SPOOKTOBER - HOW TO PLAY WEREWOLF THE APOCALYPSE PART II - Character Creation

The RPGBOT crew is going full moon this week with a deep dive into 🐺 Werewolf: The Apocalypse! Expect:

• Werewolf combat tips (because who doesn't need to know the best way to rip apart an enemy?)
• Character creation advice so your wolf doesn’t have the social skills of a brick
• A heated debate: Do werewolves prefer fetch or frisbee?

Grab your silver bullets and tune in for a hairy good time!

Summary

In this fang-tastic episode, the RPGBOT crew dives paw-first into the world of Werewolf: The Apocalypse! Between howling with laughter and some seriously strategic bites of wisdom, they tackle everything from classic werewolf lore to the best ways to keep your furry alter ego from going full "rabid dog." Character creation takes center stage as the hosts debate the best ways to balance rage and humanity, while sprinkling in tips to avoid creating a werewolf with the social skills of a brick. Expect a deep dive into combat strategies, plenty of pun-laden humor, and even a discussion on the real question: do werewolves prefer fetch or frisbee? Whether you’re a seasoned lycanthrope or just curious if the moon really brings out your wild side, this episode offers up laughs, insights, and a hairy good time.

Takeaways

• The werewolf trope often represents the struggle between humanity and primal instincts.
• Underworld faced legal issues due to similarities with World of Darkness lore.
• True Blood is considered a successful adaptation of Vampire: The Masquerade themes.
• Character creation in Werewolf: The Apocalypse is more structured compared to Vampire.
• Combat in Werewolf is especially deadly, particularly when in human form.
• Silver poses a serious threat to werewolves, inflicting aggravated damage.
• Touchstones are vital for maintaining a character’s emotional balance and humanity.
• Chronicles in World of Darkness serve as the overarching campaign framework.
• Tenets guide player morality and shape in-game decisions and actions.
• The game promotes creativity in crafting character backstories and roleplaying interactions.

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