2015 - Follower's of Set - Stacey Diaz
Introduction and Background:
Like many, my gaming started many years ago with the computer game Space Hulk. From there I started miniature gaming with Warhammer 40k and playing Magic the Gathering. Eventually in my adult years I was introduced to DnD during version 3.5. In 1998 I was introduced into the World of Darkness through tabletop Vampire the Masquerade and shortly after that Mage and Garou. I actually found Vampire Larp completely on accident. In fact, the game just happen to play at the same site we table topped at. After some convincing, I made my first character and have loved Larping ever since.
After the creation of the local Garou game Dreams of Chaos I was asked on staff to maintain the books. Shortly after, I was aiding with narration and eventually brought on as a full time storyteller. I took over the game after the games founders retired and ran the game until I relocated due to the continuing my education. After my relocation and the creation of TGN, the game chose to leave OWNB for the Garou Nation.
When I first made my Setite Tanis, I wasn't sure where I wanted to go with her and while I was familiar with Setite genre I didn't really know the ins and outs of the clan. So I went home that weekend and dove right into the genre packet, thaum packet, and the clan book. During that weekend is when I fell in love the genre. The very next game I dove into my character without fear, freely speaking to my elders, having interesting conversations about the faith. To this day, that is how I still play my PC and I love how she interacts with everyone around her.
My experiences as a subcoord for the Followers of Set this year has been a great adventure. Mostly it has been an eye opening experience in how the clan is run from behind the scene in regards to NPC use, magic request, and how the Setite team operates. While I was aware of all these things in theory it has been a great experience to gain an understanding of how it is actually done in practice. With this gained insight I now have a better idea of how to be an effective Coordinator to the genre.
Introduction and Background (Portuguese):
Como muitos, o meu jogo começou há muitos anos com o jogo de computador Space Hulk. A partir daí eu comecei o jogo em miniatura, com Warhammer 40k e jogar Magic the Gathering. Eventualmente em minha vida adulta, fui apresentado a DnD durante versão 3.5. Em 1998 foi introduzido no Mundo das Trevas através tabletop Vampiro a Máscara e pouco depois que Mago e Garou. Eu realmente achei Vampiro Larp completamente no acidente. Na verdade, o jogo só acontecerá a jogar na mesma mesa com tampo em local. Depois de algum convincente, eu fiz o meu primeiro personagem e tenho amado LARPing desde então.
Após a criação dos Sonhos locais jogo Garou do Caos me pediram na equipe para manter os livros. Pouco tempo depois, eu estava ajudando com narração e, eventualmente, trazido como um contador de histórias em tempo integral. I assumiu o jogo após os Jogos fundadores aposentado e correu o jogo até que eu realocados devido à contínua minha educação. Depois da minha transferência e criação de TGN, o jogo escolheu deixar OWNB para a Nação Garou.
Quando eu fiz a minha Setita Tanis, eu não tinha certeza de onde eu queria ir com ela e, enquanto eu estava familiarizado com Setita gênero que eu realmente não sei os prós e contras do clã. Então fui para casa naquele fim de semana e mergulhou para a direita no pacote de gênero, thaum pacote, eo livro do clã. Durante esse fim de semana é quando eu me apaixonei do gênero. O próximo jogo eu mergulhei no meu caráter, sem medo, falando livremente para os mais velhos, ter conversas interessantes sobre a fé. Para este dia, é assim que eu ainda jogo meu PC e eu adoro a forma como ela interage com todos ao seu redor.
Minhas experiências como subcoord para os Seguidores de Set Este ano tem sido uma grande aventura. Principalmente, tem sido uma experiência de abrir os olhos na forma como o clã é executado por trás da cena em relação ao uso da NPC, solicitação de mágica, e como a equipe Setita opera. Enquanto eu estava ciente de todas estas coisas, em teoria, tem sido uma grande experiência para ganhar uma compreensão de como ele é realmente feito na prática. Com este adquiriu conhecimentos que agora tenho uma idéia melhor de como ser um coordenador eficaz para o gênero.
Administrative Experience:
Assistant Storyteller – Dark Eclipse- 2001 to 2004
Head Storyteller – Dreams of Chaos- 2001 to 2004
Assistant Storyteller – Dreams of Chaos – 2000 to 2001
Follower of Set Subcoordator - March 2014 to Present
Administrative Experience (Portuguese):
Personal Statement:
What drives the overall genre of Vampire the Masquerade is personal horror. Setite genre allows for a unique way for players to immediately jump into that horror. The fundamental aspect of Setite genre is doing things which are morally reprehensible and accepting them as virtuous. It is an interesting juxtaposition of what the player holds true versus what the PC believes to be right. By working with storytellers and players alike I hope to help players enjoy Setite genre as much as I do.
The best way a Coordinator can help their players is by being attentive and communicative to the questions that are presented to them. That is why I intend to have a response turnaround time of three days. Also, I believe there are certain aspects of the the genre documents which need more clarification and so I intend to revise those documents accordingly.
Overall, I wish to bring the genre out of the stagnation that it has been in for the last couple of years through the use of NPCs and certain plots. It is my hope that by working with storytellers and players they can be more comfortable with having independent Setites in their game. It is my belief that many of the Camarilla Setites which exist in abundance is because, much like myself, many players were told by their storytellers that they may only play a Setite if they were also in the Camarilla. I feel that if storytellers had a better understanding of how independent Setites operated they would be more comfortable with having them in their game. These, and many other of the ideas I have, will improve Setite genre for both storytellers and players.
Personal Statement (Portuguese):
Goals:
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To make the genre more accessible to players and storytellers by addressing as many questions and concerns as possible.
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Work on a separate genre packet for the Serpents of Light that covers the finer details of their genre and provides advice and role playing tips.
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Publish a new genre packet..
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To make the Apostate Merit Storyteller approval and coord notify, because no one knows your story and journey better than you and your storyteller(s).
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Improve communication between the Coords office, storytellers, and players.
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This includes making sure requests and questions are answered within three days of the email being sent
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Also to maintain an open dialogue when it comes to questions, comments, and concerns when it comes to genre
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Create a temple packet to give ideas and answer basic questions on how to create a temple
- Explore the possibility of running Mummy plot with various storytellers that would be interested.