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White Wolf, Inc.
Type Role-playing game publisher
Founded 1991
Headquarters
Industry Role-playing games
Website http://www.white-wolf.com/

White Wolf, Inc. For other uses of this term see Industry (disambiguation An industry (from Latin industrius, "diligent industrious" A website (alternatively web site or Web site, a back-construction from the Proper noun World Wide Web) is a collection of Web pages is an American gaming company, most famous for the Vampire: The Masquerade roleplaying game. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A video game is a Game that involves interaction with a User interface to generate visual feedback on a video device. A corporation is a separate legal entity usually used to conduct business Created by Mark Rein·Hagen, Vampire The Masquerade was the first of White Wolf Game Studio's World of Darkness live-action The company began in 1991 as a merger between Lion Rampant[1] and White Wolf Magazine, and was led by Mark Rein·Hagen of Lion Rampant and Steve and Stewart Wieck from the magazine. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Mark Rein·Hagen (often written Rein-Hagen) is a role-playing, card, video and Board game designer best known as the creator Taking their name from the fiction of Michael Moorcock, they have become one of the world's most successful role-playing game companies. Michael John Moorcock (born 18 December 1939, in London) is an English writer primarily of Science fiction and fantasy who has also A role-playing game ( RPG; often roleplaying game) is a Game in which the participants assume the roles of Fictional characters.

White Wolf publishes a line of several different but overlapping games set in the "World of Darkness", which generally resembles our world with added supernatural elements, and whose tone is generally described as "modern gothic. The World of Darkness (or WoD) is the name given to three related but distinct Fictional universes The first was conceived by Mark Rein-Hagen, while the The term supernatural or supranatural ( Latin: super, supra "above" + natura "nature" pertains to entities events Gothic fiction (sometimes referred to as Gothic horror) is a genre of literature that combines elements of both horror and romance. " In the World of Darkness, vampires, werewolves, mummies, mages, changelings, wraiths, and other creatures of the night exist and fight with and alongside each other while remaining hidden from normal humans. Vampires are mythological or folkloric revenants who subsist by feeding on the blood of the living See also Lycanthropy (disambiguation Werewolves, also known as lycanthropes, are mythological or folkloric humans with the ability to A mummy is a Corpse whose Skin and Flesh have been preserved by either intentional or Incidental exposure to Chemicals extreme The Wizard is a magical Character class in many Role-playing games and Computer role-playing games Wizards wield powerful magic spells but A Changeling is a being in West European Folklore and Folk religion, typically described as the offspring of a Fairy, Troll A wraith is an apparition of a person living or dead that may appear shortly before or after death The company also publishes the high fantasy Exalted RPG, and d20 system material under their Sword & Sorcery imprint, including such titles as the Dungeons & Dragons gothic horror campaign setting Ravenloft, and Monte Cook's Arcana Unearthed series. Exalted is a Role-playing game published by White Wolf Publishing. The d20 System is a Role-playing game system published in 2000 by Wizards of the Coast originally developed for the third edition of Dungeons The Sword and Sorcery imprint is used by White Wolf to publish its d20 & OGL material Dungeons & Dragons (abbreviated as D&D or DnD) is a Fantasy Role-playing game (RPG originally designed by Ravenloft is a Campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying game. Monte Cook is a professional table-top Role-playing game designer and writer Arcana Unearthed (properly Monte Cook's Arcana Unearthed, ISBN 1-58846-065-7 is a Role-playing game created by Monte Cook and first

To complement the World of Darkness game lines, there is a LARP system dubbed Mind's Eye Theatre. A live action role-playing game ( LARP) is a form of Role-playing game where the participants physically act out their characters' actions Mind's Eye Theatre is a Live action role-playing game based on the White Wolf World of Darkness universe sharing a theme and setting originally Many grassroots gaming groups have sprung up to play games based on this system.

White Wolf has also released several series of novels based on the Old World of Darkness. The World of Darkness (or WoD) is the name given to three related but distinct Fictional universes The first was conceived by Mark Rein-Hagen, while the All game books and novels set in the Old World of Darkness are currently and indefinitely out of print.

White Wolf has a mixed record in the collectible card game market with Arcadia, Rage, and Vampire: The Eternal Struggle (formerly 'Jyhad'). Collectible card games (CCGs also called trading card games (TCGs or customizable card games (CCGs are played using specially designed sets of cards Created in 1996 by White Wolf Inc, Arcadia is a Collectible card game involving combat and terrain Rage is also the name of a commercial variant of the card game Oh Hell. Vampire The Eternal Struggle, published as Jyhad in the first edition and often abbreviated as VTES, VTES or VtES, is V:TES, perhaps the most successful of the bunch, was originally published by Wizards of the Coast in 1994 but was abandoned just two years later after a revamped base set and name change (V:TES) and three expansions. Wizards of the Coast (often referred to as WotC or simply Wizards) is an American publisher of Games primarily based on Fantasy and Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) White Wolf acquired the rights to the game in 2000, despite no new material having been produced for the game in over 4 years. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Since then, VTES has released several expansions, and is the only official source for material for the Old World of Darkness. Vampire The Eternal Struggle, published as Jyhad in the first edition and often abbreviated as VTES, VTES or VtES, is The World of Darkness (or WoD) is the name given to three related but distinct Fictional universes The first was conceived by Mark Rein-Hagen, while the

Video games such as Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption, and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, are based on White Wolf's role-playing property, Vampire: The Masquerade. A video game is a Game that involves interaction with a User interface to generate visual feedback on a video device. Vampire The Masquerade – Redemption is a PC role-playing game released on June 7, 2000 by Activision. Vampire The Masquerade – Bloodlines, abbreviated as Bloodlines or VTMB, is a Computer role-playing game for Created by Mark Rein·Hagen, Vampire The Masquerade was the first of White Wolf Game Studio's World of Darkness live-action There are also several Hunter: The Reckoning video games. Hunter The Reckoning is a Role-playing game based in White Wolf Game Studio 's World of Darkness.

Contents

Merger

On Saturday, 11 November 2006, White Wolf and CCP Games, the Icelandic MMO development company responsible for EVE Online jointly announced a merger between the two companies during the keynote address at the EVE Online Fanfest 2006. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. CCP hf (or C rowd C ontrol P roductions is a Video game developer. [2]It was also revealed that a World of Darkness MMORPG was already in the planning stages. A massively multiplayer online role-playing game ( MMORPG) is a genre of Computer role-playing games (CRPGs in which a large number of players interact with [3]

The "Old" World of Darkness game lines

The games of this series use White Wolf's Storyteller System for game mechanics. Storytelling System, formerly Storyteller System, is a Role-playing game system created by White Wolf Inc

In 2003, the company announced the "Time of Judgment", which brought an end to their current series of World of Darkness game lines. Created by Mark Rein·Hagen, Vampire The Masquerade was the first of White Wolf Game Studio's World of Darkness live-action Werewolf The Apocalypse is a Role-playing game and series of novels from the old World of Darkness line by White Wolf. Mage The Ascension is a Role-playing game based in the old World of Darkness, and was published by White Wolf Game Studio. Wraith The Oblivion is a Role-playing game set in the Afterlife of White Wolf Game Studio 's World of Darkness. Changeling The Dreaming was part of White Wolf Game Studio 's original " World of Darkness " Role playing game line The Masquerade is a Fictional term found in White Wolf Game Studio 's Vampire The Masquerade Books and Role-playing games Hunter The Reckoning is a Role-playing game based in White Wolf Game Studio 's World of Darkness. Mummy The Resurrection is a Role-playing game released by White Wolf Game Studios, where the players assume the role of resurrected Mummies Demon The Fallen is a Role-playing game and a fictional setting from the World of Darkness line by White Wolf Game Studio. Orpheus is a Role playing game by White Wolf Game Studio, set in a microcosm of the World of Darkness. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Time of Judgment is a series of Roleplaying game Scenario Books for the World of Darkness settings of White Wolf Game Studio This move concerned many fans who had become used to the existing setting.

A revamped series of World of Darkness games were launched August 21, 2004, beginning with The World of Darkness (a set of core rules, akin to the D&D Player's Handbook) and Vampire: The Requiem. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The Player's Handbook (in some previous editions of the game Players Handbook) is a Book of rules for the Fantasy Vampire The Requiem is a Role-playing game published by White Wolf, set in the World of Darkness, and the successor to the Vampire Later, White Wolf also released "Werewolf: The Forsaken" and "Mage: The Awakening".

Historical variants

Mind's Eye Theatre (LARP)

The "New" World of Darkness game lines

The games of this series use White Wolf's new Storytelling System for game mechanics. Vampire The Dark Ages is a Role-playing game originally published by White Wolf Game Studio in 1996. Vampire The Dark Ages is a Role-playing game originally published by White Wolf Game Studio in 1996. Dark Ages Werewolf is a Supplementary Role-Playing Book published by White Wolf Inc Dark Ages Mage is a Role-playing game book part of the series of " Dark Ages " supplements published by White Wolf Inc Dark Ages Inquisitor is an Role-playing game book part of the series of " Dark Ages " supplements published by White Wolf Inc Dark Ages Fae (ISBN 1588462927 is part of a series of Role-playing games re-envisioning the popular White Wolf titles in the medieval past it is the precursor to Vampire Victorian Age is a Role-playing game originally published by White Wolf Game Studio. Werewolf The Wild West is a Role-playing game from the World of Darkness line by White Wolf Game Studio. A live action role-playing game ( LARP) is a form of Role-playing game where the participants physically act out their characters' actions Vampire The Dark Ages is a Role-playing game originally published by White Wolf Game Studio in 1996. Werewolf The Wild West is a Role-playing game from the World of Darkness line by White Wolf Game Studio. Storytelling System, formerly Storyteller System, is a Role-playing game system created by White Wolf Inc

Upcoming Games

The sixth game in the "New" World of Darkness game line has been revealed to be titled "Hunter:The Vigil". Vampire The Requiem is a Role-playing game published by White Wolf, set in the World of Darkness, and the successor to the Vampire Werewolf The Forsaken is a Role-playing game set in the new World of Darkness created by White Wolf Game Studio. Mage The Awakening is a Role-playing game developed by White Wolf Inc Promethean The Created is a Role-playing game published by White Wolf, set in the new World of Darkness. Changeling The Lost is the fifth supplementary Role-playing game line published by White Wolf Inc. Little else about it is known at this time. It is scheduled for a 2008 release.

Age of Sorrows

Trinity Universe

Other

Imprints and Labels

White Wolf has different imprints under which various books are published, notably:

Black Dog Game Factory was also a fictional company in White Wolf's "World Of Darkness". Exalted is a Role-playing game published by White Wolf Publishing. Trinity is a science fiction Role-playing game published by White Wolf Game Studio in 1997 (and later by the ArtHaus imprint first in the Psionics, in Role-playing games is a broad category of fantastic abilities originating from the mind similar to the Paranormal psionic abilities that some Aberrant is a Role-playing game created by White Wolf Game Studio in 1999 set in 2008 A A superhero (sometimes rendered super-hero or super hero) is a Fictional character "of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derring-do Adventure! is a pulp action Role-playing game originally printed by White Wolf Game Studio, the third and last book in the Trinity Universe The 1920s is sometimes referred to as the " Jazz Age " or the " Roaring Twenties " when speaking about the United States and Canada Pendragon, or King Arthur Pendragon, is a Role-playing game (RPG in which players take the role of Knights performing chivalric Scion is a series of Role-playing games published by White Wolf Inc. Engel (German for angel or angels) is a Role-playing game. The original German version uses a rule system in which the Gamemaster and players Wizards of the Coast (often referred to as WotC or simply Wizards) is an American publisher of Games primarily based on Fantasy and This is detailed in the Subsidiaries: A Guide to Pentex game supplement.

See also

External links

References

  1. ^ A Brief History of Game #10: Lion Rampant: 1987-1990, RPGnet (Retrieved 14 June 2007)
  2. ^ White Wolf Press Release 11 November 2006, "Gaming Industry Innovators CCP and White Wolf to Merge" (Retrieved 11 November 2006)
  3. ^ CCP Press Release 11 November 2006, "Gaming Industry Innovators CCP and White Wolf to Merge" (Retrieved 12 November 2006)
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