Vampire NEXUS & Character Tools
Vampire: the Masquerade is part of the Roll20 x Demiplane Integration meaning that you can use your Demiplane Characters in the Roll20 VTT + if you unlock a title on Demiplane and it exists on Roll20, you get it for no additional cost. Learn more here and play Vampire: the Masquerade online and in-person with Demiplane + Roll20!
Hello and welcome to our list of Frequently Asked Questions for Vampire: The Masquerade NEXUS, the official digital companion for Vampire: the Masquerade. Here you’ll find answers to your questions about the Vampire: The Masquerade NEXUS and how to get started.
Q: What is Vampire: The Masquerade NEXUS?
A: Vampire: The Masquerade NEXUS is an official digital toolset for the World of Darkness roleplaying game Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition. There you can read the digital rulebooks in our Digital Reader, as well as a companion digital toolset that includes a Game Compendium that contains all of the Clans, Powers, Disciplines, and more to make playing and running the game easier than ever.
Q: Is Vampire: The Masquerade NEXUS affiliated with World of Darkness and Renegade Games?
A: Yes! We have officially partnered with Renegade Games and World of Darkness to provide digital tools for playing their Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition roleplaying game.
Q: What is Demiplane?
A: Demiplane is the place for digital tools, content, and services to discover, prepare, and play all your favorite tabletop roleplaying games. Demiplane empowers tabletop roleplaying game fans to make every game better by providing high-quality digital tools that support in-person and virtual play. On Demiplane, TTRPG enthusiasts access tools to discover new games, new players, form groups and enhance the ways games can be played, shared, and explored.
Q: What is a tabletop roleplaying game?
A: A tabletop roleplaying game is an interactive storytelling game and experience for a group of players, one of whom takes on the role of Game Master (referred to as Storyteller in Vampire: The Masquerade.) The Storyteller directs the gameplay, and each other player assumes the role of a character within the fictional setting described by the game and the Storyteller. The Storyteller describes the setting and the scenario and the players describe the actions that their characters take in response. Through this process, players navigate a multi-faceted, dynamic story.
Q: What is a digital toolset?
A: A digital toolset is a term we use to describe the comprehensive set of features that you’ll have access to through Vampire: The Masquerade NEXUS. Our digital toolset includes a collection of official books that have already been released for the game. Released material is available in a Digital Reader and a fully-searchable Game Compendium! Additionally, enjoy Character Creation Tools such as a Character Builder, Character Sheet, and more!
Q: What is a digital sourcebook?
A: A digital sourcebook is a digital version of Vampire: The Masquerade that is also fully searchable online and comes with a digital toolkit! You can discover all of the available content, including the free Vampire: The Masquerade Companion, here.
Q: Can I access the Vampire: The Masquerade NEXUS on mobile or tablet?
A: Yes! The Vampire: The Masquerade NEXUS is available to use on desktop, tablet, and mobile browser screens.
Q: How do I access the digital sourcebooks I've purchased?
A: You can access digital sourcebooks directly through the Vampire: The Masquerade NEXUS.
Q: When will (previously released official book) become available on Vampire: The Masquerade NEXUS?
A: Demiplane does not provide release dates, but we will make announcements across these forums, as well as our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Discord when a new title is available to pre-order or purchase.
Q: Does Vampire: the Masquerade NEXUS help with character creation?
A: Yes! Character tools are available right now. Head to Vampire: the Masquerade NEXUS and choose the characters option from the navigation bar, or go directly to the Characters page on Demiplane to start your next character.
Q: Can I make my own custom Vampire: the Masquerade content?
A: Not yet. We are actively working on homebrew tools, which will allow for anyone to create their own content to use on their sheets.
Q: Can I create characters for other people?
A: Yes! Once you’ve created your character you can click or tap on the menu icon by their name to open the management sidebar. Scroll down to the bottom for sharing options–a QR code or link. Make sure to set the privacy to your desired setting before sending it! Once a user opens a shared character, they can either browse it as a viewer, or create a copy onto their own account.
Q: Does Vampire: The Masquerade NEXUS work for previous editions of Vampire: The Masquerade?
A: Vampire: The Masquerade NEXUS currently supports the most recent edition of the game, which is the 5th edition. We currently have no plans regarding support for previous editions.
Q: Does the Vampire: The Masquerade NEXUS accept international payments?
A: Yes, we do!
Q: Help! I purchased a digital book, but I can't access it. What do I do?
A: We’re sorry to hear that you cannot access your new book! Please reach out to our Support team and we will get that resolved for you as quickly as we can.
Q: If I delete my Vampire: The Masquerade NEXUS account, will I still have access to my digital sourcebooks?
A: Unfortunately if you delete your account you will no longer have access to any of the sources that were purchased with your account.
Q: Can I get a refund?
A: Digital items are not returnable or refundable. See our Terms of Sale for the full details on making purchases on Demiplane.
Q: If I purchase several books at once, is there a discount?
A: There is an Ultimate Bundle where you can purchase all content currently on the Vampire: the Masquerade NEXUS for a discount of 25%. Any new releases, if you buy the bundle, will also be 25% off.
Q: If I already own physical copies of Vampire: The Masquerade 5th edition, can I get a discount or redeem a copy for free?
A: At this time there is no option to access a digital copy of your previously purchased Vampire: The Masquerade 5th edition books. Our team is looking for ways to address this and thank long-time World of Darkness fans in the future.
Q: Once I've purchased content on Vampire: The Masquerade NEXUS, can I share it with my playgroup?
A: Here at Demiplane, we call the ability to share your books with those you game with ‘content sharing’. Content sharing is available as long as one person at the table unlocks a Demiplane Subscription. That one person can share with up to 24 different people and that extends across all NEXUS Platforms. Additionally, you will unlock unlimited characters across all NEXUS Platforms, too.
Note: If you have a Roll20 Pro or Plus Account, you have the Demiplane Subscription already built in!
Q: Where can I provide feedback or ask questions?
A: The best place to provide feedback or ask questions is here in our Forums!
You can also contact our Support team, or visit us on our Discord.
Q: Do I have to pay to use Demiplane?
A: Demiplane offers a variety of features that enhance your gameplay that are free to use. Vampire: The Masquerade NEXUS includes the free Vampire: The Masquerade Companion. Other content is integrated after being unlocked by purchasing it in the Vampire: The Masquerade NEXUS.
Q: How / Where do I create a Vampire: The Masquerade NEXUS account? Is it separate from my Demiplane account?
A: On Demiplane, you have one account to rule them all! Create a free account to access both Vampire: The Masquerade NEXUS and Demiplane.
Q: How can I keep up to date on Vampire: The Masquerade NEXUS news and releases?
A: Excellent question! You can keep up to date on the Vampire: the Masquerade NEXUS by following Demiplane here on our forums, on our Twitter or BlueSky, by jumping directly into our Discord community, or joining our Office Hours every Tuesday in our Discord. Don’t worry - we won’t be shy about sharing updates as soon as we can!
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