Alex is a superb actor. Check out the moment when Annabelle asks how to go back. Nelli and Victor laugh it off, but he looks very thoughtful. As if it's something he's thought about as well. Dude's Nosferatu game is on point.
@@drewskerdu6336 there are two kinds of Nossies though, the ones that thinks that the Embrace is an downgrade,... or an upgrade despite the horrible disfigurement. These were the social outcasts, the flawed, vagrants,... they find the clan's tight knit family like structure is a major improvement than before their embrace. These were the already at the bottom of barrel people.
@@drewskerdu6336 A few months late, but I played a kinda Cleopatra Nosferatu. She thought of her disfigurement as liberating because all of her mortal life she was forced to be seen. She was a model and hated her life. Now, she has impact without being seen. She has a family that values her talent, not just her looks. Ironically, she feels more like a person as an undead Sewer Dweller than she did as a human.
@@madmac223 no because sugar daddys give money, vampire daddy is the person who turned you into a kindred created the new version of you Edit also jasper is the character his actors name is Alex
@@SpookeeOne I actually recently learned that apparently in the world of Darkness some of the Sabot actually DO call themselves vampires... Because apparently they're ALL in on the whole not being human thing.
@@nikhilsinha7730 good point maybe your brain is just swimming in vitae would explain some insannity and why some vampire are able to survive headshoots
@@captaintalon4485 Target reminds them of archery, archery reminds them of arrows and arrows are pointy wooden sticks. It just gives them PTSD flashbacks.
Jason’s awkward college guy chatter just made me a fan of this series. I wasn’t sure about his GM style until right then. He doesn’t make himself a part of the story unless he absolutely needs to. That was hilarious.
Thank you very much. As the Storyteller, I'm there to set the scene, interpret the world, and present situations (well, complications really!), but the story very much belongs to the player characters. :)
@@JasonCarl Great GMing, it makes the series very enjoyable. I have never tried the tabletop game, although I'm a huge fan of the video games. I was thinking of actually purchasing it and playing it with my friends in the near future. The issue is, none of us have ever played it before and I'll probably be the one required to be the GM. Any advice for a newbie?
@@giorgim6168 thanks! My best advice is to check out the free V5 Quickstart book, available at DriveThruRPG. It's got premade characters, a scenario, and easy rules guidance for new GMs and players. Trying playing through this scenario before making your own chronicle, see what works and what doesn't. Then, when you're ready to GM your own game, make sure you have a "Session 0" to talk about what you all want and hope for from the game. Set expectations and figure out how you all want to have fun! :)
Good cast of characters, Jasper definitely killed it this session. The player does a really good job playing a Nosferatu and the GM is good, even has his own spooky aura about him.
How tf have I not seen anyone comment about Annabelle’s, “I’m a grown ass woman, and you’re a deadbeat father.” Straight up murdered victor with that line.
@@JasonCarl You're skill in delivering that line also, adds so much to why that Yikes was SO BIG. I heard, it I could see a little flicker in your eye before you asked... and I was in mid pre-yikes when you asked. It's like opening your mouth to go "Wow!" and then suddenly clenching your teeth so hard you can practically hear them clatter. It was without question my favorite moment of the episode.
Wow. The actress playing Annabelle really nailed it. Her emotion while wrestling with her new life as a vamp was palpable and honest, and it really sold me on the world. Kudos for a great job!
@@JasonCarl well you did a fantastic job too! Ive been a DM myself, but the level of detail you included in your scenario explanations was absolutely amazing! And the other actors were awesome too, but Erika actually made the world believable. Regardless, Kudos to all of you!
Is it a shame that there may be generation not raised with their own Morticia.. Not everyone got their own goth-diva touchstone; like Angelica H or Elvira.
jasper talking to annabelle in the car is the most convoluted and hilarious explanation ive ever heard :) jasper explaining things in general is epic at convoluted explanations :)
I’m going to be honest as a college student if I saw a bald pale sickly looking person like Jasper at night on campus I probably wouldn’t think much just get back to my car to go home. I have some night classes lol.
Jason Carl is one of my biggest inspirations as a GM. Being able to create fleshed out characters through subtle body motion and inflection is an incredible skill I realize doesn't get shown often enough.
That was fun! Erica brought her acting game but FIERCE. B.Dave and Cynthia were stylish and regal, and Alexander is absolutely mesmerizing. It must have been a real privilege to have a White Wolf storyteller run your game. Jason Carl's demeanor was appropriately reserved and mysterious.
Yep. They are absolutely amazing, all of them. Now, if only Erica could have avoided the unfortunate bruja stereotypes, I'd have been in geek heaven. I'm not saying her performance was anything short of great, nor that she is/was in some way 'playing it wrong'. Nothing could be further from the truth. It is just the exact character archetype that used to set mine (and my old VTM group)'s overly pointed canines on edge.
@@JasonCarl Already seeing people on reddit asking how to start with Vampire after seeing this. I really think you guys are going to start a boom for Vampire that rivals the 90's era boom.
@@EngeltheFallen That is certainly a personal goal for me: share the love of the World of Darkness with a new generation of players and fans who will be as excited and enthused about the stories we can tell here as I have been for so long. :)
I literally wrote the book on LA by Night, and there have clearly been some major changes since then. But then, as I wrote in the book, change is the only certainty in the free state.
It's amazing how much of a total face change contacts can make. Even though he is wearing a bit of make-up, its the cloudy eyes that really solidify the monsterous presence about him and it really makes him look almost ethereal and corpse like. It's really cool.
@@apassmore9872 Not if you are spanish. Brujah is spelled exactly like Bruja, the "h" in english forces the last "a" to be pronounced as a spanish pronounced "Bruja". And probably you already know, Bruja means Witch
@@apassmore9872 In english, sure. In Spanish , the english pronunciation of Brujah with the slightly inhaled hair makes the word sound "Bruja(spanish term)" The cannonic pronunciation is Brujah. Wich sounds like Bruja(s).
LA By Night is by far one of the greatest things G&S has ever broadcasted. Amazing moody atmosphere (thanks to the incredible talent of Storyteller Jason Carl), edge-of-your-seat action, emotional and gripping roleplay, a fantastic cast, and an incredible rotation of guests through the first season. I really hope the rest of Season 1 gets uploaded to YT to share it with the world (and for my rewatches!), and I can't wait for the Epilogues and Season 2!
The level of ability of the cast is just astounding. A nice counterpoint to the "Look at me! I'm doing an accent and treating the campaign like a joke!" that passes for roleplaying in so many RPG streams. And Jason Carl's GM skills _are_ sharp. One of the hardest things as a GM is to maintain a serious tone. You have to find a way to rein in the natural tendency for a bunch of friends sitting around a table to spend most of their time joking, while at the same time not being a prick. Carl pulls it off expertly, gently and deftly maintaining the tone of the chronicle.
@@nicolasoliveira5187 I'm unashamedly a Critter. D&D has an inherently lighter tone than VtM, but you'll note - I hope - that no matter how many jokes get made _within_ the campaign, Matt Mercer steadfastly prevents the campaign _itself_ becoming a joke. The players, likewise, wholeheartedly attempt to play characters who - at their core - are characters who _can_ be taken seriously Dice, Camera, Action is definitely a stream I would consider of vastly lower quality than this one or CR, due to their failure to observe the above. The more recent Heroes of the Vale suffers from the same defects.
This seems tailor made for Bloodlines fans who've never played the tabletop game. If this is supposed to get me more interested in playing the tabletop version, it's working very well! I love the low key but effective narration.
@@JasonCarl That was an incredible performance, Mr. Carl. I'll be honest-the first few minutes didn't really grip me, but your charisma began to shine through as you and the players grew comfortable. Within the first half hour, I was already impressed with your GM skills and taken by your personality. I'm excited to see the rest of this show!
@@Gruncival Same here also he doesnt Overplay as much. My Gm´s are always a bit over the top, but when he needed to he was right on point. He kinda fits the overall mood of the game/story. I think he has alot of Gm experience
Jasper is a nos, nos are kinda more cool about helping... For a price, they are also good to have in your debt, as a useful nos knows to keep useful... Lest they have a accident with their home, and get a sunroof
Nelli and Victor: *bickering about clothing* Jasper: "Would you two get your shit together please?" I already love Jasper as a character and I'm not even an hour in.
You should watch All Work No Play's episode of the Creature Makeup with Alex Ward, his physical body movements are so creepy it's amazing. (He can also scream like a monster, it's awesome)
I really hope the "Oh she is dating my son!" was genuine surprise and not scripted, because that was amazing! Either way, amazing acting for a RPG round, by everyone :)
Vampire is many things, including what happens when dark desires clash with sinister secrets. I keep a lot of things hidden from the players until the right moment arrives. ;)
Annabelle is the best cliche. I called that shit the moment she asked why they listen to the Baron. I enjoyed this. Which is cool because it's cool to see someone extremely experienced run this game, and the players all seemed well really invested from the start. Very little out of character chatter, so immersion is good too. 10/10
Coming back from season 4 to rewatch the very first one and I can’t help but to appreciate how far did the guys develop the story and their acting. Here they are still warming up and kinda kidding around and it’s all not too serious yet 😄
This is a fucking amazing role-playing session. The DM is a brilliant storyteller, the players are extremely reactive. It's the best I've found on UA-cam so far.
@@martingarreis Jasper's act and attire is fantastic but as more i watch i think Nelli G is killing it. Mostly through one-liners but she had the gems like when Annabelle described it's powers saying so she is basically a cat. Edit: Yes Jasper is the most natural with his role.
You've got a bunch of great actors here. Kudos to Jasper who's actually frightened me and seemed to be always in character. But the four of them really were great. Good game !
The moment Griffith Observatory was mentioned it caused me anxiety. I remember what happened there in Bloodlines, and it put the fear of werewolves into me when playing a vampire. Cougars, right... Great storytelling and acting from players and ST alike so far. Makes me miss having a group to play with,. :)
I loved VTM as a teenager - read a lot of fanfiction and lore online, played Bloodlines - but never found a group to play. L.A. by night has made me start working on my own VTM chronicle and as soon as lockdown is over, my group and I will start playing :) So thanks for putting this up, it has really brought VTM back into focus for me, and probably many others.
Already watched all these live, but had to swing by to give it a thumbs up. This show is really amazing. To anyone watching it for the first time on here: You're in for a treat!
Yes! I hope there is a second series of this, because this is a fantastic series! I saw a bit of one episode when it aired live and fell in love. GET ON THE HYPE TRAIN!!
Love this show. The characters actually feel like people and the GM knows when to just let the characters be themselves rather than constantly interrupt the flow. Half of the reason I couldn’t get in Shield of Tomorrow or Callisto6 is the lengthy bits of exposition or the players over playing their characters
[[ _circa_ 01:40:29 ]] Storyteller: " You wanna *_lie_* to [the Baron]? " Annabelle: " Uhh...yeah! " [[ Jasper grins with anticipatory schadenfreude ... Victor face-desks ... Nelli G oscillates between offering (halfhearted) commiserative pats upon Victor's back and subtle face-palm I: BURST INTO WILDLY SARDONIC LAUGHTER ]]
"She's dating my son" I laughed so hard at that I disturbed my cat. What strikes me as very interesting is the nuance of Alex's performance here. I know this isn't a traditional scripted type of show (obviously, it's a damn roleplaying game) but the amount of care that Alex puts in his body language really shows how skilled he is at roleplaying the character. Even the kindness in his eyes when he doesn't find someone staring at his blackened veins belies a sort of pained clenching of his jaw... Every time he's in focus he takes a tremendous amount of care in roleplaying his character. It's aspirational. I've also never had a player really understand how communicative body language is. So that's... very cool to see here. I came for B. Dave Walters and Erika Ishii (Erika is an icon of mine...) and I am not at all disappointed by anyone. Jason Carl I thought was a smidge bit cringe but I also thought the same think of Matt Mercer when I first started watching CR, so... it's just a testament to how much Jason Carl cares about how he reflects the atmosphere of the environments he's conjuring.
As someone who first came to know the World of Darkness through the VtM Bloodlines PC game (and have fallen head over heels with the tabletops and LARPs since then), I can't stress enough just how TRULY and deeply excited I am to see this set in LA, with all the familiar major lore characters and locations. It's nostalgic in all the best possible ways while being completely new and exciting as I sit on the edge of my seat, waiting to see what happens to this odd little coterie next. Keep up the AMAZING work, you guys!
This is one of my favorite things Geek & Sundry has ever produced. I hope you continue this for many seasons, or transition to other World of Darkness games when it ends. Nobody else producing great live play games in this system.
@@cloud1973 yeah it's a thing, beware of comments in more episodes, some can get pretty bad (not all ofc) 😅 I mean I get not liking a character but attacking the person who roleplays as them was always crazy to me.
I thought this was going to be cheesy and dumb. I was wrong this was so much fun and brought back so many memories. Can't wait to watch the rest. Great job, people!
Annabelle makes a great job at putting ourselves in her shoes. She is confused about her new life and these old kindred traditions doesn't makes a sense for her. She is basically still young both human age and kindred age. So it is exciting to watch what will happen to her next.
Damn, all four put in quite some effort. Annabelle's breakdown was awesome, Jasper is an absolute freak and I love it. The whole "dating my son" angle was sick...Jeez, what a ride!
I'm a fan of cr, but have only dipped in and out of other rpg shows, saw this and it brought back memories of playing this in the early 90s and gave it a shot. 20 minutes in and I'm hooked. Great job of DMing, the tone is brilliantly set, the story focuses on the players and keeps them focused and engaged and the lore knowledge is fantastic. You've lead the way to be a great GM without being a voice actor. Great players too, diverse and clearly invested. Looking forward to watching more.
Guys, this is awesome. Just about 3 hours and A LOT has happened without the feel it was rushed or forced. When Annabelle started crying I was telling myself "this is TRUE roleplaying". Gonna call my friends and start playing a new chapter in our Chronicle ASAP now.
This was recommended to me by a friend who knows I love vampire stories, and The Masquerade did not disappoint! I can’t wait to tune in for the next chapter!
Ah, playing Nosferatu with two normal-looking players. I still remember my first session where everyone went in to interrogate a guy and I just sat in the boot of the car.
It's just so good! The thing that it starts with experienced vampires finding a newly turned and confused one is great because you can associate with Annabelle especially if you're new to VtM yourself. All the cast is great too.
And now to watch along again. I adored this on twitch and it really pushed me to get into a Vampire The Masquerade game. One of my favourite shows on G&S, with storytelling almost on par with critical role.
Alexander is so good as portraying this character. He's so expressive with his facial expressions, even when he's in the background. I find Jasper creepy but the same time cute (?) in his own way. Absolutely love him Also the make up and the vampire tooth are just CHEF'S KISS
All the subtle details he adds in his role playing… oh man… The growls, the frequent and instant switch between laughing and deadpan, the exaggerated body language… so on point, so on point
Bravo! It felt more like a pilot to a TV Series then a role playing session of VTM. Good improv by all involved and a calm and smooth storyteller. Looking forward to seeing this series play out.
Love this. Jasper is beautiful and my fave so far. But as someone who saw quite a few pnp rpg lps this whole crew is legendary. Love their committment. Annabelle killed her dramatic scene. Looking forward to the rest of the Chapters. Also love that Isaac is in this. One of my faves of bloodlines 1 the game :))
So here I am, rewatching LA by Night from start to finish for the 3rd time. Watching the amazing story-telling abilities of Mr. Jason Carl, falling in love with the Anarch Coterie all over again until they break my heart in season 4. I miss you Vamily. Hope you guys stay safe. 🦇🦇🦇
I wasnt certain about this GM at first but he really won me over once things started to pick up, and I really enjoy how subtly he weaves the tale/events that unfold as the characters explore.
He's certainly no Matthew Mercer, but I honestly prefer this GM over Matt in this specific setting. I feel his energitic sound effects and general, excited way of explaining events would really ruin the more serious mood of World of Darkness :D
I like how Jasper is continually acting expressively in the background, moving his hands in a creepy way or using facial expressions. 🙂
Yeah, I think he’s a bit on the spectrum
@@neurohack9038 he's playing a nosferatu style vampire, he's just in character
@@neurohack9038 if you mean the Spectrum of Spontaneous, Highly-Tuned Creative Expression, then a resounding yes.
@@neurohack9038ah yes, autistic people are sooooo famous for having a lot of expressive facial expressions, yup sound about right. /s
@@neurohack9038 Don't think you know how autism looks like in people :D
Alex is a superb actor. Check out the moment when Annabelle asks how to go back. Nelli and Victor laugh it off, but he looks very thoughtful. As if it's something he's thought about as well. Dude's Nosferatu game is on point.
So, if he thought about it, Jasper is probably a Cleopatra.
@@VandalAudi Or just any Nosferatu I imagine. I'd think most of them don't want to be hideous disgusting sewer dwellers
@@drewskerdu6336 there are two kinds of Nossies though, the ones that thinks that the Embrace is an downgrade,... or an upgrade despite the horrible disfigurement. These were the social outcasts, the flawed, vagrants,... they find the clan's tight knit family like structure is a major improvement than before their embrace. These were the already at the bottom of barrel people.
@@drewskerdu6336 A few months late, but I played a kinda Cleopatra Nosferatu. She thought of her disfigurement as liberating because all of her mortal life she was forced to be seen. She was a model and hated her life. Now, she has impact without being seen. She has a family that values her talent, not just her looks.
Ironically, she feels more like a person as an undead Sewer Dweller than she did as a human.
Yeah, his acting is inspiringly good.
"Your vampire daddy-"
"YOU JUST SAID THAT WE CANT USE THAT WORD!"
"IM USING WORDS SHE'LL UNDERSTAND "
Aaand jasper is my favorite kindred
Without context, I thought this was for 'daddy' XD
Who is your blood sugar daddy would have also been acceptable also is it just me or does Jasper look like he's an actual vampire?
@@madmac223 no because sugar daddys give money, vampire daddy is the person who turned you into a kindred created the new version of you
Edit also jasper is the character his actors name is Alex
All I gotta say is wait until Season 2. He's got some really good moments.
@@SpookeeOne
I actually recently learned that apparently in the world of Darkness some of the Sabot actually DO call themselves vampires...
Because apparently they're ALL in on the whole not being human thing.
Annabelle: having an emotional breakdown
Jasper: the only liquid left in your body Is blood
Els de ridder Hamme Wielstraar thuis vampire Jasper
Wait doesn't that mean brain juice and spinal fluid is just gone?
@@nikhilsinha7730 good point maybe your brain is just swimming in vitae would explain some insannity and why some vampire are able to survive headshoots
@@nopenope6131 dude, u high?
@@nikhilsinha7730maybe it's all replaced with blood and that's why they need to drink other peoples blood
Getting an actual vampire to play Vampire: The Masquerade was an ace move. 👏👏👏
Right? Just don't tell the Second Inquisition, please!
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@@nicholasloud2231 think he's joking about Jasper's appearance
@@bryannothem1505 I figured.
Considering they said "play" I assume you're wrong, but u know what they say about assuming, plus I don't know jack about Vampire:TM 😅
"I love your hoodie, who designed it?"
"It's from Target."
"Ough. That hurt my heart."
"Speaking of Tar-Jay..." haha
So vampires can be killed by stakes, fire, sunlight, and any mention of Target clothing
@@captaintalon4485 Target reminds them of archery, archery reminds them of arrows and arrows are pointy wooden sticks. It just gives them PTSD flashbacks.
That was the most Tori quote of all tori quotes.....lol
Reduced willpower
"I have eyes on Juan..."
"...No I don't..."
Jason’s awkward college guy chatter just made me a fan of this series. I wasn’t sure about his GM style until right then. He doesn’t make himself a part of the story unless he absolutely needs to. That was hilarious.
Thank you very much. As the Storyteller, I'm there to set the scene, interpret the world, and present situations (well, complications really!), but the story very much belongs to the player characters. :)
Jason Carl you do a beautiful job balancing everything: the setting, the player time, the pacing.... ❤️
@@rowanwax thank you very much!
@@JasonCarl Great GMing, it makes the series very enjoyable. I have never tried the tabletop game, although I'm a huge fan of the video games. I was thinking of actually purchasing it and playing it with my friends in the near future. The issue is, none of us have ever played it before and I'll probably be the one required to be the GM. Any advice for a newbie?
@@giorgim6168 thanks! My best advice is to check out the free V5 Quickstart book, available at DriveThruRPG. It's got premade characters, a scenario, and easy rules guidance for new GMs and players. Trying playing through this scenario before making your own chronicle, see what works and what doesn't. Then, when you're ready to GM your own game, make sure you have a "Session 0" to talk about what you all want and hope for from the game. Set expectations and figure out how you all want to have fun! :)
Where’s all the Victor love? Dude was super funny and reminded me the most of fun gaming friends.
He actually told us to forget all about his love
b davis was in dimension 20's pirates if leviathan and ran a charity stream which he rocked if you wanna see more ttrpg stuff from him.
@@bignaturalsenergy and he has his own ravenloft campaign. Super good stuff
Good cast of characters, Jasper definitely killed it this session. The player does a really good job playing a Nosferatu and the GM is good, even has his own spooky aura about him.
He does seem to be on the spectrum
@@neurohack9038 what is it with you and the spectrum ? Searching for KINDRED souls ? (see the pun, there ?)
When Jasper snuck up and said "Library" I got chills.
Theatricality at it's finest. I love it. LOL
I'm a big fan of Alex's, just look at his posture and movements, he's really embraced the Nosferatu here
Sszafein And the level and even way he speaks. "May we help you?" is my favorite line from him in this episode.
Sszafein I really think the Nosferatu embraced him ;)
Sszafein I love how Erica's playing Annabelle.
@Leisure 2:29:14
I didnt realize who Alex was at first so i thought you meant the GM that made me laugh
"as a grown up woman you need to cry a river, build a bridge, and get over it now" wow!
Ain't no shade like Nelli shade. ;)
So many great Quotes in this 🤣
That should be on a t-shirt
Even better when you realise she inadvertently just referred to a literal river of blood.
grown *ass
54:00
Guy: -Maybe its the Landlord
Anabelle: -Cant it wait?
Victor: -THE LANDLORD!
LMAO Victor is a fucking genius
I died. That was so hilarious lol.
Jasper’s little growl acknowledgement of the Baron- I’m in love
Seeing Alex put his talent at work was amazing. No wonder he's a professional monster actor. His little movements and everything were perfect
I love how "Jasper" is roleplaying his character. He's doing a fantastic job.
How tf have I not seen anyone comment about Annabelle’s, “I’m a grown ass woman, and you’re a deadbeat father.” Straight up murdered victor with that line.
Not even the sunrise scorches that hard, just... dayum!
Shots fired! Live rounds! Nelli was shook lmao
"Annabelle--who is we?"
BIGGEST YIKES.
Right? ;)
@@JasonCarl You're skill in delivering that line also, adds so much to why that Yikes was SO BIG. I heard, it I could see a little flicker in your eye before you asked... and I was in mid pre-yikes when you asked. It's like opening your mouth to go "Wow!" and then suddenly clenching your teeth so hard you can practically hear them clatter. It was without question my favorite moment of the episode.
@@JasonCarl Haha that was an amazing moment. It's like that meme "I'm in Danger" moment.
Wow. The actress playing Annabelle really nailed it. Her emotion while wrestling with her new life as a vamp was palpable and honest, and it really sold me on the world. Kudos for a great job!
Right? She's the amazing Erika Ishii! :D
@@JasonCarl well you did a fantastic job too! Ive been a DM myself, but the level of detail you included in your scenario explanations was absolutely amazing! And the other actors were awesome too, but Erika actually made the world believable. Regardless, Kudos to all of you!
This GM is very subtle with his storytelling, makes me nervous like I am also wandering around with them. I think im gonna like this series.
*phone rings*
Annabelle: hang on I need to take this
"Hey babe"
Jasper: *ooooh crap*
"The Gothic diva version of Morticia Addams"
Sooo... Morticia Addams?
Momticia, according to Annabelle. :)
Is it a shame that there may be generation not raised with their own Morticia..
Not everyone got their own goth-diva touchstone; like Angelica H or Elvira.
@@RW77777777 I didn't but Nelli G has.filled that void in my life :')
@@RW77777777 not to mention the original Morticia, Carolyn Jones
Elvira.
Jasper: "What do you want from us?"
Commercial: "Time honored European recipes."
jasper talking to annabelle in the car is the most convoluted and hilarious explanation ive ever heard :)
jasper explaining things in general is epic at convoluted explanations :)
I love this show so much. Also, Jasper is the cutest Nosferatu ever and I love him.
I know Jasper since only three days but if anything happens to him I am going to kill everybody in this room and then myself
@@sarahdale9968 NINE-NINE!!!
I’m going to be honest as a college student if I saw a bald pale sickly looking person like Jasper at night on campus I probably wouldn’t think much just get back to my car to go home. I have some night classes lol.
Especially in LA lol
Sorta just run o' the mill night folks
I mean considering what Nosferatu look like in lore, I might freak out a little bit but then shrug it off and keep doing my thing xD
Speaking as someone who has worked night security in a hospital ER, yeah! Jasper could easily pass for a junkie or severely hung over college kid.
@@Stronghand-yw1lk the heck are you doing in public with a confederate flag as your profile
@@Stronghand-yw1lk my man legit decided “let me show that I believe in god awful bigotry and racism online for everyone to see”
The way Jason maintains control of the game is master work. Bravo.
This game is a real treat, and Jasper just takes the field with his superb acting, and deep immersion in his character.
Thanks!
Jason Carl is one of my biggest inspirations as a GM. Being able to create fleshed out characters through subtle body motion and inflection is an incredible skill I realize doesn't get shown often enough.
That was fun! Erica brought her acting game but FIERCE. B.Dave and Cynthia were stylish and regal, and Alexander is absolutely mesmerizing. It must have been a real privilege to have a White Wolf storyteller run your game. Jason Carl's demeanor was appropriately reserved and mysterious.
Thank you! :)
Yep. They are absolutely amazing, all of them.
Now, if only Erica could have avoided the unfortunate bruja stereotypes, I'd have been in geek heaven.
I'm not saying her performance was anything short of great, nor that she is/was in some way 'playing it wrong'. Nothing could be further from the truth.
It is just the exact character archetype that used to set mine (and my old VTM group)'s overly pointed canines on edge.
@@JasonCarl Already seeing people on reddit asking how to start with Vampire after seeing this. I really think you guys are going to start a boom for Vampire that rivals the 90's era boom.
@@EngeltheFallen That is certainly a personal goal for me: share the love of the World of Darkness with a new generation of players and fans who will be as excited and enthused about the stories we can tell here as I have been for so long. :)
@@JasonCarl It would be amazing
I literally wrote the book on LA by Night, and there have clearly been some major changes since then. But then, as I wrote in the book, change is the only certainty in the free state.
i LOVED the take on the Bloods and the Crypts... PERFECTION! 5th edition seems to have lost a lot of the horror elements.
I thought you killed yourself
Dude. That book brought me and my friends many hours of fun. My hat is off to you.
@@faust13301 Thank you! I'm glad you had fun with it!
Annabelle: You're being weird.
Nelli: Oh. What? Me? Weird? You wanna talk about weird?
Jasper: If you point at me, I swear...
I died laughing.
It's amazing how much of a total face change contacts can make. Even though he is wearing a bit of make-up, its the cloudy eyes that really solidify the monsterous presence about him and it really makes him look almost ethereal and corpse like. It's really cool.
*Nellie hangs up the phone.
*They drive on in silence for several seconds.
Annabelle: What the f#$%'s a brouhaha?
*End Scene.
The spelling of Brujah is weird, but that's it
@@apassmore9872 Not if you are spanish. Brujah is spelled exactly like Bruja, the "h" in english forces the last "a" to be pronounced as a spanish pronounced "Bruja".
And probably you already know, Bruja means Witch
@@onemoregodrejected9369 I thought for sure it had an h at the end in the canonical spelling.
@@apassmore9872 In english, sure. In Spanish , the english pronunciation of Brujah with the slightly inhaled hair makes the word sound "Bruja(spanish term)"
The cannonic pronunciation is Brujah. Wich sounds like Bruja(s).
@@onemoregodrejected9369 Ah, interesting.
LA By Night is by far one of the greatest things G&S has ever broadcasted. Amazing moody atmosphere (thanks to the incredible talent of Storyteller Jason Carl), edge-of-your-seat action, emotional and gripping roleplay, a fantastic cast, and an incredible rotation of guests through the first season. I really hope the rest of Season 1 gets uploaded to YT to share it with the world (and for my rewatches!), and I can't wait for the Epilogues and Season 2!
The level of ability of the cast is just astounding. A nice counterpoint to the "Look at me! I'm doing an accent and treating the campaign like a joke!" that passes for roleplaying in so many RPG streams.
And Jason Carl's GM skills _are_ sharp. One of the hardest things as a GM is to maintain a serious tone. You have to find a way to rein in the natural tendency for a bunch of friends sitting around a table to spend most of their time joking, while at the same time not being a prick. Carl pulls it off expertly, gently and deftly maintaining the tone of the chronicle.
Shots Fired
But the question is
To who ?
CR ? Dice,Camera,Action ? TAZ ?
The possibilities are unimaginable
@@nicolasoliveira5187
I'm unashamedly a Critter. D&D has an inherently lighter tone than VtM, but you'll note - I hope - that no matter how many jokes get made _within_ the campaign, Matt Mercer steadfastly prevents the campaign _itself_ becoming a joke. The players, likewise, wholeheartedly attempt to play characters who - at their core - are characters who _can_ be taken seriously
Dice, Camera, Action is definitely a stream I would consider of vastly lower quality than this one or CR, due to their failure to observe the above.
The more recent Heroes of the Vale suffers from the same defects.
Im hoping season 2 also gets uploaded on youtube
This seems tailor made for Bloodlines fans who've never played the tabletop game. If this is supposed to get me more interested in playing the tabletop version, it's working very well! I love the low key but effective narration.
Thanks very much for joining our #vamily! :)
@@JasonCarl How would a noob like me (only played the PC game) look for a campaign (virtual or in person) open to new players?
@@jonkleinman3005 roll20 search for a group or Reddit I guess
@@jonkleinman3005 roll20, Discord, MUSH.
The narrator looks like a vampire in the making lol.
"in the making?" Hmph. :)
@@JasonCarl just saying you got the ears and the face... good chin line
@@JasonCarl That was an incredible performance, Mr. Carl. I'll be honest-the first few minutes didn't really grip me, but your charisma began to shine through as you and the players grew comfortable. Within the first half hour, I was already impressed with your GM skills and taken by your personality.
I'm excited to see the rest of this show!
@@Gruncival Same here also he doesnt Overplay as much. My Gm´s are always a bit over the top, but when he needed to he was right on point. He kinda fits the overall mood of the game/story. I think he has alot of Gm experience
@forrest key That's offensive forrest, Jason Carl it's a kindred lol
‘You will be in charge of her education’
Nelli and Victor - Shock and Confusion
Jasper - This is going to be fun
Jasper is a nos, nos are kinda more cool about helping... For a price, they are also good to have in your debt, as a useful nos knows to keep useful... Lest they have a accident with their home, and get a sunroof
And we all know what happens when someone deals that sun roof… well… let’s just say the shade never looked so red
Nelli and Victor: *bickering about clothing*
Jasper: "Would you two get your shit together please?"
I already love Jasper as a character and I'm not even an hour in.
This is my first time seeing Alexander Ward at all and I'm immediately in love
You should watch All Work No Play's episode of the Creature Makeup with Alex Ward, his physical body movements are so creepy it's amazing. (He can also scream like a monster, it's awesome)
The Caucasian Yeti I thought he looked familiar! Couldn’t figure it out, but he was great on AWNP.
Great to see Alex's monster acting in process! I loved him, just because he's such a different archetype to the typical vampire.
Oh the nostalgia of that game. Find the sarcophagus they said it'll be fun they said.
Zachary Hawley from what I understand, this campaign takes place in the aftermath of the Bloodlines game.
Turk “He’s not who he says she is and it’s going to burn.”
-Rosa
@@TheComicBookJoker "You've made a powerful enemy today, sign!"-Malkavian
Well, the GM specifically referenced Nines Rodriguez...
Don't open it
"what the hell is a Bruhaha" that's it, Annabelle is my favorite character and she must be protected at all costs.
I really hope the "Oh she is dating my son!" was genuine surprise and not scripted, because that was amazing!
Either way, amazing acting for a RPG round, by everyone :)
Vampire is many things, including what happens when dark desires clash with sinister secrets. I keep a lot of things hidden from the players until the right moment arrives. ;)
One thing I never could stomach about LA. All the damned vampires.
I though LA was zombie central.
They had to go somewhere after Santa Carla.
Worst then New York we're telling ya!
Haha! Love the referrence!!
You win.
The over abundance of shade in this one chapter gave me LIFE! Everyone was on their A-Game and I appreciate that tbh. Slay the game.
Annabelle is the best cliche. I called that shit the moment she asked why they listen to the Baron.
I enjoyed this. Which is cool because it's cool to see someone extremely experienced run this game, and the players all seemed well really invested from the start. Very little out of character chatter, so immersion is good too.
10/10
Coming back from season 4 to rewatch the very first one and I can’t help but to appreciate how far did the guys develop the story and their acting. Here they are still warming up and kinda kidding around and it’s all not too serious yet 😄
This is a fucking amazing role-playing session. The DM is a brilliant storyteller, the players are extremely reactive. It's the best I've found on UA-cam so far.
The fact he somehow just communicates to them it’s their turn to roleplay impresses me a lot
high production value, what do you expecyt??
"The hell's a bru-ha-ha" And I died laughing.
Jasper is best character
@@martingarreis Jasper's act and attire is fantastic but as more i watch i think Nelli G is killing it. Mostly through one-liners but she had the gems like when Annabelle described it's powers saying so she is basically a cat.
Edit: Yes Jasper is the most natural with his role.
Jasper is Bae.
agreed
I like Victor, Nelli and Jasper as a whole. The two fussing at each other while Jasper plays the sentry really works.
@@lathrael7152 My favorite one-liner of Nelli's was after Jasper said "I didn't always look like this" and she responded, "I ALWAYS looked like THIS."
You've got a bunch of great actors here. Kudos to Jasper who's actually frightened me and seemed to be always in character. But the four of them really were great. Good game !
Thank you very much for watching! Welcome to the #vamily. :)
The moment Griffith Observatory was mentioned it caused me anxiety. I remember what happened there in Bloodlines, and it put the fear of werewolves into me when playing a vampire. Cougars, right...
Great storytelling and acting from players and ST alike so far. Makes me miss having a group to play with,. :)
I loved VTM as a teenager - read a lot of fanfiction and lore online, played Bloodlines - but never found a group to play. L.A. by night has made me start working on my own VTM chronicle and as soon as lockdown is over, my group and I will start playing :) So thanks for putting this up, it has really brought VTM back into focus for me, and probably many others.
Already watched all these live, but had to swing by to give it a thumbs up. This show is really amazing.
To anyone watching it for the first time on here: You're in for a treat!
It'll only be 8 eps though...
Yes! I hope there is a second series of this, because this is a fantastic series! I saw a bit of one episode when it aired live and fell in love. GET ON THE HYPE TRAIN!!
@@rosagray2897 second season was confirmed at the end of the first get hyped.
@@The8thHost Yaaas! Thank you for letting me know :D
Been watching season 2, and it is *soooo* good.
Love this show. The characters actually feel like people and the GM knows when to just let the characters be themselves rather than constantly interrupt the flow. Half of the reason I couldn’t get in Shield of Tomorrow or Callisto6 is the lengthy bits of exposition or the players over playing their characters
Agreed! There's a great flow in this campaign. the GM handles it wonderfully.
agreed , loved the few episodes of this i got to watch live.
[[ _circa_ 01:40:29 ]]
Storyteller: " You wanna *_lie_* to [the Baron]? "
Annabelle: " Uhh...yeah! "
[[ Jasper grins with anticipatory schadenfreude ... Victor face-desks ... Nelli G oscillates between offering (halfhearted) commiserative pats upon Victor's back and subtle face-palm
I: BURST INTO WILDLY SARDONIC LAUGHTER ]]
Thanks, I learned a cool word.
@@alexeidmitriev6235 get learn'd
My vocabulary went +2 after reading this thank you.
I'm reminded that they tell her not to look him in the eyes because Auspex. Eye contact is mind reading!
the work that was placed in the characters is insane! jasper really feels like a nosferatu!
also shout out to jason carl for mastering this amazing session!
"She's dating my son"
I laughed so hard at that I disturbed my cat.
What strikes me as very interesting is the nuance of Alex's performance here. I know this isn't a traditional scripted type of show (obviously, it's a damn roleplaying game) but the amount of care that Alex puts in his body language really shows how skilled he is at roleplaying the character. Even the kindness in his eyes when he doesn't find someone staring at his blackened veins belies a sort of pained clenching of his jaw... Every time he's in focus he takes a tremendous amount of care in roleplaying his character. It's aspirational. I've also never had a player really understand how communicative body language is. So that's... very cool to see here.
I came for B. Dave Walters and Erika Ishii (Erika is an icon of mine...) and I am not at all disappointed by anyone. Jason Carl I thought was a smidge bit cringe but I also thought the same think of Matt Mercer when I first started watching CR, so... it's just a testament to how much Jason Carl cares about how he reflects the atmosphere of the environments he's conjuring.
This was so fun. And jasper's kindred look is so pretty but spooky. I love it
@Angelous Mortis I was talking about the description but yes Alex with contacts is also pretty and spooky. 👌🏼
As someone who first came to know the World of Darkness through the VtM Bloodlines PC game (and have fallen head over heels with the tabletops and LARPs since then), I can't stress enough just how TRULY and deeply excited I am to see this set in LA, with all the familiar major lore characters and locations. It's nostalgic in all the best possible ways while being completely new and exciting as I sit on the edge of my seat, waiting to see what happens to this odd little coterie next. Keep up the AMAZING work, you guys!
assume you've heard by now that Bloodlines is getting a sequel.
@@legionaireb Oh, you sweet, summer child
@@kibbo86 history repeats itself
This is one of my favorite things Geek & Sundry has ever produced. I hope you continue this for many seasons, or transition to other World of Darkness games when it ends. Nobody else producing great live play games in this system.
Quick question new to this aren´t all of those Worlds of Darkness sharing one Universe? Like a Vampire could meet a Werewolf right?
@@zulfyby yes, or a mage, or a changling.... its all one huge world of darknesss.
@@artemisruse436 Super cool
Roll4it has a great game going on twitch/youtube. 11 4 hour eps so far
And demons, mummies, geists, etc.
That acting from the person playing Annabelle was amazingly good. Holy hell.
I'm so glad Annabelle is getting love because both her (and Erika) have gotten so much hate for NO REASON, it heals my soul.
@@theochatzimaris2514 They've been getting hate?!
@@cloud1973 yeah it's a thing, beware of comments in more episodes, some can get pretty bad (not all ofc) 😅 I mean I get not liking a character but attacking the person who roleplays as them was always crazy to me.
I thought this was going to be cheesy and dumb. I was wrong this was so much fun and brought back so many memories. Can't wait to watch the rest. Great job, people!
Thanks for giving it a chance! :)
Jason: "Jasper is the most horrible thing you've ever seen"
Me: Oh no Alex is Actually Hot
omg i thought i was the only one o.o he seems so likable too :(
"who is 'we'?" OH SHIT! THAT MOMENT WAS AMAZING!
Could you explain it, this is my first experience with Vampire the Masquerade
Jacob Dennis I just mean that it was a fantastic dramatic moment 😀 what did u want me to explain?
Jacob Dennis only thing you need to know is vamp business gets really messy
Kaity All of their reactions were wonderfully, “Oh damn it...you should *not* have said that...!” What can we say; she had a bad panic moment.
I just went, "OH SHIT, SAY IT WAS A ROYAL WE, WE AS IN ONE AND THAT ONE IS YOU"
Annabelle makes a great job at putting ourselves in her shoes. She is confused about her new life and these old kindred traditions doesn't makes a sense for her. She is basically still young both human age and kindred age. So it is exciting to watch what will happen to her next.
Damn, all four put in quite some effort. Annabelle's breakdown was awesome, Jasper is an absolute freak and I love it. The whole "dating my son" angle was sick...Jeez, what a ride!
1:11:55
Anabelle: "Yes please Jasper! YOU HAVE THE CONCH!"
Nelli: "What?"
Me: "Someone clearly hasn't read "The Lord of the Flies" in school.
Jason, mad props for sticking around the comments.
My pleasure! The White Wolf and World of Darkness community is my community too.
I'm a fan of cr, but have only dipped in and out of other rpg shows, saw this and it brought back memories of playing this in the early 90s and gave it a shot. 20 minutes in and I'm hooked. Great job of DMing, the tone is brilliantly set, the story focuses on the players and keeps them focused and engaged and the lore knowledge is fantastic. You've lead the way to be a great GM without being a voice actor. Great players too, diverse and clearly invested. Looking forward to watching more.
This is definately high level roleplaying, I'm quite impressed. (Edit: the longer I watch -> no, I'm really impressed)
Hi, I want to do this as well. Is it called online vampire roleplay? And where do I find a community who have this roleplay online?
New to VTM and really getting into it. Victor makes me crack up! What an awesome team of role players, well done.
It’s great to return back and rewatching this masterpiece all over again.
Guys, this is awesome. Just about 3 hours and A LOT has happened without the feel it was rushed or forced.
When Annabelle started crying I was telling myself "this is TRUE roleplaying".
Gonna call my friends and start playing a new chapter in our Chronicle ASAP now.
As a huge fan of vampires I have been trying to coax friends into playing this. Mad kudos for putting your footage on here love the game
Considering how many people got into D&D with Critical Role, I'm sure this will call some to VtM
Anabelle: *starts crying blood* 😢😰😱
Jasper: "Oh, that'll happen--it's normal."
Suit and TIE! Its so god damn proper! RPG sessions are as rare as Birthdays and Christmas combined! I'm doing this next time!
This was recommended to me by a friend who knows I love vampire stories, and The Masquerade did not disappoint! I can’t wait to tune in for the next chapter!
Ah, playing Nosferatu with two normal-looking players. I still remember my first session where everyone went in to interrogate a guy and I just sat in the boot of the car.
1:15:58 First rule of the vampire club: you dont talk about vampire club
One of the best groups I've watched online. Don't pass on this one!
It's just so good! The thing that it starts with experienced vampires finding a newly turned and confused one is great because you can associate with Annabelle especially if you're new to VtM yourself. All the cast is great too.
Rewatching this and I don't think I have quite seen another storyteller like Jason, man this guy knows how to sell you a world of mistery.
And now to watch along again. I adored this on twitch and it really pushed me to get into a Vampire The Masquerade game. One of my favourite shows on G&S, with storytelling almost on par with critical role.
Gosh when jasper smiles it just fills my heart with joy
I'm 10 minutes in and I'm already in love with the cast.
Alexander is so good as portraying this character. He's so expressive with his facial expressions, even when he's in the background. I find Jasper creepy but the same time cute (?) in his own way. Absolutely love him
Also the make up and the vampire tooth are just CHEF'S KISS
All the subtle details he adds in his role playing… oh man…
The growls, the frequent and instant switch between laughing and deadpan, the exaggerated body language… so on point, so on point
Anyone else rewatching this after NYBN? What great memories and characters!
'Your Vampire Daddy'
*dies of lmao*
Bravo! It felt more like a pilot to a TV Series then a role playing session of VTM. Good improv by all involved and a calm and smooth storyteller. Looking forward to seeing this series play out.
Love this. Jasper is beautiful and my fave so far. But as someone who saw quite a few pnp rpg lps this whole crew is legendary. Love their committment. Annabelle killed her dramatic scene. Looking forward to the rest of the Chapters. Also love that Isaac is in this. One of my faves of bloodlines 1 the game :))
Thanks very much for the kind words, glad you're enjoying it!
I can’t believe that this chronicle is making its rounds around TikTok 5 years later, but I’m so glad it did and I found this! This is sooooo good!
So here I am, rewatching LA by Night from start to finish for the 3rd time. Watching the amazing story-telling abilities of Mr. Jason Carl, falling in love with the Anarch Coterie all over again until they break my heart in season 4.
I miss you Vamily. Hope you guys stay safe. 🦇🦇🦇
Thank you! We are staying safe and hoping to return to our Vamily as soon as possible!
I do this at least 2 times a year, it’s always a great time
"You have the conch!" Best moment. It really picked up when Annabelle showed up.
I wasnt certain about this GM at first but he really won me over once things started to pick up, and I really enjoy how subtly he weaves the tale/events that unfold as the characters explore.
He's certainly no Matthew Mercer, but I honestly prefer this GM over Matt in this specific setting.
I feel his energitic sound effects and general, excited way of explaining events would really ruin the more serious mood of World of Darkness :D
jasper you’re doing amazing sweetie
"What we are is hunger" Well said, Mr. Temple.
DUDE they're so good like every single person on this campaign actually looks like a vampire i freaking love them