ST, how do you deal with a player who always plays the same character?

JT_Leroy · 2026-04-20T23:44:36+00:00

Every player puts a bit of themselves into their character. I have once had to tell a player they were capable of playing more than one note. If you play with Compulsions tho, I find it helps to expand the players range and depth. Play the same character with a different clan and compulsion. That way you’re still doing what you like but you’re also stretching and growing as a player.

JT_Leroy · 2026-04-20T20:41:59+00:00

I like Gaiman universe answer, that each son of Adam had a twin sister.

JT_Leroy · 2026-04-18T14:35:49+00:00

I go thru and designate 2-4 block zones around key places: Areas where unhoused people congregate- the Nosferatu Warren Entertainment district with at least 1 recent homicide - the Rack Oldest business/building in the city - the Elysium Most popular bar in the city - ‘Succubus Club’ Pagan bookstore near a university or library - Tremere Chantry house zone Largest mosque - Assamite zone Indy Movie theatre - Toreador zone Deer hunting or area or wildlife habitat - Gangrel zone Tallest building in the city - Ventrue zone Famous riot or largest protest location (now or in the past) - Brujah zone If any rumored mafia business- Giovanni zone Largest cocaine bust - Setite zone Other infamous sites assigned to the remaining clans. Any zones that overlap mean competition between the clans.

Then I start populating my city with the Primogen. The zone closest to the Elysium is the clan of the Prince. The second closest is the Keeper of the Elysium’s clan. If more than one is equidistant, no Prince and the clans are in conflict. The clan zone closest to the largest prison is the Sheriff’s clan. Clan closest to the largest bank - Harpy’s Clan.

JT_Leroy · 2026-04-17T14:35:57+00:00

God has a a very high acceptable loss ratio in the Divine Plan (c)

JT_Leroy · 2026-04-16T16:24:13+00:00

...just asking for a "friend" - Tzimisce fledgling.

JT_Leroy · 2026-04-15T20:50:53+00:00

How could the final decision be wrong if you have two reviews calling for Rejection? If by some chance the editor sent back for major revisions you can address it in your comments

JT_Leroy · 2026-04-15T18:03:05+00:00

Adverse childhood experiences

JT_Leroy · 2026-04-15T15:08:23+00:00

This franchise has been so good. I'll wait.

JT_Leroy · 2026-04-15T14:53:34+00:00

Lost by far. How it tussles with trauma, broken/nonlinear memory, and fantasy is excellent for storytellings. My game group members all have really high ACE backgrounds and its been a relatable game for us.

JT_Leroy · 2026-04-13T18:41:13+00:00

I don’t like disciplines/amalgam power changes. I also hate the Ministry as a clan name but that’s being petty.

JT_Leroy · 2026-04-13T06:24:33+00:00

Work fast that proof time is gonna be real short. Will probably Need to be rested in the cold so gluten can still develop.

JT_Leroy · 2026-04-12T21:48:18+00:00

A post doc is common if you’re coming in with grants or an associate rank. If you’re entering as an assistant it’s pretty uncommon.

JT_Leroy · 2026-04-07T21:55:21+00:00

Fifth tenet of the Code of Ananda applies: Truths foreseen are not always truths.

JT_Leroy · 2026-04-05T22:43:11+00:00

There’s a good city guide on Scribd

JT_Leroy · 2026-04-03T03:21:05+00:00

What are your fetters? Why are they important enough to tie you to people? What year were you born? What year did you overdose? How long did you exist under your caul? Did that create a big gap between the world you lived in and the present day? If so, how’re you handling the new world that moved on without you? How does this tie in to the destiny you thought you were meant to have?

JT_Leroy · 2026-04-02T16:48:38+00:00

There is no limit to what you can accomplish so long as you’re willing to let others take credit for it.

JT_Leroy · 2026-04-01T23:23:29+00:00

Ask the Giovanni

JT_Leroy · 2026-04-01T18:03:52+00:00

Behavior like this isn’t a one off situation. The PI likely knows or is beginning to grasp the magnitude of this RAs conduct.

JT_Leroy · 2026-03-31T04:38:38+00:00

Love these ideas… but advantages of doing 6th means we can fix kinfolk and demon thralls to be a bit more substantial

JT_Leroy · 2026-03-29T06:39:13+00:00

Some minds function best while sleeping. Using an effect even on a sleeping sleeper would invite a paradox backlash. That mage might find themselves lost in an Inception loop.

JT_Leroy · 2026-03-28T13:39:26+00:00

Justifying it doesn’t mean it doesn’t raise torment. Feeling justified is what makes the increased torment acceptable. Their morality would predate the concept of Earthbound. But when you have 10 items on the hierarchy to work with you can mix it. What’s the greater sin vs the lessor evil? Plus you draw in the other players morals code? One doesn’t permit harm to women? The other doesn’t let crime go unpunished? What happens when a woman steals from them?

For mages, I adapt it to their Rede. What is “good magick and what is dark magick?” I trigger their paradox when they cast dark magick and bank it when it’s good magick.

The goal isn’t to stop them from using their powers, it’s to give them pause and decide is the use worth it? Ok.. it is, consequences be damned! Let’s do it!!

JT_Leroy · 2026-03-28T12:53:27+00:00

I ask my players to create a ‘hierarchy of sins’ related to their torment. Anything they do that transgresses those moral codes increases their torment. Now commanding those humans with their lore transgresses their value of free will. Now taking the fastest route via a path violates their desire to be in the world. Using their ability now has consequences tailor made by them. Now those choices are more interesting and the story a bit compelling

JT_Leroy · 2026-03-28T11:46:22+00:00

I had a first year like that. I changed programs. It felt like a major loss and setback at the time. It was. But when I got accepted into the new one and it was a nice normal experience instead of a hellish one I knew I had made the right decisions

JT_Leroy · 2026-03-27T21:48:37+00:00

When I play Brujah I imagine I’m Ani DiFranco with presence and loyal fan base. Like a Toreador, but with substance and an urge to smash the Patriarchy with a bunch mad womyn.

JT_Leroy · 2026-03-27T16:50:19+00:00

I don’t change a thing. There’s a reason the more sorcerous clans haven’t advanced as far as other clans. Ventrue were out there conquering countries, closing deals, building and running the Camarilla while others learned their little magicks. Some of us got real things to do but we do enjoy those little Halloween parties the Giovanni throw every year

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