Ah, Valentine’s Day, a time of love, chocolates, and… strategic deception? Yes, you read that right! In the spirit of all things heartwarming (and heart-pounding), I’ve brewed up a unique Fabled character for Blood on the Clocktower, that’s sure to add a dash of romance and intrigue to your next session. Meet “The Lovers,” a Valentine’s-themed twist that will have players forging alliances and whispering sweet nothings (or strategical somethings) around the circle. Let’s dive into the mechanics of love, betrayal, and victory.
The Lovers: A Love Story Written in Blood
At the heart of this Fabled character lies a simple yet game-changing mechanic: at setup, you learn another player’s name. This player becomes your other half, your destined partner in the dance of deception that is Blood on the Clocktower. But there’s a catch, a twist that Shakespeare himself would envy: if you and your partner are both alive when the game ends, then you two win instead of any other win conditions. Yes, you read that correctly. Forget the townsfolk’s victory. Ignore the demons’ malevolent goals. Your love transcends all… assuming you both survive.
However, love is never that simple, is it? If multiple pairs of Lovers are still standing when the final bell tolls, then Cupid’s arrows fall short, and normal win conditions apply instead. This rule ensures that love must not only survive but also outlast all others to truly conquer.
Strategies and Heartbeats
The introduction of The Lovers into your Blood on the Clocktower games opens a bouquet of strategic possibilities. Will you openly declare your undying love, rallying others to your cause, or will you keep your partner a secret, whispering plans under the cover of night? Perhaps you’ll find yourself in a tragic tale of love found and then lost, as the village or the demons target one of you to break the bond. The dynamics of trust, betrayal, and survival take on new depth with love in the mix.
Randomly Pairing Star-Crossed Lovers
To keep the flames of love unpredictable and the game balanced, I recommend using a random number generator to create non-repeating pairs, ensuring that each game’s Lovers are a surprise. A handy tool for this is the Random Number Generator at CalculatorSoup. This site can help you assign seats or pair up players without bias, adding an element of fate to your game’s romantic entanglements.
A Valentine’s Day to Remember
Imagine the scene: the game draws to a close, and against all odds, The Lovers are still alive. The room holds its breath as the storyteller pauses, then announces their victory. Cheers erupt, or groans of frustration, depending on where alliances lay. This Valentine’s Day, or any game night, really, The Lovers promise to bring a fresh layer of complexity and emotion to Blood on the Clocktower.
So, whether you’re a seasoned veteran of the game or looking to spice up your next session with a touch of romance, consider adding The Lovers to your Fabled roster. May your strategies be cunning, your alliances strong, and your love undying. Happy gaming, and may Cupid’s arrow strike true!
Download Links
- Trouble Brewing + The Lovers JSON
- Sects and Violets + The Lovers JSON
- Bad Moon Rising + The Lovers JSON
You will need to download the JSON file and upload to the official script tool. The URL will not work directly.
FAQs
- Do all players get a Lover?
- It’s flexible enough if you can run it either way. It is intended that all players do get a Lover
- What do I do if I have an odd number of players?
- Players do not need to be paired as Lovers. That means, Player A can get Player B’s name and Player B could get Player C’s name. This is a little more advanced and as a Storyteller you may want to evaluate if a love-triangle is best for your group or to have some players not have a lover
- When are Lovers told who their Lover are?
- At the start of night 1 after the demon/minion info step. Though a Storyteller can and should adjust for specific players to avoid certain edge cases or easy “I win” scenarios (e.g. telling the Lleech after they pick their Lleech host)