--- product_id: 4368472 title: "The World of Darkness Hardcover – August 21, 2004" brand: "white wolf game studiobill bridges" price: "$81.81" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/4368472-the-world-of-darkness-hardcover-august-21-2004 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The World of Darkness Hardcover – August 21, 2004 **Brand:** white wolf game studiobill bridges **Price:** $81.81 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The World of Darkness Hardcover – August 21, 2004 by white wolf game studiobill bridges - **How much does it cost?** $81.81 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4368472-the-world-of-darkness-hardcover-august-21-2004) ## Best For - white wolf game studiobill bridges enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted white wolf game studiobill bridges brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The World of Darkness Hardcover – August 21, 2004 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81fC6jRPd3L.jpg) ![The World of Darkness Hardcover – August 21, 2004 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91L83r13JOL.jpg) ![The World of Darkness Hardcover – August 21, 2004 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81fP1ezerQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Reality turned to the left *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2005* Imagine a world wholly like our own with all the politics and emotions, history and (most of the) natural laws of this world. Now take all the legends, conspiracies, paranoia, and irrational fear and turn those startling nightmares into realities.The World of Darkness breaks new ground in roleplaying. A simple roleplaying system with room to invent upon puts the Storyteller and her players in the spotlight. Unlike White Wolf's previous products which, while good in their own right, were more geared to the whims of the designers themselves.Do not think of World of Darkness as the basis for the new, dumbed-down Vampire of Werewolf game. WoD is a complete system. Add whatever creatures you want. Bring the storyline of Masquerade in if you so desire. It is inconsequential. This book is all you really need. The further books simply add material and stimulate ideas. The rules do not overwhelm as further material is completely optional.There are of course, negatives, but an RPG is what its players make it. The Storyteller system is so basic it is nearly impossible to screw up. The dice are merely an afterthought. But if you like buckets of dice ala Shadowrun, their are options for you, too.The flavor text, short stories that inject the mood of WoD into your thoughts, are well-written, if a bit abrupt. They are not stand-alone pieces, of course; they merely serve as atmosphere, food for your creative beast.A certain contradiction exists in that some actions are far more complex concerning dice than their real world counterparts. But the complexities can always be thrown out.Another peeve are the seemingly redundant attributes of Resolve and Composure. These comprise Willpower which, I feel, is a rather underused trait. The Crafts skill is also dramatically broad. This skill, supposedly, serves as a pre-requisite for any creation and repair feats. Computer repair technicians don't necessarily know how to fix a car engine. The solution for this skill and other similarly vague ones is the use of specializations. Only 3 specializations are allowed at character creation, however, and skills like this one seem to require a specialization to be useful.Two of the skills are Computer and Drive which create problems when setting a game out of the modern era. Personally, I substitute the skills "Technology" and "Travel."The open-ended nature of the book is also a problem. While it does not overwhelm with information, more material on supernatural entities would be helpful. The solution to this predicament is a long list of sourcebooks. Antagonists provides information on enemy supernaturals. Some books, such as Ordo Dracul and Ghost Stories, add flavor but little depth to gameplay. Others, like Coteries (which is actually a Vampire sourcebook), are flavorful additions that are useful but not necessary.The merits and flaws available in this edition are anemic. Only two fighting styles are available: boxing and kung fu. Instructions for user-created fighting styles and other merits are absent.White Wolf's combat systems have always been slow and cumbersome. The revisions alleviate the crunching, but the experience is still a little rough.The system as it is, however, is nearly flawless. It achieves this through dedication to simplicity.What you can truly do with World of Darkness is only limited by your imagination. Have fun in the shadows. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Quality *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024* Arrived promptly and in the expected condition ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Fast shipping and good condition *by B***A on Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024* Just received, the book came in a nice protected cardboard envelope and is really in a very good condition. 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