My thoughts on how the game session went while playing the prince are fairly positive. no break downs and the squabbling stayed mostly in game. We had a moment where one of the players started arguing with me because I forgot that the version of Vampire: the Masquerade we are using has six Traditions. Even though I had explained that I was referring to the one concerning vampires killing each other the player thought it was time to correct me while the scene was live. Luckily the storyteller got right on to of the situation and stopped the discussion. He explained that the prince wouldn't of made such a faux pas and to continue as if it hadn't happened.
Besides that hiccup game was fun. We got deep into some of the inner politics of the city. There was an attempted coup, but I was ruthless enough in my decisions and timing that the city was brought back to heel within the night (so it seems). I only executed one character myself, but the prince went off scene to fight in a battle and won. I actually had more fun convincing various characters to run about and trying to appease the character I was playing, but who doesn't appreciate being catered to on occasion. I did find out that some of the players at least are attempting to work the background politics which is super awesome.
It also signals my tentative return to the game. Things actually seem to have gotten better and they are starting to really explore the richness of vampire society. I will most likely be bringing in a newer vampire as my character and start asking them questions. The questions will focus on how they do things as a group and what do the labels they a have accepted unto themselves (anarchs) mean to them. Basically I am going to try and get into deep discussions about the nature of the creatures we are portraying and the details of their power structure.
Hopefully some of them will want to engage in this level of character development, which will keep me from getting bored and dwelling on minor frustrations. Thanks for reading.
Besides that hiccup game was fun. We got deep into some of the inner politics of the city. There was an attempted coup, but I was ruthless enough in my decisions and timing that the city was brought back to heel within the night (so it seems). I only executed one character myself, but the prince went off scene to fight in a battle and won. I actually had more fun convincing various characters to run about and trying to appease the character I was playing, but who doesn't appreciate being catered to on occasion. I did find out that some of the players at least are attempting to work the background politics which is super awesome.
It also signals my tentative return to the game. Things actually seem to have gotten better and they are starting to really explore the richness of vampire society. I will most likely be bringing in a newer vampire as my character and start asking them questions. The questions will focus on how they do things as a group and what do the labels they a have accepted unto themselves (anarchs) mean to them. Basically I am going to try and get into deep discussions about the nature of the creatures we are portraying and the details of their power structure.
Hopefully some of them will want to engage in this level of character development, which will keep me from getting bored and dwelling on minor frustrations. Thanks for reading.
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