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[World of Darkness] Working with WoD: Innocents from Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer

Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:09:54 +0000

The World of Darkness is a harsh place, and one of the places where this is most apparent would be through the eyes of the children in the setting. Playing children in the World of Darkness presents a unique sort of experience (and challenge) to most players. That said, the book goes into a lot [...]

Willow & Tara: World of Darkness (old) from The Other Side blog

The Other Side — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000

I have been going over a ton of my old books and looking at what I want to keep, what I want to give to my kids and what I want to get rid of. I cam across some old World of Darkness stuff the other day and I am not 100% sure what I am going to d...

[nMage Manila by Night] Illustrados (“The Enlightened”) – Silver Ladder from Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer

Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:51:25 +0000

Led by the ruthless and authoritarian father-figure known as Maestro, the Illustrados are a predominantly Silver Ladder Cabal dedicated towards establishing full control over the Supernatural World of Manila. Tracing their history back to the Awakened secret societies in the days of the Spanish Occupation, almost all the Illustrados come from a complex network of [...]

Imperial Mysteries Half-FAQ from Mob | United | Malcolm | Sheppard

Mob United — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:40:58 +0000

. . . in which I answer questions related to those parts of Imperial Mysteries that are not Dave’s to answer.

What happens when an archmaster removes the conditions that allows a previously Ascended being to exist?

This depends on…

News from Around the Net: 13-JAN-12 (Triskaidekaphobic Edition) from Game Knight Reviews

Game Knight Reviews — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:00:08 +0000

Welcome to the first triskaidekaphobic edition of GKR’s News frrom Around the Net for 2012… (Apparently there are three in 2012, two in 2013, and one in 2014. Since we’re on a downward trend let’s hope the Mayans are off on their whole calendar snafu…) At any rate, this week (as you might imagine) . . . → Read More: News from Around the Net: 13-JAN-12 (Triskaidekaphobic Edition)

The Imperial Mysteries Post from Mob | United | Malcolm | Sheppard

Mob United — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:48:41 +0000

So Imperial Mysteries came out. People seem to like it, except for the art.

Let’s get the art out of the way first. Unfortunately, this book was finished in the wake of serious layoffs at CCP that disproportionately hit Atlanta.…

[Review] Imperial Mysteries for Mage: the Awakening from Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer

Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:37:25 +0000

Archmages. In a game about being able to shape reality with your will alone, the idea of reaching this otherworldly level of power is a seriously tempting motivation. Imperial Mysteries delves into the nature of reaching this level of ability with magic, and gives an incredible level of attention to the nature, conflicts and issues [...]

Tools Review: Awesome Dice Die Rollers For Your Blog from Game Knight Reviews

Game Knight Reviews — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:00:25 +0000

Here’s a first for Game Knight Reviews… I’m reviewing a WordPress plug-in!

Last week I was contacted by Brian Wood from Awesome Dice, who asked me to take a look at a new plug-in for WP that adds a die roller to the sidebar of your blog. And recently I’ve found myself hunting for . . . → Read More: Tools Review: Awesome Dice Die Rollers For Your Blog

[nMage] Manila by Night – The Stone Lions from Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer

Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:49:45 +0000

The Adamantine Arrow Cabal known as the Stone Lions are one of several Cabals that operate in the Chinatown of Binondo Manila. A reclusive and mysterious cabal, the Stone Lions dedicate themselves to the preservation and protection of Chinese culture in the Philippines. As self-styled local heroes, the Stone Lions are cabal of combat-ready Mages [...]

When Pigs Fly from Casewerk: More Internet Ravings » rpg

Casewerk: More Internet Ravings — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:56:45 +0000

If I ever play an oWoD game where there is a Grondr character, I will have to insist that the character learns the Gift: Spirit of the Bird. Just sayin’.

[nMage] Manila by Night – Plaza Miranda from Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer

Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:08:18 +0000

The public square known as Plaza Miranda is a prime example of the unique nature of the Philippines and its people. Throughout its history, it has been known to be a symbol of fearless political discourse, and a rallying point for many a public demonstration. Likewise, it is also right in front of the Minor [...]

Give ‘Em a (True) Hand from Justin Achilli

jachilli — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 03:07:15 +0000

Something that has surprised me in the ongoing V20 work I’ve been doing is that I’ve taken a new shine to the True Black Hand. Among the Vampire community, Dirty Secrets of the Black Hand can be an unpopular book. I’ve never been an apologist for it, and I can see what some people don’t [...]

News from Around the Net: 30-DEC-11 from Game Knight Reviews

Game Knight Reviews — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:00:28 +0000

“It’s the end of the year as we know it and I feel fine…” (apologies to Michael Stipe and the rest of REM for paraphrasing the lyrics to “It’s The End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)”)

This is the last news round-up for 2011, which means 2012 is . . . → Read More: News from Around the Net: 30-DEC-11

World of Darkness Slasher – The Krampus from Mad Brew Labs

MadBrewLabs — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:00:14 +0000

Since time before the charlatan they called Christ walked the deserts outside Babylon, I have fed upon the terror and the bones of unruly children. My legend is immortal and I shall continue to feast on disobedient pups and wash my feet in their blood. Though my reputation ensures many a child grows into honorable adults, I fear that there are too many bad apples for me to sink my teeth into. Alas, though my power holds, its reach is not far enough and this world shall forever grow worse under the ravages of bad seed.

News from Around the Net: 23-DEC-2011 from Game Knight Reviews

Game Knight Reviews — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:00:47 +0000

This must be the “It’s nearly Christmas” edition of “Around the Net”! If I haven’t mentioned it enough already, I wish everyone reading a very happy holidays – from Cthulmas and Christmas to the Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa! May everyone have a safe, warm holidays in the company of family and friends.

There . . . → Read More: News from Around the Net: 23-DEC-2011

Awakening: The Battle of Cinder Cone from Casewerk: More Internet Ravings » rpg

Casewerk: More Internet Ravings — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:08:08 +0000

This sequence is a cutscene related to chapters 2-3 of The Enemy of My Enemy, the second story of the Awakening Chronicle. * * * * * Joseph Chases-the-Dream rejoined his pack after consulting with the mixed task force of mages, Garou and Kinfolk that had volunteered to strike at the witches beneath Cinder Cone [...]

News from Around the Net: 16-DEC-2011 from Game Knight Reviews

Game Knight Reviews — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:00:34 +0000

Beware… The holidays are fast approaching!

For those of you keeping track, it’s 9 days until St. Nick slides down chimneys worldwide and shares joy with good little girls and boys. And apparently Krampus is by him side, ying to Santa‘s yang, delivering warnings and coal to that *other* list. It’s amazing that sled . . . → Read More: News from Around the Net: 16-DEC-2011

From the Manor from destination unknown

Destination Unknown — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:10:00 +0000

A copy of Changeling: The Dreaming arrived from the Manor yesterday. Wow! It is a thing of beauty. While I am a big fan of Changeling: The Lost, already I can see the appeal of its fore bearer. There's a subtle, yet significant, difference in the game'...

[Let's Study V:tR] The Ordo Dracul from Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer

Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:13:32 +0000

Nothing is permanent, even Damnation In the eyes of the Ordo Dracul, the vampiric state is but a phase in what is ultimately an evolution of their kind to something else, something far greater. One of the youngest of the Covenants, the Ordo Dracul are a forward thinking and admittedly optimistic society dedicated towards transcendence, [...]

[Let's Study V:tR] The Lancea Sanctum from Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer

Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:24:40 +0000

My, what good little demons we are. The Lancea Sanctum are a Covenant of vampires who adhere to the words of the Testament of Longinus, a spiritual take on the vampiric curse that paints the damned as not as lost souls, but demons with a purpose. To the Lancea Sanctum, the vampires are indeed cast [...]

News from Around the Net: 09-DEC-2011 from Game Knight Reviews

Game Knight Reviews — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:00:27 +0000

I don’t know about you… But as the holidays get closer to closer and my gift shopping doesn’t get done, my blood pressure starts to rise. So imagine my surprise when I started hearing about “Krampus” – a demonic creature who apparently accompanies good old St. Nick during the Christmas season in Alpine countries. . . . → Read More: News from Around the Net: 09-DEC-2011

[Let's Study V:tR] The Invictus from Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer

Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:55 +0000

Life is good when you’re on top. This is the simple immutable truth behind the Invictus. This self-styled First Estate of elders, power-brokers and cutthroat vampires represents the old guard. Those who preserve and enforce the old power structures since they’re the ones on top. Natural enemies of the Carthians, the Invictus are the aristocracy [...]

[Let's Study V:tR] The Circle of the Crone from Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer

Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:54:10 +0000

Whereas some vampires find a reason to continue their unlife from the political activism and social engineering exploits of the Carthians, others turn to more primal motivations. These Kindred look to ancient practices and old world magic to find their raison d’etre, the very purpose of their existence. These are the Circle of the Crone, [...]

[Let's Study V:tR] The Carthians from Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer

Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:53 +0000

The Carthians are a Covenant dedicated towards changing the nature of the vampiric social order for the better… at whatever cost. As daring firebrands fuelled with a conviction bordering on fanaticism, the Carthian vampire is an individual with big ideas and big plans for how things are done. To understand a Carthian, one has to [...]

Awakening: Calling Down the Rain from Casewerk: More Internet Ravings » rpg

Casewerk: More Internet Ravings — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:36:02 +0000

This is a side scene detailing some of the off-camera action from the Awakening Chronicle. It is concurrent with chapters 2-3 of The Enemy of My Enemy. * * * * * Bill and Marco watched through the window as Solomon Wright bani Bonisagus performed a ritual that instantly transported the cabal of outsider mages [...]

The Middle-Aged Vampire from destination unknown

Destination Unknown — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:14:00 +0000

A few weeks ago I attended a swanky cocktail party at the W Hotel in Hollywood. It was a perfectly lovely event. Later, as I waited for the valet to bring the car around, I looked at all the tourists and club goers making their way down Hollywood Blvd....

Keeping the Vigil from destination unknown

Destination Unknown — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:39:00 +0000

I was reading Hunter: the Vigil last night and was thinking about the "candle in the darkness" theme of the game. Some candles burn brightly - others dimly - but eventually they all burn out. The Hunters (the PCs) are the candles in the darkness, so ev...

Return of the Expanded Powers & Taints from Casewerk: More Internet Ravings » rpg

Casewerk: More Internet Ravings — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:00:10 +0000

This is yet another in my rather extensive series of expanded powers & taints for possessed characters in Werewolf: the Apocalypse. This time, I have converted a number of the Kami powers found in the first edition Werewolf Storyteller’s Handbook. Now that this series has come to this point, I am also in process of [...]

Awakening: Those Left Behind from Casewerk: More Internet Ravings » rpg

Casewerk: More Internet Ravings — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:39:41 +0000

(This post focuses on what’s happening to some of the various NPCs in the Awakening chronicle in the time around the end of The Enemy of My Enemy, Chapter I) It had been a bit of a strange day for Joseph Chases-the-Dream, all told. After putting together a Litany Q&A for Amrita and having to [...]

Expanded Powers & Taints Strike Back: Charms II from Casewerk: More Internet Ravings » rpg

Casewerk: More Internet Ravings — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:14:16 +0000

Here’s the second in my series of taking existing Spirit Charms and turning them into Power for Possessed characters. This time I’m taking on a couple of the big, big Powers like Break Reality, Gateway and Warp Reality. I’ve added thsoe Spirit Charms from the Book of the Wyrm, 2nd edition and Umbra Revised that [...]

Books for All from destination unknown

Destination Unknown — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:18:00 +0000

Not everyone at the table owned the WoD System Rulebook, but now they do. I like to hook my players up with a little somethin' somethin' from time to time. I've always been interested in how different groups approach the subjec...