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Crafting an Engaging Storyline for Your World of Darkness LARP Campaign Creating an engaging storyline for a World of Darkness (WoD) LARP campaign involves weaving together intricate plots, compelling characters, and atmospheric settings. Start by establishing the central conflict that will drive the narrative. This could be a power struggle between rival vampire clans, a looming threat from a supernatural entity, or a mystery that needs unraveling. The key is to create a storyline that o …

How to Create a Memorable Character for Vampire: The Masquerade LARPCreating a memorable character for Vampire: The Masquerade Live Action Role-Playing (LARP) requires a deep understanding of both the game’s lore and your character’s personal story. Begin by choosing a clan that resonates with you, as each clan has distinct characteristics and powers that will shape your role-playing experience. For instance, the Toreador are known for their artistic flair and passion, while the Nosferatu are fa …

Art by: @sewingcidalLast month we announced our next project: the War of Ages Book book! This diary will include a series of essays explaining the project and the associated crowdfunding campaign. With your support, we hope to make this one of the most incredible campaigns to date!We will begin this diary by answering these commonly asked questions: Why V5? Why Nordic Larp? Why an explanation of online games?Why V5?: With so many great things coming to the modern World of Darkness -- everyt …

Elevate your roleplaying experience.Saint Petersburg, FL - By Night Studios, LLC, has announced an upcoming Kickstarter campaign to publish Mind’s Eye Theatre: War of Ages. This new book is the next evolution of live-action Vampire: The Masquerade live-action roleplaying (LARP), and features the writing of Finnish novelist and game designer Juhana Pettersson of the award-nominated Vampire: The Masquerade Nordic-style LARP “End of the Line,” as well as the Vampire: The Masquerade, 5th Edit …

Delightful New Horrors Await with the All-NewMind’s Eye Theatre Vampire: The Masquerade, Volume 2WESLEY CHAPEL, FL (January 4, 2021) – By Night Studios has announced a Q2 release for its next book, Mind’s Eye Theatre Vampire: The Masquerade, Volume 2. This book serves as a premier expansion, offering players and Storytellers a variety of additional character options and new materials under the Mind’s Eye Theatre rules system.Where previous expansion material focused on younger vampires l …

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, By Night Studios encourages everyone to wear a mask while in public for both your health and the health of others. You can now get a By Night Studios branded face mask and help sponsor a worthy charity, specifically the nonprofit organization Doctors Without Borders. During the Covid-19 pandemic Doctors Without Borders is giving assistance to vulnerable communities to help fight the spread of coronavirus, strengthen infection prevention and control measure …

Rampart of the MindObfuscate OOOOO OOUsually, vampires who master Obfuscate are the personification of “out of sight, out of mind”; however, in modern nights one must keep appearances up at Court functions or Esbats. Just because you have to be seen does not mean you have to be vulnerable. Through practiced skill, you have the ability to selectively focus the fogging powers of Obfuscate to cloud your mind from others.SystemYou have learned to shield your mind from hostile powers, wrapping your …

Bring Forth the PlagueDaimonion ●●●●● ●History is rife with tales of malicious creatures who possessed the power to summon plagues and pestilence. Your dark gods have seen fit to bless you with this ability, enabling you to bring your enemies to their knees by using the maladies that run rampant among the herd. By invoking the power of your demon master, with a single touch you can infect others, exposing them to the true power of your maleficent gods.System  Spend 2 Blood and use your standar …

Nimble DepartureCelerity OOOOO O Discretion is often the better part of valor,  and you have learned to fully embrace that ancient adage. Rather than hitting your enemies repeatedly, you funnel your extraordinary speed into protecting yourself by swiftly disengaging from even the most dangerous situations. System Spend 1 Blood to activate Nimble Departure for the turn and announce your attempt to fair escape (see MET: VTM, page 277). You may activate this power outside of your initiative order …

As previously stated in our Facebook and Discord communications By Night Studios plans to release an omnibus version of Volume 2 including all issues (1-3) along with updated setting information. We are doing this in place of the original release schedule of each issue on Storyteller’s Vault. In the meanwhile, please enjoy access to the standalone Issue 1 of V2 on the Vault at zero cost or contact us for a copy of the pdf. We absolutely thank from the bottom of our heart everyone who supporte …