is this a true blood game?
in a way, yes. we have taken much of the same mythos that charlaine harris began in the sookie stackhouse books, but also mixed in a few others. you’ll notice influence from buffy the vampire slayer, supernatural, and others.
what is phantoms?
phantoms is a patchwork supernatural genre rpg which combines all of your favorite darker fandoms and asks what would happen if an actual paranormal war occured. the game will start with small interwoven plots that will eventually blossom into one giant overarching storyline. at the game start, vampires and werewolves will be labeled as public enemy number one and two. most supernatural creatures are going back into hiding, while the courageous continue the fight for their rights. at game start only vampires and werewolves will be public knowledge.
what type of character can i write? is there a limit?
we encourage all kinds of characters here at phantoms. however, we would prefer no hybrid characters, or characters under the age of eighteen. playbys should also be age appropriate and should adhere to the five year rule. overpowered characters will also be prohibited. for now there will be no character limit.
do you have a discord?
yes. as it’s becoming more and more popular with rpgs, we will be using discord for out of character needs. it is not necessary to have a handle, but it is encouraged.
can vampires still purchase vitae?
yes, vitae is still available nationwide. vampires and werewolves are not automatically criminals, but they are being watched and hunted never like before.
can vampires drink alcohol or imbibe in drugs?
yes, vampires and other supernatural creatures can drink alcohol and also use recreational and illicit drugs. but in order to feel the full effects they must be well fed.
what is happening in the rest of the world?
our game focuses on los angeles, california, but the rest of the world will have an effect on the game. there will be certain plots that happen elsewhere, but the effects will be felt all across the country. the anti-vampire and werewolf march, which was the catalyst for the chaos at game start, happened all over the world. for the first time the entire world is in agreement, vampires and werewolves are more dangerous than human beings.
what do you mean, vampires and werewolves are now (unofficial) public enemies?
after the march, it became apparent that there was still a lot of animosity between the different sides. with norman potts as president, he has declared a state of emergency in the usa. vampires and werewolves are watched with caution while a supernatural creature task force is put together.
so, are vampires/werewolves still out in the open?
yes, vampires/werewolves are still out in the open, but the public doesn’t have the best image of them at the moment. this could change in-game, but we wanted to begin with some conflict. there is some vampires/werewolves that try to show the world that they’re not all the same and there is some that are giving into their brutal bloodlust. where your character falls is up to you.
is this game trying to parallel the real political conflict in the usa and world at the moment?
no, we are not aiming to try and do that. there’s enough of that in the news right now and too many people are being affected. we are borrowing these ideas from other sources, one of them being the sookie stackhouse books.
can you elaborate more on the celebrity characters?
we will only allow fictional celebrities, no faux-celebs or real celebs. if you have to write someone that is famous, than you’ll be creating their entire résumé. If we start to see a major influx in famous characters we will place a cap.
can my character join or create a guild, coven, or pack?
absolutely! we have a few already listed, but if you’d like to create your own please drop box the mods
here!