"Victor: "I though churches were supposed to stop like that sort of thing." Jason: "Intelligence and occult Jasper. I SAW that expression." Jasper: *Nosferatu Snicker* And that is what keeps me coming back.
Also, Jasper: "And my gun, yes, I have one of those now because you just magically acquire one when you become the sheriff." Annabelle: "REALLY?" Jason: "I will make a note." Nellie: *head-desk* Seriously, only fifteen minutes in and this episode has already surpassed gold.
@@swissarmyknight4306 Come here my fellow Anarch friend into this totally safe dark room so that I can teach you the truths of Caine in a total non-Sabbatical way.
Some people literally don't react very expressively to pain. I had a lung collapse (lung pops a hole, leaks air into your chest until it can't inflate anymore and you suffocate to death on the air in your chest) when I was seventeen. The flat tone I explained the extraordinary pain I was in convinced the school nurse that I just had heartburn for the first time or was trying (badly) to get out of finals.
I have no idea how Jason manages not to bust out laughing sometimes. That early "I'll make a note was just so well placed that he made nellie break character for a couple secs.
I love how the coteire becomes an akward family trying to get their jasper together with eva when jasper just like 'can i not be just friends with people?'
@@felipeparra551 You know I'm right. Just admit it. WE ALL get hot and bothered when a cute spooky boy tackles us out windows. It's just human nature...
I'm way late to the party, BUT CAN WE JUST ADDRESS HOW EVA BECOMES SUPER CALM AND DIDNT FIGDET AFTER JASPER REASSURES HER THAT HE WONT TELL STRAUSS!! Also, the way Eva subtly looks over at Japser when he says "There are now two" when talking about the Kindred he now likes. And another edit cuz I am extremely strange, best lines in the entire episode. Nelli: "Yes, its gonna be a very looong kiss." Eva: "Are we all there?" Jasper: *groans in uncomfortable*
Right? We are so fortunate to have the incredible Josephine McAdam on board to play her. When she asked what kind of wardrobe she should prepare for the character, I said, "Think vampire Galadriel." ;)
@@JasonCarl So as long as nobody brings her the ring, she won't snap :p. Great advice you gave her, it worked wonders. I hope she'll be a guest again soon ^_^.
@@JasonCarl Oh my God! Vampire Galadriel hahaha! That's spot on the image of Eva and, of course, Josephine's performance is always spectacular. You all have a talent for creating atmosphere. I'm taking lots of notes for my games.
@@rationalroundhead6739 Ipsissmus is anarch, Carna is technically still in the Cam. The houses are more about the relation to the pyramid than the sect relationships and also who they embrace. Basically this: 1 House Tremere - Pyramid loyalists, Cam allegiance, embraces more academic types 2 House Goratrix - Broke Rank, joined the sabbat, are the Tremere antitribu clan, embrace more devious types/criminals 3 House Carna - New, Not loyal to the pyramid, Some are Cam and others Find the freedom of the Anarchs, embrace people who genuinely love magic 4 House Ipsissmus - New, Mysterious, Not loyal to Cam, Fully Anarch, Based on Secret Society made by Aleister Crowley teachings, they would prob embrace people who are into Crowley style magic so chaos magic people or real magic users like mages and sorcerers (this is all speculation since they are so mysterious) I think the houses MIGHT be expanded in the Cults of the Blood Gods expansion book that's on Kickstarter currently but so much about the Ipsissmus is just up in the air rn.
@@rouxzes there's some debate as to whether or not Goratrix was taken over by Tremere himself after he lost his battle with Saulot's soul. There aren't really many Sabbat Tremere left as Goratrix(or Tremere wearing his skin) burned all of the members in Mexico city, its unclear how many other tremere are in the Sabbat outside of the Mexico city Chantry though
Yah I think she would flip a lid.... And then try to ask as many questions as she could before they try to bargain.... Hope some one forwarns her about that.
"Could you break into the domain of this very powerful vampire and steal an item from him?" Sounds like a *pretty* big favor for me. But Eva is not asking a boon, she asks him to be her knight :)
Anyone else digging that this feels more a conventional radio drama from back in the 80's due to the slower and more narrative nature of the game they've built?
There was still radio drama in the 80s? I thought that went out of vogue way before the 80s. I love the scenes at the end, very soap opera feel, but I still love them. i also love how much they put into looking the part of their character, especially Jasper and Eva. Also the story teller/narrator/GM (not sure what his official title is) is a really amazing actor as well, for example when he plays X there were a couple of times I had to check to see if the character was guest appearing because I thought it was really X speaking, he is very good at a lot of things, but matching the cadence of the voice along with the unusual free thoughts slipped in is really spot on, in my opinion.
@Paul Gauthier Truth be told dude I stopped watching when it was the whole revolving door cast and they were trying to have bad romances. Though the first ones were really good.
@Paul Gauthier a good storyteller or dungeon master controls the story and it feels prescripted to an outside observer. The guest cast prolly has a little bit of a suggested script (do this if someone asks about that, ect) but that's cause they are npc that the storyteller uses to control and push the story.
Eva's floaty movements are wonderful physical acting props. Her actress is wonderful at conveying the mysterious nature of the Tremere. Annabelle seems to slowly lose that naivete.
Jason has this ability to spin all the plates as the players devise and plan. As another Story teller I am impressed by your balance between the "rules and the rolls" making sure the players know what they need but still holding the carrot out in front. Golf clap to you sir.
This my favorite Victor episode. Just from the comedy of "I also just leave," to how ride or die he is with helping Annabelle with her injuries, to not leaving Eva to go back alone, to helping nelli's sister with that pendent. Nothing but respect for /my/ Baron.
This Kyoko girl is absolutely hilarious! "What the hell is that?" "That's some bullshit right there." I found that tickling me a bit more than it should
If every Baron "declared princely pracis" it would be hilariously ironic yet practical nullification, forcing the Camarilla to either back down or escalate.
I think that for him there is a difference between like and Like. He Likes Anabelle in a different way that he Likes Eva and the way he likes X and Kyoko, seems like another way of liking. It is kinda strange, but it seems to make sense for the character.
@@thorthunderfist3440 I agree with you. It's also not easy for Jasper to admit even to himself that he Likes someone. Losing Chloe must have been some heartbreak for him.
@@ankatheturret Don't forget the beast took him in series one. ALL characters will have bad times so that's why they need to destroy any problems in the coterie and work together. WoD is created/set up to involve tension e.g. clan versus domain; personal secret versus coterie; the coterie needs to find ways of sharing and accepting their secrets and even dealing with the secrets of others as Jasper may soon discover in his own case. Potential allies will be compromised and they need to find ways to avoid this. In a sense they need a "constitution" or core values they ALL adhere to. Ventrue are not to be tempted in betraying any of their coterie by offering them a city. e.g Suppose the "baron" of the Valley was offered LA for getting rid of his coterie? Or offered a boon in his clan for distancing himself from Jasper or someone else ? They need to be clear their first loyalty is to preserving their unity and to work on declaring all possible threats to that. Nelli was forced into admitting something that could have her killed in vampire society. None of the others seem to have such a sentence hanging over them but they still hold their cards to their face. Jasper needs to look after his personal relationship issues for example and to bring in somer arcane assistance on the Labyrinth and accelerate the discovery of the ley line type power in it as well as the arcane architect. He needs Eva to look at the suspended body and needs a map and explanation of the mirrors and to crack the code on the stones.
@@dcrose001 Your point is? I would add games are not only entertainment. Just as movies are not just entertainment. Many are but some are educational, social commentary or even art forms. Here we are discussing not just the game but the craft of actors who play roles in the game.
30:00 and onwards. Their faces xD Annabelle and Victors especially xD lol, I am so onboard the Jasper and Eva train. EDIT: LOL Everyone is on the Jasper and Eva train xD
My own V:tM chronicle--in no small part inspired by yours and the new, smooth ruleset--is also coming towards a climactic war several months in the making. I want to thank Jason Carl and the coterie for leading me and mine into a great roleplaying experience. And for sharing with us your own triumphs and tribulations through the World of Darkness. It's been quite a ride so far. (The scene with Eva and Jasper is quite a treat. Incredibly well-performed.)
All of these people are so incredibly talented it's unbelievable! Much love to everybody in the spotlights as well as behind the scenes! 💙 Edit: I'm convinced Jason Carl is an avatar of a primordial god of storytelling or something.
That's what you get with a troupe that is more interested in telling an exciting story than the usual powergaming. Not easy to find that kind of players in a "normal" setting.
It's been a long week, and a while since I've watched LA by Night. Don't really remember what was going where I left off. Hit play, and the first thing I hear is Jasper saying "I'm five years old." *Best out of context quote ever.*
Falling in love with Eva... hope she stays with in party ! Her face when she hears Jasper is a sheriff...ouch Annabelle need to roll more frenzy checks shes Brujah, she so calm all time. Also Miranda made clear point that shes dont want any Camarillain LA hope we see her again soon )
@@dcrose001 also, Erika is already doing a reasonable job organically introducing a fair amount of anti-authoritarian outbursts and the others are giving her a fair amount of room to not be controlled, so the rebellious anarch spirit of her beast having outlets and not being too contained may be helping keep it calmer...at a cost. I don't think we've seen hunger 4/5 Annabelle yet, nor a bestial failure/crit for her yet, so time will tell how long it lasts.
Eva looks to be made out of porcelain. Jasper is badass again. Victor showing off his musical talent. Great episode all round. Also Lauren is a cop.. And a new vamp being created?
I don't think that particular cliffhanger will result in a new vamp being created. I'm sensing more of a potential hostage or token for leverage. The person laying out the trap is ruthless to a fault.
@TheCrypto34 💦🧥 😫🤢🤮 that one flew over my head. I thought he was just responding to all the adjectives collectively. I made a comment about it sounding like crusty underwear before reading yours. It fits the situation even more now. Thank you
If Victor wanted to drum up support for his claim to Praxis, I would like to offer a suggestion: He could offer *full pardons* for any crimes committed against the Camarilla in the past, in exchange for supporting his claim to princedom. Right off the bat, he's offered every kindred in the sect a major boon in the form of dissolving whatever blackmail their colleagues might have over them!
I don't usually watch the tabletop shows like critical role, but I love this show and I've watched and liked every episode. This show made me buy the 5th edition and ditch V20 (so great advertising on you guys). Also, Jason Carl is a storytelling demigod.
Yeah, this playthrough convinced me to get V5 too. Absolutely loving this, & I think I will have to start checking out all the other tabletop games on G+S too.
@@YuLi-gx2ep When I first heard her I was not certain it was male or female. The "deep voiced" Opera Dame springs to mind. I originally pictured a monocled wizened old man with a cane but now I picture an classically edwardian overdressed large woman with a back on her like a Ball Alley. I don't know if you ever read any Tintin? But I am struck with an image of Bianca Castafiore.
I'm so glad I found this series, and especially thankful towards Jason and the players, I haven't played VTM in a long long time but LA by night was enough to convince my tabletop group to let me try running a game of it for them!
This show is now my most fave vampire show on the entire planet. Jason Carl’s ability to keep everyone’s action in check at such a hectic situation always amazes me. Also I loveee the casts! Victor’s humor and Jasper’s soft side are my fave part of their personality. Can’t wait to see where will Jasper/Chloe/Eva storyline goes. My heart is wrenching for my girl Chloe💔
She like a mix between Luna Lovegood, Galadriel and that vampire chick Tilda Swinton portrayed in that movie .... She's really good though its kinda weird how aloof she acts for a Tremere.
Jasper: 5 successes in catching Jason: That knife is so caught, you can't imagine how caught that knife is Whyyyy! I love Jason's sarcasm when he tells the story. Its awesome. XD XD
all this brilliant storytelling and acting got me so captivated for weeks, my adult ass waits for the upload in continents away, counting the time difference and watching the show until 7 am in the morning, IN A WORKDAY. props to you guys for all the nostalgia, and as a tiny little side note, please please touch up the audio a little bit and don't let us swing between not being able to hear alex and jason, or bleeding out of our ears at the end with the geek and sundry tune
Thanks for joining us to share the story, it's got to be a challenge with the time zone difference! I'll see what can be done about adjusting our microphones.
I am going to say that the lady who plays Eva needs to be around more. She is simply gorgeous. And I can tell the character really likes Jasper. I would like to see more develop between the two. And Jasper being uncomfortable with the flirting and teasing is good. And having Anabelle teasing Jasper about it is classic. On a different note, I am working on some fanfic stories, but I do need to do some more work with it, yet It is rough, right now, but thanks to Jason, and the Vamffily, my passion for writing, again, is sparked.
@@josephinemcadam6185 I've just gotta know - how much input do you get over your character? Eva really seems so otherworldly that she seems to be floating as you play her.
1:06:13 Jasper: "Single-person apart, you know the rules." Victor: "True, leave room for Jesus!" (Writing this as a reminder for myself for when I rewatch this session XD)
@@Myrto_ZF Strict Christian schools / church groups will tell teens to "leave room for Jesus" as a way of telling them not to dance too close together or have their bodies pressed up against each other (because that would be too sexual). Here Jasper and Victor are jokingly using the same phrases to separate Nellie from the guy she is drinking from.
Those endclips are not making it easy to wait a whole effing week for the next episode! >:| So excited how everything is going to unfold in the plot. You all do an excellent job there, I enjoy this a LOT! :)
MINOR oversight at 1:32 - security personnel always wear clip-on ties, to avoid being yanked around by them in a brawl. LOVE the show! Binge watching during the quarantines.
Love this show. I appreciate the way Mr Carl weaves politics into the narrative without forcing anything onto the players or audience. Same goes for the players, everything they do remains in character unless explicitly stated. Thank you and keep up the great work cast and crew.
It would have been too on the nose but I almost expected to hear: Eva: You shouldn't have injured yourself for me. Jasper: you're worth it. Also, Fiona needs to get introduced to the dawn and Annabelle, while I love her, needs to get a bit of a clue. She makes some good points but then undermines herself immediately afterwards. At this point I really worry for her safety.
Annabelle is very much the Young Brujah, the older Brujah are just as terrible.. they just pretend not to be teenagers a little better LOL. Never met a Brujah that wasn't an idealist on a path to ruin..
"Makes some good points, but then undermines herself immediately afterwards" - That's the Brujah's compulsion at work. They are doomed to a constant cycle of destruction. Nothing they build will last, because their blood demands they tear it all down again.
Can we up the volume of the Ramona's Sketchbook and Secrets sections? They're a little quiet compared to the show's general volume. The GeeknSundry tune still made me jump in my seat! One of these days I'll remember to check the video time before the end so I don't get spooked!
2:05:52 Victor, holding a stick like a baseball player just right aside the trashcans: Please, gimme a reason, please I need to do this. He should have rolled selfcontrol.
Erika just vibrating with every Jasper/Eva interaction is so funny 😂
"Jasper, I would like to speak to you in private. It doesn't have to be now."
Literally everyone: "YES IT DOES."
The TEA it is SCALDING
I love Jasper's attempt at small talk/girl talk.
"So... Greg seems... Nice"
That made me crack up.
i think he was just trying to hear how she would justify herself
"You just acquire guns when you become the sheriff."
"Really?!"
"I will make a note".
This group has the best exchanges
"Victor: "I though churches were supposed to stop like that sort of thing."
Jason: "Intelligence and occult Jasper. I SAW that expression."
Jasper: *Nosferatu Snicker*
And that is what keeps me coming back.
The Story, the acting, the characters... *Way better than Season 8 Game of Thrones*
Also,
Jasper: "And my gun, yes, I have one of those now because you just magically acquire one when you become the sheriff."
Annabelle: "REALLY?"
Jason: "I will make a note."
Nellie: *head-desk*
Seriously, only fifteen minutes in and this episode has already surpassed gold.
Going back to find this is hard
Here’s a Mark of the Beast for ya ;)
I love the contrast of dark-shrouded Jasper and pale Eva next to each other.
They look like a White Bishop and a Black Knight
That's why I call their ship Ebony and Ivory XD
Their relationship is lovely, too.
@@VioletAasimarOfficial Would you say they live together in perfect harmony?
been the ship out of left field for me. Super cute! (though I have a soft spot for Nossies!)
1:17:51 lmao
Kyoko: "Are any of you old enough to...?"
Jasper: *in a dead serious tone* "I'm five years old"
Annabelle:"Everyone should rule themselves "
Sabbat wants to know your location.
Yeah, but the Sabbat ain't looking to just rule themselves. They're looking to rule over humanity too.
Anarchs rule, shovelheads drool.
@@swissarmyknight4306 Come here my fellow Anarch friend into this totally safe dark room so that I can teach you the truths of Caine in a total non-Sabbatical way.
Don't the anarchs want to rule humanity too?
so true, but she's just a mis guided anarch
Jasper: *gets a lot of broken bones*
Also Jasper, completely monotone: "That hurt a lot."
Some people literally don't react very expressively to pain.
I had a lung collapse (lung pops a hole, leaks air into your chest until it can't inflate anymore and you suffocate to death on the air in your chest) when I was seventeen. The flat tone I explained the extraordinary pain I was in convinced the school nurse that I just had heartburn for the first time or was trying (badly) to get out of finals.
I also think shock isn't necessarily something Vampires experience. They don't work off of adrenaline
I have no idea how Jason manages not to bust out laughing sometimes. That early "I'll make a note was just so well placed that he made nellie break character for a couple secs.
It is not easy, these players really make it difficult to hold myself together sometimes!
I love how the coteire becomes an akward family trying to get their jasper together with eva when jasper just like 'can i not be just friends with people?'
I love when Eva is tracing the line of Jaspers face, the entire rest of the cast is like “🥰”
Annabelle is just BEAMING, while Nelli and Victor are just the proud parents.
Eva is quickly becoming one of my favorites. She's probably one of the most human, and watching her and Jasper interact makes my heart so happy.
Eva does such an amazing job of selling her character. Jasper is my favorite of the regulars, but Eva is one of my favorite special guests.
They both are, and I love that the two most human characters are the least human-looking
@@Farrindorshe radiates that type of quiet power. Getting her to play Prince Panhard in NYbN was genius.
My 2 favorite guests are Eva and Chaz.
I can't get enough of Eva. Her calm demeanor and ghastly appearance is so beautiful I can't even
I love watching Jasper flirt/get flirted at.
2:29:10 "...I'm gonna, essentially, tackle Eva out the window" aaaw, how romantic. LOL
St Gray hey, one of the necessary traits I want in my man is his willingness to tackle me out a window 😜
@@kattay WELL NOW. \( ._.)/
@@felipeparra551 You know I'm right. Just admit it. WE ALL get hot and bothered when a cute spooky boy tackles us out windows. It's just human nature...
@@kattay 😂😂😂 you are quite something!
I like how they keep bringing up Jasper's labyrinth like it's some disgusting sex dungeon haha.
What if it is?:))
i mean it's a disgusting people eating dungeon, the sex couldn't shock anyone anymore.
did you see the pants bowie was wearing, wait, wrong labyrinth.
@@sombreroalien5121 Eva's in for a nice surprise when he finally sends some vitae downstairs and takes her back to his place.
I'll channel Victor here... It's not NOT a disgusting sex dungeon.
I'm way late to the party, BUT CAN WE JUST ADDRESS HOW EVA BECOMES SUPER CALM AND DIDNT FIGDET AFTER JASPER REASSURES HER THAT HE WONT TELL STRAUSS!! Also, the way Eva subtly looks over at Japser when he says "There are now two" when talking about the Kindred he now likes. And another edit cuz I am extremely strange, best lines in the entire episode.
Nelli: "Yes, its gonna be a very looong kiss."
Eva: "Are we all there?"
Jasper: *groans in uncomfortable*
I love Annabelle being told to stop staring, lmfao
I always forget about the "there are now 2" line and feel like I miss it when I rewatch
I love how excited Jasper gets whenever he sees a new knife 😉.
Sadly Nelli took it from him.
Inner Jasper: "Noooo my baby!".
@@pepethefrog6809 The guy practically has a machete as is. Unless he decides to learn dual wielding?
I love Eva, calm, she looks ethereal, ... otherworldly.
Right? We are so fortunate to have the incredible Josephine McAdam on board to play her. When she asked what kind of wardrobe she should prepare for the character, I said, "Think vampire Galadriel." ;)
@@JasonCarl So as long as nobody brings her the ring, she won't snap :p. Great advice you gave her, it worked wonders. I hope she'll be a guest again soon ^_^.
@Khraag ayyy lol
@@JasonCarl Oh my God! Vampire Galadriel hahaha! That's spot on the image of Eva and, of course, Josephine's performance is always spectacular. You all have a talent for creating atmosphere. I'm taking lots of notes for my games.
Khraag l
Everybody, even the other characters - especially the other characters - supporting Jaspers relationship with Eva is the cutest thing
An anarch nosferatus and a Carna tremere, both kindred of few words and cautious. I love that kind of characters.
Carna?
@Halberdier
Thanks
@Halberdier So who are the ipsissmus?
@@rationalroundhead6739 Ipsissmus is anarch, Carna is technically still in the Cam. The houses are more about the relation to the pyramid than the sect relationships and also who they embrace. Basically this:
1 House Tremere - Pyramid loyalists, Cam allegiance, embraces more academic types
2 House Goratrix - Broke Rank, joined the sabbat, are the Tremere antitribu clan, embrace more devious types/criminals
3 House Carna - New, Not loyal to the pyramid, Some are Cam and others Find the freedom of the Anarchs, embrace people who genuinely love magic
4 House Ipsissmus - New, Mysterious, Not loyal to Cam, Fully Anarch, Based on Secret Society made by Aleister Crowley teachings, they would prob embrace people who are into Crowley style magic so chaos magic people or real magic users like mages and sorcerers (this is all speculation since they are so mysterious)
I think the houses MIGHT be expanded in the Cults of the Blood Gods expansion book that's on Kickstarter currently but so much about the Ipsissmus is just up in the air rn.
@@rouxzes there's some debate as to whether or not Goratrix was taken over by Tremere himself after he lost his battle with Saulot's soul. There aren't really many Sabbat Tremere left as Goratrix(or Tremere wearing his skin) burned all of the members in Mexico city, its unclear how many other tremere are in the Sabbat outside of the Mexico city Chantry though
"I know a thing or two about luck."
*Storyteller begins rolling behind you, silent as the grave*
;)
Annabelle: "It's like Peter Pan and fairies." Annabelle might lose her shit when she finds out about changelings.
Yah I think she would flip a lid.... And then try to ask as many questions as she could before they try to bargain.... Hope some one forwarns her about that.
That ending though. In the immortal words of Travis Willingham, "Weeeell hell."
I have a feeling Jasper is going to behead someone else in the near future.
@@toshomni9478 If they're lucky.
Eva is adorable and we definitely need more of her in these episodes.
She's gorgeous.
I agree!!!
🖤🖤🖤
@@josephinemcadam6185 you do an excellent job! Please please please keep up the great work!
Gotta admit Eva is probably my favorite character overall.
Jasper: Is it the Chupacabra?
lol, Jasper asking the real questions.
@@theglimpse3785 Chupathingy?
"Could you break into the domain of this very powerful vampire and steal an item from him?"
Sounds like a *pretty* big favor for me. But Eva is not asking a boon, she asks him to be her knight :)
Her knight in shining hoodie.
@@poilboiler Knight in *Fluffy* hoodie
@@konannoll7955 orrrr...a Labradoodle in shining armor?
"Hold that thought". - Jason is so savage 🖤
29:40
Anabelle: *intense shipping
Eva: Worked wonderfully...
Anabelle: *satisfactory shipping face
Ladies LOOOOOVE Jasper.
SS Java
Ll cool Jasper?
duncan rae amazing! You have won the internet.
Godrik Vargrsson She SO has that face! It’s priceless! Especially everyone’s reactions when giving them privacy to talk.
"Its not something to be taken lightly" y'all dont be messin wit Eva's man now lol
I loved how she brought the coterie back to the seriousness of the subject.
And Jasper is the one laughing the hardest.
Anyone else digging that this feels more a conventional radio drama from back in the 80's due to the slower and more narrative nature of the game they've built?
I dunno but I like it either way, it's a nice break from how hectic Critical Role can get XDX
With the show relying more and more on guest appearances it's starting to really feel like a audio drama.
There was still radio drama in the 80s? I thought that went out of vogue way before the 80s. I love the scenes at the end, very soap opera feel, but I still love them. i also love how much they put into looking the part of their character, especially Jasper and Eva. Also the story teller/narrator/GM (not sure what his official title is) is a really amazing actor as well, for example when he plays X there were a couple of times I had to check to see if the character was guest appearing because I thought it was really X speaking, he is very good at a lot of things, but matching the cadence of the voice along with the unusual free thoughts slipped in is really spot on, in my opinion.
@Paul Gauthier Truth be told dude I stopped watching when it was the whole revolving door cast and they were trying to have bad romances. Though the first ones were really good.
@Paul Gauthier a good storyteller or dungeon master controls the story and it feels prescripted to an outside observer. The guest cast prolly has a little bit of a suggested script (do this if someone asks about that, ect) but that's cause they are npc that the storyteller uses to control and push the story.
1:00:00
Jasper you precious vampire you! If anything happens to this angel, there'll be hell to pay!
Yes.
Josephine McAdam as Eva is always a treat. She is so ethereal and yet breathtakingly beautiful.
Oh, that smile on Jasper's face when Kyoko pulls out the fencing dagger. Just like Palpatine..... :)
Eva's floaty movements are wonderful physical acting props. Her actress is wonderful at conveying the mysterious nature of the Tremere.
Annabelle seems to slowly lose that naivete.
Jason Carl is secretly Cain. Convince me that I'm wrong.
Who told y--uh, I mean, nah. :)
@@JasonCarl
Told without words
Shown without sight
Actions reveal
Far more than mere light
Heresey! A'hai Lilith!
I mean he's not NOT Caine.
This is fine, everything is fine.
Jason has this ability to spin all the plates as the players devise and plan. As another Story teller I am impressed by your balance between the "rules and the rolls" making sure the players know what they need but still holding the carrot out in front. Golf clap to you sir.
Thant's very kind, thank you!
DAAAMN that moment between Eva and Jasper. Just perfect
Which one?! Lol
"Whoops... Did I just accidentally a war?"
This my favorite Victor episode. Just from the comedy of "I also just leave," to how ride or die he is with helping Annabelle with her injuries, to not leaving Eva to go back alone, to helping nelli's sister with that pendent. Nothing but respect for /my/ Baron.
You mean: Our Prince!
The Glimpse Jasper overrated.
This Kyoko girl is absolutely hilarious!
"What the hell is that?"
"That's some bullshit right there."
I found that tickling me a bit more than it should
Kyoko's lines are always golden.
"I know that meme, I love that meme!"
"God I miss Facebook."
"Sorry! Sorry! Sorry sorry! Oooooooo Sorry!"
1:23:38 I can't stop smiling! I love how cute Jasper gets when Eva speaks to him like that!
Jasper: "Home security is important." I love this guy.
1:49:43 watching everyone trying to wingman for Jasper is ICONIC
What am I missing? This timestamp doesn't show that.
1:24:36 Jason Carl describes how there is a fucking lot of water rushing at the lake.
Jasper (whispers): "Did I lock the door? ... No, it's fine."
If every Baron "declared princely pracis" it would be hilariously ironic yet practical nullification, forcing the Camarilla to either back down or escalate.
Jasper: "There are now two of our kind that I like."
Me: "WTF about X!"
He said in an earlier episode that his relationship with X is damaged because X now knows Jasper's secrets.
Also Kyoko. Pretty sure he said twice now that he liked her.
I think that for him there is a difference between like and Like. He Likes Anabelle in a different way that he Likes Eva and the way he likes X and Kyoko, seems like another way of liking. It is kinda strange, but it seems to make sense for the character.
@@thorthunderfist3440 I agree with you. It's also not easy for Jasper to admit even to himself that he Likes someone. Losing Chloe must have been some heartbreak for him.
I think he tolerates X and Kyoko
"I'll make a note"
has quickly become one of my favorite lines ever.
Alex has some insane dice roll luck these past few episodes. That is one god blessed Nosferatu right there.
He uses his willpower quite often. Yes he rolls high, but he rolls on his large pools and using willpower, so not abnormal.
@@ankatheturret Don't forget the beast took him in series one. ALL characters will have bad times so that's why they need to destroy any problems in the coterie and work together. WoD is created/set up to involve tension e.g. clan versus domain; personal secret versus coterie; the coterie needs to find ways of sharing and accepting their secrets and even dealing with the secrets of others as Jasper may soon discover in his own case. Potential allies will be compromised and they need to find ways to avoid this. In a sense they need a "constitution" or core values they ALL adhere to. Ventrue are not to be tempted in betraying any of their coterie by offering them a city. e.g Suppose the "baron" of the Valley was offered LA for getting rid of his coterie? Or offered a boon in his clan for distancing himself from Jasper or someone else ? They need to be clear their first loyalty is to preserving their unity and to work on declaring all possible threats to that. Nelli was forced into admitting something that could have her killed in vampire society. None of the others seem to have such a sentence hanging over them but they still hold their cards to their face. Jasper needs to look after his personal relationship issues for example and to bring in somer arcane assistance on the Labyrinth and accelerate the discovery of the ley line type power in it as well as the arcane architect. He needs Eva to look at the suspended body and needs a map and explanation of the mirrors and to crack the code on the stones.
@@fauvarquelouis9598 yes but considering his bad luck in season 1 this is refreshing to see. Also Alex pulls them off in a hilarious fashion.
@@bartconnolly6104 wow umm bro it's game it's for fun
@@dcrose001 Your point is? I would add games are not only entertainment. Just as movies are not just entertainment. Many are but some are educational, social commentary or even art forms. Here we are discussing not just the game but the craft of actors who play roles in the game.
30:00 and onwards. Their faces xD Annabelle and Victors especially xD lol, I am so onboard the Jasper and Eva train.
EDIT: LOL Everyone is on the Jasper and Eva train xD
Auch, Chloe hurts me. That desperation.
My own V:tM chronicle--in no small part inspired by yours and the new, smooth ruleset--is also coming towards a climactic war several months in the making. I want to thank Jason Carl and the coterie for leading me and mine into a great roleplaying experience. And for sharing with us your own triumphs and tribulations through the World of Darkness. It's been quite a ride so far.
(The scene with Eva and Jasper is quite a treat. Incredibly well-performed.)
Thank you very much for joining our #vamily! :)
Jasper: "Guess who's gonna get staked"
Me: *sweats in fear*
The Good, the Bad and the Jasper
Someone get an AI program to generate that musical theme tune. I want spaghetti Western tunes mixed with brooding horror themes.
Ahhhhh I love Kyoko's relationship with 'Miss Eva' xD So much respect, admiration and enthusiasm! Not even a PC and I'm in love with her 😭😭😭
All of these people are so incredibly talented it's unbelievable! Much love to everybody in the spotlights as well as behind the scenes! 💙
Edit: I'm convinced Jason Carl is an avatar of a primordial god of storytelling or something.
That's very kind, thank you! :D
That's what you get with a troupe that is more interested in telling an exciting story than the usual powergaming.
Not easy to find that kind of players in a "normal" setting.
@@JasonCarl Are you sure you aren't Cain?
@@nidsalim7911 No (no, I am not sure)....
It's been a long week, and a while since I've watched LA by Night. Don't really remember what was going where I left off. Hit play, and the first thing I hear is Jasper saying "I'm five years old."
*Best out of context quote ever.*
Falling in love with Eva... hope she stays with in party !
Her face when she hears Jasper is a sheriff...ouch
Annabelle need to roll more frenzy checks shes Brujah, she so calm all time.
Also Miranda made clear point that shes dont want any Camarillain LA hope we see her again soon )
Annabelle is calm, yet she has the very Bujah passion. And yes, I don't think Miranda will like the "peaceful" negociation with the Camarilla.
Frenzy checks aren't a requirement , it's at the storytellers discretion.
@@dcrose001 you right i'm just falling under impression that Annabelle getting to comfy with being vamp.
Came for the Miranda, stayed for everything else.
@@dcrose001 also, Erika is already doing a reasonable job organically introducing a fair amount of anti-authoritarian outbursts and the others are giving her a fair amount of room to not be controlled, so the rebellious anarch spirit of her beast having outlets and not being too contained may be helping keep it calmer...at a cost.
I don't think we've seen hunger 4/5 Annabelle yet, nor a bestial failure/crit for her yet, so time will tell how long it lasts.
Eva looks to be made out of porcelain. Jasper is badass again. Victor showing off his musical talent. Great episode all round. Also Lauren is a cop.. And a new vamp being created?
Asking myself what clan it would be. I'll put my money on malkavian.
Tremere always @@pascalwittmer-braun6025
I mean for Chloe! I'm a used DM, so i am attracted to many clan's, tribes and traditions!
I don't think that particular cliffhanger will result in a new vamp being created. I'm sensing more of a potential hostage or token for leverage. The person laying out the trap is ruthless to a fault.
When he got the knife 🤣 Jasper the Casper slayer🤣🤣🤣
He's racking up a count. One Sheriff, one ghost....if he whacks a werewolf-no spoilers-he'll have hit the trinity.
Jasper knew *exactly* what he was doing when he said "gross" about Belle's jacket being "well loved"
@TheCrypto34 💦🧥
😫🤢🤮 that one flew over my head. I thought he was just responding to all the adjectives collectively. I made a comment about it sounding like crusty underwear before reading yours. It fits the situation even more now. Thank you
If Victor wanted to drum up support for his claim to Praxis, I would like to offer a suggestion: He could offer *full pardons* for any crimes committed against the Camarilla in the past, in exchange for supporting his claim to princedom. Right off the bat, he's offered every kindred in the sect a major boon in the form of dissolving whatever blackmail their colleagues might have over them!
And it may also save Nelli’s ass
The night will come when Jasper will have to make some hard choices.... What an EXCELLENT Chronicle!!!
I don't usually watch the tabletop shows like critical role, but I love this show and I've watched and liked every episode. This show made me buy the 5th edition and ditch V20 (so great advertising on you guys). Also, Jason Carl is a storytelling demigod.
When it comes to voice acting Jason Carl seems quite accomplished with both accent and capturing various social and cultural attributes.
Yeah, this playthrough convinced me to get V5 too. Absolutely loving this, & I think I will have to start checking out all the other tabletop games on G+S too.
@@bartconnolly6104 my favourite is "Victor, ma booy" (Fiorenza)
@@YuLi-gx2ep When I first heard her I was not certain it was male or female. The "deep voiced" Opera Dame springs to mind. I originally pictured a monocled wizened old man with a cane but now I picture an classically edwardian overdressed large woman with a back on her like a Ball Alley.
I don't know if you ever read any Tintin?
But I am struck with an image of Bianca Castafiore.
@@bartconnolly6104 You must be from Europe sir! :)
"Antsticipation"......LOL. Never gets old 😄.
Not only wont get old... is going to be trend next season >:)
Shout out to "Third guy from the left" The real winner and MVP of this episode. ;) Another great episode, can't wait for the next one.
I'm so glad I found this series, and especially thankful towards Jason and the players, I haven't played VTM in a long long time but LA by night was enough to convince my tabletop group to let me try running a game of it for them!
I hope you're all having fun with it!
This show is now my most fave vampire show on the entire planet. Jason Carl’s ability to keep everyone’s action in check at such a hectic situation always amazes me. Also I loveee the casts! Victor’s humor and Jasper’s soft side are my fave part of their personality. Can’t wait to see where will Jasper/Chloe/Eva storyline goes. My heart is wrenching for my girl Chloe💔
Really happy you are enjoying it! Thanks for sharing the story with us! :)
She like a mix between Luna Lovegood, Galadriel and that vampire chick Tilda Swinton portrayed in that movie .... She's really good though its kinda weird how aloof she acts for a Tremere.
House Carna are the relaxed/chill tremere house. Her behaviour makes total sense knowing what house she is from.
The Vamily! My new favorite word!
those extra cliff hangers are rather addictive and well preformed :D ..another great session [bows in homage]
Love when Jason has to think or something goes different and he has to change his thought the hmmmmm actually enhances the story
Damn it, I was just about to get productive, then I saw that episode title...
Some things are just more important!
Priorities. Yours are good. ;-)
Jasper: 5 successes in catching
Jason: That knife is so caught, you can't imagine how caught that knife is
Whyyyy! I love Jason's sarcasm when he tells the story. Its awesome. XD XD
I'm on the S.S. Jasper/Eva ship, who's with me?
Team Esper!
@@joncox1875 Good ship name. Now we shall take over Tumblr!
I think Jeva is a good ship name.
@@WinterFaery84 ooh, I like that name too!
Wait until his ex finds him
all this brilliant storytelling and acting got me so captivated for weeks, my adult ass waits for the upload in continents away, counting the time difference and watching the show until 7 am in the morning, IN A WORKDAY. props to you guys for all the nostalgia, and as a tiny little side note, please please touch up the audio a little bit and don't let us swing between not being able to hear alex and jason, or bleeding out of our ears at the end with the geek and sundry tune
Thanks for joining us to share the story, it's got to be a challenge with the time zone difference! I'll see what can be done about adjusting our microphones.
I know its a long dead meme ,but Jasper and Eva is such a better love story than twilight.
don't you mean undead meme? .....couldn't stop myself....
@@AoRArchAngel well played
Jasper is also a name of a vampire in this classic of the seventh art
Between last episode and this episode I have re-watched every episode of this show, because I'm apparently addicted and can't get enough.
I am going to say that the lady who plays Eva needs to be around more. She is simply gorgeous. And I can tell the character really likes Jasper. I would like to see more develop between the two. And Jasper being uncomfortable with the flirting and teasing is good. And having Anabelle teasing Jasper about it is classic. On a different note, I am working on some fanfic stories, but I do need to do some more work with it, yet It is rough, right now, but thanks to Jason, and the Vamffily, my passion for writing, again, is sparked.
PoeticTwist 🖤
@@josephinemcadam6185 I've just gotta know - how much input do you get over your character? Eva really seems so otherworldly that she seems to be floating as you play her.
NorthForkFisherman is that even her bruh? She's weird.
@@tkschaaf7096 No, Tremere are creepy and we think they like it that way.
Link, please?
Each week those people amaze me with their roleplaying, Kudos to all of them. My favourites are definitely Jasper and Eva. I totally ship Jaeva!
1:06:13
Jasper: "Single-person apart, you know the rules."
Victor: "True, leave room for Jesus!"
(Writing this as a reminder for myself for when I rewatch this session XD)
i didnt understand what he meant 😭can you explain please
@@Myrto_ZF Strict Christian schools / church groups will tell teens to "leave room for Jesus" as a way of telling them not to dance too close together or have their bodies pressed up against each other (because that would be too sexual). Here Jasper and Victor are jokingly using the same phrases to separate Nellie from the guy she is drinking from.
@@waterviolite Oh I see 😂 Thank you!
Have you rewatched yet?
@@watervioliteThank you! I'm not native.
Just caught up with this series this morning.
Getting out of work now.
I guess I know how I’ll spend my evening.
Those endclips are not making it easy to wait a whole effing week for the next episode! >:| So excited how everything is going to unfold in the plot. You all do an excellent job there, I enjoy this a LOT! :)
There's a reason I wait until the season is over to watch it.
MINOR oversight at 1:32 - security personnel always wear clip-on ties, to avoid being yanked around by them in a brawl.
LOVE the show! Binge watching during the quarantines.
Love this show. I appreciate the way Mr Carl weaves politics into the narrative without forcing anything onto the players or audience. Same goes for the players, everything they do remains in character unless explicitly stated. Thank you and keep up the great work cast and crew.
It would have been too on the nose but I almost expected to hear:
Eva: You shouldn't have injured yourself for me.
Jasper: you're worth it.
Also, Fiona needs to get introduced to the dawn and Annabelle, while I love her, needs to get a bit of a clue. She makes some good points but then undermines herself immediately afterwards. At this point I really worry for her safety.
Annabelle is very much the Young Brujah, the older Brujah are just as terrible.. they just pretend not to be teenagers a little better LOL. Never met a Brujah that wasn't an idealist on a path to ruin..
"Makes some good points, but then undermines herself immediately afterwards" - That's the Brujah's compulsion at work. They are doomed to a constant cycle of destruction. Nothing they build will last, because their blood demands they tear it all down again.
The more I watch this series, the more I'm impressed by the production. Top notch stuff by all involved.
So wait Mexican kindred are coming.... and there was a lasombra........ Well 1 + 1 = Sabbat, or I'm a were-duck.
Honestly, I'd want to play as a wereduck.
The Sabbat have not been included to V5 as of yet, so it is unlikely. Thar said, I would love to see some conflict with the Sabbat from Tijuana.
@@LloydSkyLion Oooooh shit, my next V5 campaign has Sabbat as one of the main antagonists.
@@carriesmith7225 Well, there are wereravens and with some paint and their ability to mimic voices.... :D
LloydSkyLion actually i
The Jasper storyline is beyond fantastic! I'm more speaking of the Chloe aspect but everything going on with him is really really engaging.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I would _love_ to run in a game under Jason. Awesome storyteller!
I wouldn’t I would just disappoint him
Can we up the volume of the Ramona's Sketchbook and Secrets sections? They're a little quiet compared to the show's general volume. The GeeknSundry tune still made me jump in my seat! One of these days I'll remember to check the video time before the end so I don't get spooked!
Every. D@#$. Time.
The story telling, the scenes, the addendum at the end...dear god this is just incredible story telling at its very best!
Many Carna Tremere in this chapter. I love it.
Jasper undisputed sheriff of L.A.
Awsome episode. I can’t wait to see the scene when Jasper has to deal with his Chloe/ Eva love triangle.
I bet those Vampires coming up from Mexico are Lasombra defecting from the Sabbat. Great episode as always :)
2:13:00
Jason: So YOU’RE the door.
Jasper: I‘m gonna be the door.
Jason: Hmm. Complete with hinges.
Have I mentioned I love this series?
I was waiting for the joke of him being "unhinged" to be used :(
I like how Eva's humanity is probably as high as Anabelle's. (and yes, I too am on that ship) Poor Chloe.
Alex (Jasper) has the gods of dice trowing rng on his side
2:05:52
Victor, holding a stick like a baseball player just right aside the trashcans: Please, gimme a reason, please I need to do this.
He should have rolled selfcontrol.