Vampire: The Masquerade

So firstly about the shipping: my copy arrived 3 days early of the "Arrives by" date, so already we're off to a great start! and the "very good" condition is no joke, this tome looks nearly brand new, the cover is shiny and glossy, doesn't look like it's had much travel in an RPG go-bag at all. soon to change, to be sure, but it's a very nice thing. Now the main course; is this book any good? I'm assuming you as a buyer are looking to pick this up because you know what a TRPG is and have played several before hearing about White Wolf's flagship game and setting. vampire: the masquerade is a (10 sided dice based) fail/success system, meaning each dice rolled counts as a success and whether you do the thing or not is determined by successes minus failures. it's a good deal different than everyone's first TRPG dungeons and dragons. I haven't had the chance to read it cover to cover yet but I'll give you the highlights: >varied vampire clans and organizations: vampire boasts a wide range of options for your character to ally with/against groups, something many games don't always detail well in their core rulebook. >G O R G E O U S art and layout: none too photo-realistic this book's art is stylized and well made, but what really got me was the opening pages of atmospheric prose, each of which had a light silver illustration superimposed below the text. when reading it might cause slight difficulty in reading but nothing too heinous, but the real treat is when you tilt the book and a subtle watermark image explodes off the page in shining silver as it catches the light. it was a real treat. the rest of the book is in stark black, white and greyscale (at least the volume i bought was) but honestly it's better that way, as you have to actually use your mind's eye for reading the chunks of mood writing and in-game prose, which is important that you and your players learn to do for when you actually play. >an unexpected alteration: when i first flipped through i found that the character sheet printed in back had been snipped loose and then loose-leafed in the back cover. At first i thought it was a print out, and upon realizing it i was a little distraught, but honestly it makes sense to do that now that i think about it. overall you probably know whether or not you want this book and now you're really just teetering on whether or not to take the dive. so let me make it easy for you: vampire: the masquerade is a far cry from the higher profile Table top Role Playing Games in a very good way. D&D in it's various editions and transmutations will probably always be what people think of, along with nerds and weird dice. But if you've been to that Tolkein saturated fantasy world for years and you want something more modern and just as fantastic, get this book.

Well, first a small word to first time role-players in Vampire the Masquerade. If you have never tried the game, you don't know what you are missing in your life. Now here are the things I found to be sooo much better and distinctively different in the third edition than the second. Note how much the rules are so much better as well when you read them. a) Assimite Disciplines fixed to be useful b) Presence has a kick to it when used against some much lower generation. c) Fortitude is so much better explained now (some used to claim it as automatic soaking all the time). d) Combat has some good changes. e) Obfuscate limits are actually explained! f) Serpentis III is different and so much better. g) Celerity uses one blood per round to activate, was worded before as if it used one blood for each celerity point. There are so much more I can go on with but I figured if you went this far down I probably got your interest enough to go get it.

Book came as advertised for a good price

Nice edition and the hunger system works for me.

When Vampire: the Masquerade came out many years ago, it defined a whole new genre. It gave the players an opportunity to role-play as vampires, powerful and immortal creatures of the night, dwelling in modern cities. At the time of its release, Vampire: the Masquerade was a refreshing change from games of medieval fantasy, like D&D. Even now it remains unique for its focus on characters, morality, personal horror, intrigue, secret societies, and occult mysteries in a modern setting. Vampire: the Masquerade is a part of a larger setting - the "classic" World of Darkness, which also includes games about other supernaturals like Werewolf: the Apocalypse, Mage:the Ascension, Changeling: the Dreaming, Wraith: the Oblivion, and others. This is the Revised Edition, also unofficially known as the 3rd Edition, and it is the most well-known and widely used version. I bought it because I like many things about it: - I like the difference between vampire clans, both in flavor, and in how they play. - I like the detailed world with secret societies, laws, factions, internal and external conflicts. - I like its post-modernistic feel and the "gothic punk" style. - I like that both the setting and the rules system provide opportunities to explore darker and edgier themes like misuse of power, oppression by you "parent" and by your "government", morality, crime and punishment, intrigue and betrayal, and what would happen to you if you let loose the monster inside you, and do whatever you want to whomever you want. - I like that it's flexible: you can play it as a slow-paced detective mystery, as a intrigue-filled thriller, as a creeping horror, or you can just play it as a high-octane action adventure with Hollywood-style combat. What I DON'T like is that the rules system is overburdened with detail. In comparison to modern narrative systems like Apocalypse World (which is more rules-lite), Vampire: the Masquerade is over-complicated. It has too many rules, too many nuances, and the structure of the text sometimes makes it hard to find an answer to a particular question. In a game it is an important downside. This is why I gave it 4 stars, instead of 5. Overall, Vampire: the Masquerade is a unique role-playing game, offering an opportunity to touch upon dark and personal themes, and set in a fascinating complex world. Despite it's over-complicated rules system, I very much recommend it.

As an avid player of the original from 1992, I was excited for this. Although the times have changed and some of the mechanics, the Kindred are by far the best vampires ever imagined. Playing as one is truly a game of horror and mystery bringing out the dark side of being a vampire in the 21st century. Gone are the days of Lestat and Edward, the Kindred rule the night and now, you can rule with them ... as long as you can control your Beast.

I initially thought I was getting the 20th Anniversary Edition of Vampire: The Masquerade, but I was surprised to find it was instead an original version that came out in 1996. For a nearly thirty-year-old book, it is in very good condition, and I was very satisfied with the packaging as well. I would definitely recommend ordering from here, if they're selling anything else.

Changes to Humanity systems are good. New Hunger system is an excellent way to tie the concept into moment to moment gameplay and makes players focus on their character's condition instead of an externalized point pool. Light on lore, heavy on mood. Disciplines have a good system tied to the new system of Generation but the powers are largely lack luster. Over all an excellent edition which I will be modifying for my games.

Essa quinta edição do Vampiro a Máscara é um ótimo revival desse clássico dos RPGs de mesa, apesar da capa e de algumas fotos no interior do livro não serem muito boas, o resto do material é excelente. As novas regras rodam muito bem, já joguei algumas vezes depois que lançou e com um pouco de engajamento dos jogadores (principalmente da galera da velha guarda que tem problemas para aceitar coisas novas) da para se montar uma crônica excelente e bem profunda. A volta para o sentimento de Horror Pessoal, deixando de lado a atmosfera Super-Vampiros da terceira edição, foi uma ótima escolha. Não que não fosse divertido jogar "Super-Vampiros", só não faz jus ao sentimento original do jogo de que você é um monstro atormentado por uma besta interior sedenta por sangue e que a qualquer momento ela vai te dominar e revelar seu verdadeiro eu. Depois de ler os suplementos do Guia da Camarilla e dos Anarquistas, mal posso esperar pelo Chicago By Night e pelo Guia do Sabá, ambos anunciados para lançar no ano que vem. Se você é um fã dos jogos do Mundo das Trevas, em especial de Vampiro, abra sua mente para novas mudanças e perspectivas e absorva o conteúdo do jogo, é maravilhoso. Se você não conhece Vampiro a Máscara, é uma ótima oportunidade para começar, já que esta versão é muito boa para iniciar novatos. Assim que pintar a disponibilidade na Amazon ou em qualquer outra loja, online ou não, compre! Vale muito a pena.

It's a very nice book with good instructions and some decent artwork. There's not really much to say beyond that. If you want an RPG with vampire protagonists that doesn't come across as a bad Twilight clone, then this is a good book. Although, I would recommend checking out the anniversary addition, seeing as that one is reported to have better artwork and slightly more balanced rules.

Le système de dés a été grandement amélioré, Le Hunger Dice ajoute un paramètre hasardeux qui crée parfois des situations plus stressante. Les règles ont été simplifié. Je reconnecte au World of Darkness grâce à cette édition.

Vampire the Masquerade startet mit V5 neu durch und ermöglicht somit Neuanfängern einen leichten einstieg in die World of Darkness. Durch das stark überarbeitete Regelwerk kann man einfach Charaktere erstellen und loslegen! Mit dem VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE, 5TH EDITION - QUICKSTART bekommt man sogar eine kostenlose Story zu Spielen. Für alte Spiele ist diese Version auch interessant da der Metaplot direkt an den Ereignissen der alten Bücher anknüpft und den Plot ins heute versetzt.

Cómprenlo y jueguen. Ya.