Comments on: World of Darkness: Candle Cove

By: Capitalocracy

Capitalocracy — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:02:18 +0000

Hey, I know this one’s been up for a long time, but I just listened to it the other day.

I thought using an angel/demon who, not having eaten of the fruit, had no knowledge of good and evil, was awesome. Since first hearing about the concept of pre-Adam and Eve beings not knowing these things and acting with no concern for others or remorse, I’ve found the concept fascinating and thought they would make great villains.

I had a question, though: what would happen if the priest sat the Skintaker down to tell him some stories, and used that venue to start explaining to him the concept of good and evil? Would it be as incomprehensible to him as the Great Old Ones are to humanity without the magic of the fruit, or would it cause him to reexamine his own actions and choose between good and evil, with interesting consequences?

By: Chao

Chao — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 03:05:17 +0000

That was so amazing!!! I love your group! Especially the GM!!!

The creepiest part was easily when the cult watched the video and the new puppet appeared and talked directly to the crowd… CREEPY!!!!!

You guys dont just happen to live in MD by any chance do you? Or at least be wiling to play with someone over skype?? Let me know! XD

By: John H

John H — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:13:23 +0000

The beginning was super creepy. They pop in the tape, someone happens to show up at that exact moment. Then he starts throwing rocks through the windows. What would a normal person do it’s so out of the realm of the ordinary. The part that stuck with me the most is when the old guy says “Boo” and the lights go out. Awesome!

By: Jake

Jake — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:02:18 +0000

Nice reference to the Doctor Who episode: Blink.

By: Kalica

Kalica — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:41:12 +0000

Dammit, 1:30am, and I’m only 2 hours and 18 minutes into this. I will continue in the morning!

And, you sound like a great group to play with. “Is that a tree on your badge?!?” Hehehehehe.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:40:33 +0000

hey, can someone tell me what this is before i listen to it? PLEASE?

By: Lester

Lester — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:24:50 +0000

That was amazing guys! Loved every minute.
Are you going to Publish the “Cylinder Man” campaign you were talking about at the end too?

By: beowuuf

beowuuf — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:23:33 +0000

Cool, this actual play just got linked by the cadle cove creator himself:

http://www.krisstraub.com/post/673757468/a-candle-cove-roleplaying-session

By: Vjor

Vjor — Wed, 26 May 2010 02:31:36 +0000

(somewhat spoiler post)

I think this chronicle would have been creepier if Janice was still in the show (instead of Emily) as if she hasn’t aged eversince 1971 while inside the show all these years.

(spoiler post)

By: Hawk

Hawk — Fri, 14 May 2010 22:20:15 +0000

The German childrens book discussed, with the red legged scissor man, and the girl who played with matches and was burned. Struwwelpeter. I own a copy. It’s crazy scary at parts, and utterly banal at others.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Struwwelpeter

Enjoy.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:28:55 +0000

One of the best RP sessions I’ve experienced. The characters were great. It’s too bad this was a “two-shot” game because I’d love to hear more about all three of these characters.

Like the previous commenter, this game has convinced me to take a closer look at the WoD system.

By: Damiensolta

Damiensolta — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:29:23 +0000

This game convinced me to look into the World of Darkness Storyteller system. I wish I could run games as amazingly well as that one was. Somehow in the space of two sessions the group created such amazingly interesting characters. If I could get any type of writeup of this game… man… Heck, I might try and run a game just like it myself.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:15:05 +0000

I am planning to do just that – hunter with some changeling influence

By: Aaron S

Aaron S — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:15:16 +0000

Hearing this makes me want to see a WoD based on the Slenderman/Marble Hornets mythos, seeing as it arose from a similar source as Candle Cove.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:42:55 +0000

I really enjoyed this session…

Great scenario, very strong and entertaining role-play and calliope music = Good times!

I loved Tom’s bad-ass park ranger!

“I’m good at Survival! I’m a Park Ranger!”

Aaron was pretty good as the nerdy, bookworm sort and despite the “oh-here-we-go-again-with-the-boy-scout” initial first impression; I think Aaron finished the scenario in fine form… Good job Aaron!

The MVP of this actual play has got to be RJ. Wow, talk about some great, vivid role-playing. I think RJ really made this scenario work. I loved the protagonist/antagonist arc of his character. The verses in latin, the meeting with the “cult” leader and his interaction with “Emily” really breathed that spark of life into his character. Hats off to RJ, I would love to hear him play in more of your AP’s.

RJ, Cody, Tom and Bill would make a great line-up for your next CoC game Ross!

Another great way to pass 6 hours! Thanks for posting these AP’s Ross… you’re doing the “Lord’s” work or are you…..hhmmmm….. muwhahahahahaha!

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:57:20 +0000

That was a great listen! I loved both of your WoD sessions. Do more! I would love to see you guys go through a Hunter the Vigil game!

By: Ed

Ed — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:20:29 +0000

Cool AP!

I imagine that this is the song that will play as the credits for this AP roll.

By: Sean

Sean — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:55:09 +0000

This was a great AP. I mean really, great. RJ and Tom were a good contrast to one another, and I noticed some improvements in Aaron’s playing. Kudos to Ross for turning Candle Cove of all things into a two-part game.

By: James

James — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:17:16 +0000

It might have been the sleep dep. but towards the end when Tom kinda shouted ‘I’m a park ranger!’ I fell out of my chair laughing.

Aaron was good in this one, and I liked RJ’s style. Plus Latin Prayers are always a bonus.

By: Boyos

Boyos — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:07:22 +0000

Yes, Great AP! Arjay was great, can’t wait to here him in more offten! Aaron was great too, but then again I allways rooted for him! Tom, spot on park ranger! haha!