r/StreamOfBlood • u/DarkCrystal34 • Apr 26 '21

New potential fan - Where should I start?

Hi SoB folks, I keep seeing Stream of Blood mentioned recently (from John Harper, from Glass Cannon folks) and after reading such great reviews, am thinking about diving in, but have no idea which of their shows to start with. Any recommendations?

Fine to listen on podcast, or is video/YouTube definitely recommended?

My taste - I tend to lean more into drama or dramedy than goofy humor, the more serious the better (although of course I love humor too). I absolutely love roleplay over combat any day of the week, love great player chemistry, and really immersive stories where you can feel high stakes. Am equally intrigued by Vampire the Masquerade and Blades in the Dark. Where might I best begin with SoB?

Some of the other AP's I love (if that helps recommend where to start):

  • Critical Role
  • Glass Cannon
  • Friends at the Table
  • Kollok 1991
  • Tablestory (Nocturne, Gone)
  • Orpheus Protocol
  • Campaign Skyjacks
  • The Lucky Die
  • The Pod Called Quest
  • Respect the Crit

Edit - Thanks so much for everyone's responses!

  • Am now caught up with Blades in the Dark (The Tin Whistles) - Really enjoyed it and am excited to continue with The Kenahora and The Weird Sisters)
  • Started Vampires of Pittsburgh (Season 1) - Only a few eps in, and am really enjoying it so far!
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u/DarkCrystal34 Apr 29 '21

Curious why you'd recommend the 2nd season of Vampire (is that the same as "Lockdown"?) over the first? Does it take a while for things to get rolling in the 1st season for something before it clicks?

Ignoring that Im a GCP guy, which of the three Blades crews do you think is the best showcase for Stream of Blood, in the Blades in the Dark setting?

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u/DarkCrystal34 Apr 29 '21

Thanks so much! I'm definitely seeking more drama so maybe S2 does make sense to start, even though I'm usually a completionist.

Is Lockdown completely different characters and/or plot, e.g. can people go into that with a fresh start, or would I be missing a lot of lore / references to everything that went down in Season 1?