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Many people doubted that the mad Malkavians would be playable in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 because of the effort required to write entirely different dialogue for them, but in the final clan reveal stream today, Brian Mitsoda himself showed up to confirm them as the game's sixth playable clan. The exclusive early reveal this time was at Rock Paper Shotgun, who interviewed Brian about his plans for implementing the Malkavians. The plan is for them to work like their counterparts in the first Bloodlines, a different gameplay experience with unique dialogue, but they will also be darker and less purely hilarious. As for abilities, the Malkavians of Bloodlines 2 will have the power to scare their enemies into fleeing or even make them go berserk, which they can do without violating the Masquerade. They also have clairvoyance abilities, a discipline they share with the Tremere. As usual, the full details are available on the new page on the game's official website and the clan reveal trailer ends with a brief glimpse of these powers in action:
MALKAVIAN
Malkavians have been traditionally ostracized by the Seattle Kindred. While a few managed to claim territory in less desirable districts, very few have ever managed to rise to the levels of the other clans. Because of this, there is a persistent bias against the Malkavian clan that still exists into modern nights.
None of the many nicknames for Clan Malkav - "Lunatics", "Jesters", "Visionaries", "Madmen", and so on - is as fitting as "Oracles". To be of the Clan is to understand things nobody else does; and to be affected by that understanding. Among the clan, this shows itself in psychosis, depression, compulsive disorders, or uncounted other mental illnesses. This hasn't kept the Clan of the Moon from finding a place in Kindred society. Advisers, strategists, preachers, hunters and yes, rulers; all Malkavians walk their very own path.
NEVER-ENDING, NEVER ALONE
Unease, curiosity, distrust, pity; the Clan of the Moon elicits many reactions. Still, no vampire sees more than a Malkavian. Players who choose to join their ranks gain access to the secrets of two new Disciplines on top of the individual powers from their Thinblooded past.
DEMENTATION
All Malkavians see further than a mortal could. No Malkavian is left untouched by what they see. Their signature Discipline allows the clan’s members to impart an imperfect version of their psychosis on others, with often drastic results.
• Haunt (Blood Cost: 2), the first active Dementation power, imparts an unseen spectre in the victims’ minds. Unable to control themselves, they’ll try to flee in a panic. The • • and • • • • • slots upgrade Haunt.
• • • Berserk (Blood Cost: 4), the second active power, 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. The • • • • and • • • • • slots enhance Berserk.
Use of Dementation, while thoroughly unsettling, is not a Masquerade Violation.
AUSPEX
Nothing stays hidden to those who gain the Discipline of Auspex. Their senses expanding beyond the boundaries of their bodies, these Kindred slip ever deeper into their condition.
• Aura Sense (Blood Cost: 2), Auspex’ first active, makes the vampire spot NPCs even through walls, read crowds at a glance, and mark individuals, staying aware of them even over long distances. It also reveals the weaknesses in the marked NPC’s attack and defense. The • • and • • • • • slots enhance Aura Sense.
• • • Psychic Projection (Blood Cost: 2), the second active, forces the vampire’s mind from their body. Untethered, they will explore the area in astral form, remaining free to use Aura Sight to mark any character they spot. Even more: The vampire’s own senses have developed to such an extent that they may end up telepathically overwhelming the senses of others for a short while. The • • • • slot enhances Psychic Projection.
Use of Auspex is not a Masquerade Violation.
As expected, with all six clans revealed the next step is to finally unveil some real gameplay footage. According to the stream that'll happen on June 10th, which is probably not coincidentally the date of this year's PC Gaming Show at E3. It looks like it's going to be a pretty crazy E3 for RPGs this year.
Many people doubted that the mad Malkavians would be playable in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 because of the effort required to write entirely different dialogue for them, but in the final clan reveal stream today, Brian Mitsoda himself showed up to confirm them as the game's sixth playable clan. The exclusive early reveal this time was at Rock Paper Shotgun, who interviewed Brian about his plans for implementing the Malkavians. The plan is for them to work like their counterparts in the first Bloodlines, a different gameplay experience with unique dialogue, but they will also be darker and less purely hilarious. As for abilities, the Malkavians of Bloodlines 2 will have the power to scare their enemies into fleeing or even make them go berserk, which they can do without violating the Masquerade. They also have clairvoyance abilities, a discipline they share with the Tremere. As usual, the full details are available on the new page on the game's official website and the clan reveal trailer ends with a brief glimpse of these powers in action:
MALKAVIAN
Malkavians have been traditionally ostracized by the Seattle Kindred. While a few managed to claim territory in less desirable districts, very few have ever managed to rise to the levels of the other clans. Because of this, there is a persistent bias against the Malkavian clan that still exists into modern nights.
None of the many nicknames for Clan Malkav - "Lunatics", "Jesters", "Visionaries", "Madmen", and so on - is as fitting as "Oracles". To be of the Clan is to understand things nobody else does; and to be affected by that understanding. Among the clan, this shows itself in psychosis, depression, compulsive disorders, or uncounted other mental illnesses. This hasn't kept the Clan of the Moon from finding a place in Kindred society. Advisers, strategists, preachers, hunters and yes, rulers; all Malkavians walk their very own path.
NEVER-ENDING, NEVER ALONE
Unease, curiosity, distrust, pity; the Clan of the Moon elicits many reactions. Still, no vampire sees more than a Malkavian. Players who choose to join their ranks gain access to the secrets of two new Disciplines on top of the individual powers from their Thinblooded past.
DEMENTATION
All Malkavians see further than a mortal could. No Malkavian is left untouched by what they see. Their signature Discipline allows the clan’s members to impart an imperfect version of their psychosis on others, with often drastic results.
• Haunt (Blood Cost: 2), the first active Dementation power, imparts an unseen spectre in the victims’ minds. Unable to control themselves, they’ll try to flee in a panic. The • • and • • • • • slots upgrade Haunt.
• • • Berserk (Blood Cost: 4), the second active power, 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. The • • • • and • • • • • slots enhance Berserk.
Use of Dementation, while thoroughly unsettling, is not a Masquerade Violation.
AUSPEX
Nothing stays hidden to those who gain the Discipline of Auspex. Their senses expanding beyond the boundaries of their bodies, these Kindred slip ever deeper into their condition.
• Aura Sense (Blood Cost: 2), Auspex’ first active, makes the vampire spot NPCs even through walls, read crowds at a glance, and mark individuals, staying aware of them even over long distances. It also reveals the weaknesses in the marked NPC’s attack and defense. The • • and • • • • • slots enhance Aura Sense.
• • • Psychic Projection (Blood Cost: 2), the second active, forces the vampire’s mind from their body. Untethered, they will explore the area in astral form, remaining free to use Aura Sight to mark any character they spot. Even more: The vampire’s own senses have developed to such an extent that they may end up telepathically overwhelming the senses of others for a short while. The • • • • slot enhances Psychic Projection.
Use of Auspex is not a Masquerade Violation.
As expected, with all six clans revealed the next step is to finally unveil some real gameplay footage. According to the stream that'll happen on June 10th, which is probably not coincidentally the date of this year's PC Gaming Show at E3. It looks like it's going to be a pretty crazy E3 for RPGs this year.
if they are actually implemented well. I do not mind a darker approach.
