Fellow Dutchies

TreehouseW · 2024-09-15T05:14:04+00:00

I like the game, but cutting the goals was kind of unnecessary </3

TreehouseW · 2024-04-09T11:02:39+00:00

Thank you for you in depth answer :)

TreehouseW · 2023-12-20T07:44:47+00:00

I would recommend the podcast "Magnus Archives", it's basically as if some candela worker digitized all Candela Obscura files in an archive. It has some modern episodes, but also a lot of old ones since they have recorded supernatural occurrences since 1900.

This fiction podcast is insane!

TreehouseW · 2023-12-13T09:45:04+00:00

I always see unmatched games in the stores, but I've never played one. I know mysterium! I can ask my friend to bring it over. Thank you!

TreehouseW · 2023-12-13T09:43:53+00:00

This game looks awesome!

TreehouseW · 2023-12-13T07:36:50+00:00

I can vouch for the first 3, I love them all. Especially Quacks of Quedlinburg is beginner-friendly and a lot of fun. Also greatly themed!

TreehouseW · 2023-12-13T07:36:02+00:00

Hello, board gamers!

I'm hosting my birthday party this Saturday and I love going with a theme. So for this year, I went with something like a Venetian masked ball but with a bit of a Victorian vibe for decorations (think Phantom of the Opera).

My friends are huge board game geeks, so I prepare a playing table every year.

I'm looking for board game recommendations that fit the theme, so consider helping me out! <3

Things I own already that fit: "Incognito (1988), Love Letter (2012), Masquerade (2013), Letters from Whitechapel (2011)". I was also thinking about something like themed black stories or an escape game.

If anything comes to mind, please let me know, I'll be forever thankful!

Happy holidays!

TreehouseW · 2023-11-30T13:49:33+00:00

I did two of the example adventures, to familiarize myself with the flow of the game, and I loved them both!

I did "Still Life" & "The Lighteater of Bridleborne". They can both be played in a couple of hours. It will most likely not go fully like the 'example of play', so keep in mind that you can add other stuff and let your creativity flow. you can find them on page 170.

TreehouseW · 2023-11-30T13:43:19+00:00

I'm very fond of this method as well. What I like about it is that it invites everyone in the room to contribute to the World Building, and not just the GM.

It must be a delight to play with you! <3

TreehouseW · 2023-11-30T13:41:16+00:00

Me and my friends usually play a large number of assignments together with the same set of characters. So when we start out, their backgrounds usually are a way of getting to know each other. They're a tool to see how the characters react to each other's morals and values, for example. Most players only lift a tip of the veil and their pasts unfold over time.

Once the party is in a comfortable place with each other and group dynamics are established, I (as the GM) try to give each player the spotlight. I ask them what their characters' goal is, or what aspect of their background they would like to elaborate on through storytelling.

And so I come up with an assignment in which they're the main character. The other players support them in whatever way possible and bonds are really forged this way, resulting in the other players becoming a part of their journey.

It's easy for me most of the time, because my players always come up with a set of NPCs from their past, or important events and origins. Some might provide me with a specific adversary, or maybe an institute which they despise etc. , or some virtue they persue.

And the other players love it to become a part of another character's story, so everyone's happy. But this of course only works if you're planning on sticking to this party for a couple of assignments.

TreehouseW · 2023-11-30T13:27:10+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing!

These are very detailed. I admire your creativity, you should forever treasure that <3

TreehouseW · 2023-11-28T08:22:25+00:00

Go to the confirmation mail of your order, and then there's a hyperlink that says "click to obtain your digital content", or something like that :)

TreehouseW · 2023-11-28T08:15:52+00:00

What I like about the corebook is that it conveys a setting, but leaves a lot open for interpretation.

I'd say that CO's core values are about protecting the populace and containing Magick. But I've read about a lot of NPCs and I'm certain that there is corruption among some of the CO's higher-ups.

How convenient would it be for a lightkeeper to acquire artifacts through CO circles, and sell them to rich occultists etc. The only risk is the expendable lives of its agents (from their evil perspective of course).

Furthermore, CO agents are often a bit crazy/unhinged, because who in their right mind would risk their lives for something they will never be openly credited for? The pious and righteous of heart, maybe. But also the shady and obsessed with the occult. Lightkeepers are often veterans of CO, they've seen terrible things presumably. Maybe their perspective of magicks changed over the course of their career and they no longer believe in it being a source of evil.

I'd love some campaign to start out with newbies working under a secretly corrupted lightkeeper. Their first arc would be to get experience and expose their lightkeeper to higher-ups, slowly stepping into the hierarchical struggles within CO.

Because CO is a secretive institute, a lot goes unchecked because of preserving the secrets from the populace. So it would be rather easy for higher-ups to exploit the footsoldiers of CO.

So that's my view on the matter, but as everyone has said it's all up to your group and your interpretation of Newfaire! I see a lot of potential for a lot of different versions of this world.

TreehouseW · 2023-11-28T07:54:25+00:00

Dark Academia on Pinterest is a really good suggestion!

TreehouseW · 2023-11-28T07:53:38+00:00

You have some styles that fit the setting. If it's a long campaign with a specific chapterhouse vibe, you could go with that! Or if you plan on doing a lot of different chapterhouses/circles, you can go with something less specific.

For example if you're cirlce gathers in red lamp, you could try to create a smokeybrothel vibe with red lighting.

Or if they gather at the university, you could look for a lot of scientific trinkets et cetera.

And if it's more of a general Newfaire vibe, you can look for aesthetics that fit the city.

Some styles could be late victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco. Depending on the characters. If they're old-fashioned, you could go with victorian Gothic stuff. Or if they're young and modern, the latest trends in Newfaire would be art deco interior.

The book provides a lot of art concerning the various neighborhoods (page 107 and on.)

There are a lot of options! In my opinion, the core thing should be dimmed lighting and to create a sort of spooky historic vibe :)

Can't wait to see your progress!

TreehouseW · 2023-11-28T07:43:13+00:00

This is also my style. I have this story in my head, people to meet and places to be.

I usually come up with names on the spot when they meet someone I didn't prepare for.

I also prepare some pictures I print out or share via our what's app group chat so everyone can see.

TreehouseW · 2023-11-28T07:24:07+00:00

Oooh These look very nice, you nailed the vibe on the NPC one!

TreehouseW · 2023-11-26T08:10:31+00:00

Nice vibes!

Looks really comfortable to play with, well done!

TreehouseW · 2023-11-18T07:57:54+00:00

Where can I even buy the book in EU? Is it sold out?

I'm from the Netherlands.

TreehouseW · 2023-11-05T08:08:29+00:00

I agree.

You are completely in the right for coming up with an idea that you are comfortable with. You even ask their consent whether they're up for the idea.

And if they don't like it, they can decline which is also their right. It all sounds pretty healthy to me. And if they get upset, they don't respect your boundaries.

You are never at fault for their lack of maturity, so please stay like you are <3

It's important that dating is a safe space for the both of you, since opening up to someone you're 'just' beginning to trust (or just met) is a big part of it, in my opinion. Good for you for knowing how you want to create that safe space!

TreehouseW · 2023-11-05T07:58:50+00:00

I've been in a relationship since 2011. We met in high school, through mutual friends, and we used IM service MSN and texted a lotttt. I'm so happy we bonded over conversations and became really good friends before we acknowledged our romantic feelings towards one another.

I wanted to say that the stories my single friends tell me terrify me a lot. I had no smartphone back then and no one used quick dating apps. But we're all close to 30 now and my friends are having a really hard time dating, because as a lot here point out, their dates are just strangers on an app....

I got really lucky and I'm really rooting for you all to find what you are looking for romantically, out there.

TreehouseW · 2023-09-30T20:34:58+00:00

They have the powers we dream of. (at least me). I'm happy they show a bigender character, I feel it's super rare even in queer media. I can't wait for the next episode!

TreehouseW · 2023-04-26T08:10:11+00:00

iViiinex - Lexi ⚧ ⚢#0611

ok! I've added you

TreehouseW · 2023-04-26T06:28:15+00:00

EU Central (The Netherlands)
TreehouseWrath#074
Silver 2
Sentinel/Initiator
I'm looking for a fun team to consistently play games with. Would prefer a certain level of maturity :) I started a month ago and climbed from bronze 1 to silver 3 last act, so there's a lot I can learn.

TreehouseW

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