What is this game about? A dark urban fantasy RPG where players assume the roles of vampires; tormented immortals balancing personal desires, clan politics, and the struggle for power while maintaining the Masquerade.
Game lineage and inspiration: First published in 1991 by White Wolf, the Masquerade line revitalized RPGs with its Storyteller System and gothic punk aesthetic, drawing from vampire lore, gothic literature, and modern horror.
What makes Vampire: The Masquerade RPG unique?
Storyteller dice pool: Roll a pool of d10s and count successes above a difficulty threshold for actions.
Clans & Disciplines: Choose from distinct vampire lineages, each with unique powers and weaknesses.
Humanity & Hunger mechanics: Balance moral choices against the predatory thirst for blood and risk losing your humanity.
Who will love it?
Fans of political intrigue and personal horror
Players drawn to deep character exploration and moral conflict
Groups who enjoy narrative-driven, collaborative storytelling
Dice System
Core Mechanic: Roll a pool of ten-sided dice (d10) equal to Attribute + Skill; each die meeting or exceeding a target number counts as a success.
Dice Needed: d10
A Helpful Video: "How To Play: Vampire The Masquerade"
