‘The Night in Question’ Raises Questions About People and Predators

‘The Night in Question’ Raises Questions About People and Predators

by | Feb 24, 2020 | Features, Tabletop Games

Humans are herd animals. Herds meander, move in an uncoordinated way. But vampires are pack animals. Predators. And packs move with strategy and intention. That’s what makes vampires so scary. They’re different than predators that exist in nature. Wolves, for instance, are predators too—but wolves look like wolves and vampires can look like humans, hiding among our herd in plain sight. Hunting us. (more…)

Where Were You During The LARP In Question?: A Vampire: the Masquerade Night to Remember

Where Were You During The LARP In Question?: A Vampire: the Masquerade Night to Remember

by | Dec 24, 2018 | Essays, Features, Reviews, Tabletop Games

I was a little nervous as I walked up the gravel path to the event site for The Night in Question. I had come to Austin, TX, all the way from Buffalo, NY for Jackalope Live Action Studios‘ uniquely immersive Vampire: the Masquerade LARP experience. I didn’t know anyone beforehand, but I had my character, I had my costume, and I was ready to go all in. I’d gotten a ride from the workshops earlier in the day to the event site from a new friend. We stopped for Whattaburger on the way and chatted excitedly in the car about how fun tonight’s party was going to be. It was already starting to feel real. (more…)