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Let's Play VtM: Wild Nights - Chapter 10

Esquilax

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E), F) and G) are interesting, but I don't like any of them - going with the Gangrel only means a chance of getting our pretty sheriff back at this moment (more info required); going with the Tremere seems extremely unwise, and G) means plotting with the uppity bastards that still consider us beneath their notice.

Could you perhaps post Anthony's current char sheet and conacts again, just to refresh / update the info a bit?

That said, I'd go with D) - a carefully chosen childe could be a great asset (or a doomed risk).

I forgot about our degenerate Biowarean furry romance with Erika. :love:

As far as G), well, maybe their opinion of us has changed over the past six months. Maybe we have the respect of the Barons at this point. Besides, even if they don't like us, what they like even less is the prospect of some outsider coming in and trying to eliminate "rogue elements" within the Camarilla. It would be better for all of us to make sure that a local becomes Prince.
 

Hellraiser

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B) seems interesting but I have the feeling somebody wants to us to look for Mandrake. We have to outfox the fox if this is a trap. D) looks like something we should do eventually but there is no need to rush it, we have an eternity ahead of us. If we are lucky that is. Politics should not be ignored, but delaying a decision may prove prudent provided we use that time to dig up some info which will help us make a choice. I think learning more of the Gangrel before making a choice would be a good idea. We need to be sure he is not playing dumb and that he will be easily manipulated. Furthermore while he is an outsider, which may anger some, this makes him an excellent scapegoat should the whole thing backfire.

I'm voting A) because in a worst case scenario we waste time while in a best case scenario we learn something useful. Knowledge is power after all.
 

laclongquan

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I dont remember how many actions can we take a night, so I will recommend on priority.

Priority One: Protect our powerbase, which means our position in Whitehall. The damn event could just be one engineered by a baron to draw Anthony out, but trap or not we do need to investigate this shit. Frankly, this could seriously limit our influence and scope of actions regard to Whitehall, which could prove disastrous. That's why 1st priority action should be BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB.

Priority Two: Explore our new home. It would be funny as a graveside's chuckle if we get ambushed by some assassins get in through secret tunnels or such. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa if and only if there's a second action allow.

Why not visit candidates, you asked? Well, Tony is a :obviously: character. You do remember he didnt even keep timely appointment with the old prince, da? Why would he curry favour with some new and uncertain Prince?

As for London candidate, well, he's a newcomer. I doubt he has enough credit left to convince other barons to his side, considering he lost Tremere, and Erika went into hiding.

Sire a childe pose its own risk: You have to invest considerable effort into that project to expect acceptable returns, ie a useful aide. But that could reduce your attention to this turbulent time. best do it when things settle down a bit, and when Tony level up a lot.

As for using that secret weapon, no. You need it for certain, very carefully selected targets, not throw it up for some random Sabbat dens. To be frank, I am thinking about an assassination/assault on the new Prince on his way to London if chances appear. We may or may not do that, but secretcy should be absolute.
 

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A, why go to the others when they will come to us? It will also be satisfying to see those little pricks now needing our help.

I'd also suggest we spend some time working out or weapon training like we had the chance too way back. D isn't a bad idea either.
 

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Oh shiiiiiiit!

(A) Witanhurst is too idontknow.
(B) Mandrake is not important enough yet.
(D) Sire'ing a childe is truly fucking gay. Worse than all of Bioware garbage combined.
(F) Tremere are wizards. Death to all wizards.

I am fully behind the Gangrel dude. Sunglasses at night and all that. :lol:

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And Costello said that Vogler is aksing about us, so we wait for him and do a double play meanwhile. We pretend to want a local Prince officially and go after the Sabbat to gain some favors among the southern Barons. We can call in a conference among the Nobility after the successful operation and if Vogler doesnt come forward.

Voting CCC - I’ll call Fellowes. It’s time for the Operation Wistman team to prove themselves at last – let’s send them in to take out a Sabbat den south of the river.
 

Esquilax

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And Costello said that Vogler is aksing about us, so we wait for him and do a double play meanwhile. We pretend to want a local Prince officially and go after the Sabbat to gain some favors among the southern Barons. We can call in a conference among the Nobility after the successful operation and if Vogler doesnt come forward.

Voting CCC - I’ll call Fellowes. It’s time for the Operation Wistman team to prove themselves at last – let’s send them in to take out a Sabbat den south of the river.

I like this, but I think we need some insurance first. First of all, we need to dig up more info on this Vogler guy - we want a candidate who holds us in high esteem and favours our interests over that of the other Barons, but not some inept fool who is easily manipulated by everybody else around him. Remember, someone who is can be manipulated like that can just as easily be used against us too. Basically, we want to be what du Marchais was to Prince Kirkbeck - the King's favourite member of the court. But if he's a moron who could fuck up an order of fries, then that's worthless as far as I'm concerned. We want a strong candidate whom we hold some degree of sway over. The update mentioned that Vogler "had someone's ear", I'm curious who that person is.

If we find Vogler to be a suitable candidate for Prince (which I'm still skeptical about; Gangrel typically are not Prince material), then there's still the problem of support. Nobody knows who the fuck this guy is, and so far, his resume doesn't look really impressive. That's where your idea with the favour-currying is nice. In exchange for clearing out the Sabbat in the south, the Barons in the Southern parts of the city will throw in their lot with Vogler. Given our track record with Sculptor Angelos, they would likely see us as the right man for the job. It's a good plan in theory, but something tells me that fighting the Sabbat will be much tougher this time around. They know what we're capable of, so we don't have the element of surprise anymore.

The plan is a bit risky, because it depends on us making lightning strike twice. In the end, it depends on how much we think having a favourable Prince is important to us.
 

laclongquan

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Your analysis is fine, Esquilax. My only problem with that is in showing our possession of Kine elite squad. Secret weapon's importance will be reduced if it's exposed. We dont have enough spare muscles to spend, as Fellowes is in command of that squad.
 

ironyuri

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Bros, I know this is alot to ask, but could we please start a new thread for this titled VtM Empire?

That way we could have a contents page linking this thread's old posts, and a new thread for a new story.

Also, I'm not sure how to vote yet. I'm thinking either A or C.

A because we should know what secrets our home contains and C because we need to test our squad of ghouls in battle to make sure they'll be effective in a pinch.

Depending on further arguments, I'll sway to one or t'other.
 

ironyuri

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Sorry for double post- but also, and sorry to make demands, Grotsnbro- could you give us a brief summary of the events that happened between the last update and now? Has there been some flow of time/change? Or is this direct continuation from last post?

Thanks bro.
 

grotsnik

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I don't mind making this a new thread if people prefer- all the links in this one are defunct now anyway. Will try and put together some character/contacts/backstory in the next few days, too.
 

ironyuri

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I don't mind making this a new thread if people prefer- all the links in this one are defunct now anyway. Will try and put together some character/contacts/backstory in the next few days, too.

I would like a new thread, but if no one else does, I'm cool with this. It's just been so long and this thread is already so big that a new start would feel cleaner for a new narrative thread.
 

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I am for keeping the old thread since its history and ocd assburgers dont like change. New thread might attract new readership though.



Dont ever do that with a phone... I play Street Fighter 3S fairly regularly and my thumbs still hurt like hell now...

Part 1 - Wild Nights

Chapter 1 - Kindred or Kine?
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...d-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-2#post-1569708

Chapter 2 - A Body In The Water
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...d-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-4#post-1571478

Chapter 3 - A Game of Words
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...d-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-5#post-1575946

Chapter 4 - Anarchy in the UK
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...d-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-7#post-1577956

Chapter 5 - One Hell Of A Night
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...d-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-8#post-1579438

Chapter 6 - Knight to Rook Six
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-11#post-1581274

Chapter 7 - Loyalty
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-17#post-1583226

Anthony Sommers, aka ‘The Patrician’
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-19#post-1584495

Chapter 8 - A Bleeding Heart
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-19#post-1584641

Chapter 9 – London’s Burning
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-22#post-1586325

Chapter 10 - Goals
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-25#post-1587210

Chapter 11 - The Terror In The Depths
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-28#post-1590036

Chapter 12 - Dead End
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-32#post-1594947

Chapter 13 - A Gathering Of Friends
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-35#post-1598079

Chapter 14 - Preparation's Everything
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-39#post-1602809

Sabbat Interlude
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-41#post-1604032

Chapter 15 – Alea Jacta Est
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-42#post-1604766

Alea Jacta Est - Part 2
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-42#post-1604983

Chapter 16 - Heavy The Head
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-48#post-1612575

Jamieson Interlude
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-49#post-1614250

Chapter 17 - The Final Countdown
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-52#post-1620726

Chapter 18 - Inferno
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-53#post-1623239

Chapter 19 - The Old Wolf
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-56#post-1630879

Chapter 20: Rise And Fall
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-57#post-1636017

Chapter 21 – Revelations
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-59#post-1640252

Dubrik's Interlude
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-61#post-1641950

Chapter 22 - The Water Rises
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-63#post-1649734

Chapter 23 - Chip Chop
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-64#post-1655551

Chapter 24: Mission Accomplished
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-67#post-1664599



Part 2

Cast Of Characters
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-67#post-1664713

Prologue
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-69#post-1670105

Character Creation
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-69#post-1670117

Chapter 1: A Kindred Enslaved
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-78#post-1679222

Chapter 2 - As It Is Written
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-82#post-1687166

Prince Kirkbeck kee
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-83#post-1691678

Chapter 3 - Two Steps Forward Into Darkness
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-84#post-1695462

So I thought I'd experiment with doing occasional mini-choice in
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-85#post-1696693

Chapter 4 - All The Devils Are Here
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-86#post-1703154

Chapter 5 - At Shakpana
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-87#post-1712764

Chapter 6 - Just The Right Bullets
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-89#post-1725001

The shovelhead shrieks. The dried
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-91#post-1730397

Chapter 7 - Amen Court
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-93#post-1737641

Chapter 8: The Fire In The Minds Of Men
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-94#post-1750202

Chapter 9 - A Busy Fucking Night
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-96#post-1756442

Chapter 10 - Roger Kirkbeck
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-nights-chapter-10.56987/page-98#post-1765459

Part 3 - Night Empire

Chapter 1
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...nights-chapter-10.56987/page-103#post-1986039
 

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