25 Years of Vampire: The Masquerade

Hello, friends. We’re back with the second and final part of our review of Libellus Sanguinis 1: Masters of the State. In this episode, we talk about the Tzimisce and Ventrue and their place in Dark Medieval Europe and beyond. Next week, we return with Clash of Wills. This book was written by Craig Bolin, Richard E. Dansky, and Robert Hatch and developed by Justin Achilli for White Wolf Publishing...

In this episode, we discuss Libellus Sanguinis 1: Masters of the State. Masters of the State gives players and storytellers details on the three clans of nobility in the Dark Ages - the Lasombra, the Tzimisce, and the Ventrue. We manage to cover one third of the material in this book. We will be back next week for part two. This book was written by Craig Bolin, Richard E. Dansky, and Robert Hatch...

it's a secret to everybody. Master using it and you can have this. Here's our review of Liege, Lord and Lackey, the 1997 Dark Ages title coinciding with the Year of the Ally theme. This book details service in Dark Medieval Europe, as well as those that serve. Year of the Ally was a World of Darkness event consisting of 6 books detailing the mortal (-ish) allies of the supernatural. This...

Bob and Nate discuss the first major supplement for the original Vampire: the Dark Ages line - Dark Ages Companion. This book details some of the unique bloodlines of the Dark Ages, it expands information on the Roads which all Cainites follow, it also gives insight into life in Dark Medieval Europe and various beliefs of the day. Dark Ages Companion was written by Andrew Bates, Jackie Cassada, Ke...

More than a clan of scholars and priests, Clan Cappadocian is the Clan of Death. From their humble beginnings in the Holy Lands, these doomed vampires have spread throughout the Dark Medieval world, pursuing their eternal quest as time and history conspire against them. They are condemned by their own actions, and toil endlessly against inevitable destruction. Support the show https://linktr.ee/25...

In this episode, we discuss the first city sourcebook for Vampire: the Masquerade - Constantinople by Night. Constantinople is one of the richest and most powerful cities of the Dark Medieval era. This book was written by Philippe Boulle, Joshua Mosqueira-Asheim, and Lucien Soulban and published in 1996 for White Wolf Game Studios. Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

In this episode, Bob and Nate take a look at the Book of Storyteller Secrets for Vampire: the Dark Ages. This sourcebook collects information for storytellers left out of the corebook such as an atlas of Dark Medieval Europe, a plethora of Storytelling tips for running your own Dark Ages game, and rules for ghouls, antagonists, magical weapons and mythical beasts found in Dark Medieval Europe.  Th...

Finally, we’re back at it with our very first Dark Ages review. I guess you could call it our second season. No? Regardless, this is a new chapter for our podcast and we’re glad to bring you all along with us. In this episode, we review the corebook for White Wolf’s Dark Ages line. Vampire: the Dark Ages takes place in the dark, medieval World of Darkness in 1197. Dark Ages represents the first of...

In this episode, we combine the final two V20 books: Ready Made Characters and Lore of the Bloodlines.  Ready Made Characters brings you a selection of unique and interesting characters from each of the main 13 clans, for use as starting characters or as NPC characters. Additionally, the book includes charts for coteries and ideas for inclusion in your game. Lore of the Bloodlines continues where...

In this very special episode of 25 Years, we chat with B Dave Walters, the all-around awesome gamer behind Ventrue Anarch Baron, Victor Temple. He talks to us about Vampire: the Masquerade, V5 (obviously), and what it’s like to play in a high profile Actual Play live stream. Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

Welcome to our penultimate Vampire: the Masquerade episode! In this episode of radio on the internet, we talk about Ghouls and Revenants for V20. This book, shockingly, illuminates those wretched servants to Kindred and Cainites, as well as those born into the blood! This book was written by Jason Andrew, Bill Bodden, Jennifer Coy, Dhaunae De Vir, Matt M McElroy, Karen Needham, Andrew Peregrine, M...

Come with us as we look at the new and improved (?) version of the “True” Black Hand - The Tal’Mahe’Ra. This is an update from the original “Dirty Secrets of the Black Hand.” We have a long and sorted relationship with the Black Hand, so this is bound to be an interesting and informative episode.  This book was written by Maggie Carroll, Matthew Dawkins, Tanya Coen Diaz, Danielle Harper, David A H...

This week, Bob and Nate discuss and review Lore of the Clans. Released in 2015, Lore of the Clans is a single sourcebook detailing all of the clans for play in Vampire: the Masquerade’s 20th Anniversary edition. Additionally, this book details info about the Caitiff - classless amongst the damned - and the Antitribu. This book was written by Alan Alexander, Kevin Czarnecki, Joshua Doetsch, Matt Mc...

Welcome back from the long holiday! Getting right back into the swing of things, Bob and Nate review the 2015 update to V20 and Vampire: the Masquerade’s most reviled kindred. This book takes a look at the Camarilla’s Red List: those vampires so reviled they are one of 13 put on the legendary Red List and hunted by the feared Alistors. This book is an update to the Classic, Kindred’s Most Wanted....

Hello all! Thanks for a great year of podcasting, gaming, and all the other stuff that goes with it! I can’t say for anyone else, but we’ve had a fantastic 2018! We really couldn’t be happier with all the people we’ve met, all the conversations we’ve had and all the people who have supported us and our growth! I didn't really know how to thank people for all of that. It’s not as if Bob and I...

In this episode, we almost review the wrong book. Instead, we talk Thaumaturgy turkey with an updated look at blood magic for V20. Rites of the Blood collects a number of different styles of Thaumaturgy under one title, revises some older material, and adds some new rituals powers to your sorcerous arsenal. Thank you guys for listening and your support. We’ll be off for the next few weeks over the...

Ever the popular theme for Vampire: the Masquerade, we review the V20 update to the Anarch Movement with Anarchs Unbound. This book takes a look at how the Anarchs have evolved and exploded (Pun) in the modern age with the growth of technology, political awareness and that one important question, “Why do you obey?” This book was written by Justin Achilli, Alan Alexander, Jason Andrew, Sarah Roark,...

In this episode, we return to our regularly scheduled program with our review of Hunters Hunted II! This book is an update and continuation of the classic first edition of the Hunters Hunted. If you ever wanted to play one of the mortals that hunts the supernatural denizens of the World of Darkness, this is the sourcebook for you. This book is a wealth of resources about mortal hunters, containing...

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From the White Wolf Wiki: ”Matthew Dawkins is a freelance writer and one of the in-house developers at Onyx Path Press. He also vlogs on YouTube as "The Gentleman Gamer." He is based in the UK.”  Chicago by Night is an upcoming project by Onyx Path Publishing for White Wolf Game’s V5, 5th edition of Vampire: the Masquerade.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

This book was written by, Justin Achilli, C.A. Suleiman, Eddy Webb, Joseph Carriker, and Christopher Kobar for Onyx Path Publishing and released October 26, 2012. Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

In this episode, we interview Justin Achilli  Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

V20 Companion was written by Justin Achilli and Eddy Webb for White Wolf Game Studios and published by Onyx Path Publishing on August 23rd, 2012. Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

This book was written by Matthew McFarland and developed by Eddy Webb for White Wolf Studios and released on 11/11/11. Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

This book was written by Justin Achilli, Rose Bailey, Matthew McFarland, and Eddy Webb for White Wolf publishing and released October 21st, 2011.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM