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Charity Drive – Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital

During our March games the Domain of Shattered Antiquities will be hosting a charity drive for Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland Maine. This drive was suggested and is being organized by Miranda Chadbourne.

Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital north of Boston. Their Children’s Life Department organizes a “Take it and Read it Library,” a collection of books for children of all ages to choose a book to read during their hospital stay. These books stay with the child, and are not returned. These books are small gifts to all sick children and their siblings a way to get away from what’s troubling them.

We are asking for donations of NEW books. All books should be appropriate for readers between the ages of newborns to young adults.

In lieu of books, any cash donations can also be given during game time. The cash will be used to purchase other books, or small toys such as coloring books or crayons to give with the donation.

Books will be collected by Miranda during Apoc and Masq on March 9th, and by Laura or an ADC during Sabbat and Space. Prestige will be given for donations. As per the guidelines in the Membership Handbook, for each $2 worth of items or money donated to a local sanctioned philanthropy, 1 general prestige point is awarded.

If you have any further questions please feel free to the DC at nhma.dc@gmail.com.

Apocalypse Game Note-

This Book Drive has been sponsored by the players from “Teeth Around Your Neck” Apoc Pack, who will be hosting a baby shower for Amy Hofman. Should any player wish to have their character give a book for an in game baby shower, but is unable to donate to the book drive, index cards will be provided for the character to write which books would have been given.

Alternatively if players are interested in donating more than one book we will set up a table with up for grabs books to be given at the baby shower.

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Shattered Antiquities at Arisia

The Boston domain will be running three recruitment games at the Arisia convention, January 18-20, Werewolf: The Apocalpyse, Vampire: The Masquerade, and Space: The Infinite Edge. The schedule and teasers are below. We hope to see you there!

Werewolf the Apocalypse

White Hill (4th), Saturday 7:30pm – 11:30pm

One of the few left, you have reached out to anyone who could hear you. From wherever you come from, you arrive here, the Sept of the Last Hope, Gaia’s last shred of existence on this decaying ball of dirt. You’re not alone, others have heard your call and joined you. The warder has made accommodations for the handful left. Now is the time to gather your allies, resources, and wits before you make the final push. You’ll need to strike deep at the heart of the Wyrm before hope is lost. 18+ only.

This game is outside of the regular chronicle, and will use a light version of the mechanics.

Space Infinite Edge

White Hill (4th), Sunday 1pm – 5pm

500 years ago one of the largest interstellar cruise lines left the Core to take the nobility on a cruise they would never forget. They succeeded, after a fashion; they received a signal from within the event horizon of a black hole. Investigating the signal brought the ship into contact with a powerful entity, which quickly possessed the ship. This mythos entity now feeds upon the souls of those who come on board. It loves Humanity. It always has, and it always will. 18+ only.

This game is run in chronicle, and characters played will earn standard and event XP.

Vampire The Masquerade

White Hill (4th), 7pm – 11pm

Boston Minds Eye Society. Gehenna was a lie. For centuries the forces of the Camarilla and the Sabbat waged a bitter war over the fate of vampire kind. After the dust settled and Caine did not return, the two factions are left to forge an uneasy truce. You take on the role of one of the ambassadors from the two factions meeting to craft the treaty in favor of your people. Can you secure the future of your faction or will your rivals claim dominance? 18+ only.

This game is outside of the regular chronicle, and will use a light version of the mechanics.


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Boston Game Announcement – January 2019

Greetings!
This weekend we will be holding our OWOD games.Saturday Game Schedule:
Apocalypse: check-in begins at 1 p.m., game runs until 5:30 p.m.

Camarilla/IA Masquerade: check-in begins at 6:30 p.m., game runs until 11 p.m.
Site fee: $15 per person, flat rate
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 320 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458.
Sunday Game Schedule: 
Sabbat: check in begins at 1 p.m., game runs until 6:30 p.m..
Site fee: $5 per person, though donations are requested to support the domain.

Location: Please email the DC or VST for the location as it is a private residence.
Next weekend we will be running Apocalypse, Masquerade, and Space at Arisia! Please come help us make it great!
Crowne Plaza Travel Notes:
– Don’t trust Google maps to get to this hotel.  It may sit directly on top of Massachusetts Pike, but you still need to exit the expressway (exit 17 towards Newton).
– Please park in the connected garage and bring your ticket inside to get it validated at the front desk for free parking.
– The 57 bus is a good option for public transportation, but please don’t be shy in asking for a lift home if you are staying for the evening game or headed to afters.
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Space Survey

Hi Space Players!
As most of us are aware, Christmas falls rather close to our game this year. Please fill out this survey and we’ll see about keeping our regular game date or moving it, based on who is available.
Please submit your responses by noon on December 8th so that we can let everyone know the plan during the Domain Meeting on Saturday.
Survey Link!!!
Thank you!
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Game Day Annoucement – OWoD Games & Domain Meeting

This weekend we will be holding our OWOD games and having a quick Domain Meeting between games. If you have agenda items for the domain meeting, please let us know. For our Space and Sabbat players, we apologize the domain meeting is not conveniently timed for your games but hope you can meet us there.

Saturday Game Schedule:
Apocalypse: check-in begins at 1 p.m., game runs until 5:15 p.m.

**Domain Meeting!** 5:15 p.m. right after Apocalypse.
Masquerade: check-in begins at 6:45 p.m., game runs until 11 p.m.
Site fee: $15 per person, flat rate
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 320 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458.
Sunday Game Schedule: 
Sabbat: check in begins at 1 p.m., game runs until 6:30 p.m..
Site fee: $15 per person, flat rate

Location: Please email the DC or VST for the location as it is a private residence.

Crowne Plaza Travel Notes:
– Don’t trust Google maps to get to this hotel.  It may sit directly on top of Massachusetts Pike, but you still need to exit the expressway (exit 17 towards Newton).
– Please park in the connected garage and bring your ticket inside to get it validated at the front desk for free parking.
– The 57 bus is a good option for public transportation, but please don’t be shy in asking for a lift home if you are staying for the evening game or headed to afters.

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November Featured Game of the Month: Saturday 11/17

Space: The Infinite Edge

VST Email: st.sabbat.nhma@gmail.com

VSS:https://wiki2017.mindseyesociety.org/wiki/Boston_Space_VSS

OOC Notes:

  • Characters with any especially unusual approvals, plot issue items or PvP issues pertinent to their characters should contact the ST staff before arrival by email.
  • Players Characters who wish to engage in PvP especially physical conflict must have a member of the ST staff present, and have alerted the VST before any related action is taken.
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November Featured Game of the Month: Sunday 11/11

Vampire the Masquerade: Sabbat

Event Teaser

For centuries Wadim Bishop of Faith, one of the triumvirate who oversaw the Diocese of Essex, ruled from his seat of power in Ipswich. In the fetid swamps of his domain he worked ancient Thaumaturges bargaining with the spirits that called the land home. Wadim disappeared alongside his fellow Bishop Neron during the siege of Boston and now Wadim’s wards and pacts go unattended.

In recent nights strange creatures have been seen wandering the wild places of the diocese. Lumbering mounds of rot, dancing lights, and wailing spirits of the dead are all seemingly drawn to the swamps of Ipswich. The activities of the foul constructs prove too great of a threat to the Diocese risking to damage the fragile stability the Sword has constructed in Essex.

Archbishop Olek Dziedzic has called together all willing members of the sword to offer council and strength of arms in dealing with these abominations. You are summoned to gather at St. Mary the Assumption Parish under the security of Bishop Tristan Morgan. Together the Sword of Caine shall confront these threats and spread the glory of the dark father. Praise Caine!

VST Email: st.sabbat.nhma@gmail.com

VSS: https://wiki2017.mindseyesociety.org/wiki/Essex_County,_MA_Masquerade_VSS

Key Ratings:

  • PvP Violence/Threats 3
  • PvP Social / Dramatic 3
  • PvE 3

OOC Notes:

  • Characters with any especially unusual approvals, plot issue items or PvP issues pertinent to their characters should contact the ST staff before arrival by email.
  • Players Characters who wish to engage in PvP especially physical conflict must have a member of the ST staff present, and have alerted the VST before any related action is taken.
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November Feature Games of the Month

Play Venue

Note the change in venue. Featured games will NOT be held at the usual location.

Cambridge Masonic Lodge
1950 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140

November 10th (Saturday)

Werewolf The Apocalypse.

Event Teaser

The Sept of the Eastern Skies has long fought to keep what they claim, routing enemy after enemy. Now the enemy brings new weapons to the table, bringing the very land itself to rumbling and screaming agony. The city flees from Boston Commons as the supernatural hides itself no more. The spirits cry out for help before the heart of the city is destroyed.

VST. Email: boston.apoc.vst@gmail.com

VSS:  https://wiki2017.mindseyesociety.org/wiki/Boston_Apocalypse_VSS

Key Ratings:

  • PvP 2
  • PvE 5

OOC Notes

  • Please use the Pre-registration form.
  • Characters are assumed to have contacted the NPC warder prior to arrival on the Bawn.
  • Characters with any especially unusual approvals, plot issue items or PvP issues pertinent to their characters should contact the ST staff before arrival by email.
  • Players Characters who wish to engage in PvP especially physical conflict must have a member of the ST staff present, and have alerted the VST before any related action is taken.

Vampire the Masquerade. CAI

Event Teaser

Prince Reginald Cornelius Jackson 3rd invites the court of Boston and guests to an event at the Boston Institute of Contemporary Art on the scenic waterfront, celebrating the kindred and history of Boston and the Bay area. Artwork from local kindred will be hosted, Featuring works by the long-absent Adriana de Lyon of Clan Toreador, considered the artist most favored by Alexis de Lyon, one of the city’s former Princes. The city of Boston is best traveled and viewed when hosted by magnanimous local kindred. As such guests are highly encouraged to contact their local primogen and clan mates to arrange travel and accommodations during the event or visitation of any of the cities many sights. Seneschal Cillian Grey of Clan Tremere has graciously offered to facilitate any introductions of visitors and interested hosts. Special tours of the presented art will be available upon request from the local members of clan Toreador.

VST Email: st.masq.nhma@gmail.com

VSS: https://wiki2017.mindseyesociety.org/wiki/Boston,_MA_Masquerade_VSS

Key Ratings:

  • PvP Violence/Threats 2,
  • PvP Social / Dramatic 4,
  • PvE 3/4

OOC Notes

  • Please use the pre-registration form.
  • Players who are interested in having their characters assist in the event should contact the VST and DST to develop their IC discussion with the Event Host(s).
  • Camarilla and Anarch characters are assumed to have contacted their Primogen, before arrival.
  • Members of the IA are assumed to have contacted one of the Doyen of the Sect.
  • Characters with any especially unusual approvals, plot issue items or PvP issues pertinent to their characters should contact the ST staff before arrival by email.
  • Players Characters who wish to engage in PvP especially physical conflict must have a member of the ST staff present, and have alerted the VST before any related action is taken.
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Game Announcement- NWoD this saturday

This Saturday, October 27th our NWoD game is scheduled to take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 320 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458.

Saturday Game Schedule:
Space: check-in begins at 6:30, game runs until 11pm
Site fee: $15 per person, flat rate

Crowne Plaza Travel Notes:
– Don’t trust Google maps to get to this hotel. It may sit directly on top of Massachusetts Pike, but you still need to exit the expressway (exit 17 towards Newton).
– Please park in the connected garage and bring your ticket inside to get it validated at the front desk for free parking.
– The 57 bus is a good option for public transportation, but please don’t be shy in asking for a lift home if you are staying for the evening game or headed to afters.

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Domain Meeting 10/13

The DST and the DC will be holding a Domain Mini-meeting between Werewolf:Apoc and VTM:CAI. This will be a relatively concise meeting to put out our domain level project and objectives and get connected to people interested in participating helping out with these efforts. We aim to cut no more off than 15 minutes off the end of Apoc and start of CAI respectively. I have already spoken with the VSTs involved.

Time Line.
Start 5:30 End at or before 6:30.
Core Topics.
* Outreach and Recruitment
* New player engagement and support.
* Social Media, Web, and Wiki presence and support.
* Domain Policy Development (OK Checkin, Bleed, Emotional Intelligence.
* NWoD Events, interest development and OWoD / NWoD “cross pollination”

If time allows.
* Social Events (especially Non-Game Day)
* Lighting, Sounds and Props.
* Staff and Player Resource development.
* How to get and how to fixing your Prestige.

Going forward I plan to run “office hours” between our two OWoD game to offer player and story support.
Examples. Support on approval writing, non-local game connections, prop / costume donation and swap, mechanics questions, minor mediations or discussion etc.

I look forward to seeing you all.

CRITICAL
Reminder no out side the hotel food.
If anyone has a better idea than bringing up food from the hotel restaurant, that would be awesome.

—
Graham R.
Boston DST