First, be forewarned that these rules are not hard and fast. They are in fact rather soft and slow. Not everyone will react the same way to being manipulated (or out-and-out ordered) to do stuff. Get to know the person you are manipulating. This does not necessarily mean being friendly with them: that may in fact be counter-productive if they themselves are manipulative people. Find out about them from a variety of third-person sources. And don't limit yourself to sources you trust. Sometimes you might hear something that will be useful, even if it isnt entirely true. Never underestimate the power of the Rumor, young Ventrue. Never.

Second, cover your ass. If (when) something goes wrong, have a way out. Hopefully several. We didnt get to our position by letting neonates make us look bad - not to mention the damage that could be done to your own reputation.

Without further ado, lets get the little stuff out of the way first.

Like mortals.