A.I.R.P.G.A.
Volume 7, Issue 1 January 2002
Hero or Geek By Cresent Blue You read a few too many science
fiction/fantasy/gothic/horror novels, and suddenly daydreams of skulking
around a castle searching for a lost treasure just don't cut it anymore.
You want a bit more interactivity, more excitement, a more complete
experience of another world. You could seek professional help, but may I
suggest finding yourself a role-playing game. Role-playing, put simply, is pretending to
be someone else. Many employers use it to test trainees by pretending to be
an irritated customer or a troubled student. But most role-playing games
seek to capture the spirit of the "pretend" games we played as
kids. Published games, such as Dungeons and
Dragons ®, Vampire: the Masquerade ®, and Star Wars ® (you too can be a
Jedi!), give you all the equipment and logistics for a good game of
pretend. Each game takes place in its own world. Even games taking place in
modern day settings redefine the universe somewhat. For example, the core
games by White Wolf occupy a reality that closely resembles the every day
world, only darker, more decayed and more violent. The player builds a
character that moves within the world defined by the game and makes
decisions on behalf of that character.
The playing of the character forms the core
of role-play. You must ensure your character acts within their nature
within their world. A good knight who bases his life on honor and
righteousness will not rob the dead. A street brawling, punk vampire
probably won't sit down to tea, or if he does, he certainly won't
behave.
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Intro by The Captain |
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Hero or Geek? |
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Hollywood by Night by Candace |
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Rumors and Articles. |
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L.A.R.P. Live Action Role Playing |
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Vampire The Masquerade |
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B.A.R. |
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promising to be a place where Cainites
can thrive. As always, problems come up, but, packs are formed, Arch
Bishops are appointed and the sect still thrives. Find out what does
happen in this up and coming city of Hollywood after the sun sets. Rumors and
out takes from the Sun
Sentinel: December
22, 2001 Taken from Sun Sentinel December 19,
2001 "Two teens murdered,
two missing" "Last night, a call came into the 911 center from
Hollywood Beach. A passer-by on a cellular phone relayed the message of
the gruesome murder of two teenagers found on the beach. After the bodies
were taken to the hospital, they were identified as Clay Kraken, and
Hannah Talow. Families say the teen couples were out with two other
friends and they frequent Hollywood Beach. Last night the two friends were
also reported missing. Their names are Jonathon Ambros, and Marla Hanning.
Police are looking for any information on the two missing. Hollywood Beach
was combed for evidence but Police found none in the area. The bodies of
the teens looked almost like an animal attack. One had large claw marks
across his back that ripped his spinal cord. The other body had been
drained of all blood and the neck broken, coroners say after death, the
second body was cut by the same claws disemboweling him. The loss of so
much blood was odd to the medical examiner.
Dr. Harry Finder of Memorial Regional hospital made this statement,
"We've seen a few murders like this in the past few months. There's
been three that have the victims drained of blood and two of them have had
claw marks like this. One victim had no wounds and died of blood
loss." Jerry Lantana, Hollywood Police Sergeant commented saying,
"These murders are definitely from the same person or persons. It's
obvious the murderers- and yes there has to be more than one- are trying
to copy occult style murders that have been documented. We think it may be
some sick people who are obsessed with the occult."
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"Drug sales low"
"Local Police and even the DEA are breathing a sigh of relief , but,
the local drug users are not. As of the past couple of months, drug use
and sales have been very low in the Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale area. The
sell of ecstasy, acid, and marijuana are especially low. Officer Carlos
DeLaCruz commented, "We don't know what's causing it but, we're
happy. I haven't busted a kid for possession in awhile." Visiting a
local rave, comments
away from the car. I just can't believe this." ______________________________________________ Even though the newspapers say one thing, we all know
what happened. The Camarilla made it into Hollywood. Luckily, the Cardinal
was gone when this happened. All of the Cainites were gathered into a
secure warehouse after the complete mess that the Camarilla caused. Both
Bishops present agreed that for now, the warehouse will be the meeting place
of the Cainites because the nightclub has been infiltrated more than once.
Investigators say that the driver was a drunk driver who lost control of
his car, coming through the intersection. His body has not yet been
identified. Medical Examiners are comparing dental records on the
body."
Rumors and Article Continued:
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Cardinal Adam Morgan, Vincent Darkmoon and Raven Esquin were all present
at the nightclub during the "party" all of the Cainites were
invited to. Also present with The Cardinal were two Templars of interest-
Randy Galnon- well known Templar of Raven and Cardinal Morgan, and Will
Parrigan- who was arrested on his first visit to Hollywood.
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Cardinal Morgan appointed a new Bishop in the city- Toreador antitribu
Allejandro recieved the ring. Jacqueline wasn't in attendance- Raven
mentioned she was in New Jersey.
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Because of the Camarilla infiltration, more Cainites have taken notice of
the problems in the city. Among the main problems are the standing
Camarilla, the rumored Lupine presence, and the rumors of mortal hunters
coming after The Sabbat in South Florida.
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Bishop Lilith decided to lead a group against the Camarilla in Miami.
Apparently, we haven't gotten them all yet. Also, someone's been leaking
information. There's a traitor among The Sabbat.
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It's official, Rico has left for Tampa to fight for the sect in the heart
of Camarilla territory. Donovan has taken over as Ductus of The Edge pack.
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Many new ones entered the city last night, two Ventrue antitribu, a
Lasombra has joined Cardiac's pack, and two Malkavian antitribu's. Also,
Raven introduced a new Nos
