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I couldn't resist taking a look at LVWEREWOLF if only because of the name. The "LV" in the name stands for Las Vegas, which is the "home" of this role-playing game. Las Vegas, with its reputation of being dedicated to a hot nightlife and excess apparently seemed a fitting setting for a game which involves Vampires, Magi, Werewolves, Changelings, Wraiths and such. Makes sense. LVWerewolf is the e-mail newsletters attendant to the World of Darkness: Las Vegas game Web site and provides a forum for communicating with the group, tips and answers, and general information.
According to the FAQ at the Web site you aren't required to subscribe to the newsletter in order to play the online game, but it helps. Here's a little more for the FAQ for your edification:
"General Introduction to World of Darkness: Las Vegas
"Question: What systems are played on Las Vegas?
"Answer: All the main White Wolf systems are played here: Vampire, Mage, Werewolf, Changeling, Wraith and Mortals. In addition, many subsystems such as Kinfolk are represented here.
"Question: Do I have to have a character approved?
"Answer: Yes, you do. Any supernatural character must be approved by a Storyteller before being played. Until you have a letter from a Storyteller saying you are approved, don't play the character. You may play an ordinary mortal 8 times before getting the character registered, but this character will lose in any rolls..."
"Question: Who approves characters?
"Answer: Storytellers (STs) and Narrators approve characters. Each system has one or two people who handle approvals. Characters that don't match the system guidelines will be sent back with questions, and requests for changes. Don't play your character until it has been approved.
"Question: How long does it take for approval?
"Answer: 24 to 48 hours is a rule of thumb, but it may take more time, or less. Nothing is automated, and STs are people, too, and subject to RL problems, busy periods, computer crashes, and vacations. If you've waited a week and haven't heard, write the ST and ask. Sometimes mail gets lost, and your character may have gone missing. Don't get impatient, but don't wait forever, either!"
I know that games like this one have generally gotten a bad rap, but I don't personally think they are all that harmful. They're just ways to put some escapism in your life and interact with other folks who enjoy stretching their imaginations, too.
This site is very well done with Forums for the players and various chat rooms where the action takes place. I thought the homepage loaded a little slowly, but that was probably because of the complex graphics used to set the tone. Check it out.
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