I think it's very important to give some perspective on an especially poignant historical event that sits as an integral background of this game. While we are all here to have fun playing in a supernatural setting, and the game doesn't actually take place in Belfast, we should all have the maturity to understand what it is we are role-playing, and what our stories mean when we pick up our character sheets. There are a number of concepts dealing with Ireland's wars and varied conflicts for independence from colonial rule. These concepts are more than just your average elder vs. neonate politics; these are volatile and emotional concepts driven by real fear, hatred, tyranny and death. Regardless of our individual political beliefs, this game presents an opportunity to truly explore the struggle of people held down by oppression and violence, both real and perceived. Many of the characters have lived/existed through The Troubles, and those concepts shouldn't be played in a caviler manner. Additionally, there are more than a few of the Kindred in Dublin that have been privy to centuries of this type of crushing war and turmoil. Hopefully, these videos can give a modicum of perspective on what that exactly entails.
I know that a few simple videos about the struggles in Northern Ireland barely scratch the surface of the entire situation. There are a ton of resources available for the interested and discerning player. Here's a list of some of the films set to the backdrop of The Troubles. I especially recommend "Hunger", which is currently available on Netflix to watch instantly, along with a number of other films on that list.
That's all for tonight, and I hope you all keep having fun.
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