The Chinese Room studio has released a new development diary for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, showcasing exciting gameplay footage. This diary focuses on the mechanics of vampire hunting and maintaining the Masquerade.
In the Vampire: The Masquerade universe, vampires must uphold the Masquerade – the crucial act of concealing their existence from humanity. Bloodlines 2 incorporates this with a Masquerade meter, visually representing the player's actions and their impact on secrecy.
The Masquerade meter uses a three-tiered color-coded system displayed on the in-game eye icon:
- Green: Minor violations; simply hiding will suffice.
- Yellow: Several infractions, feeding, or aggressive power use have occurred. Players must manage witnesses or avoid police attention.
- Red: The Masquerade is broken, and the police are pursuing the player. Immediate escape and concealment are necessary, as the Camarilla will intervene once the meter fills.
To reduce "infamy" and the risk of exposure, players can employ several strategies: making witnesses forget, eliminating them, or, if the police are involved, simply hiding until the situation de-escalates.
The developers emphasize that the risk of exposure will escalate throughout the game, demanding quick thinking and decisive action from players to maintain the Masquerade.
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