*Cough* Madison this weekend *Cough*



--- In wi_vtes@yahoogroups.com, Matt Strehlow <matt@...> wrote:
>
> Its been awhile, so that means you definately want some VTES action
this Friday
> @ the UW Milwaukee Union, starting at 6 PM.
>
> 1.Rehlow
> 2.
> 3.
> 4.
> 5.
>
> Reply all adding your name to the list, you know you want to.
>
> Later,
> ~Rehlow
>

Its been awhile, so that means you definately want some VTES action this Friday
@ the UW Milwaukee Union, starting at 6 PM.

1.Rehlow
2.
3.
4.
5.

Reply all adding your name to the list, you know you want to.

Later,
~Rehlow

Have you drafted 3rd Edition yet? You really should. A lot of the cards have
what people are calling "draftferior" text, different ways (typically an
alternate discipline for discipline requiring cards and often no requirement
for clan requiring cards) to play the cards in 3rd Edition when played in draft
(of course you can use the regular text as well). Sounds fun, right? So when is
your next opportunity for such fun? How about this Saturday, 10/28.

Saturday 10/28
Grand Ballroom East
Sheraton Four Points at the Milwaukee Airport.
4747 South Howell Avenue · Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207 · United States
Phone: (414) 481-8000

5 packs vtes 3rd. Internal Recursion. $10

Plan to get there between 11-11:30, drafting will probably start at Noon.

Internal Recursion means that you can play less than a 12 card crypt and can use
a discard phase action to reshuffle your ash heap into your library (there is a
limit how many times you can do this). I'm not sure exactly which Internal
Recursion rules we'll be using, but I heard something about a new
"standardized" IR Rule Set something like, crypt minimum size is # of packs
drafted (so 5), minimum library size is 5 * # packs drafted (so 25), and you
can reshuffle as a discard phase action 8 - # of packs times per game (so 3).
Details can be worked out Saturday morning.

Oh yeah, Oscar Garza, VTES Organized Play Director, will be there running the
event. Haven't met Oscar yet? Come on out, he's a great guy.

Also, the Camarilla (LARP group) is doing some sort of convention thing at the
same time. If they try to make you pay to get in, tell them your their just for
the draft and they should talk to Oscar (he said we wouldn't have to pay to get
in).

Let me know if you plan to attend or have questions. I know I'll be there.

Later,
~Rehlow

I call a spot. I'll check to see if Kit is interested in playing in the
Storyline, too.

Later,
~Rehlow

Quoting "David A. Robins" <darobins816@...>:

> OK all.  Very shortly I will post this to the google group:
>
> We're going to go with Saturday, November 25, 2006.
> Noon starting time.
> Right now we're going to go with the UWM Union, barring any time
> restrictions for the Union being closed the Saturday after Thanksgiving.  I
> don't think it is, but I'll keep an eye on things.
>
> Here's the important thing, the tourney is going to be limited to 15 people
> so I would like people to RSVP.  If it fills up soon enough, I'll ask Mike @
> Fortress to order another kit for a 4th table, but right now the ceiling is
> at 15 people.  The first 15 who contact me are in the event.
>
> If anyone has any questions, let me know.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Robins
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Use your PC to make calls at very low rates
> https://voiceoam.pcs.v2s.live.com/partnerredirect.aspx
>
>

OK all.  Very shortly I will post this to the google group:

We're going to go with Saturday, November 25, 2006.
Noon starting time.
Right now we're going to go with the UWM Union, barring any time
restrictions for the Union being closed the Saturday after Thanksgiving.  I
don't think it is, but I'll keep an eye on things.

Here's the important thing, the tourney is going to be limited to 15 people
so I would like people to RSVP.  If it fills up soon enough, I'll ask Mike @
Fortress to order another kit for a 4th table, but right now the ceiling is
at 15 people.  The first 15 who contact me are in the event.

If anyone has any questions, let me know.

Thanks.

Robins

_________________________________________________________________
Use your PC to make calls at very low rates
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Oscar Garza, VTES Organized Play Director, is running a draft during the
Camarilla's International Camarilla Conclave on October 28th. The Camarilla is
the other LARP group, not the one Robins is in that takes place at the
Milwaukee Union.

I asked Oscar for some more details and I have copied his email below. The draft
format is Internal Recursion. For those that haven't played Internal Recursion
its pretty much regular draft, except only 6-7 packs normally, you only need a
7(I think) card crypt and you are allowed to once per game use a discard phase
action to shuffle your discard pile back into your library. Unfortunately its
not a sanctioned format (yet) so you don't get limited rating points (if you
care about that sort of thing).

I believe the Camarilla charges for their convention or you have to be a member
or something, but Oscar said we wouldn't have to pay if we are only drafting. I
guess if anyone tries to make you play, tell them to talk to Oscar Garza about
it.

I have a halloween party that night, but I plan to get up there for at least
part of it. I guess I won't be able to play in the finals. :(

Later,
~Rehlow



Matt,

Here's the info. $10-$15, haven't decided yet. IR Draft.

Saturday from 11AM-7PM we have the Grand ballroom East set aside for us -

Sheraton Four Points at the Milwaukee Airport.

4747 South Howell Avenue · Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207 · United States
Phone: (414) 481-8000

Catwritr left their email as vtes@... (I sent out the join
email as that). I have turned their email selection to none, since I
think this is making everyone on vtes@... get double messages.

To catwritr: if you want to receive emails of posts, please change
your email address associated to catwritr and this group and then turn
back on your email preference.

Later,
~Rehlow

To Bear: Your wife is still technically a prince, get her to run one
on the 4th or 18th. You almost have a full table at your house with
you, Jill and Jayden. :P

All: Thanksgiving is the 23rd, right? I guess that Sat/Sun would be
doable, but the 11th/12th is slightly preferable for me. As far as
turnout, I don't know how many we'll have. I guess you can choose
either 2 or 3 kits (1 kit = 5 players) and then have preregistration
and the event is full when you reach the number of kits. Just an
idea.

Later,
~Rehlow

--- In wi_vtes@yahoogroups.com, "Bear Weber" <profbear3x@...> wrote:
>
> All-
>    I have off on Saturday the 4th and Saturday the 18th.  Which
means I'm
> out.  It seems I'm on opposite shcedules with everyone again.
>
> - Bear
>
>
>
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: "David A. Robins" <darobins816@...>
> Reply-To: wi_vtes@yahoogroups.com
> To: wi_vtes@yahoogroups.com, vtes@...
> Subject: [wi_vtes] Millenium Cultist Storyline
> Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2006 05:52:23 -0500
>
> OK everyone, schedule coordinating time.
>
> Which weekend works better for everyone for a Millenium Cultist
storyline?
> It has to be in November, and I have off every other weekend from
work.
> This leaves us with four choices:  Saturday the 11th, Sunday the
12th,
> Saturday the 25th, and Sunday the 26th.
>
> Which day works better for everyone?  Also, I need to order a kit
for every
> table.  How many tables will we have?
>
> Pass this on to anyone who isn't yet on the yahoo group so I can
get an
> accurate count as quickly as possible.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Robins
>

Anyone up for Vampire on Friday?

1. Rehlow (if at least 4 confirm)
2.
3.
4.
5.

I think Cameron is out, so that might make it tough to get 4 or more. We'll
see...

I plan to write up my Week of Nightmares and NAC games, maybe this weekend.
Gotta do that before I forget. There were some really good decks, especially
during Day 2.

Later,
~Rehlow

All-
    I have off on Saturday the 4th and Saturday the 18th.  Which means I'm
out.  It seems I'm on opposite shcedules with everyone again.

- Bear




----Original Message Follows----
From: "David A. Robins" <darobins816@...>
Reply-To: wi_vtes@yahoogroups.com
To: wi_vtes@yahoogroups.com, vtes@...
Subject: [wi_vtes] Millenium Cultist Storyline
Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2006 05:52:23 -0500

OK everyone, schedule coordinating time.

Which weekend works better for everyone for a Millenium Cultist storyline?
It has to be in November, and I have off every other weekend from work.
This leaves us with four choices:  Saturday the 11th, Sunday the 12th,
Saturday the 25th, and Sunday the 26th.

Which day works better for everyone?  Also, I need to order a kit for every
table.  How many tables will we have?

Pass this on to anyone who isn't yet on the yahoo group so I can get an
accurate count as quickly as possible.

Thanks.

Robins

OK everyone, schedule coordinating time.

Which weekend works better for everyone for a Millenium Cultist storyline?
It has to be in November, and I have off every other weekend from work.
This leaves us with four choices:  Saturday the 11th, Sunday the 12th,
Saturday the 25th, and Sunday the 26th.

Which day works better for everyone?  Also, I need to order a kit for every
table.  How many tables will we have?

Pass this on to anyone who isn't yet on the yahoo group so I can get an
accurate count as quickly as possible.

Thanks.

Robins

Anybody know how I can get a hold of Cameron?

Is he in Madison/Milwaukee?

Wtf?

We we gonna steal him for a game tonight. (Thurs/Madison)


Boohiss.


josh

New information, confirmed players for tonight ...

1. Rehlow
2. Buerger
3. Cameron
4. Bear - maybe, he started the email, but his obfuscate is strong
5. Robins - maybe

The rest of you can come out from hiding and join us too.

UW Milwaukee, 6 PM until kicked out (midnightish), 2nd floor (usual
spot)

Later,
~Rehlow

--- In wi_vtes@yahoogroups.com, Matt Strehlow <matt@...> wrote:
>
> Now that college is back in full swing the Union is open until
midnight-ish
> again. I say midnight-ish because they often kick us out around
11:45 PM. Start
> time is 6 PM (or as soon as we get 4).
>
> Current list is:
>
> 1. Bear - unless he uses his obfuscate again
> 2. Rehlow - needs the practice
> 3. Cameron - maybe
> 4. Buerger (since we have multiple Daves) - yes, unless family
stuff comes up
> 5+ come on, you know you want to
>
> Later,
> ~Rehlow
>
> Quoting David Buerger <david.buerger@...>:
>
> > Barring family obligations I should be available for a game on
Friday night
> > (is the Union open until midnight now?)
> >
> > Also, if Bear is really going to be there, is there a chance we
might see
> > young Jaydon either before or after said gaming?
> >
> > -David
> >
> >
> > On 9/27/06, Matt Strehlow <matt@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > So commital Cam.
> > >
> > > I will be there (unless we are less than 4 come Friday).
> > >
> > > 1. Bear
> > > 2. Cam - maybe, definately
> > > 3. Rehlow <- needs practice before NAC in Atlanta next week,
come help me
> > > out
> > > 4.
> > > 5.
> > >
> > > Quoting Cameron Domer <cameron.domer@...>:
> > >
> > > > I'm a definate maybe.
> > > >
> > > > c
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > "A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth
having." - V
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>

Thanks Josh. I'll work with the Milwaukee players to figure out what a good day
for a Madison trip might be. Maybe we can work out some sort of regular
rotation. I also want to meet up with Peter's friend who is supposedly in/near
Madison now.

Later,
~Rehlow

Quoting Josh Whelan <yesferatu@...>:

> Just a reminder that Madison still exists and we're happy to host any
> old time.
>
>
> -josh
>
>
>
>
>

Just a reminder that Madison still exists and we're happy to host any
old time.


-josh

Now that college is back in full swing the Union is open until midnight-ish
again. I say midnight-ish because they often kick us out around 11:45 PM. Start
time is 6 PM (or as soon as we get 4).

Current list is:

1. Bear - unless he uses his obfuscate again
2. Rehlow - needs the practice
3. Cameron - maybe
4. Buerger (since we have multiple Daves) - yes, unless family stuff comes up
5+ come on, you know you want to

Later,
~Rehlow

Quoting David Buerger <david.buerger@...>:

> Barring family obligations I should be available for a game on Friday night
> (is the Union open until midnight now?)
>
> Also, if Bear is really going to be there, is there a chance we might see
> young Jaydon either before or after said gaming?
>
> -David
>
>
> On 9/27/06, Matt Strehlow <matt@...> wrote:
> >
> > So commital Cam.
> >
> > I will be there (unless we are less than 4 come Friday).
> >
> > 1. Bear
> > 2. Cam - maybe, definately
> > 3. Rehlow <- needs practice before NAC in Atlanta next week, come help me
> > out
> > 4.
> > 5.
> >
> > Quoting Cameron Domer <cameron.domer@...>:
> >
> > > I'm a definate maybe.
> > >
> > > c
> > >
> > > --
> > > "A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having." - V
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

Next Storyline Tournament starts in November. So who is going to run it in WI?
(We can have more than one, too).

Later,
~Rehlow

**********************************************************

http://www.white-wolf.com/vtes/index.php?line=news&articleid=599

Millennium Cultist
Vampire: The Eternal Struggle Storyline Event


Beginning this November, Vampire: The Eternal Struggle (V:TES) players
around the globe will participate in the latest V:TES storyline event.
V:TES storyline tournaments are player favorites and attract veterans
and new players alike. Players are required to build and play decks
with crypts composed mainly of a single clan of vampires. Results from
events around the world are then tallied and the clan that wins the
most events is typically rewarded with a card in a future V:TES
expansion.


Compared to previous storyline events, the Millennium Cultist events
will allow greater participation for each of the tournament's players.
Storyline Director, Robert Goudie said, "In the past, much of the fun
of storyline events was experienced only by the finalists. This time
we wanted to extend the experience to all players."


As with last year's successful Infernal Plague storyline event a
custom deck, legal only for this storyline tournament, will be
provided to players. However, this time a special deck will be used at
each table throughout the event. "Putting a custom storyline deck in
each 5-player support kit seemed like a great way to let everybody
share in the experience," said Goudie.


The story revolves around the unauthorized Embrace of a small-town
Kentucky pastor, Reverend Daniel Adams. After his rebirth as a
vampire, Reverend Adams tries to reconcile his religious beliefs and
the hideous acts he performs under the control of the Beast. His
professional life also takes a turn. The further Reverend Adams'
sanity slips, the more popular he becomes. His charismatic sermons and
end of the world prophecies result in a compound full of followers and
a growing armed militia, none of which has escaped the notice of the
Camarilla and Sabbat.


The special storyline format will revolve around a Daniel Adams,
Millennium Cultist crypt card that will begin play in the center of
the table. Players will take actions to take control of Reverend
Adams. While controlling Reverend Adams, players may use cards from
the special Millennium Cultist deck. The deck contains cards that
represent the strength of the cult's financial resources and the
militia's growing weapons cache.


In addition to the custom storyline legal decks, the support kit also
contains 5 copies of a legal-for-play version of Revered Adams.


The following is the Prologue for the Cultist Storyline Event


LOCAL PREACHER'S PERSONAL REVIVAL SPURS GROWTH
by Liz Schall
Staff Reporter, Lexington Post-Dispatch


Among the many small churches of Clay, Kentucky is also found the
fastest growing church in the Eastern U.S. Over the course of just a
few months, the Millennium Church of the Coming Kingdom has grown from
a small, mostly elderly, congregation to a community bursting at its
seams.


Led by its young, enigmatic pastor, Rev. Daniel Adams, the Millennium
Church has outgrown the 100 year old church building in which it
formerly resided. In response to the growth, the congregation has
temporarily moved outdoors and acres of land are now peppered with
tents used for church activities and for housing many of the church's
members.


It is this recent move to a communal living style that has some
outsiders worried. One woman, who asked that we not identify her by
name, said that the Reverend's followers were selling all of their
possessions and giving the proceeds to the church. She continued, "The
church created an armed militia to get ready for the end of the
world." Many local residents have also blamed the church for a recent
spate of livestock killings. Local police said that the animals were
killed in an "unusual manner", but refused to elaborate. Officials
were quick to say that they have not established any connection
between the killings and the Millennium Church.


The most startling aspect of the church's growth is the speed with
which it has come about. By all accounts, Rev. Adams was, at best, a
mediocre preacher and a man nearly devoid of charm. His installation
at the Millennium Church was his first stop after ordination and his
struggling ministry consisted mainly of ministering to Clay's elderly
and sick. Yet Rev. Adams is certainly at the root of this tremendous
growth and his personal transformation is mirrored in his
congregation.


In June of 2006, Rev. Adams attended a denominational conference in
New York City. After attending a show, Rev. Adams fell prey to a
mugger and was badly injured. When he didn't return from New York
on-time, many of the congregants assumed he'd chosen not to continue
as their pastor. Church members noted that a previous pastor had
abandoned them in a similar fashion and this contributed to their
outlook. Reverend Adams did return, however, and the changes were
apparent almost immediately.


"Rev. Adams' disappearance a few months ago was a frightening time for
all of us," said Michael Dean, one of the church's eldest deacons. "I
was headin' home in my pickup from a friend's place in Fredonia when I
saw the Reverend walkin' on the side of the highway. I picked him up
and brought him home. He said he'd been mugged; maybe even poisoned.
He sure didn't look good."


The first signs of Rev. Adams' transformation occurred during his
convalescence. "It took him quite a while before he felt up to going
back to preachin' at the church, but some of us elders would go to his
house in the evenin' and he'd teach us," said Deacon Michael.


It was at these impromptu services where the deacons first noticed the
renewed spirit of Rev. Adams. It was also during these first nights
that they reportedly witnessed Rev. Adams perform miracles and heard
him speak his prophetic visions of the end of the world. Since that
time, many of the church's members claim to have personally witnessed
Rev. Adams work miracles.


In recent weeks the church has begun to build walls around their
compound. "We're in the last days, and Rev. Adams says we're gonna be
ready," said Deacon Michael.


However, the church's next battles are more likely to be legal, than
spiritual. Some Clay residents have promised a lawsuit to try and stop
the church's expansion. The Millennium Church had no comments on the
threatened lawsuit.


------------------------------


Horatio Ballard tired as he neared the end of his nightly web search
for pertinent news stories. He knew that this was one of those menial
tasks that he probably should have delegated to some underling, but
Horatio found comfort in the routine. In earlier nights, Horatio would
have newspapers snatched from the printing presses across the Midwest
and would have them hand-delivered to him. Back then, there was not
enough time to review the papers and react before they were
distributed. The internet, however, changed all of this.


Local news from Kentucky was rarely relevant and Horatio only followed
the link by accident. He had already closed the browser window when
his mind recalled a few words that he'd just seen on the screen.
Horatio re-opened his web browser and retrieved the news article. He
re-read the section about the dead animals and knew something was
awry.


Horatio would need to find out more, certainly, but he felt that he'd
stumbled upon a situation with the makings of a major Masquerade
breech. He was also aware of the value of a nice cache of
arms--something a growing militia was sure to have.


------------------------------


Jacob Votaux reached Clay in August and hard already began to carry
out his orders--get close to Reverend Adams. He carefully catalogued
every detail about the militia; the weapons storehouses, when
additional arms shipments would arrive, and who was delivering them.
Jacob also perfectly recorded every utterance Rev. Adams made when
he'd preach. After a time, Jacob's superiors stopped asking him about
weapons and told to focus on the prophecies. Each time Jacob
reported-in to his Sabbat superiors, he could sense that the
information he provided was important and useful--and frightening.

So commital Cam.

I will be there (unless we are less than 4 come Friday).

1. Bear
2. Cam - maybe, definately
3. Rehlow <- needs practice before NAC in Atlanta next week, come help me out
4.
5.

Quoting Cameron Domer <cameron.domer@...>:

> I'm a definate maybe.
>
> c
>
> --
> "A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having." - V
>

Who's in for Friday night?

1. Bear
2.
3.
4.
5.

6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Now that's optimism.

Hey all,

Just a quick question to see who would be interested in going to a Haunted
House this October.

Steph and I were looking at the Terror on Rural Street Haunted House in
Hartford on the 13th or 14th (friday or saturday) of October.  We've heard
that this one is supposed to be pretty good and as it's the only weekend of
October that Steph will be here and I won't be working, we thought it might
be a good idea.  Who's up for it?

Robins

I haven't seen squat for messages in my hotmail addy.
Plus GE is going southern retro, 1850ish, on me with the work schedule
recently.  Hopefully they will remember there are other employees in
The Company soon.

I choose the dailey digest, perhaps that was a mistake here.  Are the
individual messages sent out as they are posted?  Or at the end of
some time period?

-Adam

--- In wi_vtes@yahoogroups.com, Rehlow <rehlow.com@...> wrote:
>
> Adam is alive, or undead, or at least able to send emails.
>
> So any chance of seeing you for a game sometime soon?
>
> Later,
> ~Rehlow

Adam is alive, or undead, or at least able to send emails.

So any chance of seeing you for a game sometime soon?

Later,
~Rehlow

Quoting Adam Freitag <a.freitag@...>:

> Just like I toasted everyone at VTES!
> Jeez took 2 hours to come up with a name, sonofa!
>
>
> See ya!
>
>
>
>
>

Just like I toasted everyone at VTES!
Jeez took 2 hours to come up with a name, sonofa!


See ya!

The last one worked.  I got 2 messages, one at 10pm on 9/17 and
another at 10:17.

-Bear

Now that I got it working, I'm sending this message again so it goes to
wi_vtes@yahoogroups.com.

Later,
~Rehlow

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Matt Strehlow <matt@...>
> Date: September 17, 2006 6:10:03 PM CDT
> To: vtes@...
> Subject: Yahoo Group for vtes@... Created
>
>
> I have created wi_vtes@yahoogroups.com. Since we have been having
> issues with
> @rehlow.com and @hotmail.com delaying messages and such, I think we
> should
> migrate to a Yahoo Group. I have added wi_vtes@yahoogroups.com to
> vtes@..., so emails to vtes@... will get posted to the
> Yahoo
> Group. You'll now have the option to have all the days emailed sent to
> you in
> one email (instead of getting every email) or stop receiving emails
> and just
> read them at the Yahoo Group. The Yahoo Group website is
>
> http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/wi_vtes/
>
> For now I have created it so anyone can join. After a little while
> (once most
> people have joined) I will switch it to having to be approved for
> joining. This
> will keep the spam out.
>
> Also, Yahoo Groups has a Calendar feature, so we can use that one
> instead of the
> Google one (which even I rarely used).
>
> If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, let me know. Hope to prey on
> you soon.
>
> Later,
> ~Rehlow
>

Trying again. Wish me luck.

Later,
~Rehlow

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I don't think test 1 worked.

Just a test.