Who created Vampire: The Masquerade and when was it released?
Mark Rein-Hagen released Vampire: The Masquerade in 1991 through White Wolf Publishing. He designed the game to let players assume roles of vampires rather than hunters.
Questions about Vampire: The Masquerade
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is the origin story of vampires in Vampire: The Masquerade lore?
Vampires believe their race originates from Biblical Cain cursed by God for murdering his brother. This myth forms the foundation of vampire belief systems found in the Book of Nod.
How does the dice mechanic work in Vampire: The Masquerade gameplay?
Vampire: The Masquerade uses ten-sided dice to resolve actions during gameplay based on combined skill levels. Players roll a number of dice representing character abilities against a target difficulty usually set at six.
When did the 20th Anniversary Edition of Vampire: The Masquerade launch?
White Wolf announced the 20th Anniversary Edition on the 17th of March 2011. This special release occurred during an event called Grand Masquerade held in New Orleans between September 15 and 17, 2011.
Which clans are featured in Vampire: The Masquerade and how many exist?
Thirteen distinct clans were added late during development following suggestions from Chris McDonough. These clans include Brujah, Gangrel, Malkavians, Nosferatu, Toreador, Tremere, Tzimisce, Ventrue, and others with unique Disciplines and weaknesses.