critiques or input for writing backstories (A required step to play.). :T

[@TheGentlemanGamer]

That sounds absolutely fantastic, and I really appreciate you letting me know! I'd love your support on the They Came from the Cyclops's Cave! and They Came from [CLASSIFIED]! campaign. Thank you!: kck.st/35OgRBR

[@Jerepasaurus]

Also, (thank you for the like ♥) I'm currently just watching this while attending Elysium in PBP, and freaking BLESS YOU for emphasizing the focus on MORTALITY FIRST. Our server has had a LOT of players struggle with that idea, going straight into "I am Clan X, and now I'm here, in Y. What do I do?" Welllllll... what actually brought you to this place? "My sire sent me here." Why? "I dunno." What were you doing in life before you got here? "What do you mean?" What were you like as a mortal? "I dunno. I'm a vampire now." Okay but what were they like as a child, who were their parents? What did their family do? How was their relationship with their family? What were their dreams or aspirations or plans for their future as a mortal? Did they want to just survive, have children, a business, travel, become famous, or simply educated in a particular skill that paid well? There's huge importance into how a vampire approaches their life as an immortal based on who they were in their mortal life, whether they feel freed and powerful now, blessed, cursed, at odds with themselves and others, completely lost, inventing themselves anew, or are in complete misery and desperate for answers. Maybe entering Cainite society has given them the tools and support they never would have had otherwise, and would have died a gruesome and useless death, but now they can make a greater impact, if at the sacrifice of of walking in the sun or enjoying their favorite meal, or ever having (true) children. Or, would they somehow become hellbent and determined to seeks ways to still do those things, despite the insanity and almost complete impossibility of it. (I say almost because Necromancers have their ways...) (Matthew, please forgive me if I watch this video in parts and end up trying to hold a "conversation" about this stuff in the comments. lol)

[@junkbucket50]

Ayyy glad to see another character creation stream. I'll be sure to watch it on the train ride tomorrow

[@karenorgan6203]

35:45 Really a balance, min max then make sure you dial it back to fit concept, then you end up good at what you do and your sire will be proud. I’m think a combat malkavian, Viking from 8th century, who protected their seer sire’s position all these years. Close to Gangrel … I’m also currently watching the Vikings TV show so my inspiration is from there

[@DoctorEviloply]

I really do prefer V20 and the other 20th anniversary versions of WoD compared to the current editions. I'm very glad to see this sale. Dark Ages is one of my favourite settings. Beaten only by the Victorian books. I really like how you can make a dark fantasy/gothic horror combo with Dark Ages. So I will be sitting down with a cup of tea, ready to watch all of this in one go.

[@TheGentlemanGamer]

We're now onto the Werewolf sale, so do take advantage while you can!

[@IbnShisha1]

My favorite of the V20 ready mades has to be Angry Old Scot. He's so cool, my Cappadocian may actually spare him when the upstarts are purged.

[@WiseG33k]

90% off on all VtM V20 books?! Hot damn.

[@TheGentlemanGamer]

I suspect it'll be Werewolf this week.

[@TheGentlemanGamer]

I'd love your support on the They Came from the Cyclops's Cave! and They Came from [CLASSIFIED]! campaign. Thank you!: kck.st/35OgRBR

[@VelvetTeacake]

That macho man Randy Savage impression was incredible.

[@TheGentlemanGamer]

If you liked it, please buy a copy of They Came from Beyond the Grave!

[@TheGentlemanGamer]

I'd love your support on the They Came from the Cyclops's Cave! and They Came from [CLASSIFIED]! campaign. Thank you!: kck.st/35OgRBR

[@Amyas80s]

I miss playing vampire

[@scottbrowne9024]

Starting my first chronicle in the world of darkness and this is where I'm going for my character creation. Because good Lord is this book confusing. Im coming from being a forever d&d dm. I kinda forgot how being a player for the first time in a new system feels.

[@TheGentlemanGamer]

Feel free to shout here if you have any questions!

[@scottbrowne9024]

@@TheGentlemanGamer genuine question how many freebie points do I get. The book says 15 but every other source I look at says 25 I should clarify that this is dark ages v20

[@TheGentlemanGamer]

@@scottbrowne9024 15!

[@scottbrowne9024]

Thank you!

[@MidnaFeetEnjoyer]

Hi I used to watch your gentlemen's guide videos on vampires cuz I loved the masquerade and bloodlines games. They were very interesting and informative. I think my favorite video was about Giovanni. Wandering what you've been up. Hope you're doing well, cheers

[@TheGentlemanGamer]

Currently I'm running a Kickstarter for two new games! I'd love your support on the They Came from the Cyclops's Cave! and They Came from [CLASSIFIED]! campaign. Thank you!: kck.st/35OgRBR

[@tonyoliver4920]

Welcome back! It’s been a while mr Dawkins… I do love your content. I was considering joining your Patreon last year. But you stopped posting content on her and I forgot..

[@tonyoliver4920]

Incidentally, if I join the Patreon, do other people run games? Can I run a game?

[@tonyoliver4920]

Is the discord Patreon only? If not is there a discord for non Patreon’s

[@TheGentlemanGamer]

It's just me running games for followers of my Patreon.l and the Discord is for patrons only.

[@TheGentlemanGamer]

I'd love your support on the They Came from the Cyclops's Cave! and They Came from [CLASSIFIED]! campaign. Thank you!: kck.st/35OgRBR

[@Sakurajima616]

Its sad that Onyx won´t produce a Hunter the Reckogning 20th Annyversery Edition, because I´m not so happy with the new style over substance take from the actual WOD. Is there still a plan to produce a 20th Hunter?

[@TheGentlemanGamer]

It's not up to Onyx Path. If you want to see it, you'd need to tell Paradox.

[@Sakurajima616]

@@TheGentlemanGamer I simply don´t get it who has the rights for wich IP? I thought the 20th Anyversary stuff belongs to Onyx.

[@Sakurajima616]

@@TheGentlemanGamer But you will continue to produce stuff for the Chronicles of Darkness?

[@briankeys5941]

@@TheGentlemanGamer Beat me too it... I can only imagine how many times you have had to explain how business works to fans? My heart goes out to you, lol.

[@briankeys5941]

@@Sakurajima616 bro just wiki Paradox. its all there

[@APaganPerspective]

More videos Gentlemen your fans miss your videos

[@TheGentlemanGamer]

I'd love your support on the They Came from the Cyclops's Cave! and They Came from [CLASSIFIED]! campaign. Thank you!: kck.st/35OgRBR

[@mathewweeks9069]

Your awesome

[@MidnaFeetEnjoyer]

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