Lets Play Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines
Game will run on a toaster, so don't need a gaming PC to experience it.If playing on Steam, make sure to install the Unofficial Patch:The patch is included automatically in the GoG version (so don't need to redownload or apply the mod if buying off GoG), but isn't included in the Steam release. It mostly fixes bugs and some crucial fixes to the game, it's balance, and some game breaking bugs. That's the main reason to install it, as it fixes a lot of crashes, progress bugs, etc.However, when installing there is an optional choice for a 'plus' patch (which is turned off by default, but can be selected when installing) which add in several scrapped areas and missions from the base game that were cut due to time and re-implement them fully functioning (and include a few more controversial 'fixes' to the game for playability reasons). I'm sure now with many people are going to get around to playing the original game for the first time, or replaying it in anticipation. That includes myself, I had played a bit of Bloodlines in the past, but never finished it but meant to someday. Now's a perfect chance to do so, and as there probably are many people who are going to play the game now in wake of the sequel, let's have a thread talking about the game, our experiences with it for those going in blind or going to play it again. Ask about mods to apply besides the one I posted in the topic, your time with the game, what it's like going to it in 2019, whatever.PLEASE mark your spoilers, as a number here are probably playing it for the first time.I won't be started really until next week, but installed and will be sharing my thoughts here as honestly even though I had played it for a few hours before, I hardly remember it and it's been ages.
Lets Play Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines Mods
I think it'll be fun to collectively talk and play it here with the sequel a year out now though. I'm planning to go in myself rather vanilla. I debated adding the 'Clans' mods that add some clan specific quests and new branches to the game I hear are very good (and many recommend it), but as I've never played the game all the way through I'd rather take the canon story for this playthrough especially keeping in mind the sequel is coming (I do hear the characters are faithful to the lore of Vampire: The Masquerade, but I want to see what the game establishes by itself).I have decided to use the Dev0lved ENB mod though:Mainly just to make the game a bit prettier. I too had the same question last week when starting the game for the first time. I did some research on various forums.Some people said that unless you are a diehard and plan to beat the game several times it might be fun to start on Basic and then install plus on a later playthrough to see what has been restored.On the other hand most people said that it is a step backwards to not install Plus even if it is your first playthrough because Plus restores original content from the game, changes item locations or characters & moves them around to ideal locations (this might confuse people who remember their original locations - & they're not there) but it makes more sense. Also, the difficulty has been made easier & the game is more flexible to play.I went with installing Plus with my first go through.
I am currently 10 hours in and the game is fantastic.I suggest installing Plus. Also make sure you use the High Res patcher which will be an option at the end of the unoffcial patch installation.Lastly, I suggest navigating to the Extras folder which was added when you patched your game and installing SweetFX. I have custom preset settings that make the game much more realistic looking.
Most of the game is set in very dark settings little to no light and with the default renderer it looks way too bright.Have fun! It sounds like it comes down a bit to personal preference. Of note if you want the closest to the released experience, use Basic as Plus takes a few liberties and does things like change a few item/NPC locations to account for the added content, and also makes some segments of the game less of a chore (but implements some scrapped quests, not all of which everyone is fond of). There's some give and take with it, but it also doesn't seem to drastically change anything or add anything to change the game up much (though does add a few Easter eggs and areas that were not originally planned, just developer decided to add).I'm opting to try it with the Plus patch, but I think if you want to try the closer to the original options, to go with the Basic patch. I haven't done a full playthrough since the game launched. I played as a Gangrel I believe to make combat a bit easier.I've tried a few time since then to replay it, even with the mods, but I always seem to lose interest after the Ocean Hotel. I'm tempted by a Malkavian run because it looks insane, but I'm unsure if I should play one of the other races as a 'revisit' playthrough.Are the other races worth looking in to?
I know that Nosferatu and Malkavian have quite dramatic changes to the experience and play, but what about the others?
Share on:The fifth and final full-blood clan reveal for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is here, and its the telepathic Malkavian.Also known as the Clan of the Moon, the Malkavian can see and hear everything “the world wants to hide” in Bloodlines 2.Malkavians possess knowledge of things no other clan can comprehend, but this knowledge comes at a price: psychosis, compulsive disorders, or many other illnesses.The majority of the Seattle clans have ostracized them, while others consider this a clan of Oracles and “skilled advisers.”. As far as their powers are concerned, the Malkavians invade the minds of their victims using Dementation. This will impart an “imperfect vision of their psychoses on them.”There’s also Auspex which lets them slip even deeper into their abilities, which expands their senses into what’s akin to an out of body experience.A full breakdown of both disciplines is below.Dementation.
Haunt – imparts an unseen spectre in the minds of victims. Unable to control themselves, they’ll try to flee in a panic. Berserk – fills the vampire’s targets with an uncontrollable rage, causing them to lash out at anything nearby – even the air itself, if no better target is available.
Use of Dementation, while thoroughly unsettling, is not a Masquerade violation.Auspex. Aura Sense – allows the vampire to spot NPC’s through walls, read crowds at a glance and mark individuals, staying aware of them even over long distances. It also reveals the weaknesses of a marked NPC. Psychic Projection – forces the vampire’s mind from their body, allowing it to explore the area in astral form and use Aura Sight to mark any character they spot.
The vampire’s senses have developed to such an extent that they may end up telepathically overwhelming the senses of others for a short while. Use of Auspex is not a Masquerade violation.Bloodlines 2 at launch, as well as the Thinbloods. You as the latter.
Lets Play Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines
More clans will be released as free DLC.Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is out next year for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. If you missed the initial announcement, and pre-order details.