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|taxonomy    =  
 
|taxonomy    =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Immersive Sim, RPG}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Immersive Sim, RPG }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Supernatural }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Supernatural }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Vampire: The Masquerade }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Vampire: The Masquerade }}
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{{ii}} After the Unofficial Patch is installed, the game can be launched without Steam.  
 
{{ii}} After the Unofficial Patch is installed, the game can be launched without Steam.  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
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{{ii}} The GOG.com '''Legacy''' version is an unpatched/initial release of the game. True Patch may be compatible with this version.
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{{ii}} The GOG.com '''Legacy''' version is an unpatched/initial release of the game. Alternatively, install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2879-vampire-the-masquarade-bloodlines-unpatch-gog UnPatch] to fully remove Unofficial Patch from the GOG release. True Patch may be compatible with this version.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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#* '''Plus''' -  makes more changes including some fan-made content.
 
#* '''Plus''' -  makes more changes including some fan-made content.
 
# Type in <code>-game Unofficial_Patch</code> in the Steam launch options (if using Steam version) or shortcut (if using disc version) and run the game.
 
# Type in <code>-game Unofficial_Patch</code> in the Steam launch options (if using Steam version) or shortcut (if using disc version) and run the game.
−
#* If you prefer a steam shortcut or batch file use <code>steam://rungameid/2600// -game Unofficial_Patch</code> or <code>start "" "steam://rungameid/2600// -game Unofficial_Patch"</code>.
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#* If a steam shortcut or batch file is preferred, use <code>steam://rungameid/2600// -game Unofficial_Patch</code> or <code>start "" "steam://rungameid/2600// -game Unofficial_Patch"</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Rename/delete intro videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Rename/delete intro videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Vampire\media</code>
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Vampire\media\}}.
−
# Delete or rename <code>activision.bik</code>, <code>nvidiabloodlogo.bik</code>, <code>troika.bik</code> and <code>whitewolf.bik</code>
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# Move/delete/rename {{file|activision.bik}}, {{file|nvidiabloodlogo.bik}}, {{file|troika.bik}} and {{file|whitewolf.bik}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Vampire\save|{{p|game}}\Unofficial_Patch\Vampire\save}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Vampire\save|{{p|game}}\Unofficial_Patch\Vampire\save}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Each "quicksave" creates a new save slot, they don't override each other.
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{{ii}} Each quicksave creates a new save slot, they don't override each other.
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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|fov notes                  = Default value is 75° (horizontal). See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|fov notes                  = Default value is 75° (horizontal). See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
−
|windowed notes            = Run with <code>-sw</code> parameter.
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|windowed notes            = Run with <code>-sw</code> commandline parameter.
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
−
|borderless windowed notes  = Run with <code>-window -noborder</code> parameters, then use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] or similar software.
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|borderless windowed notes  = Run with <code>-window -noborder</code> commandline parameters, then use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] or similar software.
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic notes          = Can be forced through video driver. See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
 
|anisotropic notes          = Can be forced through video driver. See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing notes        = Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]]. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]]. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling                  = false
 
|upscaling tech            =  
 
|upscaling tech            =  
 
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync                      = always on
−
|vsync notes                = Triple Buffering
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|vsync notes                = Double buffered <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qShOm6pwUbA|title=Black mesa vsync is double buffered|date=2024}}</ref>
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = limited
 
|120 fps                    = limited
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|120 fps notes              = At high framerates, doors get stuck when opening them. For this reason, the Unofficial Patch introduces a 92 FPS cap. You can remove it with the fps_max command, but this will introduce the door glitch. The higher the framerate, the more likely it is that you will get stuck on doors.
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|120 fps notes              = At high framerates, doors get stuck when opening them. For this reason, the Unofficial Patch introduces a 92 FPS cap. Can be removed with the <code>fps_max</code> command, but this will introduce the door glitch. The higher the framerate, the more likely it is that the player will get stuck on doors.
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change the aspect ratio via hex edit|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/vampire-masquerade-bloodlines Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change the aspect ratio via hex edit|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/vampire-masquerade-bloodlines Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Bin\</code>
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Bin\}}.
−
# Open <code>engine.dll</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD].
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# Open {{file|engine.dll}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD].
−
# Search for the value <code>39 8E E3 3F</code> and change it to <code>B8 1E 15 40</code>
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# Press {{key|Ctrl+F}} and change '''Datatype''' to '''Hex-values'''.
 +
# Search for the value <code>39 8E E3 3F</code> and change it to <code>B8 1E 15 40</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Changing the Field of View|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-08-19}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Changing the Field of View|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-08-19}}</ref>|fix=
−
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Vampire\cfg\</code> or <code>{{p|game}}\Unofficial_Patch\cfg\</code> if you are using Unofficial Patch.
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Vampire\cfg\}}, or {{folder|{{p|game}}\Unofficial_Patch\cfg\}} if using the Unofficial Patch.
−
# Open up <code>autoexec.cfg</code> or create one if the file does not exist.
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# Open {{file|autoexec.cfg}} or create one if the file does not exist.
−
# Add <code>default_fov #</code> (replace <code>#</code> with your desired FOV) and save the file.
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# Add <code>default_fov #</code> (replace <code>#</code> with the desired FOV) and save the file.
−
{{ii}} If you have already started the game and have a save file, follow the steps below.
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{{ii}} If the game was started already and there is a save file, follow the steps below.
 
# Use the <code>-console</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to enable the console.
 
# Use the <code>-console</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to enable the console.
−
# Start up the game, close the console and load up a save.
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# Start the game, close the console and load a save.
 
# Reopen the console using {{key|~}}.
 
# Reopen the console using {{key|~}}.
 
# Input <code>fov 0</code>.
 
# Input <code>fov 0</code>.
 
# To get rid of the console, type <code>showinventory</code> to bring up the inventory, then close it with {{key|Esc}}.
 
# To get rid of the console, type <code>showinventory</code> to bring up the inventory, then close it with {{key|Esc}}.
−
# Save your game. The FOV is now altered for this save.
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# Save the game. The FOV is now altered for this save.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Anisotropic filtering on Linux/Wine with AMD/Mesa|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/mesa-dev/2016-April/112382.html|title=The Mesa-dev mailing list|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Anisotropic filtering on Linux/Wine with AMD/Mesa|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/mesa-dev/2016-April/112382.html|title=The Mesa-dev mailing list|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
# You can force anisotropic filtering when using AMD GPU with Mesa by setting the environment variable for r600: <code>R600_TEX_ANISO=16</code>, or for radeonsi: <code>AMD_TEX_ANISO=16</code>
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* Anisotropic filtering can be forced when using AMD GPU with Mesa by setting the environment variable for r600: <code>R600_TEX_ANISO=16</code>, or for radeonsi: <code>AMD_TEX_ANISO=16</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox
+
{{Fixbox|description=Anisotropic filtering on Linux/Wine with DXVK|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/blob/08a6b42458d45954d12a57d957c01442e3112deb/dxvk.conf#L168|title=Sample dxvk.conf|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
|description=Anisotropic filtering on Linux/Wine with DXVK
+
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
−
|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/blob/08a6b42458d45954d12a57d957c01442e3112deb/dxvk.conf#L168|title=Sample dxvk.conf|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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# Create an empty text file named {{file|dxvk.conf}}, if there isn't one.
−
|fix=
+
# Open the file, add the line <code>d3d9.samplerAnisotropy = 16</code> and save it.
−
If DXVK is installed in the wine prefix used to play the game, you can override the anisotropic filtering level using a configuration file.
+
 
−
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>
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'''Notes'''
−
# Create an empty text file named <code>dxvk.conf</code> if there isn't one.
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{{ii}} If DXVK is installed in the wine prefix used to play the game, the anisotropic filtering level can be overridden using a configuration file.
−
# Open the file, add the line <code>d3d9.samplerAnisotropy = 16</code> and save it
+
{{ii}} Values may range between <code>0</code> (disabled AF) to <code>16</code>. <code>-1</code> disables the override.
−
{{ii}} Values may range between <code>0</code> (disable AF) to <code>16</code>. <code>-1</code> disables the override.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Anisotropic filtering with ENB Series for Half-Life 2|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://enbdev.com/download_mod_hl2.htm|title=ENB Series for Half-Life 2|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Anisotropic filtering with ENB Series for Half-Life 2|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://enbdev.com/download_mod_hl2.htm|title=ENB Series for Half-Life 2|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
You can use anisotropic filtering with ENB Series
+
# Download and install [http://enbdev.com/download_mod_hl2.htm ENB Series for Half-Life 2].
−
# Download and Install ENB Series for Half-Life 2
+
# Open {{file|enbseries.ini}} with a text editor and under <code>[ENGINE]</code>, change <code>ForceAnisotropicFiltering</code> to <code>1</code> and <code>MaxAnisotropy</code> to <code>2</code>, <code>4</code>, <code>8</code> or <code>16</code>.
−
# Open <code>enbseries.ini</code> with a text editor and under <code>[ENGINE]</code> change <code>ForceAnisotropicFiltering</code> to <code>1</code> and <code>MaxAnisotropy</code> to <code>2</code>/<code>4</code>/<code>8</code> or <code>16</code>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|description=SGSSAA (Nvidia only)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=SGSSAA (Nvidia only)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Open Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines driver profile via [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
 
# Open Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines driver profile via [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
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# Change <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x000000C0</code><ref>[http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9167895&postcount=2064 3DCenter Forum - Einzelnen Beitrag anzeigen - Antialiasing - Kompatibilitätsbits - Sammelthread]</ref><ref>[http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9559666&postcount=3606 3DCenter Forum - Einzelnen Beitrag anzeigen - Antialiasing - Kompatibilitätsbits - Sammelthread]</ref>
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# Change <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x000000C0</code>.<ref>[http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9167895&postcount=2064 3DCenter Forum - Einzelnen Beitrag anzeigen - Antialiasing - Kompatibilitätsbits - Sammelthread]</ref><ref>[http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9559666&postcount=3606 3DCenter Forum - Einzelnen Beitrag anzeigen - Antialiasing - Kompatibilitätsbits - Sammelthread]</ref>
 
# Change <code>Antialiasing - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code>.
 
# Change <code>Antialiasing - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code>.
 
# Change <code>Antialiasing - Setting</code> to <code>4x [4x Multisampling]</code> or <code>8xQ [8x Multisampling]</code>.
 
# Change <code>Antialiasing - Setting</code> to <code>4x [4x Multisampling]</code> or <code>8xQ [8x Multisampling]</code>.
−
# Change <code>Antialiasing - Transparency Supersampling</code> to <code>4x Sparse Grid Supersampling</code> or <code>8x Sparse Grid Supersampling</code>. This should match your Multisampling selection.
+
# Change <code>Antialiasing - Transparency Supersampling</code> to <code>4x Sparse Grid Supersampling</code> or <code>8x Sparse Grid Supersampling</code>. This should match the amount of Multisampling selected in the step above.
 
# Apply changes.
 
# Apply changes.
  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox
+
{{Fixbox|description=Force MSAA on Linux/Wine with DXVK|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/blob/1516464c8b22a7a05a5fcc9d4bdcc818932c0716/dxvk.conf#L350]</ref>|fix=
−
|description=Force MSAA on Linux/Wine with DXVK
+
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
−
|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/blob/1516464c8b22a7a05a5fcc9d4bdcc818932c0716/dxvk.conf#L350]</ref>
+
# Create an empty text file named {{file|dxvk.conf}}, if there isn't one.
−
|fix=
 
−
If DXVK is installed in the wine prefix used to play the game, you can force the game to use MSAA using a configuration file.
 
−
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>
 
−
# Create an empty text file named <code>dxvk.conf</code> if there isn't one.
 
 
# Open the file, add the line <code>d3d9.forceSwapchainMSAA = 8</code> and save it.
 
# Open the file, add the line <code>d3d9.forceSwapchainMSAA = 8</code> and save it.
−
{{ii}} Values may range between <code>0</code> (disable MSAA) to <code>16</code>. <code>-1</code> disables the override.
+
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} If DXVK is installed in the wine prefix used to play the game, the anisotropic filtering level can be overridden using a configuration file.
 +
{{ii}} Values may range between <code>0</code> (disabled MSAA) to <code>16</code>. <code>-1</code> disables the override.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
−
|touchscreen              = unknown
+
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
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  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
−
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://github.com/soulcharmer/gog_bloodlines_cz download]
+
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://github.com/soulcharmer/gog_bloodlines_cz download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
−
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://patches-scrolls.de/patch/4647/7/ download]
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  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://patches-scrolls.de/patch/4647/7/ download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
−
  |notes    = [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2072461630 Translation (Steam).]
+
  |notes    = [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2072461630 Translation (Steam)].
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
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  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
−
  |notes    = Fan translation by [http://v-bloodlines.info/combat/files/russif.html «Russian Bloodline»]. [https://www.gog.com/forum/general_ru/rusifikacia_bloodlines/post11 Tessera patch + russification on GOG-version]. Fan audio localization by [https://www.gamesvoice.ru/bloodlines "GamesVoice and VTMB. Русский дубляж"]
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  |notes    = Fan translation by [http://v-bloodlines.info/combat/files/russif.html «Russian Bloodline»]. [https://www.gog.com/forum/general_ru/rusifikacia_bloodlines/post11 Tessera patch + russification on GOG-version]. Fan audio localization by [https://www.gamesvoice.ru/bloodlines "GamesVoice and VTMB. Русский дубляж"].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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===Game Launches in windowed mode===
 
===Game Launches in windowed mode===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Game Launches in windowed mode|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Game launches in windowed mode|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
−
Run with <code>-fullscreen</code> parameter in the Steam launch options (if using Steam version) or shortcut (if using disc version) and run the game.  
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* Run with the <code>-fullscreen</code> commandline parameter in the Steam launch options (if using Steam version) or shortcut (if using disc version) and run the game.  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Black screen during intros / movies===
 
===Black screen during intros / movies===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Black intro screen with sound - no logos|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Black intro screen with sound - no logos|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
−
# Right click on vampire.exe, go to "properties".
+
# Right click on {{file|vampire.exe}} and go to '''Properties'''.
−
# Flag "disable visual themes" and "disable desktop composition"
+
# Tick the boxes '''Disable visual themes''' and '''Disable desktop composition'''.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Missing Textures===
 
===Missing Textures===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Missing Textures|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Missing Textures|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
# Make sure "Bump Mapping" is checked ON in the game settings.
+
# Make sure '''Bump Mapping''' is checked ON in the game settings.
−
# Restart the game
+
# Restart the game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|description=vampire caused an Access Violation|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=vampire caused an Access Violation|fix=
 
* View the crash logs in the main Bloodlines directory to see if this error occurred.
 
* View the crash logs in the main Bloodlines directory to see if this error occurred.
−
* If you are using something like Voicemeter Banana to split audio channels, change the default sound device in Windows to your speakers instead of Voicemeter VAIO/AUX, then change what audio device the game outputs to while it is running through Windows 'App volume and device preferences'.
+
* If using something like Voicemeter Banana to split audio channels, change the default sound device in Windows to the speakers instead of Voicemeter VAIO/AUX, then change what audio device the game outputs to while it is running through Windows 'App volume and device preferences'.
−
* Installing the Unofficial Patch (even if you don't launch it) will install some engine fixes that commonly fix these errors.
+
* Installing the Unofficial Patch (even if it was never launched) will install some engine fixes that commonly fix these errors.
 
}}
 
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{{Fixbox|description=A.I. are disabled|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=A.I. are disabled|fix=
 
* Try common Source game [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=583752679 disabled A.I. fixes].
 
* Try common Source game [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=583752679 disabled A.I. fixes].
−
* If you have the Unofficial Patch installed (even if you are not using it), the game normally uses .ain files in /maps/graphs to determine A.I. pathing. The universal engine changes from the Unofficial Patch (which run even if the patch isn't being used) will instead build these on the fly as .loc files, but the game will still try to read .ain files from this directory which will break all A.I. pathing. Remove all .ain files from /maps/graphs to fix this.
+
* If having the Unofficial Patch installed (even if not using it), the game normally uses .ain files in {{folder|{{p|game}}/maps/graphs/}} to determine A.I. pathing. The universal engine's changes from the Unofficial Patch (which run even if the patch isn't being used) will instead build these on the fly as .loc files, but the game will still try to read .ain files from this directory which will break all A.I. pathing. Remove all .ain files from {{folder|{{p|game}}/maps/graphs/}} to fix this.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Unable to run, less that 15mb memory available===
 
===Unable to run, less that 15mb memory available===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Unable to run, less that 15mb memory available|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Unable to run, less that 15mb memory available|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
−
* Install newest version of [[#Unofficial Patch|Unofficial Patch]] (either Basic or Plus).
+
* Install the newest version of [[#Unofficial Patch|Unofficial Patch]] (either Basic or Plus).
−
* If this doesn't help, try [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=275664888 Application Compatibility fixes]
+
* If this doesn't help, try [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=275664888 Application Compatibility fixes].
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Voices and Sound Effects have low quality surround/echo===
 
===Voices and Sound Effects have low quality surround/echo===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Voices and Sound Effects have low quality surround/echo|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Voices and Sound Effects have low quality surround/echo|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
* To fix this issue permanently, open <code>{{p|game}}\Vampire\cfg\autoexec.cfg</code> and add the following to it:
+
* To fix this issue permanently, open {{file|{{p|game}}\Vampire\cfg\autoexec.cfg}} and add the following to it:
 
<pre>// [Sound Patch]
 
<pre>// [Sound Patch]
  
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===Input Lag===
 
===Input Lag===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Input Lag|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Input Lag|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
* If the controls are hitching and unresponsive, particularly when moving and looking at the same time, change the compatibility of the main executable vampire.exe to Windows 98 mode.
+
* If the controls are hitching and unresponsive, particularly when moving and looking at the same time, change the compatibility of the main executable {{file|vampire.exe}} to Windows 98 mode.
−
* If this doesn't help, try running a game in Window or Borderless Fullscreen window mode to disable Vsync. Or simply force Vsync off in your graphics card's control panel.
+
* If this doesn't help, try running a game in Window or Borderless Fullscreen window mode to disable Vsync. Or simply force Vsync off in the graphics card's control panel.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
−
|windows arm app        = unknown
+
|windows arm app        =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
−
|macos arm app          = unknown
+
|macos arm app          =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
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|linux arm app          = unknown
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|linux arm app          =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|audio            = Miles Sound System
 
|audio            = Miles Sound System
−
|audio notes      = 6.5e<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Markhoris|date=2019-03-18|comment=Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.}}</ref>
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|audio notes      = 6.5e.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Markhoris|date=2019-03-18|comment=Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.}}</ref>
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
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|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
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|cutscenes notes  = 1.6d
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|cutscenes notes  = 1.6d.
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
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===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/x20-mod X20 Mod]===
 
===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/x20-mod X20 Mod]===
 
{{ii}} Named after the 20th Anniversary Editions of the World of Darkness tabletop game lines.
 
{{ii}} Named after the 20th Anniversary Editions of the World of Darkness tabletop game lines.
−
{{ii}} Comes in 2 editions: Basic (textures only) and Plus (scripts, emails, dialogs and additional textures)
+
{{ii}} Comes in 2 editions: Basic (textures only) and Plus (scripts, emails, dialogs and additional textures).
 
{{ii}} Both the Basic and Plus edition are compatible with the latest version of the [[#Essential improvements|Unofficial Patch]] with the Basic edition having no compatibility problems with other mods.  
 
{{ii}} Both the Basic and Plus edition are compatible with the latest version of the [[#Essential improvements|Unofficial Patch]] with the Basic edition having no compatibility problems with other mods.  
 
{{ii}} While both editions can be used separately, it is recommended to install both editions for optimal use.
 
{{ii}} While both editions can be used separately, it is recommended to install both editions for optimal use.

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines cover
Developers
Troika Games
Publishers
Activision
Brazil Electronic Arts
Engines
Source
Release dates
Windows November 16, 2004
Reception
Metacritic 80
IGDB 72
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Immersive sim, RPG
Art styles Realistic
Themes Supernatural
Series Vampire: The Masquerade
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⤏ Go to series page
Subseries of World of Darkness
Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption 2000
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2004
Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York 2019
Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York 2020
Vampire: The Masquerade - Night Road 2020
Vampire: The Masquerade - Out for Blood 2021
Vampire: The Masquerade - Parliament of Knives 2021
Vampire: The Masquerade - Sins of the Sires 2022
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt 2022
Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong 2022
Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice 2023
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 2024

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines is a singleplayer first-person and third-person action, immersive sim and RPG game in the Vampire: The Masquerade series.

The game was released in an unfinished and buggy state. As such, installation of the Unofficial Patch is highly recommended.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1]
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Includes Unofficial Patch.
Windows
Steam
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 Can be played without Steam after the Unofficial Patch is installed.
Windows
Humble Store (unavailable)
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Windows
Amazon.com (unavailable)
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Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
After the Unofficial Patch is installed, the game can be launched without Steam.

Version differences

The GOG.com Legacy version is an unpatched/initial release of the game. Alternatively, install UnPatch to fully remove Unofficial Patch from the GOG release. True Patch may be compatible with this version.

Essential improvements

Patches

  • Patch 1.2 - this patch is already included in the Unofficial Patch.

Unofficial Patch

Various bug fixes used to fix remaining errors left over from the latest version of the game and adds multiple features like widescreen support.
Mod is in active development.
Available in two flavors: Basic (bug fixes only) and Plus (restores cut content):
  • Plus Patch adds new fan-made content such as new quests, characters, dialogue and others.
    • Plus contents are optional and can be selected only during installation.
The GOG.com version includes an outdated version of the Unofficial Patch. Legacy version does not.[3]
Installation[4][5]
  1. Install the game from Steam or a disc and run the game once (it's fine if it crashes or shows memory error on a 64 bit OS).
  2. Download the latest unofficial patch and run downloaded executable as an administrator.
  3. Choose the installation folder when prompted and type of installation - Basic or Plus:
    • Basic - consists of bugfixes that do not alter Troika's vision for the game and some minor changes made to streamline the experience.
    • Plus - makes more changes including some fan-made content.
  4. Type in -game Unofficial_Patch in the Steam launch options (if using Steam version) or shortcut (if using disc version) and run the game.

Skip intro videos

Rename/delete intro videos[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Vampire\media\.
  2. Move/delete/rename activision.bik, nvidiabloodlogo.bik, troika.bik and whitewolf.bik.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Vampire\cfg[Note 2]
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Troika\Vampire
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2600/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Vampire\save[Note 2]
<path-to-game>\Unofficial_Patch\Vampire\save[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2600/pfx/[Note 3]
Each quicksave creates a new save slot, they don't override each other.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Use Unofficial Patch.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See Ultra-widescreen.
4K Ultra HD
 
 Use Unofficial Patch.
Field of view (FOV)
Default value is 75° (horizontal). See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Run with -sw commandline parameter.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Run with -window -noborder commandline parameters, then use Borderless Gaming or similar software.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Can be forced through video driver. See Anisotropic filtering (AF).
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Nvidia users can force SGSSAA. See Anti-aliasing (AA).
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Double buffered [6]
60 FPS
120+ FPS
At high framerates, doors get stuck when opening them. For this reason, the Unofficial Patch introduces a 92 FPS cap. Can be removed with the fps_max command, but this will introduce the door glitch. The higher the framerate, the more likely it is that the player will get stuck on doors.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Ultra-widescreen

Change the aspect ratio via hex edit[7]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Bin\.
  2. Open engine.dll with a hex editor such as HxD.
  3. Press Ctrl+F and change Datatype to Hex-values.
  4. Search for the value 39 8E E3 3F and change it to B8 1E 15 40.

Field of view (FOV)

Changing the Field of View[8]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Vampire\cfg\, or <path-to-game>\Unofficial_Patch\cfg\ if using the Unofficial Patch.
  2. Open autoexec.cfg or create one if the file does not exist.
  3. Add default_fov # (replace # with the desired FOV) and save the file.
If the game was started already and there is a save file, follow the steps below.
  1. Use the -console command line argument to enable the console.
  2. Start the game, close the console and load a save.
  3. Reopen the console using ~.
  4. Input fov 0.
  5. To get rid of the console, type showinventory to bring up the inventory, then close it with Esc.
  6. Save the game. The FOV is now altered for this save.

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

Anisotropic filtering on Linux/Wine with AMD/Mesa[9]
  • Anisotropic filtering can be forced when using AMD GPU with Mesa by setting the environment variable for r600: R600_TEX_ANISO=16, or for radeonsi: AMD_TEX_ANISO=16.
Anisotropic filtering on Linux/Wine with DXVK[10]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>.
  2. Create an empty text file named dxvk.conf, if there isn't one.
  3. Open the file, add the line d3d9.samplerAnisotropy = 16 and save it.

Notes

If DXVK is installed in the wine prefix used to play the game, the anisotropic filtering level can be overridden using a configuration file.
Values may range between 0 (disabled AF) to 16. -1 disables the override.
Anisotropic filtering with ENB Series for Half-Life 2[11]
  1. Download and install ENB Series for Half-Life 2.
  2. Open enbseries.ini with a text editor and under [ENGINE], change ForceAnisotropicFiltering to 1 and MaxAnisotropy to 2, 4, 8 or 16.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Use SweetFX[citation needed]
  1. Download SweetFX.
  2. Extract its contents to a folder.
  3. Follow the detailed instructions in the readme file to enable SMAA.
SGSSAA (Nvidia only)[citation needed]
  1. Open Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines driver profile via Nvidia Profile Inspector.
  2. Change Antialiasing compatibility to 0x000000C0.[12][13]
  3. Change Antialiasing - Mode to Override any application setting.
  4. Change Antialiasing - Setting to 4x [4x Multisampling] or 8xQ [8x Multisampling].
  5. Change Antialiasing - Transparency Supersampling to 4x Sparse Grid Supersampling or 8x Sparse Grid Supersampling. This should match the amount of Multisampling selected in the step above.
  6. Apply changes.

Notes

High quality anti-aliasing.
Performance demanding.
Force MSAA on Linux/Wine with DXVK[14]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>.
  2. Create an empty text file named dxvk.conf, if there isn't one.
  3. Open the file, add the line d3d9.forceSwapchainMSAA = 8 and save it.

Notes

If DXVK is installed in the wine prefix used to play the game, the anisotropic filtering level can be overridden using a configuration file.
Values may range between 0 (disabled MSAA) to 16. -1 disables the override.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
An option for Mouse Filtering. Mouse acceleration not present.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
It's possible to enable joystick support via console, but many of the actions (like feeding or crouching) can not be cancelled by pressing the same key, which makes the game unplayable on the controller.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio
Combination of original and licensed music.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Fan translation, download.
French
German
Fan translation, download.
Hungarian
Fan translation, download.
Italian
Fan translation, download.
Polish
Fan translation, download.
Brazilian Portuguese
Translation (Steam).
Russian
Fan translation by «Russian Bloodline». Tessera patch + russification on GOG-version. Fan audio localization by "GamesVoice and VTMB. Русский дубляж".
Spanish
Fan translation by Clan Dlan, download.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
Use Helix Mod: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines.
vorpX
G3D, Z3D
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Issues fixed

Game Launches in windowed mode

Game launches in windowed mode[8]
  • Run with the -fullscreen commandline parameter in the Steam launch options (if using Steam version) or shortcut (if using disc version) and run the game.

Black screen during intros / movies

Black intro screen with sound - no logos[8]
  1. Right click on vampire.exe and go to Properties.
  2. Tick the boxes Disable visual themes and Disable desktop composition.

Missing Textures

Missing Textures[citation needed]
  1. Make sure Bump Mapping is checked ON in the game settings.
  2. Restart the game.

vampire caused an Access Violation

vampire caused an Access Violation
  • View the crash logs in the main Bloodlines directory to see if this error occurred.
  • If using something like Voicemeter Banana to split audio channels, change the default sound device in Windows to the speakers instead of Voicemeter VAIO/AUX, then change what audio device the game outputs to while it is running through Windows 'App volume and device preferences'.
  • Installing the Unofficial Patch (even if it was never launched) will install some engine fixes that commonly fix these errors.

A.I. are disabled

A.I. are disabled
  • Try common Source game disabled A.I. fixes.
  • If having the Unofficial Patch installed (even if not using it), the game normally uses .ain files in <path-to-game>/maps/graphs/ to determine A.I. pathing. The universal engine's changes from the Unofficial Patch (which run even if the patch isn't being used) will instead build these on the fly as .loc files, but the game will still try to read .ain files from this directory which will break all A.I. pathing. Remove all .ain files from <path-to-game>/maps/graphs/ to fix this.

Unable to run, less that 15mb memory available

Unable to run, less that 15mb memory available[8]

Voices and Sound Effects have low quality surround/echo

Voices and Sound Effects have low quality surround/echo[citation needed]
  • To fix this issue permanently, open <path-to-game>\Vampire\cfg\autoexec.cfg and add the following to it:
// [Sound Patch]

snd_mixahead 0.35
snd_surround 1
snd_gain 2.2
snd_gain_max 1.58
dsp_on 1
dsp_spatial 73
dsp_stereo 1
dsp_dist_max 9999
hisound 1
footstep_pc_vol 0.31
// footstep_npc_use_templates 0
volume "0.930000"

Input Lag

Input Lag[citation needed]
  • If the controls are hitching and unresponsive, particularly when moving and looking at the same time, change the compatibility of the main executable vampire.exe to Windows 98 mode.
  • If this doesn't help, try running a game in Window or Borderless Fullscreen window mode to disable Vsync. Or simply force Vsync off in the graphics card's control panel.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Shader Model support 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System 6.5e.[15]
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.6d.

Modifications

X20 Mod

Named after the 20th Anniversary Editions of the World of Darkness tabletop game lines.
Comes in 2 editions: Basic (textures only) and Plus (scripts, emails, dialogs and additional textures).
Both the Basic and Plus edition are compatible with the latest version of the Unofficial Patch with the Basic edition having no compatibility problems with other mods.
While both editions can be used separately, it is recommended to install both editions for optimal use.
Active development.
Improved textures at higher resolutions and with corrections.
UI Improvements such as better loading screens.
Lore-friendly additions based on other works in the World of Darkness.
Other minor fixes not found in the Unofficial Patch.

VTMB: Clan Quest Mod

An unofficial expansion pack with new contents.
Integrates both Unofficial Patch and X20 mod, as well as some contents from other mods.
Add new quests that are exclusive for each clan and for other special conditions.
Adds a new storyline, which includes new quests and three new endings.
Revised humanity system that's more in line with the pen and paper system.
An optional achievement system.
Development has been stopped.
Integrated mods are outdated (Unofficial Patch 9.2 and X20 Mod 1.0). While it is possible to upgrade X20 to the latest basic edition, updating the Unofficial Patch included in the mod will break it. It is recommended to install the latest unofficial patch in the base game folder and launch it separately from this mod.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz
Intel Pentium III 1.2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 348 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4.7 GB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References