Who created Vampire: The Masquerade and when was it released?
Mark Rein-Hagen created Vampire: The Masquerade and released it in 1991. Rein-Hagen developed the game to shift the perspective from hunting monsters to becoming them.
Common questions about Vampire: The Masquerade
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is the origin of vampires in Vampire: The Masquerade?
The game establishes that the Biblical Cain was the original vampire. This concept became a big turning point in the game's development after Rein-Hagen initially tried to shy away from religion.
How does the blood pool system work in Vampire: The Masquerade?
A vampire's blood pool signifies the amount of human blood or vitae currently in their body. This blood can be spent to power abilities and perform supernatural tricks such as turning into animals or mist.
What is the purpose of the Masquerade in Vampire: The Masquerade?
The Masquerade refers to an organized conspiracy primarily maintained by the Camarilla to convince the general public that vampires do not exist. The Camarilla believes the Masquerade is the cornerstone survival strategy for Kindred to prevent the kine from rising up and exterminating them.
How many clans exist in Vampire: The Masquerade and what are they called?
It is widely accepted that there are 13 clans with 13 founders. The 13 major clans include the Banu Haqim, Brujah, Gangrel, Hecata, Lasombra, Malkavians, Ministry, Nosferatu, Ravnos, Toreador, Tremere, Tzimisce, and Ventrue.
When was Vampire: The Masquerade Fifth Edition released and who published it?
Vampire: The Masquerade Fifth Edition was released in early 2018. It was distributed by Modiphius Entertainment with production of supplements licensed to multiple publishers including Modiphius and Onyx Path.