Could someone please tell me how to make elana into a ghoul? I’ve maxed out my intimidation and I still can’t intimidate that gangster fellow
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Have either 2 dots of charisma or manipulation.
If you like it isn’t enough use the presence discipline to guarantee it success
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It worked. Thank you so much 
So what the regular price of items when buying from the pawn shop? Cause im not sure im getting my 20% off the items the first night or not.
Between Ventrue and Lasombra my heart balance… I can’t choose between them.
I need exterior help ^^
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I personally prefer the Lasombra, because I like their philosophy that have to rely on yourself – even coteries are usually based on mutual interest rather than trust.
But, the Ventrue have a lot to recommend them. With the Tremere being in the state they are, they’re probably the best organized clan around at the moment. In the lore, they have a custom that you help out your fellow Ventrue if it’s needed.
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Lasombra have a historic association with the Sabbat, if that helps at all. More of a zero-sum win-at-all-costs general philosophy. Think Italian Machiavellian.
I think Ventrue trace back to Ancient Western thought. My lore is rusty. They end up being more corporate and monarchical. The Masquerade, Elysium, domain rites and hierarchy are sort of their brain child. They profit by established control.
Powers might be a deciding factor for you as well. Oblivion, Potence, Domination versus Domination, Fortitude, Presence. You’ll see, there, sort of a tactical difference. Hope this helps. I’d decide based on how you want to feel during your playthrough. @Lordlorac
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Yeah, I’ve got the masquerade core book at home 
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But I always loved playing Ventrue and Lasombra…
In my first play, here, I played a gangrel (because it was the first clan I played back when I discovered the world of darkness, so it’s a tradution for me ^^)
But now…
I think a romantic lone wolf with tie to the camarilla is better suited for a Lasombra… I was more against them with my gangrel, but now… I don’t know if I want to be part of it or just allies with it.
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Lasombra are just an edgier version of Ventrue who’s afraid of an Iphone. But seriously, I love the backstory of the Lasombra courier in game.
Anyway, I have something to share. When I first picked up Night Road I have no clue what VTM is. Most of the disciplines feel alien to me because of their weird names and most terminologies I don’t really grasp what they are. The clan I picked blindly was the Banu Haqim. Them being described as vampire judges and assassins appealed to me, and being considered diablerists because fuck vampires. I mostly appealed to hunter types like Sam and Dean or Blade before being aware of this franchise which is why I picked them.
Now, armed with decent amount of lore knowledge they are still my favorite clanz and I’m about to play one in a chronicle. So yeah, this game has a special place in my heart for introducing me to a universe that I love.
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uh no, there’s a subtle difference about them, ventrue kindred will rub the power they had on other faces, still have some restraint when dealing annoying clan (brujah) and this is also their compulsion arrogance
while lasombra is much more subtle about their power but have a much more ruthless streak so if you ever piss one be prepared of 24/7 geting your life wrecked in seven different way and possibly killed with oblivion, this is their compusion ruthlessness, their not afraid of technology is because of their connection with darkness rendering them much harder to use it
So they’re an edgier version of Ventrue.
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unbelievable 
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On the 29th of this month the next book VtM: Out For Blood releases and you literally play as hunter trying to defend your hometown from vampires.
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all right
Yeah, I never understood the phrase “Lasombra are just Ventrue but edgier” while there are many differences between two clans. Their philosophies, clan structures, opinions on power and the means they use to obtain it etc. Lasombra are also one of the most spiritual clans thanks to their connection to the shadowlands/abyss and their discipline oblivion/obtenebration thus there are many Lasombra scholars/Abyss mystics/occultists. Let the Ventrue have their thrones, Lasombra are happier ruling from the shadows. They are the keepers of their siblings, they are the night.
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I’m guessing you’re just joking & trying to summarize the clans in some “funny” way but if not, they’re not afraid of technology it just malfunctions around them because of their unholy shadow powers, big difference.
Question for everyone else, what were your favorite clan’s to play in this game or what’s your favorite clan in VTM in general and why ?
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In V20, my favorites were the Tremere. Thaumaturgy was completely broken, and while I didn’t try to make my PC too powerful, I stood out. Plus I’m a fan of their whole hierarchical, cabal-ish, seeking knowledge thing.
V5, probably Toreador. I’ve had so much fun playing my current one. In Night Road, I’ve played all of the clans but I one I’ve played the most? Lasombra. I really like the Lasombra PC’s backstory, the MC’s sire, the fact Oblivion unnerves even Kindred like Julian and Lettow, and the fact people aren’t used to playing nice with one.
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That’s what they want you to believe
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Or a hunter turned vampire.
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Lasombra in V20
And Ventrue in V5
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