Three new whatif setting hacks for the world of darkness. Several new merits are available to players, but otherwise there is no change. Merits under the general category may be taken by any character from any. If one thing merges with another, or is merged with another, they combine or come. Mar 11, 2010 it contains all the basic system for playing the mortals, with some ghostspirits rules etc. A broad and detailed listing of every weapon, vehicle or piece of equipment a character might need in the world of darkness optional rules and new merits that reflect combat styles suitable for the weapons contained within a hardware companion to vampire, werewolf and mage chronicles. And so to remedy the illogic and put a powerful and interesting tool in the hands of both the storyteller and the players, i have created a vitae system of merits and flaws, including a means to seriously play time of thin blood chronicles if you so choose. The world of darkness is best when it abandons objective truth. I understand that this book has since been superseded by a newer version world of darkness. A two dot merit costs 6xp 2xp for the first dot plus 4xp for the second dot, a four dot costs 20xp, etc. Iron fan the iron fan or gunsen is a folding fan with metal.
Introduction 03 the world of darkness merits 04 vampire the requiem merits 127 werewolf the forsaken merits 169 mage the awakening merits 185 promethean the created merits 222 changeling the lost merits 233 hunter the vigil merits 264 geist the sineaters merits 275 introduction this list was compiled to help the players in the creation. This three point merit lets your character make a second attack with. New world of darkness sheet a rearragement by demon gnome. Only mortal, mundane characters can possess this merit. If you link to this and my archetypes page, please credit me and do not make it appear as if my pages are part of your own site. Whenever you suffer, the thought of your true love gives you the strength to persevere. Also known as the others, gentry, old gods, kindly folk or simply fae, they are creatures that abduct humans and gradually transform them into changelings. It focuses the games more on their themes without having to rope in another game line, as youd have to have at least passing knowledge about the other game to understand what was going on. A comprehensive list of second edition legal merits for mortals and vampires.
Determine advantages ego morality, from the world of darkness core rulebook, is replaced by ego for psychics. Mirrors, but mirrors is not needed to use this material. You can click on any of the weapon names below to bring up a detailed view of the item in question. Larger size makes it more difficult to blend in with the flock. This is basically identical to the original ww version, but made so as to be viewed for everyone who doesnt use acrobat 6 claimed. The world of darkness merits compendium free ebook download as pdf file. A comprehensive list of second edition legal merits for. Dark eras table of contents the lessons of history 11. Thaumaturge merits for characters who wield mortal occult secrets. Sep 09, 2007 and the reluctance to have crosstemplate creatures is amplified in the new world of darkness. Youll need it even if you want to play supernatural creatures of the franchise. Now if the character was able to extend his soul into his favorite knife, making it supernaturally sharp, thats a supernatural merit, and would make sense to be loss in the various transformations possible in the world of darkness. True fae are the immortal, mighty and remorseless inhabitants of arcadia, the realm which lies beyond the hedge.
You have economic control over a major corporation and its affiliates just as though you were its chief executive. Most merits can be ported over directly without any changes needed, but remember that second edition never allows multiple attacks in one turn with autofire being the only exception. While typically not a fullfledged game in its own right, it is the shared setting for a myriad of other games. Shadows run deeper, mysteries exist around every corner, and humans arent at the top of the food chain. Thus, any mortal with sufficient traits can become a sorcerer and use the linear paths of hedge magic. A bulimic will eat tremendous amounts of food when subjected to stress, then empty her stomach through drastic measures so she can eat still more. Nov 30, 2012 the world of darkness is best when it abandons objective truth. Abominable merits for characters dealing with things that must not be. Merits and flaws are optional traits that a storyteller may choose to include, or prohibit, in. It features asian, african and northern european lasombra not the usual spanish lasombra.
The information here may be altered to conform to room and venuespecific rules, and takes precedence over other sources be it the books themselves, or online resources, including those approved for room use. Note that this merit only applies to poisons and drugs that have specific biological targets in the body, not to corrosive substances. A merger between ccp games and white wolf publishing was announced at the annual eve online fanfest in reykjavik, iceland, in november 2006. Ruins of ur pdf only july 2008 inspired by dogs of war. Cat breeding for beginners cat breeding 101 cat breeds and types, cat breeding, training, whelping cat people books cat breeds cat lovers books monte cooks world of darkness world of. I havent run a game in a few years, and i am using this system because i know it well and wont have to learn any new rules. Wod changing breeds the world of darkness download free. Five broken abilities from the world of darkness mythcreants. Exalted, the chronicles of darkness, and the world of darkness. All of owod merits and flaws lie self control scribd.
An old world of darkness chronicle set in the dark ages vampire setting, wherein the characters will traverse canon old world of darkness history from 1179ad to 2010ad with a finale in gehenna. Sorcery, known to mages as linear magic or more dismissively as hedge magic or hedge wizardry, is the form of magic used by mortal nonmages in the world of darkness. Sacred geometry or mystic architecture chicago workings p36 perceive mystical resonance in a specific city area of expertise. Select merits there are new merits in the merits section. Any weapon small enough to be hidden in a body cavity is most likely a singleshot pen gun see p. The world of darkness is much like our world, but it is darker, more devious and more conspiratorial an aesthetic we call gothicpunk. The second edition of the world of darkness rulebook will be a canonical reference for the entire system, and include expanded options like vehicle rules not present in every games core book. The world of darkness is a gothicpunk setting for roleplaying games using the storyteller system, published by white wolf and its licensing partners. Squeezing through a tiny space is one example of a use for this merit. For example, if the immortal drinks battery acid she would still have a bad case of heartburn, or if she inhales vescicants like chlorine or.
Social merit you are capable of presenting your ideas in such a way that even the most farfetched notion could seem sensible and logical. The following is a stepbystep guide to creating a familiar character for world of darkness. The trove is the biggest open directory of rpg pdfs on the internet. Introduction 03 the world of darkness merits 04 vampire the requiem merits 127 werewolf the forsaken merits 169 mage the awakening merits 185 promethean the created merits 222 changeling the lost merits 233 hunter the vigil merits 264 geist the sineaters merits 275 introduction this list was compiled to help the players in the creation process of. He or she is the center of your existence, and inspires you to keep going in a world of darkness and despair.
Nwod quick npc generator by stokori source code quick npc reference with great thanks to the unofficial white wolf wiki if things arent working, make sure javascript is allowed and youre using the latest version of your chosen browser. Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples log in dictionary. This is a wiki, so anyone can create or edit a page. They seem to have no names for themselves as a race, and indeed do not think of themselves as such. Armory reloaded, but, as i havent got that book, i can only evaluate the one ive got, which seems just fine as a gun book so to speak for the world of darkness rpgs. He performs the task requested, unless subjected to repeated abuse or an utterly intolerable assignment as decided by the storyteller based on the assistants personality. However, your geas should be at least one point less than the total value of the merits, backgrounds andor flaws to which its linked. Please note that edge of darkness uses table top rules for merit costing. So long as your face is the only part of you that is visible, your effective appearance rating is one dot for every two points invested in the merit. World of darkness cwod modern for the core modern day setting running from the 1990s to 2004, as well as the 1914 setting of wraith. Merits help tie a character to the world around her, and to the path players ideally envision for them. The world of darkness shines when it abandons canon. For the record, i dont think thats such a bad thing. Is there a place i can purchase a pdf copy of the new world of darkness book.
Such love gives hope and inspiration in the face of even the greatest difficulty, for it is a sign that the world is. But theres also other info and a broadened perspective is to follow. Each skill, power, asset and most everything else can be bought with xp and characters gain xp through interacting with the world of darkness around them. Their relevant statistics and approximate pricing are made available to help you equip your character or do some brainstorming for gear ideas. Retainer is different from allies in that no roll is ever made to get results from an aide. There are five settings for the classic world of darkness. Designed with new storytellers and players in mind, it features a new story that teaches you to play this new edition of the roleplaying game, a rules reference guide, printable enemy. I see that drivethrurpg has the chronicles of darkness book, but my understanding is that there are several big changes in that version. Merit even if your body is a leprous husk of pustules or a monstrous chimera of fused animals, your face remains eerily pristine.
Origin, role and plugin merits to add mechanical elements to your characters background, occupation, and technological implants a new kind of morality. Gotham online rpg approved merits and flaws list multivenue merits and flaws. Theyre both essentially infodump skills that either let you tell players what they remember, or even better, let them tell you something cool about the story. First, players build a mortal character as normal in world of darkness. Merits, universal 1st edition codex of darkness wiki. Psychic merits for characters possessing strange mental powers. Those of lesser mental merit are likely to believe you without pause, and your equals and superiors find cause to consider your ideas. In the case of vampires with this derangement, the need to feed is a means of relieving the fear and anxiety endemic to the world of darkness. The world of darkness destroyed, which gives you the option of playing out the global apocalypse. World of darkness rulebook pdf for free boardgamegeek. What can i afford without any resources in the new world of. Status inprogress summary dragons and vikings, enemies again. In the case of merits that may be taken multiple times, you may take the geas the same number of times to decrease the cost.
Darkness wod op wod outcasts world of darkness white wolf paperback this present darkness piercing the darkness. Each session, you can call on your allies for favors of a value rated 1 to 5 by the storyteller, up to your rating in the merit. I am trying to streamline the process of creating a vampire in second edition. Armory download free epub, pdf nothing out there is friendly. Unfortunately, in the world of darkness, this can sometimes be a problem. Note that your character may take merits and flaws from a venue not his own as long as that merit or. Improvised clubs might include chair or table legs, twobyfours or broom. Psatnmsqt is a registered trademark of national merit scholarship corporation and college board. Character has a group of people who he can call on for help. No, the second editions will be standalone, like vampireblood and smoke. Darkness is lit as white light, light becomes dark in your eyes. Modern clubs include baseball bats, walking sticks, irish shillelagh, african knobkerries and wooden batons.
Weapon damage ranges clip initiative strength size availability other details book complex mechanisms and firearms assault rifle. The dichotomy between the rich and the poor, the influential and the weak, and the powerful and the powerless is much more pronounced than in the real world. Merit rating prerequisites description book allies to call upon favors from an individual, group or organization with influence and resources proportional to dots in this merit. These are ways to generate beats in game, each may be awarded only once per character per scene. World of darkness are sometimes dedicated to desperation. Nwod gmc questions about the resources merit wod i have some questions about the way that resources are supposed to work according to the god machine chronicle update, and i was hoping you guys could help clarify things a bit. Merits and flaws full dark forces mush wiki fandom. Filipino martial arts merit grants bonuses to using this and other weapons.
Will the second editions require the new world of darkness rulebook. Building your shape shifter is done through a few simple steps. Experience costs natural talent new dots x 6 other talent new dots x 7 concentrations new dots x 4. Merit despite the bleakness of the world and the alienation that most mages suffer, your character has discovered a true love.
Merits, universal 2nd edition codex of darkness wiki. Eat food edit 1 point merit you have the capacity to eat food and even savor its taste. This merit allows you to see through the effects of obtenebration, which appears to you as vibrant white light that obscures all detail. In such a dark world, people work too hard to hurt one another, and goats feel the. This merit is a blend of folk wisdom, practical sense and animal. Alternatively you might like to roleplay as homeless have a read though some of the stories in hunter. Players then choose a totem animal for their character, as all skin changers focus on one specific type of animal. The dreaming aptitudes merit ambidextrous 1 changeling players guide 23. The world of darkness, second edition onyx path publishing. Lasombra is the emphasis on young lasombra instead of elders, making the clan seem less cartoonishly pompous.
World of darkness are three related but distinct fictional universes created as settings for. All of these are weighted appropriately and can be used to bash a foe upside the head without penalty. Merits cost freebie points and offer great advantages to those who take them, while on the flip side taking flaws often leaves your character worse off, but every point taken translates to a freebie point used to customize them further in areas they may lack. Any book within this family should be a member of one of the following four settings based on its historical period. Their books and page numbers are listed for your convenience. This site is dedicated to white wolfs world of darkness and my vision of it. Give them a break offkorn, the nwod core rulebook is a stand alone game even if its not as detailed as vtm, it gives better possibility for crossvenue play which people rarely employ it seems. The world of darkness wikiforge is a database of fan material and a project to give roleplayers a onestop site for fanmade creations for white wolfs world of darkness. Relic merits for characters dealing with relics and supernatural items. The pivotal moment of becoming or being changed into a being with supernatural capabilities eliminates it. Bless amulet a way to make that effect permanent would be nice. Employees or workers at a set venue, with manpower and expertise proportional to dots in this merit. The world of darkness revealed, wherein the monsters stand exposed for all humanity to see. If your retainer is ever hurt he may be incapable of service while.
Ego works much like morality does, although it has been expanded. Please note that any merits or flaws not contained in the following lists are. New world of darkness sheet a version by crimzon tearz. You have discovered, perhaps too late, a true love. Methods for rapidly drawing and using such a weapon are left to the player each of the following options lists two factors. Luckily, the new world of darkness is built on the kind of book where the abandon all canon ye who enter here logic creeps in. Ghou 74 status to authority and sway with a group or organization, to a depth proportional to dots in this merit. The earth is shared with various supernatural creepy crawlies that prey on humans like cattle, kill them out of convenience, and use them as pawns in eternal conflicts. Horror recognition guide for some ideas about this. Each dot in this merit is a separate source the character can call on for. A character can be the world s greatest hacker, but she exists in a vacuum without any dots of fame or contacts or allies.
All of this and more can be achieved with merits and flaws. Below you will find a lovely list of ranged weapons available in world of darkness. The staff has seen use all around the world, from the samurai in feudal japan to little john in the. Here is a list of acceptable merits and flaws that are found in the books of multiple venues. Unseen sense spirits this is an optional merit, expanded from the world of darkness rulebook to focus on. A more complete and filterable breakdown of merits can be found on the drilldown page. Unlike true magic, one does not need to be awakened or enlightened to use sorcery. This merit is a blend of folk wisdom, practical sense, and animal instinct.
Merge definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The setting is a world much like our own, albeit darker. Social merits are very openended and can be adapted to portray a variety of concepts. Chronicles of darkness is a tabletop rpg published by white wolf.
You have influence and goodwill with a chosen group proportional to your dots in this merit. Reduce the difficulty of any dexterity roll involving body flexibility by two. If i see deceptive or noncredited links, i will remove these pages. She knows how to blend with the force of an attack and amplify it to send her enemy sprawling.