#white wolf games

[themainspoon]

If you are a WoD fan and you aren’t aware of how fucking wild White Wolf’s strategy for marketing Demon: the Fallen was, that changes right fucking now, get ready.

So, the year is 2002, American Culture is still moving past the Satanic Panic, and your job is to market a Table Top Role Playing Game where you play as literal demons who were aligned with the Biblical figure of Lucifer. The book has a big ass pentagram on its cover, and is filled with information on fictional demons and their demonic powers.

How do you market this?

Well, isn’t it obvious?

You satirise Chick Tracks by making a fake one about how the game you’re supposed to be promoting is satanic. I’ve linked it below, it’s only 23 pages long;

But you may be thinking: “Ok, that’s a funny concept, but why is this such a big deal to you?” Well, buckle the fuck up kiddo’s, because I want you to look at that last panel again:

Do you notice anything about it that could prompt further inquiry? What about that URL?

You see, the chick track was only one part of this little marketing stunt.

And so, I ask again, how do you market Demon: the Fallen?

You create an entire fake Evangelical church website called the Eternal Grace Evangelical Church, and write a fake sermon in which you claim that the brand that hired you is producing games that turn children into drug addicts and sexual predators, also claiming that Vampire: the Masquerade was involved in real world murders including the fucking Columbine School Shooting.

Below is a link to the site from the Internet Archives Wayback machine, the main bulk of the interesting stuff is in the sermons section.

Quick note, they used EVERY part of the evangelical bullshit playbook to make this site look legit, they went hard on this. So, the site is satire, but it still feels like it would be a good idea to mention that they satirise everything about Evangelicals, including their homophobic, transphobic, anti-catholic, and anti-pagan beliefs.

https://web.archive.org/web/20031205191032/http://www.father-ramos.com:80/

If you don’t want to read it yourself, here are some actual quotes from this fake Evangelical site that was, and I can’t stress this enough, MADE BY WHITE WOLF TO PROMOTE DEMON: THE FALLEN: (above disclaimer applies here too)

“Eternal Grace Congregation Church is a community of Christians who seek to love, worship and praise Him and to communicate the Word of the Gospel to the world around us while exposing the lifestyles and and recruiting prctices of those deviants who would make this world a place of horrors. Among these are homosexuals, gamblers, drug addicts and role-players.”

“You may find it useful to tell role-players about the Dallas youths who were burned to death in the steam tunnels of Southern Methodist University (of course it was the Methodists) while exploring them for treasure. Tell them about the syphilis-related insanity of Jimmy Cox, a Tennessee teenager who used role-playing games to build around him a coven of homosexuals. Tell them about Michelle Sikes, the Montana role-player who had a sex-change operation. The more perversion you can ascribe to involvement with role-playing the better. You may even wish to fabricate some of your own, to better illustrate the point to your specific at-risk individual.”

“Listening to accounts of the role-players’ games is either the height of tedium (it must be said, pardon my air of judgment) or evinces strong feelings of pity, […] Invitations to participate, if accepted, place the individual in a precarious position himself, and will probably expose him to the scourges of drugs, fornication, homosexuality and Catholicism/paganism in many cases.”

“point out to them that the activity borders on delusion (“You are not an elf, Tommy!”) and heresy (“If God intended for you to act like a demon, he would have made you a demon, Jenny”).”

“In addition, rumors (which is why I relegate this to a side note instead of including it in the main body of my discourse) link the activities of the Columbine high-school “trenchcoat mafia” with Vampires Masquerade.”

“As good Christians, it is obviously our duty to prevent our youth from learning the corrupt ways these books and games teach. Sex, suicide, drug abuse, homosexuality, “golden showers” and many other behaviors proscribed by the Lord and the Good Book come as a result of players taking their games too far. In particular, the moral execration contained with the Demon book takes these aberrations to new levels by openly encouraging players to act in the interests of Satan (or Lucifer, as he is depicted herein).”

“Additionally, role-playing games teach that violence is an acceptable and even admirable way of solving problems. Significant portions of their rules are devoted to combat and weaponry. Demon, for example, also contains systems by which the satanic characters can attack or use magic upon their enemies, with dark arts spawned from Hell itself. These are not unlike the gay community’s reactionary “straight bashing” in response to the more physical efforts of their loving fellows (but loving in the Lord’s intended way) to bring them back into the fold.”

“This Week: Pastor "Father" Ramos discusses the Catholic Church and the 68 Million deaths its evil has caused throughout the world! You won't read this in the history books! Father Ramos also discusses why he has chosen to reclaim the Holy tile"Father" from Catholocism.”

White Wolf was frequently quite edgy, and often wasn’t great at dealing with social issues (you could argue this is still true of the modern World of Darkness in some cases). But honestly I think this is a fun stunt. It mocks evangelicals for all their insane bigoted beliefs, and for basically giving all the stuff they call satanic free advertising. No matter what though this is an unhinged marketing stunt, and it is so wild that they actually did this.

[gamertales]

Art trading cards i made for an Exalted Dragonblood school campaign that never quite got past all my bloody prep.

Anyways. This is Lin, she was to be the groups Team Leader. She is awesome. An almost precognitive swordsperson, Lin utilizes the same Earth sensing in dance as in battle.

An exuberant party goer, she tells a different story about she lost her hand, each time shes asked. Only her oldest friend Ragara Dae knows the true story, and no one has ever pried it from, nor plied it from her.

[legionofmyth]

Mage: The Ascension by White Wolf Publishing

🌌 Awaken your inner mage with Mage: The Ascension by White Wolf Publishing! ✨ Dive into a world where you shape reality, bend the laws of magic, and uncover ancient mysteries. Embrace your destiny and join the magical struggle! #MageTheAscension #RPG #TabletopGaming #Magic #WorldOfDarkness 🔗 [Link to your overview or article]

Mage: The Ascension by White Wolf Publishing What is it? Mage: The Ascension – 1st Edition Mage: The Ascension 2nd Edition Mage: The Ascension, published by White Wolf Publishing, Inc., is a tabletop role-playing game set in the World of Darkness universe. Players assume the roles of mages, individuals awakened to the hidden truths of reality and capable of wielding powerful magic. Set against a…

[gamertales]

Oh. Oh yes do I ever.

May I present: Street Fighter the Roleplaying game. A license White Wolf only had for a few short years. 94/95. In that time we got one hilariously terribad core book, and 5 supplements ranging from actually decent writing of Secrers of Shadoloo, to the "the writers and artists really needed rent money fast" of Contenders.

Its a fantastic snapshot of how the rpg industry was on the cusp of its licensing craze, but both too early, and perhaps a little poorly presented.

BUT for introductory or one off gamez, its simple, goofy, and intuitive.

Anyway I think everyone involved in TTRPG spaces needs at least one bad game that sucks to just be completely obsessed with. Just one absolutely dogshit game that just won't leave your thoughts and that you can expound on for hours on end. It's good for you.

[soncee]

Jon Snow sketchh, kinda hate this one

[riense]

Few sketches I did this…summer ?

I lowkey like Varre ones so maybe I’ll use them later digitally

[mast3r-rainb0w]

DOG is Just GOD Spelled Backwards! (OKAMI Fanart)

Can video games ever be considered a "work of art"? Well, if you ever played a game like Okami, then the answer should be a resounding YES! Easily one of the best games ever made, and for good reason too! Here's some "sumi-e" inspired fanart of the lupine sun goddess herself, Amaterasu (a.k.a. "Ammy" to the fans!) Enjoy!

[nerdishnerd]

Mage: The Awakening was like this from time to time

[valerie-is-in-the-cupboard]

Misunderstood - Bigby Wolf x fem!human!reader

TWAU Masterlist | Main Masterlist

TW: swearing Words: ~1250

His head was a mess. No. He was a mess. At least that's how he felt. Everything went to shit as it always did and despite his best intentions, he was still the one to be blamed.

"What's even the point..." Bigby mumbled to himself. He sat back in his armchair, trying to clear his mind. For once he wished everyone would just disappear. Or that the world would open and make him disappear forever so they wouldn't have anyone to blame anymore.

Why was he even trying? Memories of sharp words, accusing glares, and whispered judgments swirled in his mind. No one would forget the past. No one would let anyone forget the past. Not when it came to him. The monster who huffed, puffed, and tore their lives apart—because that's all they wanted to see. Not when he was nothing more than the Big Bad -

A knock.

He took a deep breath, hoping that maybe the unwanted visitor wouldn't insist. But, as always, he wasn't very lucky.

Two more sets of knocks made Bigby's blood boil. "Why can't they leave me the fuck alone..." he groaned as he got up, heavy steps making their way towards the door.

"What?!" he asked harshly as he swung the door open, his heart skipping a beat as he saw (Y/n) there. There was an apologetic smile on her face, clearly startled by the brutal way she was welcomed. Bigby quickly cleared his throat. "Sorry, (Y/n)... I had a rough day. Didn't mean to scare you."

The mundy girl gave him a kind smile. "It's fine... I shouldn't have insisted..." she said as she fiddled with a letter. "The mailman delivered your mail in my mailbox... Again..."

He took the letter from her hand, quickly looking at it. "Ah... It's just the rent... Could've stayed lost." he said as he tried to force a smile. (Y/n) chuckled, feeling more at ease now. "Thanks."

"No problem." she said as she looked up at him, a more worried expression on her face. "Are you alright? I don't want to be nosy or something but... you seemed off lately."

The question took Bigby by surprise, his words failing to come out at first. "It's..." What could he say? He couldn't just tell her that she was living amongst stories. Or worse - that she was talking to the most hated amongst them. "It's a long story..."

"I see..." she answered, not wanting to press the matters any further. "I'll leave you to it then, but... can I ask for a favor?"

"Um, sure." he hesitantly said.

"I was wondering if you could… help me move an armchair?" Her voice was soft, laced with hesitance. Bigby tilted his head slightly, her request catching him off guard. After a day of chaos and accusations, the idea of doing something so ordinary almost felt absurd—yet oddly appealing. "I wouldn't have bothered-"

"Sure." Bigby interrupted her. Normally, he wouldn't have answered so fast, but he needed to feel useful. He needed to help someone, even if it was such a mundane task. But most of all... a part of him seemed not to like the idea of being alone right now.

"You don't have to do it now if you're busy."

"Trust me... I have nothing else to do." he smiled and got out of his apartment. The walk wasn't long - just two doors away, but Bigby could practically smell how nervous (Y/n) was. It wasn't the first time he felt it around her. It wasn't fear, nor intimidation. Snow used to tease him that maybe she had a little crush on him, but he never really had time to think about it.

(Y/n) fumbled with the keys, her fingers shaking slightly. The door creaked as she pushed it, revealing the warmth of her apartment—a faint scent of vanilla filled his nose. It wasn't the first time he'd been into her apartment. He used to help her with furniture when she moved in, but he never actually carefully looked around.

The apartment seemed just a tad bigger than his, but it didn't feel as crowded. He looked at the pictures of her and her family or friends and couldn't help but think how they were. Was she visiting them on holiday? Will they ever come over so he could meet them?

The desk was full of sketches of various machines, alongside different calculations and formulas.

"They're for my classes. I didn't have time to clean the desk. They're.... everywhere." she chuckled.

"Classes?"

"I study engineering," she explained. "I don't think I ever mentioned this before." Bigby raised a brow at the statement.

"No... I don't think you did." the corners of his mouth formed a small smile as he saw her red face.

"The armchair is on the balcony... I need to bring it here." she quickly changed the subject, walking him towards it. The balcony was small, with just enough space for two chairs and a couple of potted plants. A faint breeze carried the smell of the city—concrete, distant car exhaust, and the faint trace of blooming flowers.

(Y/n) laughed nervously as the armchair wobbled between them. "I swear, this thing weighs a ton. You sure you're not secretly superhuman?"

Bigby smirked. "I manage." He set the armchair down with ease, glancing at her. "You should see me lift a fridge."

She grinned, brushing a strand of hair from her face. "Maybe next time I'll call you for that, too."

There was a lightness in her tone that made him relax, even if just for a moment. Helping her felt… normal. Something he hadn't felt in a long time.)

"Thanks, Bigby... I owe you... again."

"Don't mention it. If the mailman continues to fuck up, I think I'll be the one to owe you." he joked as he searched for the pack of Huff and Puffs. "Mind if I smoke one on the balcony?" Bigby asked, gesturing toward the sliding door. The golden hue of the setting sun spilt into the room, casting long shadows on the floor.

"No worries. I'll join," she replied, grabbing her own pack from the counter.

"At least you don't smoke crappy cigarettes," Bigby said and lit up his cigarette, her chuckle echoing in his ears.

"I've tried Huff & Puff once... They really are crappy."

"Hey, they do the job, right?" he said in his defence as they both chuckled lightly. "Besides... they help me relax so..."

(Y/n) scanned him for a moment, a more serious look on her face. "You seem to always help others... Must get tiring at some point."

"You have no fucking idea..." he groaned. "And the worst part is that... in the end, no one seems to see that I'm..." he stopped for a moment, looking down at the people who always seemed to be in a rush. "That I'm trying to do what's best..."

A moment of silence fell in between them, their eyes meeting once again. His heart skipped a beat as (Y/n) looked at him, but not with anger or fear as everyone used to. It was warmth. Empathy.

"Well, people do that you know... One mistake and you need years to erase it..."

"One? More like a hundred..." Bigby said with a bitter smile. "I'm always the... Big Bad Wolf of the story..."

He quickly looked up and felt her hand on his, squeezing reassuringly as she took another drag of her cigarette.

"Then I think the Big Bad Wolf has been misunderstood."

[gamerism]

Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines (2004) dev. Troika Games

[ladyantiheroine]

[callie-the-creator]

being bigby wolf’s mate would include… (sfw and nsfw)

nsfw below the cut. mdni. warnings: tried to make the reader as gender-neutral as possible, mentions of jealousy, creampie, heat cycles, aggressive smut, biting, etc.

author’s note: i cannot wait for the second game to be released. i’m so excited! 💗

sfw:

• you are one of bluebeard’s ex-partners, having escaped him and avoided decapitation in the old days. sadly though, you didn’t get to meet bigby when he was in his prime— only heard stories and legends about him— until you along with all the other fables moved from the homelands to the mundy world.

— more specifically, you were brought into questioning since you knew a thing or two about brutality against women (which is exactly what was happening with the working girls at the pudding & pie, like faith) and you helped snow and bigby’s investigation at times…

• that’s how you two acquainted yourselves.

• it should also go without saying that you are filthy rich and since you’ve grown an attachment to sheriff bigby, you came to find out that he lives in the smallest apartment in the woodlands, you’ve invited him over to your place countless times at the beginning of your relationship so he can get out of that crowded space and sleep in an actual bed.

— that and colin can be a real pain in the ass. it’s good for bigby to be away from him, even if it is for a few days.

• bigby always found you to be attractive. it was a bit part of your fairytale back in the homelands, but he tried not to show his attraction toward you…but it was hard for others not to pick on the big bad wolf after they see him tucking a strand of hair behind your ear, helping you out of cars, holding doors for you, having a special soft spot for you, all sorts of chivalrous shit.

• you two ended up being a thing a few days after the investigation about faith and the crooked man came to an end. more specifically, you were outside with bigby when all of a sudden you were pushed by a mundy and you lost your footing. luckily, bigby was able to catch you and pull you close to him, cursing the blatant rudeness of the mundy, under his breath before checking up on you to see if you were okay.

— then, what followed was you two looking deeply into one another’s eyes before you wrapped a hand around bigby’s tie and pulled him closer, kissing the sheriff.

nsfw:

• i want to say that bigby’s libido is average. nothing too unbearable, but as soon as spring rolls around, it does a complete 180° and bigby becomes the epitome of needy.

— during this time, he can be a bit rough, he gets way more animalistic than usual and there are times when bigby takes a brief vacation from work just so he can pound you all day, leaving you unable to walk on your own.

— his favorite thing to do is to put you into a mating press, so he can penetrate you deeper as he fills your hole with his cum. the alternative, of course, is him mounting you.

• he always wants to be able to mark you, in some way, whether that be by leaving bite/scratch marks all over your body or hickeys. it’s bigby’s way of telling the world that you’re already taken and satisfied sexually.

• it’s hard to hide whenever you’re in the mood from bigby because of how strong his sense of smell is. once he catches a whiff of your arousal, he almost loses all strength in his body, his mouth watering, but if he’s in a public setting, it takes every fiber of his being to go against of his instincts and you know the power you hold over him at times like this because of the way bigby stares at you, raptured with barely contained lust.

• it’s only when bigby regains his senses, he apologizes for being so rough on you (he is scared that because of how rough he can be, he’s a terrible mate and you’ll want to leave him for someone better). soooo…he tries his hardest to make it up to you by doing whatever you want him to, amping up his arm, and overall being super gentle and sweet.

[nancynancydrewdrewdrew]

good luck speed skating on that, assholes

[who-dare-interrupt-my-slumbers]

sorry i can’t hang out today i have to repeatedly beat a 9 year old in snowball fights. yeah, headshots only. all day thing, you know how it is. can’t just go buy my own toasty packs now can i.

[gildergreens]

Solas.