# Vampire: The Masquerade – Heritage: The Gentleman's Story

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 45-90 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Babis Giannios
- **Artists**: Lukas Siegmon
- **Publishers**: Conclave Editora, Nice Game Publishing
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Horror
- **Mechanics**: Legacy Game, Once-Per-Game Abilities

## Verdict
If you're into the Vampire: The Masquerade universe and want more story and twists in your legacy campaign, this expansion adds a special touch with the mysterious Roger de Camden. Get ready for new missions and decisions that change everything!Expands legacy storyIntriguing new charactersImpactful, unique actionsAdds depth to chronicleRequires base gameHigh language dependencyMission-focused gameplayFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
If you're already into the dark universe of Vampire: The Masquerade and want to spice up your Heritage sessions, the 'The Gentleman's Story' expansion is just what you need! This gem dives into the story of Roger de Camden, a vampire who lived from the early 1300s to the mid-20th century. He acts as a guide, introducing you to a new, mysterious cast of characters who shape the World of Darkness. It adds 28 cards that will infiltrate your chronicle deck, revealing new missions and characters as the story progresses. The goal is for you to use these cards to alter the course of your chronicle, messing with bloodlines and even banishing troublesome vampires to obscurity... or bringing them back, if you feel like it! 

This expansion introduces two new card types: 'Strays' (exclusive characters who enter the game like normal chronicle characters) and 'Letters of Introduction' (which cap off mission chains). Whoever performs best in missions related to an introduction letter gains the right to use it for powerful effects, such as recruiting vampires from other clans or banishing rivals forever (or until you decide to bring them back). It's a cool way to add more depth and twists to your legacy campaign, with a touch of alternate history and, of course, plenty of gothic horror.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game Vampire: The Masquerade - Heritage to play this expansion?
Absolutely! This is an expansion, so you need the base game to use the new cards and components.

### Is the game fully in English or do I need to translate?
The game is originally in English. Ludopedia indicates 'Extensive Language Dependency', meaning you'll likely need a full translation to play comfortably.

### How many players can play with this expansion?
The expansion maintains the same player count as the base game, which is for 2 to 4 participants.

### How long does a game session take with this expansion?
The estimated playtime ranges from 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the number of players and their familiarity with the rules.

### Does this expansion permanently change the game?
Yes! As a legacy game, the actions and cards introduced can permanently alter your gameplay experience over multiple sessions.

### What new card types does this expansion add?
It introduces 'Strays,' which are exclusive characters, and 'Letters of Introduction,' which conclude mission chains and offer powerful effects.