I'm probably getting some details wrong, but the point is that the Masquerade universe has a complex backstory and the game does a great job of easing you into the role of a Fledgeling. In this universe, the Camarilla officially position Cain as a myth, while the Sabbat, the bad guys, believe he was their forefather but violently oppose the near-mythical group immediately descended from Cain-the Antediluvians. You'll start out as a member of the Camarilla, which comprises approximately half of the 13 clans purportedly descended from Cain. Not only that, but these creatures are responsible for molding the history of the world, the public part of which is just a tip of the iceberg of their centuries-long machinations. The story is rich, the world is deep, and the heart of the RPG pumps strongly in its veins.īloodlines is set in White Wolf's Vampire: The Masquerade universe, where vamps, werewolves, demons, and other fantastical creatures are alive and well but keep their profiles below the public eye.
It's unfortunate, because Bloodlines is a true RPG that hearkens back to Fallout and its Baldur's Gate brethren, while providing the impressive visuals of Valve's Source engine. Therefore, the anticipation for Bloodlines isn't nearly as high as it could have been, in an ideal world where every game went out the door polished to a high gloss. Temple of Elemental Evil apparently suffered from being pushed out the door a wee bit early.
With high hopes, we dug into Arcanum, and many of us found it slow to get going and visually unimpressive, although it was rewarding in the long run. Most of us who've been gamers for a while are familiar with the history behind Troika, which was formed from key members of the Black Isle group that made the Fallout, among other talented individuals.
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