FAQs

I've installed the V1.1 patch, but I still have V1.0, why?

Either you did not install it correctly, or the number of the version didn't change. This happens frequently. So, no worries, you probably have V1.1 now.

Who runs the United-Kindred?
[Nostalgic history:] When Trogers2 and Kikopuz (Enrico) were on a Chronicle, it was Trogers2's idea to form a group. Together with two other players they often played with, Anruca (A.N.R.U.C.A.) and Zonados, they started the Kindred-Knights. This name was changed later to United-Kindred. Trogers2 set up the site with the help of Kikopuz. We've seen many people come and go, as with our friend Zonados, Kikopuz and Anruca. They all came back. The UK is now being led by Trogers2, with the help of Isador and Kikopuz. See our list of members. To get a better view of our little 'organisation'.

How do I become a member of the UK?

Easy, just ask. At first you will be entered as a guest, this is to test if you are able to RP and are sensible. If you pass you become a full member! Just follow the steps on this page.

What is the difference between Guest and Member?

A guest is a player who is new to the UK, a guest is someone who is under the eye of the UK. We will be examining you in-game to see if you are suitable and can Role Play with us. If you pass you become a member, and will be allowed to have your own skin with its history on our website.

Can I become a leader of the United-Kindred?
No

I want to join the United-Kindred, but I lost my copy of the game and I can’t find it online! What do I do?

Despair not! Talk to Trogers2, he will get you a zipped copy of the game and help you out with the installation.

Where do I find the UK files you use for role play?

On our "United-Kindred Files" page on the side. However, these files are not the only files we use. If you join a game, the ST could ask you to download a certain file.

When do you play?

Every night if possible. It would help if you had an Instant Messenger such as MSN or Yahoo (MSN is recommended, but other messengers are fine), so we can contact you and arrange our next RP session.

Are there any rules that I need to consider in RP?
Yes, but these rules are not always the same. It depends on who is hosting and what he/she is hosting. There are some clan related issues, these rules are usually mantained in OWoD games. First of all, you cannot learn more then 1 discipline foreign to your clan. Below are the special RP rules for each clan.

Nosferatu: Must play a nosferatu skin. Showing yourself to mortals will break the masquerade (Though it does depend on the chronicle the ST is hosting).

Tremere: Can learn either all Tremere thaumathurgy discipline groups or 1 foreign discipline.

Cappadocians:  No modern day skins. (Yumi is the exception...for now )

Giovanni:  No Dark Ages skin.

What should I consider when making my skins history?
Your history can be anything unless it is a history that relates to semi-god or godlike histories such as "Caine’s father" or "God’s plaything". Your history has to be normal and plausible! Such as "You were embraced on the day of your birthday, lust for vengeance still fills your heart from that day". [Note: this history example is in short, a real history for your skin will be much longer]. If you are stuck on making a history, think of a game you like apart from VtMR such as The lord of the rings. Remember, you are not an antediluvian, nor Caine, nor do you posses Caine's powers, and don't think about being God himself! Your history has to be normal like any others.

What exactly are Chronicles and how do they work?

Chronicles are continuous storylines, RP's that develop and evolve as people play in them. Each time the same chronicle is hosted, the Storyteller will have developed the story due to events the previous time that chronicle was hosted. For more information about Chronicles and other games see this page.

What is the UK Chronicle all about?

We don't have one main UK Chronicle. Check out our forum for interesting Chronicles.

I saw your Government cover-up video, does that mean your a hack and slash group?
No! We host Hack and slash only for that Chronicle and mess around games! Check out this page.

Can I set up and host my own Chronicle and do other memers host?

Yes, you can. Just ask Trogers2 and he'll arrange the details. Not only does Trogers2 host Chronicles. Other members also host occasionally and are working on their own chronicles. We have many hosts;

• Ze shadow - His our pen and paper host. His games are more for the advanced role players, thus I will not be allowing you onto his games until I know you have a basic level of role playing skill. For more information about what Ze shadows games are about visit this page
• Trogers2 - Is seen as the "Main host". I am a user friendly ST wich means I will be dealing with what we call "the newbies" showing them how to RP, I will also be hosting introduction games for new players. I also host AOR and hack and slash games (for fun) Our main chronicle does have a Rolling system which is slightly easier then the WOD system For more information about my games, please contact me via email or MSN
• Isador - We can define him as a "trainee" ST, though he does host for us ever once in a while. His games are mostly based in Dark Ages.
• Vtmrxtc - Also known as "V" though V is not apart of the UK, he does host for us. V is apart of ICT Chronicles, which s another group.
• Many others...

What other Role-Play groups are there?
Are we not good enough for you? Just joking. Check out this page.

Do you use Hamachi?
Yes, we use Hamachi, as WON.net appears to have been shut down permanently. We will return to WON should it come back online, but if not will continue hosting using Hamachi as our primary network.

Trogers2 makes the videos and yes, you may help him make the videos if you would like. Just ask him, he would appreciate the help.

Our YouTube channel is found here - www.youtube.com/user/kindredKnights -
We also have a mess around youtube account - www.youtube.com/KKmessAROUND -
Soundtracks: www.youtube.com/trogers2006

**ADVANCED** 

The advanced vampire the masquerade stuff will be answered here, we will implement most of these systems in due time

Will I be able to embrace a NPC or another person playing a human?

As a matter of fact, yes you can! Embracing someone will cost you some blood and make your vampire a little bit croggy for a couple of nights, but yes, you can ghoul or sire people. Just be aware that this WILL influence and/or be influenced by the story. AKA, a Sabbat vampire embracing someone will most likely be ignored; as the Sabbat tends to make so much cannonfodder vampires that they stopped caring a long time ago. However (as seen in the into of Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines) a Camarilla prince will take an especial offence to anyone embracing in his territory, without his/her permission. Also be aware a new vampire has a tendency of causing trouble. Some people can’t handle the power and will start randomly killing innocents or will not be able to accept his new existence and attempt to flee with relatives backing him up, and you will usually be held responsible for anything your new childe does wrong.

Can i Diablarize other vampires?

Yes indeed you can, but while this may seem awfully tempting, remember that diablary is considered a grave crime (unless you're Sabbat diablarizing non-Sabbat of course) and most Princes or Barons will punish any vampire who commits diablary with final death. Diablery will almost always result in grave losses of humanity, though the exact amount will be decided by the storyteller.  Here's the general layout on the UK diablary system:

If you diablarize a vampire of lower or equal generation then you, the following events can take place:

-  Because of the potency of the blood of vampires older and of lower gen then you, your generation will drop by half the difference between you and the diablarized vampire. (Rounded down)

- The soul of the diablarized vampire may consume your character from the inside out. This always has a chance to happen when you diablerize a vampire of equal or lower gen. If this happens your character's soul meets with final death, and your body will be permanently possessed by the vampire you attempted to diablarize. The chance of it happening is dependant on the strength of the individual you diablarized and the strength of their blood. For example, if you are a 10th gen vampire and you diablarize a 9th generation vampire, the chance of he consuming you is relatively slim. However, diablarizing an antidiluvian is nigh impossible if you are of the 10th generation.

You can diablarize kindred of a higher generation then yourself, but other then the fact that other vampires have more potent blood then mortals (meaning you get more blood for the price of 1!)  There are no benefits, you will still lose humanity (if the ST says you should) and your aura will still be stained. There is however no chance of the victim gobbling you up from the inside if the victim was of higher gen then you.

I lost humanity. So what?

Well, we will soon begin to track humanity ratings for everyone. Meaning that now each time you commit an inhumane act you will lose humanity, and this will remain lost until you redeem it. This will affect many things (frenzy, interaction with others etc)

Can my character follow a path of enlightenment?

Yes, but because of the complexity of this system you will need to consult with both Isador or Trogers2 first.

Can my character learn disciplines of level 6 or higher?

Yes, but there are conditions that have to be met before you can learn these extremely potent disciplines:

First of all, your skin MUST be of at least the 7th generation.

Second, the storyteller must approve of you using a vampire of such a low generation.

Thirdly, if you want to make a skin of this low a generation, you MUST first consult with Trogers2 (or required ST), as this is quite a dramatic step.

Lastly, you have to decide in advance of a game what your level 6 (or higher) discipline power is, you have to consult with either Isador or Trogers2 (preferably both) if the power is appropriate and to set it in stone, you have to post it on your bio page on the website.

level 6 and higher disciplines are the ones of truly superhuman powers (the ability to effect entire cities with 1 discipline, the ability to move so fast you are invisible, the ability to become a frenzied half-beast etcetera) and you should not think lightly of them.

Can i play a Garou?

Sure, just be aware we employ the special mechanics that apply to Garou in the WOD universe. I don’t recommend any new players from playing as a Garou though, as Garou aren’t supported by the actual game, meaning you need to get plenty of co-operations from the storyteller in order to make it work)

neccities if you want to play a Garou:

- Garou have to choose a single breed (homid, metis or lupus, see clan pages)

-  Garou use Gnosis instead of blood (this will take some getting used to, as Gnosis is pretty much the liveblood of Garou. They use it in their abilities and transformations, and without it they wither and die.)

- Gnosis is only gained by: Meditation, drawing it from holy sites or bargaining with spirits. 

advanced stuff, not necessary but i would appreciate taking this into consideration

-Auspices, each Garou is drawn to a specific position of the moon (the crescent moon, the full moon etc) and you need to choose one of these. Just get them in your bio ASAP. Talk to Isador about information about  Auspices.

We are still working on this system, more as we develop this system.