Vampire: The Masquerade: L.A. By Night

I got into Vampire the Masquerade RPG thanks to this show. Love it!

The WOD has never looked so fun. Both the regular cast and all of their guests are funny, genuine, and oddly endearing. It's clear that everyone is invested in good story telling and character development. Easily one of the best Actual Play shows out there right now.

I love Vampire and roleplaying streams, but this is something else. This is more akin to an improvisation theater, but the actors are tied down to the table, telling how they do their actions. You never get to know the actors - I don't think they even GET to go out-of-character, everything is just... stale. It gets real cringey when the sobbing starts, since they act out character emotions, but the player's sitting at a table.

The show has charming characters, good actors, and a cool story, but I'd rather have the actors do roleplaying with friends, rather than try to be completely, professionally in-character.

This show is amazing. I never thought this kind of content can be so fun. Cast is amazing. I can feel their motivations, their secrets, their love. Jason does an amazing job to provide an amazing story which combines politics, magic, guns and of course blood. I hope they stay on this course can create many more seasons!

LA by Night is an absolute gem in the genre of dramatic "actual play" streamed game content, and outside of it's genre. It is as good as the finest scripted stage drama, however it is 95% all improv and character based as the storyteller guides the narrative. That may sound unusual or confusing to those not familiar with shows or games of this nature, but what I am getting at is that it is a remarkable achievement of high drama.

Vampire the Masquerade has captivated table top gamers, writers, storytellers and actors for over 25 years. It is rich with Machiavellian politics and plots. The game just going through it's fifth edition is showcased brilliantly by LA by Night due to the superb acting and chemistry of the ensemble cast. Jason Carl the Storyteller is unparalleled in his acting, narration and direction. He is the Neil Gaiman of oral storytelling and a true delight to watch.

I highly recommend this show. 10/10