by Charles Phipps | Jun 14 2007
The opening fiction summarizes it pretty well. Ghouls are messed up, arguably more than the Kindred they serve. Junkies for blood, suffering all those human needs for various types of stimulus, possessed of the Beast, and living with creatures that dine on the living. Ghouls are all a little bit round the bend. Frankly, your mileage may vary on this book since it's a very specific type of horror that they try to invoke. Anne Rice is less emphasized than House of 1000 Corpses.
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Tags: vampire, requiem, sourcebook, ghouls
by Charles Phipps | Sep 11 2007
An alternate take on the Malkovian Bloodline for Vampire: the Requiem.
Tags: vampire, requiem, malkovians, vtr, bloodline
The Prince is the master of the city, but he has named you lord of your territory. It's up to you and your cohorts to maintain the Masquerade, influence mortal lives and pass judgment on the Kindred who dwell in your shadow. Are you a tyrant or a saint? Will you pull the Prince's strings or become the Prince yourself?
A Player's Guide for Vampire: The Requiem™
• The definitive handbook for Vampire players, containing unique new insights into the Requiem. Read what it feels like to use a ... Read more »
Tags: blood, vampire, requiem, player's guide, guide
by Charles Phipps | Jun 27 2007
The Blood: The Players Guide to the Requiem is probably the best vampire book released in years. Indeed, off the top of my head, I can think of no book that's better in either the OWOD or NWOD. It is the quintessential guide for undeath and my only regret is that the work wasn't longer. If you are looking for anything other than glowing praise, than this review may not be for you. Suffice to say, in short, you should buy this book. Buy this book as soon as you can.
One warning, though, ... Read more »
by Charles Phipps | Jun 12 2007
Vampire: The Requiem is a remake of Vampire: The Masquerade. Given that V:TM was the most popular game that White Wolf had, it should be unsurprising that they didn't try to re-invent the wheel. Remakes are always a dicey affair since you need to keep them recognizably the same story while adding your own spin on things. Dracula has been remade on a dozen occasions, each version adding something of its own slant. On the other hand, gamers might fear something like the Psycho remake. ... Read more »
