Clanbook: Nosferatu

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Summary: Reading Material for Characters with Sewer Lore of 5
Review: It starts out well, giving the story of their antediluvian's embrace from a new perspective, some ties to the Book of Nod, and an interesting first person pov of a nos neonate's embrace. (here comes the big but) BUT, the next third of the book talks about little other than nosferatu angst and the history of sewers as we know them. I honestly lost count of how many times I had to coerce myself to continue reading. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy almost everything White Wolf produces for their World of Darkness line (specifically for Vampire the Masquerade), but this book, imho, fell short of what they were reaching for. I did take notice that Justin Achilli did not put his name in the cast or credits (a note for WW fans, Achilli gets his name in almost all of the current Vampire releases) did he not want to get any blame for this piece? The redeeming part of the book (again imho) were the new nosferatu merits and flaws as well as the new nos templates, but as Achilli has been quoted as saying (in Children of the Night) "And I hate them [Merits and Flaws]". So I don't think even the vaunted head developer of Vampire the Masquerade wanted his name on the book.

Rating:
Summary: Reading Material for Characters with Sewer Lore of 5
Review: It starts out well, giving the story of their antediluvian's embrace from a new perspective, some ties to the Book of Nod, and an interesting first person pov of a nos neonate's embrace. (here comes the big but) BUT, the next third of the book talks about little other than nosferatu angst and the history of sewers as we know them. I honestly lost count of how many times I had to coerce myself to continue reading. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy almost everything White Wolf produces for their World of Darkness line (specifically for Vampire the Masquerade), but this book, imho, fell short of what they were reaching for. I did take notice that Justin Achilli did not put his name in the cast or credits (a note for WW fans, Achilli gets his name in almost all of the current Vampire releases) did he not want to get any blame for this piece? The redeeming part of the book (again imho) were the new nosferatu merits and flaws as well as the new nos templates, but as Achilli has been quoted as saying (in Children of the Night) "And I hate them [Merits and Flaws]". So I don't think even the vaunted head developer of Vampire the Masquerade wanted his name on the book.

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Summary: At last, a deeper look
Review: The new Nosferatu Clanbook takes a new and novel approach by not presenting Nosferatu as being the be-all and end-all clan of Vampires. Taking a slightly more realistic look at the clan, it better illustrates their strengths and weaknesses then many of the books which have preceded it. While I personally find much of the charm in the book is to be found "between the lines", this may grate on some readers who would prefer outright statements of fact rather then having to deduce information by what is said and what is not. The information on Nosferatu living spaces (sewers throughout the ages) and social structure was much needed, though admittedly dry. On the whole, the clanbook is a valuable commodity to a storyteller or role-players, but is likely to be of little interest to those simply looking for new disciplines and methods to make yet another combat monster.

Rating:
Summary: At last, a deeper look
Review: The new Nosferatu Clanbook takes a new and novel approach by not presenting Nosferatu as being the be-all and end-all clan of Vampires. Taking a slightly more realistic look at the clan, it better illustrates their strengths and weaknesses then many of the books which have preceded it. While I personally find much of the charm in the book is to be found "between the lines", this may grate on some readers who would prefer outright statements of fact rather then having to deduce information by what is said and what is not. The information on Nosferatu living spaces (sewers throughout the ages) and social structure was much needed, though admittedly dry. On the whole, the clanbook is a valuable commodity to a storyteller or role-players, but is likely to be of little interest to those simply looking for new disciplines and methods to make yet another combat monster.

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Summary: Well written, great art, and scared the sh*t out of me.
Review: The Nosferatu, a clan of sewer-dwelling, self loathing vermin, right? I think not. This book was one of, if not THE, best clanbook I've read. This book had all the normal crap, i.e. merits and flaws, new discipline powers, et cetera. But what really makes this book worth buying is not all that crap, but the new and wonderful take on the Nosferatu mind-set. It was presented in a sort of comical manner, but still serious enough to make it worth reading. It had lots of information on "Nosferatu Kingdom" (the sewers) including their artwork contained therein, the different beasts that share their prefered dwellings, and a lot of other stuff you could never imagine. The book ends on a MAJOR plot twist, one that scared the living crap out of me, seriously. I wont spoil it or anything, but that alone made the book worth the price. If you EVER intend to play a Nosferatu, or just run a chronicle with a lot of Sewer Rats in it, you should get this book. I just have to say it again, I LOVE the new take on the Nosferatu-- I couldnt stand that self-loathing, feeling sorry for myself crap that is presented in all the other books; The cynicism cracked me up constantly.

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Summary: Welcome to the Sewers of the Ever Vigilant Nosferatu
Review: The World of the Vampire is not complete without the unsung leaders of the Undead, the Nosferatu. Some say they are the only real Vampires left, other say they are nothing but Sewer Rats. With this book you'll get to know them inside, out, upside, down, and back to front. The Players Book gives you a brief overview of this clan, this book dives right in, and gives you the real scoop on playing a Nos. This book is a must for Table-Top Vampire Players & Mind's Eye Theater Live-Action Role Players. Everything from History of the Clan to new Merits & Flaws and more. Buy it, Read it, Play it.

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Summary: ???????????
Review: well i am just learning how to play. i filled out a form and i was nos clan, i dont know if this book would be good to get??? a little help please. e mail me at [e-mail] or [e-mail] i would appericate jedione, but i have no aol for a few days so jimrob will do fine. thanx

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Summary: More rich details then any other clanbook.
Review: What can I say, the Nosferatu clanbook is more detailed then any other book. Most clanbooks leave the reader with questions... not the Nos! Backgrounds, unique flaws, strange stories, all are there. Take that Toreador. I've read Toreador, Brujah, Malkavian, and Gangrel clanbooks, and these SEWER RATS were the most interesting of the bunch. To think one would WANT to live forever as a Nosferatu. After reading this book, who knows...