http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odkZHjKOY8g
- World of Darkness is a MMORPG based on the setting created by White Wolf Publishing. In development by CCP, this gothic MMOG will be based primarily upon the Vampire: the Masquerade and Vampire: the Requiem lore and emphasizes social interaction and political intrigue between players. Social climbing, backstabbing, and prestation will rule the night. Danger will be ever-present as immortal beings vie for control of vast cities and resources. How you gain power will be up to you and it all begins when you die.
General Information
Everyone starts as a mortal, becoming kindred is optional and can not be forced on you. You can play the entire game as a mortal only. (2011 – TGM)
They wanted to focus on vampires only to give depth due to focusing on only one playable supernatural on launch. (2012 – CCP-Chris)
CCP claims to have hired a fashion designer to help make the avatar clothing more realistic and stylish.
General Social/RP
Social interaction will be a must to fully engage in the game, especially if you wish to become a kindred. (2012 – Machinima Realm interview w/ CCP-Chris)
In response to a question about Malkavian's received any special attention like in Bloodlines they said that they want players to be able to play any kind of character than they want, thus they feel the best route to go to portray these is through player's roleplaying not through forced scripted events. (2012 - WoDNews interview w/ Jennell Jaquays)
Whereas GBLT issues and the like influence the game, CCP is trying to create a game that will be "a comfortable space" to all types of players, including those of different sexualities. (2012 - WoDNews interview w/ Jennel Jaquays)
General PvE
They aim to have dynamic NPC missions and world events.
World Design
They defined the 3 types of game play:
Coffeehouse - The social aspect, low to no conflict, casual, social, and/or RP player focused
Theme park - The spirit of WoD, PvE content
Sandbox - Primary focus and biggest part of the game, city control as a Prince
(2012 – EVE Fanfest)
Some Game Features:
Intense hand to hand (HtH) combat
Vicious politics; players vote for other players for positions (like prince)
Fashion with lots of styles and options
Aiming for stunning visuals that age well
(2012 – EVE Fanfest)
Should be fun ^^