That being said, if you still think that sounds fun as fuck (because it is) then just go for it. A lot of their insane ramblings only make sense once you've finished the game normally - you can't truly appreciate their insanity yet. Malks are batshit crazy and a first-timer may be quite confused from their dialogue.

Malkavian: this clan is pretty versatile (good for ranged or stealth types) and incredibly fun BUT typically recommended for a second playthrough. Choose these clans if you want to rip your opponents apart in close combat. Very well-rounded with a rather forgiving clan curse. The Brujah, in particular, are arguably one of the better first-timer clans. There is no 'best' clan for a first playthrough, it all depends on your playstyle.īrujah and Gangrel: these clans are great for brute-force/melee/unarmed types. Note: ignore the security guard added by the plus patch in the tutorial, he does not represent the amazing voice acting quality of the rest of the game).Ī very tricky question. Arguably you should use it from the get-go (especially if you plan on only playing the game once). That being said, the plus patch adds/restores plenty of content, rebalances the game, fixes inconsistencies and much more. IMO: basic patch for your first playthrough (fixes critical bugs without changing too much, giving you a close-to-vanilla experience).

Should I install the Basic Patch or the Plus Patch? Just download the latest release (currently 10.5 is the latest stable release) Note: the GOG version of the game comes with an old version of the patch installed already. The amazing Unofficial Patch by Wesp is mandatory (available here). While VTMB is an incredible game, it's also at times a mess due to the game being rushed. Incredible writing (the characters and their voice acting are excellent even by today's standards)Īn equally incredible soundtrack (and much more)Īvailable on Steam here, GOG here or Humble Bundle here. VTMB is the game for you if you enjoy:Īn impressive amount of player freedom (whether that's to go in guns blazing or sneak/charm your way through situations)

Should I buy/play VTMB? What makes VTMB so special? Also, how else am I supposed to stay sane during quarantine? Yes, there are plenty of similar guides out there, but I wrote one anyway because I love writing (and doubly so when the topic is video games I'm passionate about). So hopefully this guide is helpful to someone or at the very least entertaining to read. Full disclosure: I am nowhere near an expert at the game, but I like to think I've played it enough times to help newcomers out with some of the frequently asked questions.

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