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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
Developers

	Troika Games
Publishers
	Activision
Brazil	Electronic Arts
Engines
	Source
Release dates
Windows	November 16, 2004
Reception
Metacritic	80
IGDB	72
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase
Modes	Singleplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	First-person, Third-person
Controls	Direct control
Genres	Action, Immersive sim, RPG
Art styles	Realistic
Themes	Supernatural
Series	Vampire: The Masquerade


⤏ Go to series page
Subseries of World of Darkness
Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption	2000
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines	2004
Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York	2019
Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York	2020
Vampire: The Masquerade - Night Road	2020
Vampire: The Masquerade - Out for Blood	2021
Vampire: The Masquerade - Parliament of Knives	2021
Vampire: The Masquerade - Sins of the Sires	2022
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt	2022
Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong	2022
Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice	2023
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2	2024

Contents 1 Availability 1.1 Version differences 2 Essential improvements 2.1 Patches 2.1.1 Unofficial Patch 2.2 Skip intro videos 3 Game data 3.1 Configuration file(s) location 3.2 Save game data location 3.3 Save game cloud syncing 4 Video 4.1 Ultra-widescreen 4.2 Field of view (FOV) 4.3 Anisotropic filtering (AF) 4.4 Anti-aliasing (AA) 5 Input 6 Audio 6.1 Localizations 7 VR support 8 Issues fixed 8.1 Game Launches in windowed mode 8.2 Black screen during intros / movies 8.3 Missing Textures 8.4 vampire caused an Access Violation 8.5 A.I. are disabled 8.6 Unable to run, less that 15mb memory available 8.7 Voices and Sound Effects have low quality surround/echo 8.8 Input Lag 9 Other information 9.1 API 9.2 Middleware 10 Modifications 10.1 X20 Mod 10.2 VTMB: Clan Quest Mod 11 System requirements 12 Notes 13 References

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines is a singleplayer first-person and third-person action, immersive sim and RPG game in the Vampire: The Masquerade series.

The game was released in an unfinished and buggy state. As such, installation of the Unofficial Patch is highly recommended.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series

GOG.com Support Page

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		SafeDisc v4 DRM^{[Note 1]}
GOG.com		Includes Unofficial Patch.
Steam		Can be played without Steam after the Unofficial Patch is installed.
Humble Store (unavailable)
Amazon.com (unavailable)

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).

After the Unofficial Patch is installed, the game can be launched without Steam.

Version differences

The GOG.com Legacy version is an unpatched/initial release of the game. Alternatively, install UnPatch to fully remove Unofficial Patch from the GOG release. True Patch may be compatible with this version.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch 1.2 - this patch is already included in the Unofficial Patch.

Unofficial Patch

Various bug fixes used to fix remaining errors left over from the latest version of the game and adds multiple features like widescreen support.

Mod is in active development.

Available in two flavors: Basic (bug fixes only) and Plus (restores cut content):

Plus Patch adds new fan-made content such as new quests, characters, dialogue and others.
- Plus contents are optional and can be selected only during installation.

The GOG.com version includes an outdated version of the Unofficial Patch. Legacy version does not.^[3]

Installation^[4]^[5]
Install the game from Steam or a disc and run the game once (it's fine if it crashes or shows memory error on a 64 bit OS). Download the latest unofficial patch and run downloaded executable as an administrator. Choose the installation folder when prompted and type of installation - Basic or Plus: Basic - consists of bugfixes that do not alter Troika's vision for the game and some minor changes made to streamline the experience. Plus - makes more changes including some fan-made content. Type in `-game Unofficial_Patch` in the Steam launch options (if using Steam version) or shortcut (if using disc version) and run the game. If a steam shortcut or batch file is preferred, use `steam://rungameid/2600// -game Unofficial_Patch` or `start "" "steam://rungameid/2600// -game Unofficial_Patch"`.

Installation^[4]^[5]

Install the game from Steam or a disc and run the game once (it's fine if it crashes or shows memory error on a 64 bit OS).
Download the latest unofficial patch and run downloaded executable as an administrator.
Choose the installation folder when prompted and type of installation - Basic or Plus:
- Basic - consists of bugfixes that do not alter Troika's vision for the game and some minor changes made to streamline the experience.
- Plus - makes more changes including some fan-made content.
Type in -game Unofficial_Patch in the Steam launch options (if using Steam version) or shortcut (if using disc version) and run the game.
- If a steam shortcut or batch file is preferred, use steam://rungameid/2600// -game Unofficial_Patch or start "" "steam://rungameid/2600// -game Unofficial_Patch".

Skip intro videos

Rename/delete intro videos^{[citation needed]}
Go to `<path-to-game>\Vampire\media\`. Move/delete/rename `activision.bik`, `nvidiabloodlogo.bik`, `troika.bik` and `whitewolf.bik`.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	<path-to-game>\Vampire\cfg^{[Note 2]} HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Troika\Vampire
Steam Play (Linux)	<Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2600/pfx/^{[Note 3]}

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	<path-to-game>\Vampire\save^{[Note 2]} <path-to-game>\Unofficial_Patch\Vampire\save^{[Note 2]}
Steam Play (Linux)	<Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2600/pfx/^{[Note 3]}

Each quicksave creates a new save slot, they don't override each other.

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution		Use Unofficial Patch.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen		See Ultra-widescreen.
4K Ultra HD		Use Unofficial Patch.
Field of view (FOV)	Default value is 75° (horizontal). See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed	Run with `-sw` commandline parameter.
Borderless fullscreen windowed	Run with `-window -noborder` commandline parameters, then use Borderless Gaming or similar software.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)	Can be forced through video driver. See Anisotropic filtering (AF).
Anti-aliasing (AA)	Nvidia users can force SGSSAA. See Anti-aliasing (AA).
High-fidelity upscaling	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)	Double buffered ^[6]
60 FPS
120+ FPS	At high framerates, doors get stuck when opening them. For this reason, the Unofficial Patch introduces a 92 FPS cap. Can be removed with the `fps_max` command, but this will introduce the door glitch. The higher the framerate, the more likely it is that the player will get stuck on doors.
High dynamic range display (HDR)	See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Ultra-widescreen

Change the aspect ratio via hex edit^[7]
Go to `<path-to-game>\Bin\`. Open `engine.dll` with a hex editor such as HxD. Press `Ctrl+F` and change Datatype to Hex-values. Search for the value `39 8E E3 3F` and change it to `B8 1E 15 40`.

Field of view (FOV)

Changing the Field of View^[8]
Go to `<path-to-game>\Vampire\cfg\`, or `<path-to-game>\Unofficial_Patch\cfg\` if using the Unofficial Patch. Open `autoexec.cfg` or create one if the file does not exist. Add `default_fov #` (replace `#` with the desired FOV) and save the file. If the game was started already and there is a save file, follow the steps below. Use the `-console` command line argument to enable the console. Start the game, close the console and load a save. Reopen the console using `~`. Input `fov 0`. To get rid of the console, type `showinventory` to bring up the inventory, then close it with `Esc`. Save the game. The FOV is now altered for this save.

Changing the Field of View^[8]

Go to <path-to-game>\Vampire\cfg\, or <path-to-game>\Unofficial_Patch\cfg\ if using the Unofficial Patch.
Open autoexec.cfg or create one if the file does not exist.
Add default_fov # (replace # with the desired FOV) and save the file.

If the game was started already and there is a save file, follow the steps below.

Use the -console command line argument to enable the console.
Start the game, close the console and load a save.
Reopen the console using ~.
Input fov 0.
To get rid of the console, type showinventory to bring up the inventory, then close it with Esc.
Save the game. The FOV is now altered for this save.

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

Anisotropic filtering on Linux/Wine with AMD/Mesa^[9]
Anisotropic filtering can be forced when using AMD GPU with Mesa by setting the environment variable for r600: `R600_TEX_ANISO=16`, or for radeonsi: `AMD_TEX_ANISO=16`.

Anisotropic filtering on Linux/Wine with DXVK^[10]
Go to `<path-to-game>`. Create an empty text file named `dxvk.conf`, if there isn't one. Open the file, add the line `d3d9.samplerAnisotropy = 16` and save it. Notes If DXVK is installed in the wine prefix used to play the game, the anisotropic filtering level can be overridden using a configuration file. Values may range between `0` (disabled AF) to `16`. `-1` disables the override.

Anisotropic filtering on Linux/Wine with DXVK^[10]

Go to <path-to-game>.
Create an empty text file named dxvk.conf, if there isn't one.
Open the file, add the line d3d9.samplerAnisotropy = 16 and save it.

Notes

If DXVK is installed in the wine prefix used to play the game, the anisotropic filtering level can be overridden using a configuration file.

Values may range between 0 (disabled AF) to 16. -1 disables the override.

Anisotropic filtering with ENB Series for Half-Life 2^[11]
Download and install ENB Series for Half-Life 2. Open `enbseries.ini` with a text editor and under `[ENGINE]`, change `ForceAnisotropicFiltering` to `1` and `MaxAnisotropy` to `2`, `4`, `8` or `16`.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Use SweetFX^{[citation needed]}
Download SweetFX. Extract its contents to a folder. Follow the detailed instructions in the readme file to enable SMAA.

SGSSAA (Nvidia only)^{[citation needed]}
Open Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines driver profile via Nvidia Profile Inspector. Change `Antialiasing compatibility` to `0x000000C0`.^[12]^[13] Change `Antialiasing - Mode` to `Override any application setting`. Change `Antialiasing - Setting` to `4x [4x Multisampling]` or `8xQ [8x Multisampling]`. Change `Antialiasing - Transparency Supersampling` to `4x Sparse Grid Supersampling` or `8x Sparse Grid Supersampling`. This should match the amount of Multisampling selected in the step above. Apply changes. Notes High quality anti-aliasing. Performance demanding.

SGSSAA (Nvidia only)^{[citation needed]}

Open Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines driver profile via Nvidia Profile Inspector.
Change Antialiasing compatibility to 0x000000C0.^[12]^[13]
Change Antialiasing - Mode to Override any application setting.
Change Antialiasing - Setting to 4x [4x Multisampling] or 8xQ [8x Multisampling].
Change Antialiasing - Transparency Supersampling to 4x Sparse Grid Supersampling or 8x Sparse Grid Supersampling. This should match the amount of Multisampling selected in the step above.
Apply changes.

Notes

High quality anti-aliasing.

Performance demanding.

Force MSAA on Linux/Wine with DXVK^[14]
Go to `<path-to-game>`. Create an empty text file named `dxvk.conf`, if there isn't one. Open the file, add the line `d3d9.forceSwapchainMSAA = 8` and save it. Notes If DXVK is installed in the wine prefix used to play the game, the anisotropic filtering level can be overridden using a configuration file. Values may range between `0` (disabled MSAA) to `16`. `-1` disables the override.

Force MSAA on Linux/Wine with DXVK^[14]

Go to <path-to-game>.
Create an empty text file named dxvk.conf, if there isn't one.
Open the file, add the line d3d9.forceSwapchainMSAA = 8 and save it.

Notes

If DXVK is installed in the wine prefix used to play the game, the anisotropic filtering level can be overridden using a configuration file.

Values may range between 0 (disabled MSAA) to 16. -1 disables the override.

Input

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration		An option for Mouse Filtering. Mouse acceleration not present.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support		It's possible to enable joystick support via console, but many of the actions (like feeding or crouching) can not be cancelled by pressing the same key, which makes the game unplayable on the controller.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers

PlayStation controllers

Generic/other controllers

Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio		Combination of original and licensed music.

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Czech				Fan translation, download.
French
German				Fan translation, download.
Hungarian				Fan translation, download.
Italian				Fan translation, download.
Polish				Fan translation, download.
Brazilian Portuguese				Translation (Steam).
Russian				Fan translation by «Russian Bloodline». Tessera patch + russification on GOG-version. Fan audio localization by "GamesVoice and VTMB. Русский дубляж".
Spanish				Fan translation by Clan Dlan, download.

VR support

3D modes	State	Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision		Use Helix Mod: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines.
vorpX		G3D, Z3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Issues fixed

Game Launches in windowed mode

Game launches in windowed mode^[8]
Run with the `-fullscreen` commandline parameter in the Steam launch options (if using Steam version) or shortcut (if using disc version) and run the game.

Black screen during intros / movies

Black intro screen with sound - no logos^[8]
Right click on `vampire.exe` and go to Properties. Tick the boxes Disable visual themes and Disable desktop composition.

Missing Textures

Missing Textures^{[citation needed]}
Make sure Bump Mapping is checked ON in the game settings. Restart the game.

vampire caused an Access Violation

vampire caused an Access Violation
View the crash logs in the main Bloodlines directory to see if this error occurred. If using something like Voicemeter Banana to split audio channels, change the default sound device in Windows to the speakers instead of Voicemeter VAIO/AUX, then change what audio device the game outputs to while it is running through Windows 'App volume and device preferences'. Installing the Unofficial Patch (even if it was never launched) will install some engine fixes that commonly fix these errors.

View the crash logs in the main Bloodlines directory to see if this error occurred.
If using something like Voicemeter Banana to split audio channels, change the default sound device in Windows to the speakers instead of Voicemeter VAIO/AUX, then change what audio device the game outputs to while it is running through Windows 'App volume and device preferences'.
Installing the Unofficial Patch (even if it was never launched) will install some engine fixes that commonly fix these errors.

A.I. are disabled

A.I. are disabled
Try common Source game disabled A.I. fixes. If having the Unofficial Patch installed (even if not using it), the game normally uses .ain files in `<path-to-game>/maps/graphs/` to determine A.I. pathing. The universal engine's changes from the Unofficial Patch (which run even if the patch isn't being used) will instead build these on the fly as .loc files, but the game will still try to read .ain files from this directory which will break all A.I. pathing. Remove all .ain files from `<path-to-game>/maps/graphs/` to fix this.

Try common Source game disabled A.I. fixes.
If having the Unofficial Patch installed (even if not using it), the game normally uses .ain files in <path-to-game>/maps/graphs/ to determine A.I. pathing. The universal engine's changes from the Unofficial Patch (which run even if the patch isn't being used) will instead build these on the fly as .loc files, but the game will still try to read .ain files from this directory which will break all A.I. pathing. Remove all .ain files from <path-to-game>/maps/graphs/ to fix this.

Unable to run, less that 15mb memory available

Unable to run, less that 15mb memory available^[8]
Install the newest version of Unofficial Patch (either Basic or Plus). If this doesn't help, try Application Compatibility fixes.

Voices and Sound Effects have low quality surround/echo

Voices and Sound Effects have low quality surround/echo^{[citation needed]}
To fix this issue permanently, open `<path-to-game>\Vampire\cfg\autoexec.cfg` and add the following to it: // [Sound Patch] snd_mixahead 0.35 snd_surround 1 snd_gain 2.2 snd_gain_max 1.58 dsp_on 1 dsp_spatial 73 dsp_stereo 1 dsp_dist_max 9999 hisound 1 footstep_pc_vol 0.31 // footstep_npc_use_templates 0 volume "0.930000"

Voices and Sound Effects have low quality surround/echo^{[citation needed]}

To fix this issue permanently, open <path-to-game>\Vampire\cfg\autoexec.cfg and add the following to it:

// [Sound Patch]

snd_mixahead 0.35
snd_surround 1
snd_gain 2.2
snd_gain_max 1.58
dsp_on 1
dsp_spatial 73
dsp_stereo 1
dsp_dist_max 9999
hisound 1
footstep_pc_vol 0.31
// footstep_npc_use_templates 0
volume "0.930000"

Input Lag

Input Lag^{[citation needed]}
If the controls are hitching and unresponsive, particularly when moving and looking at the same time, change the compatibility of the main executable `vampire.exe` to Windows 98 mode. If this doesn't help, try running a game in Window or Borderless Fullscreen window mode to disable Vsync. Or simply force Vsync off in the graphics card's control panel.

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9
Shader Model support	1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.0

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Audio	Miles Sound System	6.5e.^[15]
Cutscenes	Bink Video	1.6d.

Modifications

X20 Mod

Named after the 20th Anniversary Editions of the World of Darkness tabletop game lines.

Comes in 2 editions: Basic (textures only) and Plus (scripts, emails, dialogs and additional textures).

Both the Basic and Plus edition are compatible with the latest version of the Unofficial Patch with the Basic edition having no compatibility problems with other mods.

While both editions can be used separately, it is recommended to install both editions for optimal use.

Active development.

Improved textures at higher resolutions and with corrections.

UI Improvements such as better loading screens.

Lore-friendly additions based on other works in the World of Darkness.

Other minor fixes not found in the Unofficial Patch.

VTMB: Clan Quest Mod

An unofficial expansion pack with new contents.

Integrates both Unofficial Patch and X20 mod, as well as some contents from other mods.

Add new quests that are exclusive for each clan and for other special conditions.

Adds a new storyline, which includes new quests and three new endings.

Revised humanity system that's more in line with the pen and paper system.

An optional achievement system.

Development has been stopped.

Integrated mods are outdated (Unofficial Patch 9.2 and X20 Mod 1.0). While it is possible to upgrade X20 to the latest basic edition, updating the Unofficial Patch included in the mod will break it. It is recommended to install the latest unofficial patch in the base game folder and launch it separately from this mod.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU)	AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium III 1.2 GHz
System memory (RAM)	348 MB	512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	4.7 GB
Video card (GPU)	64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible

Notes

↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10^[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.^[2]
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2600/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (2600) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
↑ Release: Vampire®: The Masquerade - Bloodlines™ - GOG.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
↑ someone tell me how to do the patch properly please.. - Steam Users' Forums (retrived)
↑ filthster comments on Did you even look? - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Black mesa vsync is double buffered - last accessed on 2024
↑ Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines | WSGF
↑ ^8.0 ^8.1 ^8.2 ^8.3 Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2016-08-19
↑ The Mesa-dev mailing list - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Sample dxvk.conf - last accessed on May 2023
↑ ENB Series for Half-Life 2 - last accessed on May 2023
↑ 3DCenter Forum - Einzelnen Beitrag anzeigen - Antialiasing - Kompatibilitätsbits - Sammelthread
↑ 3DCenter Forum - Einzelnen Beitrag anzeigen - Antialiasing - Kompatibilitätsbits - Sammelthread
↑ [1]
↑ Verified by User:Markhoris on 2019-03-18
Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.

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+{{Availability/row| Humble | vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
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+{{ii}} After the Unofficial Patch is installed, the game can be launched without Steam.
+===Version differences===
+{{ii}} The GOG.com '''Legacy''' version is an unpatched/initial release of the game. Alternatively, install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2879-vampire-the-masquarade-bloodlines-unpatch-gog UnPatch] to fully remove Unofficial Patch from the GOG release. True Patch may be compatible with this version.
 ==Essential improvements==
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+* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/560-vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-patch-12/ Patch 1.2] - this patch is already included in the Unofficial Patch.
-====[http://patches-scrolls.de/patch/4647/7/ Unofficial Patch]====
+====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/vtmb-unofficial-patch Unofficial Patch]====
-{{++}} The GOG.com version already includes the Basic version of the Unofficial patch. Legacy version does not.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/release_vampirer_the_masquerade_bloodlines Release: Vampire®: The Masquerade - Bloodlines™ - GOG.com]</ref>
+{{++}} Various bug fixes used to fix remaining errors left over from the latest version of the game and adds multiple features like widescreen support.
+{{++}} Mod is in active development.
+{{ii}} Available in two flavors: '''Basic''' (bug fixes only) and '''Plus''' (restores cut content):
+* Plus Patch adds new fan-made content such as new quests, characters, dialogue and others.
+** Plus contents are optional and can be selected only during installation.
+{{--}} The GOG.com version includes an outdated version of the Unofficial Patch. '''Legacy''' version does not.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201231132633/https://www.gog.com/news/release_vampirer_the_masquerade_bloodlines|title=Release: Vampire®: The Masquerade - Bloodlines™ - GOG.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Installation|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206000755/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2025381 someone tell me how to do the patch properly please.. - Steam Users' Forums] (retrived)</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/s8kci/did_you_even_look/c4c41ow|title=filthster comments on Did you even look?|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Using Unofficial Patches with Steam version|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2025381 someone tell me how to do the patch properly please.. - Steam Users' Forums]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/s8kci/did_you_even_look/c4c41ow filthster comments on Did you even look?]</ref>}}
+# Install the game from Steam or a disc and run the game once (it's fine if it crashes or shows memory error on a 64 bit OS).
-The fan-made Unofficial Patch removes many bugs and adds multiple features like widescreen support. The Unofficial Patch is available in two flavors '''Basic''' and '''Plus''':
+# [https://www.moddb.com/mods/vtmb-unofficial-patch/downloads Download] the latest unofficial patch and run downloaded executable '''as an administrator'''.
-# Install the game from Steam as you would any other game.
+# Choose the installation folder when prompted and type of installation - '''Basic''' or '''Plus''':
-# Run the game once. It's fine if it crashes (this is where an install with a 64 bit OS is likely to give a memory error).
+#* '''Basic''' - consists of bugfixes that do not alter Troika's vision for the game and some minor changes made to streamline the experience.
-# [http://patches-scrolls.de/patch/4647/7/73423 Download] the latest unofficial patch.
+#* '''Plus''' -  makes more changes including some fan-made content.
-# Run the executable you've downloaded '''as an administrator'''.
+# Type in <code>-game Unofficial_Patch</code> in the Steam launch options (if using Steam version) or shortcut (if using disc version) and run the game.
-# Choose your installation folder when prompted.
+#* If a steam shortcut or batch file is preferred, use <code>steam://rungameid/2600// -game Unofficial_Patch</code> or <code>start "" "steam://rungameid/2600// -game Unofficial_Patch"</code>.
-# Choose a type of installation - '''Basic''' or '''Plus'''
-#* '''Basic''' - consists of bugfixes that do not dramatically alter Troika's vision for the game.
-#* '''Plus''' -  makes more significant changes including the reconstruction of cut content and numerous other improvements that go above and beyond what the developers may have intended.
-# Enjoy the game.
 }}
 ===Skip intro videos===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Rename/delete intro videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Rename/delete intro videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Vampire\media\}}.
-# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Vampire\media</code>
+# Move/delete/rename {{file|activision.bik}}, {{file|nvidiabloodlogo.bik}}, {{file|troika.bik}} and {{file|whitewolf.bik}}.
-# Delete or rename <code>activision.bik</code>, <code>nvidiabloodlogo.bik</code>, <code>troika.bik</code> and <code>whitewolf.bik</code>
 }}
@@ Line 65: / Line 92: @@
 ===Configuration file(s) location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Vampire\cfg}}
+{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Vampire\cfg|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Troika\Vampire}}
 }}
-Path to actual saved screen resolution is to the registry key:
-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Troika\Vampire
 ===Save game data location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Vampire\save}}
+{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Vampire\save|{{p|game}}\Unofficial_Patch\Vampire\save}}
 }}
+{{ii}} Each quicksave creates a new save slot, they don't override each other.
 ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 {{Save game cloud syncing
-|gog galaxy            = true
+|discord                   =
-|gog galaxy notes      =
+|discord notes             =
-|origin                =
+|epic games launcher       =
-|origin notes          =
+|epic games launcher notes =
-|steam cloud           = false
+|gog galaxy                = true
-|steam cloud notes     =
+|gog galaxy notes          =
-|uplay                 =
+|origin                    =
-|uplay notes           =
+|origin notes              =
-|xbox cloud            =
+|steam cloud               = false
-|xbox cloud notes      =
+|steam cloud notes         =
+|ubisoft connect           =
+|ubisoft connect notes     =
+|xbox cloud                =
+|xbox cloud notes          =
 }}
-==Video settings==
+==Video==
-{{Video settings
+{{Video
-|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/vampire-masquerade-bloodlines
+|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/vampire-masquerade-bloodlines
 |widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 |multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
@@ Line 103: / Line 132: @@
 |ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 |ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]].
-|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+|4k ultra hd                = hackable
-|4k ultra hd notes          =
+|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [[#Unofficial Patch|Unofficial Patch]].
 |fov                        = hackable
 |fov notes                  = Default value is 75° (horizontal). See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 |windowed                   = hackable
-|windowed notes             = Run with <code>-sw</code> parameter.
+|windowed notes             = Run with <code>-sw</code> commandline parameter.
 |borderless windowed        = hackable
-|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] or similar software.
+|borderless windowed notes  = Run with <code>-window -noborder</code> commandline parameters, then use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] or similar software.
 |anisotropic                = hackable
 |anisotropic notes          = Can be forced through video driver. See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
 |antialiasing               = hackable
-|antialiasing notes         = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
+|antialiasing notes         = Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]]. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
-|vsync                      = hackable
+|upscaling                  = false
-|vsync notes                = Enabled by default. Can be forced off through video driver.
+|upscaling tech             =
+|upscaling notes            =
+|vsync                      = always on
+|vsync notes                = Double buffered <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qShOm6pwUbA|title=Black mesa vsync is double buffered|date=2024}}</ref>
 |60 fps                     = true
 |60 fps notes               =
-|120 fps                    = true
+|120 fps                    = limited
-|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
+|120 fps notes              = At high framerates, doors get stuck when opening them. For this reason, the Unofficial Patch introduces a 92 FPS cap. Can be removed with the <code>fps_max</code> command, but this will introduce the door glitch. The higher the framerate, the more likely it is that the player will get stuck on doors.
-|color blind                = unknown
+|hdr                        = false
+|hdr notes                  =
+|color blind                = false
 |color blind notes          =
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Change the aspect ratio via hex edit|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/vampire-masquerade-bloodlines Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Change the aspect ratio via hex edit|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/vampire-masquerade-bloodlines Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines | WSGF]</ref>}}
+# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Bin\}}.
-# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Bin\</code>
+# Open {{file|engine.dll}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD].
-# Open <code>engine.dll</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD].
+# Press {{key|Ctrl+F}} and change '''Datatype''' to '''Hex-values'''.
-# Search for the value <code>39 8E E3 3F</code> and change it to <code>B8 1E 15 40</code>
+# Search for the value <code>39 8E E3 3F</code> and change it to <code>B8 1E 15 40</code>.
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Changing the Field of View|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-08-19}}</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Changing the Field of View|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-08-19}}</ref>}}
+# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Vampire\cfg\}}, or {{folder|{{p|game}}\Unofficial_Patch\cfg\}} if using the Unofficial Patch.
+# Open {{file|autoexec.cfg}} or create one if the file does not exist.
+# Add <code>default_fov #</code> (replace <code>#</code> with the desired FOV) and save the file.
+{{ii}} If the game was started already and there is a save file, follow the steps below.
 # Use the <code>-console</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to enable the console.
-# Start up the game, close the console and load up a save.
+# Start the game, close the console and load a save.
 # Reopen the console using {{key|~}}.
-# Input <code>fov #</code> (replace <code>#</code> with your desired FOV).
+# Input <code>fov 0</code>.
 # To get rid of the console, type <code>showinventory</code> to bring up the inventory, then close it with {{key|Esc}}.
-# Save your game. The FOV is now altered for this save.
+# Save the game. The FOV is now altered for this save.
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Anisotropic filtering on Linux/Wine with AMD/Mesa|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/mesa-dev/2016-April/112382.html|title=The Mesa-dev mailing list|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Anisotropic filtering on Linux/Wine with AMD/Mesa|ref=<ref>[https://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/mesa-dev/2016-April/112382.html The Mesa-dev mailing list]</ref>}}
+* Anisotropic filtering can be forced when using AMD GPU with Mesa by setting the environment variable for r600: <code>R600_TEX_ANISO=16</code>, or for radeonsi: <code>AMD_TEX_ANISO=16</code>.
-# You can force anisotropic filtering when using AMD GPU with Mesa (both radeonsi and r600) by setting the environment variable: <code>R600_TEX_ANISO=16</code>
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Anisotropic filtering on Linux/Wine with DXVK|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/blob/08a6b42458d45954d12a57d957c01442e3112deb/dxvk.conf#L168|title=Sample dxvk.conf|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
+# Create an empty text file named {{file|dxvk.conf}}, if there isn't one.
+# Open the file, add the line <code>d3d9.samplerAnisotropy = 16</code> and save it.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} If DXVK is installed in the wine prefix used to play the game, the anisotropic filtering level can be overridden using a configuration file.
+{{ii}} Values may range between <code>0</code> (disabled AF) to <code>16</code>. <code>-1</code> disables the override.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Anisotropic filtering with ENB Series for Half-Life 2|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://enbdev.com/download_mod_hl2.htm|title=ENB Series for Half-Life 2|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+# Download and install [http://enbdev.com/download_mod_hl2.htm ENB Series for Half-Life 2].
+# Open {{file|enbseries.ini}} with a text editor and under <code>[ENGINE]</code>, change <code>ForceAnisotropicFiltering</code> to <code>1</code> and <code>MaxAnisotropy</code> to <code>2</code>, <code>4</code>, <code>8</code> or <code>16</code>.
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Use SweetFX|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Use SweetFX|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Download [http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/sweetfx_shader_suite_download.html SweetFX].
 # Extract its contents to a folder.
@@ Line 158: / Line 208: @@
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=SGSSAA (Nvidia only)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|SGSSAA (NVIDIA only)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+# Open Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines driver profile via [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
-# Open Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines driver profile via [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts NVIDIA Profile Inspector].
+# Change <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x000000C0</code>.<ref>[http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9167895&postcount=2064 3DCenter Forum - Einzelnen Beitrag anzeigen - Antialiasing - Kompatibilitätsbits - Sammelthread]</ref><ref>[http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9559666&postcount=3606 3DCenter Forum - Einzelnen Beitrag anzeigen - Antialiasing - Kompatibilitätsbits - Sammelthread]</ref>
-# Change <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x000000C0</code><ref>[http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9167895&postcount=2064 3DCenter Forum - Einzelnen Beitrag anzeigen - Antialiasing - Kompatibilitätsbits - Sammelthread]</ref><ref>[http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9559666&postcount=3606 3DCenter Forum - Einzelnen Beitrag anzeigen - Antialiasing - Kompatibilitätsbits - Sammelthread]</ref>
 # Change <code>Antialiasing - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code>.
 # Change <code>Antialiasing - Setting</code> to <code>4x [4x Multisampling]</code> or <code>8xQ [8x Multisampling]</code>.
-# Change <code>Antialiasing - Transparency Supersampling</code> to <code>4x Sparse Grid Supersampling</code> or <code>8x Sparse Grid Supersampling</code>.
+# Change <code>Antialiasing - Transparency Supersampling</code> to <code>4x Sparse Grid Supersampling</code> or <code>8x Sparse Grid Supersampling</code>. This should match the amount of Multisampling selected in the step above.
 # Apply changes.
@@ Line 172: / Line 221: @@
 }}
-==Input settings==
+{{Fixbox|description=Force MSAA on Linux/Wine with DXVK|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/blob/1516464c8b22a7a05a5fcc9d4bdcc818932c0716/dxvk.conf#L350]</ref>|fix=
-{{Input settings
+# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
+# Create an empty text file named {{file|dxvk.conf}}, if there isn't one.
+# Open the file, add the line <code>d3d9.forceSwapchainMSAA = 8</code> and save it.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} If DXVK is installed in the wine prefix used to play the game, the anisotropic filtering level can be overridden using a configuration file.
+{{ii}} Values may range between <code>0</code> (disabled MSAA) to <code>16</code>. <code>-1</code> disables the override.
+}}
+==Input==
+{{Input
 |key remap                 = true
 |key remap notes           =
 |acceleration option       = true
 |acceleration option notes = An option for Mouse Filtering. Mouse acceleration not present.
-|mouse sensitivity         = unknown
+|mouse sensitivity         = true
 |mouse sensitivity notes   =
 |mouse menu                = true
@@ Line 184: / Line 243: @@
 |invert mouse y-axis       = true
 |invert mouse y-axis notes =
-|controller support        = false
+|touchscreen               = false
+|touchscreen notes         =
+|controller support        = true
 |controller support notes  = It's possible to enable joystick support via console, but many of the actions (like feeding or crouching) can not be cancelled by pressing the same key, which makes the game unplayable on the controller.
-|full controller           = unknown
+|full controller           = false
 |full controller notes     =
 |controller remap          = unknown
@@ Line 194: / Line 255: @@
 |invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 |invert controller y-axis notes=
-|touchscreen               = unknown
+|xinput controllers        = unknown
-|touchscreen notes         =
+|xinput controllers notes  =
-|button prompts            = unknown
+|xbox prompts              = unknown
-|button prompts notes      =
+|xbox prompts notes        =
+|impulse triggers          = unknown
+|impulse triggers notes    =
+|dualshock 4               = unknown
+|dualshock 4 notes         =
+|dualshock prompts         = unknown
+|dualshock prompts notes   =
+|light bar support         = unknown
+|light bar support notes   =
+|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
+|dualshock 4 modes notes   =
+|tracked motion controllers= unknown
+|tracked motion controllers notes =
+|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
+|tracked motion prompts notes =
+|other controllers         = unknown
+|other controllers notes   =
+|other button prompts      = unknown
+|other button prompts notes=
 |controller hotplug        = unknown
 |controller hotplug notes  =
 |haptic feedback           = unknown
 |haptic feedback notes     =
-|light bar support         = unknown
+|simultaneous input        = true
-|light bar support notes   =
+|simultaneous input notes  =
+|steam input api           = unknown
+|steam input api notes     =
+|steam hook input          = unknown
+|steam hook input notes    =
+|steam input presets       = unknown
+|steam input presets notes =
+|steam controller prompts  = unknown
+|steam controller prompts notes =
+|steam cursor detection    = unknown
+|steam cursor detection notes =
 }}
-==Audio settings==
+==Audio==
-{{Audio settings
+{{Audio
 |separate volume          = false
 |separate volume notes    =
@@ Line 220: / Line 309: @@
 |eax support              =
 |eax support notes        =
+|royalty free audio       = false
+|royalty free audio notes = Combination of original and licensed music.
+}}
+{{L10n|content=
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = English
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     =
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Czech
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |fan       = true
+ |notes     = Fan translation, [https://github.com/soulcharmer/gog_bloodlines_cz download].
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = French
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     =
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = German
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |fan       = true
+ |notes     = Fan translation, [https://patches-scrolls.de/patch/4647/7/ download].
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Hungarian
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |notes     = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines/1532 download].
+ |fan       = true
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Italian
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |fan       = true
+ |notes     = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=717360854 download].
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Polish
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |fan       = true
+ |notes     = Fan translation, [https://gamesub.pl/spolszczenie-vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines/ download].
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |notes     = [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2072461630 Translation (Steam)].
+ |fan       = true
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Russian
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = hackable
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |fan       = true
+ |notes     = Fan translation by [http://v-bloodlines.info/combat/files/russif.html «Russian Bloodline»]. [https://www.gog.com/forum/general_ru/rusifikacia_bloodlines/post11 Tessera patch + russification on GOG-version]. Fan audio localization by [https://www.gamesvoice.ru/bloodlines "GamesVoice and VTMB. Русский дубляж"].
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Spanish
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |fan       = true
+ |notes     = Fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TA5AXXmZu_CGLJ2wuRYa2gbPrrYP49yq/view?usp=drive_link download].
+}}
 }}
@@ Line 229: / Line 403: @@
 |tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 |iz3d gg3d award             =
-|native 3d                   = unknown
+|native 3d                   =
 |native 3d notes             =
 |nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
-|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/03/vampire-masquerade-bloodlines.html Helix Mod: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines].
+|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/03/vampire-masquerade-bloodlines.html Helix Mod: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines].
-|tridef 3d                   = unknown
+|tridef 3d                   =
 |tridef 3d notes             =
-|iz3d                        = unknown
+|iz3d                        =
 |iz3d notes                  =
+|vorpx                       = true
+|vorpx modes                 = G3D,Z3D
+|vorpx notes                 = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 |htc vive                    =
 |htc vive notes              =
@@ Line 243: / Line 420: @@
 |osvr                        =
 |osvr notes                  =
-|tracked motion controllers  =
-|tracked motion controllers notes=
 |keyboard-mouse              =
 |keyboard-mouse notes        =
@@ Line 253: / Line 428: @@
 |trackir                     =
 |trackir notes               =
+|tobii eye tracking          =
+|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 |play area seated            =
 |play area seated notes      =
@@ Line 262: / Line 439: @@
 ==Issues fixed==
+===Game Launches in windowed mode===
+{{Fixbox|description=Game launches in windowed mode|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
+* Run with the <code>-fullscreen</code> commandline parameter in the Steam launch options (if using Steam version) or shortcut (if using disc version) and run the game.
+}}
 ===Black screen during intros / movies===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Black intro screen with sound - no logos|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Black intro screen with sound - no logos|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}}
+# Right click on {{file|vampire.exe}} and go to '''Properties'''.
-# Right click on vampire.exe, go to "properties".
+# Tick the boxes '''Disable visual themes''' and '''Disable desktop composition'''.
-# Flag "disable visual themes" and "disable desktop composition"
 }}
 ===Missing Textures===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Missing Textures|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Missing Textures|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+# Make sure '''Bump Mapping''' is checked ON in the game settings.
-# Make sure "Bump Mapping" is checked ON in the game settings.
+# Restart the game.
-# Restart the game
+}}
+===vampire caused an Access Violation===
+{{Fixbox|description=vampire caused an Access Violation|fix=
+* View the crash logs in the main Bloodlines directory to see if this error occurred.
+* If using something like Voicemeter Banana to split audio channels, change the default sound device in Windows to the speakers instead of Voicemeter VAIO/AUX, then change what audio device the game outputs to while it is running through Windows 'App volume and device preferences'.
+* Installing the Unofficial Patch (even if it was never launched) will install some engine fixes that commonly fix these errors.
+}}
+===A.I. are disabled===
+{{Fixbox|description=A.I. are disabled|fix=
+* Try common Source game [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=583752679 disabled A.I. fixes].
+* If having the Unofficial Patch installed (even if not using it), the game normally uses .ain files in {{folder|{{p|game}}/maps/graphs/}} to determine A.I. pathing. The universal engine's changes from the Unofficial Patch (which run even if the patch isn't being used) will instead build these on the fly as .loc files, but the game will still try to read .ain files from this directory which will break all A.I. pathing. Remove all .ain files from {{folder|{{p|game}}/maps/graphs/}} to fix this.
 }}
 ===Unable to run, less that 15mb memory available===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Unable to run, less that 15mb memory available|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Unable to run, less that 15mb memory available|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}}
+* Install the newest version of [[#Unofficial Patch|Unofficial Patch]] (either Basic or Plus).
-* Install newest version of [[#Unofficial Patch|Unofficial Patch]] (either Basic or Plus).
+* If this doesn't help, try [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=275664888 Application Compatibility fixes].
-* If this doesn't help, try [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=275664888 Application Compatibility fixes]
 }}
 ===Voices and Sound Effects have low quality surround/echo===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Voices and Sound Effects have low quality surround/echo|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Voices and Sound Effects have low quality surround/echo|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+* To fix this issue permanently, open {{file|{{p|game}}\Vampire\cfg\autoexec.cfg}} and add the following to it:
-* To fix this issue permanently, open <code>{{p|game}}\Vampire\cfg\autoexec.cfg</code> and add the following to it:
 <pre>// [Sound Patch]
@@ Line 304: / Line 496: @@
 ===Input Lag===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Input Lag|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Input Lag|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+* If the controls are hitching and unresponsive, particularly when moving and looking at the same time, change the compatibility of the main executable {{file|vampire.exe}} to Windows 98 mode.
-* If the controls are hitching and unresponsive, particularly when moving and looking at the same time, change the compatibility of the main executable vampire.exe to Windows 98 mode.
+* If this doesn't help, try running a game in Window or Borderless Fullscreen window mode to disable Vsync. Or simply force Vsync off in the graphics card's control panel.
-* If this doesn't help, try running a game in Window or Borderless Fullscreen window mode to disable Vsync. Or simply force Vsync off in your graphic card's control panel.
 }}
-==Other information==
-====True Patch====
-* An alternate to the "Unofficial Patch" is the "True Patch" which aims to only fix bugs and preserve an experience as close as possible to the original game. The "True Patch" can be downloaded [http://www.tessmage.com/forum/index.php/topic,58452.0.html/ here]. '''LINK IS NOT SAFE FOR WORK'''
 ==Other information==
 ===API===
 {{API
-|direct3d versions      =
+|direct3d versions      = 9
 |direct3d notes         =
 |directdraw versions    =
@@ Line 331: / Line 518: @@
 |metal support          =
 |metal support notes    =
-|vulkan support         =
+|vulkan versions        =
-|vulkan support notes   =
+|vulkan notes           =
 |dos modes              =
 |dos modes notes        =
-|shader model versions  =
+|shader model versions  = 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.0
 |shader model notes     =
-|64-bit executable      = false
+|windows 32-bit exe     = true
-|64-bit executable notes=
+|windows 64-bit exe     = false
+|windows arm app        =
+|windows exe notes      =
+|macos intel 32-bit app =
+|macos intel 64-bit app =
+|macos arm app          =
+|macos app notes        =
+|linux 32-bit executable=
+|linux 64-bit executable=
+|linux arm app          =
+|linux executable notes =
 }}
+===Middleware===
+{{Middleware
+|physics          =
+|physics notes    =
+|audio            = Miles Sound System
+|audio notes      = 6.5e.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Markhoris|date=2019-03-18|comment=Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.}}</ref>
+|interface        =
+|interface notes  =
+|input            =
+|input notes      =
+|cutscenes        = Bink Video
+|cutscenes notes  = 1.6d.
+|multiplayer      =
+|multiplayer notes=
+}}
+==Modifications==
+===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/x20-mod X20 Mod]===
+{{ii}} Named after the 20th Anniversary Editions of the World of Darkness tabletop game lines.
+{{ii}} Comes in 2 editions: Basic (textures only) and Plus (scripts, emails, dialogs and additional textures).
+{{ii}} Both the Basic and Plus edition are compatible with the latest version of the [[#Essential improvements|Unofficial Patch]] with the Basic edition having no compatibility problems with other mods.
+{{ii}} While both editions can be used separately, it is recommended to install both editions for optimal use.
+{{++}} Active development.
+{{++}} Improved textures at higher resolutions and with corrections.
+{{++}} UI Improvements such as better loading screens.
+{{++}} Lore-friendly additions based on other works in the World of Darkness.
+{{++}} Other minor fixes not found in the Unofficial Patch.
+===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/vtmb-clan-quest-mod VTMB: Clan Quest Mod]===
+{{ii}} An unofficial expansion pack with new contents.
+{{ii}} Integrates both Unofficial Patch and X20 mod, as well as some contents from other mods.
+{{++}} Add new quests that are exclusive for each clan and for other special conditions.
+{{++}} Adds a new storyline, which includes new quests and three new endings.
+{{++}} Revised humanity system that's more in line with the pen and paper system.
+{{++}} An optional achievement system.
+{{--}} Development has been stopped.
+{{--}} Integrated mods are outdated (Unofficial Patch 9.2 and X20 Mod 1.0). While it is possible to upgrade X20 to the latest basic edition, updating the Unofficial Patch included in the mod will break it. It is recommended to install the latest unofficial patch in the base game folder and launch it separately from this mod.
 ==System requirements==
@@ Line 346: / Line 581: @@
 |minOS    = 98, ME, 2000, XP
-|minCPU   = AMD Athlon - 1.2 GHz
+|minCPU   = AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz
-|minCPU2  = Intel Pentium III - 1.2 GHz
+|minCPU2  = Intel Pentium III 1.2 GHz
 |minRAM   = 348 MB
 |minHD    = 4.7 GB
@@ Line 353: / Line 588: @@
 |minDX    = 9.0c
 |minVRAM  = 64 MB
 |recRAM   = 512 MB
@@ Line 359: / Line 593: @@
 {{References}}
+{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}