Info about V Rising - Founder's Pack: Eldest Bloodline: Official game description: **Founder’s Pack: Eldest Bloodline** This pack has been created for those who want to show off some extra love for V Rising and kindly wish to support the game further. The Founder’s Pack: Eldest Bloodline rewards your support by unlocking exclusive items that will make you stand out on your vampire journey. Get three legendary shapeshift skins, exclusive castle customizations, the original soundtrack, and a bunch of great accessories to take your dark elegance to the next level. The Founder’s Pack: Eldest Bloodline contains: **3 unique variants of Shapeshifting Forms:** * Wolf Form Variant: The Stygian Wolf * Bear Form Variant: The Stygian Bear * For the master of disguise, Grandma Form **27 different Gargoyle Statues, including Granite, Marble, and Black Marble variants of the:** * Dueling Gargoyles * Lurking Gargoyle * Crouching Gargoyle * Pleading Gargoyle * Pondering Gargoyle * Roaring Gargoyle * Agonized Gargoyle * Victorious Gargoyle * Challenging Gargoyle **6 different Gargoyle Ornaments to hang off your pillars, including:** * Gargoyle Vigilant * Gargoyle Apologist * Gargoyle Sentinel * Gargoyle Supplicant * Gargoyle Protector * Gargoyle Diplomat **16 different Vampire Accessories to enhance your vampiric style:** * Mask of Jewels * Pure Golden Half-Mask * Horned Silver Half-Mask * Human Ivory Half-Mask * Black Leather Eye Patch * Emerald Lens Glasses * Elegant Bifocals * Inventor's Frames * Scholar's Monocle * Wing-Tipped Glasses * Half-Moon Spectacles * Oni's Jaw Mask * Mannequin Doll Jaw Mask * Golden Beast Jaw Mask * Confessor's Blindfold * Black Lace Veil **V Rising Original Soundtrack by Aleksandria Migova** * Original tracks, available in both Wav 24bit 48khz and Mp3 320kbps * Soundtrack Cover Artwork **Track Listing:** 01 Vampires Rising 02 Dawn Comes 03 Farbane Nights 04 Song of Dunley 05 Moonlight in the Countryside 06 Hallowed Mountains 07 Kiss of Frost 08 Tales from the Cursed Forest Part I 09 Tales from the Cursed Forest Part II 10 Clash of Faiths 11 Darkness and Light 12 The Castle 13 We Hunt 14 Dungeon Born 15 Rust and Regret 16 Madness Unleashed 17 Dystopian Sonata 18 Whispers of the Wasteland 19 Beneath Shrouded Skies 20 Echoes of Despair 21 Dracula’s Theme While you have this DLC, all items unlock and become available in-game to be crafted as you become worthy of crafting equivalent equipment. Release date: May 17, 2022 Categories: Open-World Survival, Vampire Theme, Castle Building, Action RPG, PvP, Co-op Multiplayer, Cosmetic Customization, Soulslike Combat Feature scans: - MTX: score 20; verdict: Low Concern - Optional Cosmetic DLC; summary: The reviews focus on paid cosmetic/vanity DLC packs and DLC price increases rather than in-game microtransactions. There is no evidence of real-money gacha, loot boxes, pay-to-win, paid convenience, or currency obfuscation. Complaints concern DLC value and pricing, but traditional and cosmetic DLC alone cannot push the score above 20. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: - Community fair range: $20.00 - $30.00 - Reasoning: The positive reviews treat the base game as a worthwhile early-access purchase and worth supporting, while price-related comments frame the base game as cheaper than the paid DLC and the combined cost as merely reaching average game pricing. Ignoring DLC-specific complaints, this suggests the community sees a fair base-game price around the standard indie/early-access tier, not a premium AAA price. Hence a fair range is roughly $20 to $30. - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: N/A - Story completion: N/A - Session length: N/A - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The target game is a cosmetic supporter DLC. The evidence describes it as purely cosmetic, with no gameplay impact or content progression. No review reports completion time, story length, session length, or endgame duration specifically for this DLC. Therefore, all playtime metrics remain null. - Time-to-fun: No data - Player Archetypes: - Solo PvE Castle Builder (sale) - Motivation: Progressing through PvE content and growing their castle at their own pace without PvP pressure - Playstyle: Plays solo on a local singleplayer world, alternating farming and combat, avoiding open-server PvP - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: solo player - Reference games: N/A - Competitive PvP Duelist (buy) - Motivation: Competitive PvP duels and staying ahead of other players through gear and progression - Playstyle: Fights on open PvP servers, raids and defends castles, builds for endgame advantage - Experience: veteran - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: N/A - Reference games: N/A - Souls-like Action Veteran (buy) - Motivation: Challenging boss fights and skill-driven combat that rewards mastery - Playstyle: Solo action-RPG runs, exploring thoroughly and occasionally speedrunning tough bosses - Experience: veteran - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: Souls-like fan - Reference games: Souls-like - Small-Group Co-op Player (sale) - Motivation: Sharing survival progression, boss fights, and castle building with trusted friends - Playstyle: Small private server co-op, PvE bossing and base building, avoiding public PvP - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: small group - Reference games: N/A Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Gorgeous cosmetic pack (weight 0.75): The cosmetic DLC includes a variety of beautiful accessories, character skins, and castle decorations that enhance personalization. Many players appreciate the aesthetic additions and the ability to look cooler than friends. - Great game overall (weight 0.54): Many players simply state the game is great, awesome, or one of the best games of the year. It's a fun and enjoyable experience that stands out. - Beautiful transformation skins (weight 0.51): The transformation skins, including wolf, bear, and granny forms, are frequently praised for their visual appeal and cool factor. Players enjoy the new looks without losing the original forms. - Castle decoration and statues (weight 0.41): The DLC adds many statue types and ornaments that help flesh out castle aesthetics. Players enjoy the variety and the ability to decorate walls, floors, and more. - Fun gameplay and combat (weight 0.38): The game offers fun and fluid combat, with a good balance between fighting and building. Players enjoy the innovative skills, movement, and overall gameplay loop. - Worth the price (weight 0.34): Many players find the base game and the DLC pack to be well worth the money, especially for an early access title. The amount of content and enjoyment justify the cost. - Supports dedicated developers (weight 0.31): Players often buy the DLC to support the developers, appreciating their non-pay-to-win approach and continuous free updates. This support is seen as a way to thank them for a great game. - Nice accessories and customization (weight 0.22): The pack includes many character accessories and customization options, such as eyeglasses, veils, and new vampire forms. Players enjoy the ability to change appearances anytime with a mirror. - Unique survival MMO (weight 0.19): The game stands out in the survival MMO genre with its vampire theme and old-school RPG elements. It offers a fresh take that is executed well. - Pleasant music and soundtrack (weight 0.16): The music and soundtrack are frequently described as nice, beautiful, and atmospheric, contributing positively to the game's mood. Some players appreciate that the soundtrack can be downloaded separately. - Interesting bosses and progression (weight 0.16): Bosses are engaging and the progression system is satisfying, with many bosses to defeat and recipes to unlock. Some late-game bosses are notably tough. - Includes soundtrack and cosmetics (weight 0.16): The DLC primarily offers cosmetic items and a soundtrack, with no pay-to-win elements. This is appreciated by players who want to support the game without affecting gameplay balance. - Fun granny transformation (weight 0.16): The granny transformation skin is often highlighted as fun and humorous, adding a unique and enjoyable option for players. - Wolf form is cool (weight 0.16): The wolf form, especially the Stygian wolf with red glow, is considered very cool and is used often by players. It's a nice addition to the transformation options. - Innovative mechanics like sun cycle (weight 0.16): Unique mechanics such as the sun cycle that hurts vampires, monster tracking, and the servant system are praised for fitting the theme and adding depth. - Great with friends (weight 0.13): The multiplayer experience is highly enjoyable, especially when playing with friends. It's a nice team game that enhances the fun. - Lots of content for price (weight 0.13): The base game offers an amazing amount of content for its price, with countless hours of fun and a large world to explore. It's well worth the money for an early access title. - Good PvP and enemy variety (weight 0.13): PvP keeps the game fresh and interesting, with proper mechanics and a variety of enemies that have good mechanics. This adds to the game's replayability. - Stylized mix of genres (weight 0.09): The game is described as a mix of Rust, Albion, and Diablo 3, combining survival, crafting, and RPG elements in a unique way. This blend appeals to many players. - Free updates and expansions (weight 0.05): The developers provide free expansions and updates that are well made, adding to the game's value and showing ongoing support. Common complaints: - DLC overpriced for content (weight 0.99): Players widely feel the cosmetic DLC packs are too expensive relative to the small amount of content, which is mostly skins and lacks meaningful value. - Cosmetics lack variety and quality (weight 0.22): The cosmetic items are considered mediocre, with too many gargoyles and a lack of variety in buildables and accessory options. - Missing content in packs (weight 0.19): Several players note that packs are missing key items like mounts saddles, DLC skin versions for Rat and Bat forms, and other transformations (Toad, Frog, etc.). - Solo play difficulty spike (weight 0.19): Solo players face significant challenges, especially with bosses that are much harder alone than with a group, causing headaches and walls. - Stygian bear form criticized (weight 0.13): The Stygian bear form is considered uglier than the original, with horns making it resemble a boar rather than a bear. - Statues and ornaments not mirrorable (weight 0.11): Statues and ornaments cannot be mirrored, making symmetric building impossible for about half of the pack's offerings. - Camera angle limitations (weight 0.11): Players wish they could change the camera angle, and face accessories are not visible during play due to the camera angle. - DLC activation issues (weight 0.1): Some users report that purchased DLC does not activate or appear in-game, causing frustration. - Founders pack still sold (weight 0.09): The Founders pack remains available for purchase after launch, which some players find misleading and scam-like. - Poor customer service (weight 0.08): Customer service does not respond, and emails are left unanswered, leading to frustration. - Building placement and refund issues (weight 0.08): The floor system requires removing other buildings to place them, and removing items does not refund all materials. - Graphics and sound glitches (weight 0.08): Some players experience a black hole or purple hole eating the screen, requiring restart, and footstep sounds are the same across different terrains. - In-game instructions lacking (weight 0.08): Early access could use more instructions, and some features like howling animation are missing. - Items require unlocking and farming (weight 0.08): Items must be unlocked by completing levels and quests, and require farming materials, especially for lots of decoration. - Base game accessories preferred (weight 0.07): Some players prefer the base game accessories over the cosmetic ones, indicating dissatisfaction with the DLC cosmetics. - Bear form rarely used (weight 0.07): The bear form is almost never used, and the Grandma form is only for fun in private lobbies. - Save incompatibility warning (weight 0.06): Saves will be incompatible with the next major update, potentially causing lost progress. - PVP frustrating for new players (weight 0.05): High-level players with powerful blood buffs can kill players who are still building their base, making PVP frustrating. - Packs not homogenized (weight 0.05): The content across different packs is inconsistent, leading to an uneven value proposition. - Forms lack unique functionality (weight 0.05): The cosmetic forms do not do anything different from the regular forms learned in-game, reducing their value. Gameplay feedback: - Transformation skins require manual setup (weight 0.48): Players note that wolf, bear, and grandma skins are special transformation skills that must be manually equipped via the skill menu (J key), dragged to the hotbar, and do not override original forms. The founder's wolf form, for example, is equipped through Vampiric Powers and set on the hotwheel. - Cosmetic DLC focuses on skins (weight 0.42): Multiple clusters highlight that the DLC is purely cosmetic, adding skins, accessories, statues, and transformation appearances without affecting gameplay. It is meant for personal fun and role-play flavor. - Survival crafting with PvP (weight 0.42): The game blends survival crafting with PvP and PvE modes, supporting both solo and multiplayer experiences. Players can build bases, craft gear from recipes found via bosses, and engage in PvP on open servers or avoid it in private worlds. - Boss fights drive progression (weight 0.28): The game features numerous bosses, including 50 bosses and specific shard bosses, which are essential for unlocking recipes and advancing. Defeating bosses also unlocks transformation skins like bear, wolf, and grandma forms. - Castle building is core gameplay (weight 0.26): Castle construction and decoration are central elements, with players spending significant time designing and decorating their castles. The building system includes a floor system and various decor items like gargoyle statues. - Fluid combat and movement (weight 0.22): Combat and movement are described as fluid, with a fighting style that balances fighting and building. Skills and movement feel responsive, and monster tracking adds depth to encounters. - Multiplayer eases boss difficulty (weight 0.21): While the game is fully playable solo, multiplayer co-op makes boss fights significantly easier. Private lobbies and self-hosted servers allow playing with friends without PvP interference. - Early access with founder support (weight 0.09): The game is still in early access, and the founder's pack is intended to support the developers. The pack includes cosmetic items like skins and accessories as a thank-you to backers. - Progression requires material farming (weight 0.08): Items cannot be built for free; players must farm materials to craft and build. However, progression is balanced to avoid excessive grinding, with a reasonable pace. - Footstep sounds vary by surface (weight 0.07): The game features footstep sounds that differ depending on the surface walked on, adding to audio immersion. Visual effects are also present. - Servant system adds depth (weight 0.05): A servant system allows players to recruit and strengthen servants, potentially turning them into powerful vampires. This adds a layer of management and progression beyond combat and building. - Day/night cycle harms players (weight 0.05): A day/night cycle is present where the sun damages the player, adding a survival challenge. This mechanic encourages planning around daylight hours. - Blood type system adds variety (weight 0.05): A blood type system introduces variety, likely affecting gameplay or character interactions. It adds another layer of customization or strategy. - Item level system exists (weight 0.05): An ilevel system is present, with level 81 mentioned as an example. This suggests gear progression and stat scaling based on item levels. - Fixed camera angle limits view (weight 0.05): The camera angle is fixed and cannot be changed, which may restrict situational awareness or player preference. This design choice could affect gameplay comfort. - Unlockables via quests and levels (weight 0.05): Items are unlocked gradually by completing appropriate levels and quests. This provides a sense of progression and rewards continued play. - Souls-like genre influences design (weight 0.04): The game is described as souls-like, suggesting challenging combat and boss fights. This genre influence shapes the overall difficulty and gameplay loop. - Cosmetic appearance changes available (weight 0.04): Players can change accessories and appearance after character creation using a mirror unlocked as the game progresses. This allows for ongoing customization. - Gargoyle decor faces direction (weight 0.04): Gargoyle decor items have a specific facing direction, which may matter for aesthetic placement. This is a minor building detail. - Howling and roaring via T (weight 0.04): Pressing the T key triggers howling and roaring animations or sounds. This is a cosmetic or emote-like feature. Performance notes: - DLC activation issues reported (weight 0.06): Players report that purchased DLC fails to activate even after reinstalling the game, reloading DLC content, and recreating characters. This prevents access to paid content and affects the overall experience. - Screen-filling graphical glitch (weight 0.06): A black or purple hole anomaly sometimes consumes the entire screen, forcing players to exit and restart the game. It is unclear whether this issue is hardware-related or a software bug. Recommendations: - Purchase Mainly for Developer Support (weight 0.42): Many reviewers state the pack is primarily a way to support the developers rather than a content-rich purchase. They recommend buying only if you want to contribute to future development, not for value. - Priced Too High for Value (weight 0.36): Multiple reviewers find the pack not worth its price, especially as a standalone purchase. They suggest buying in a bundle or on sale, or avoiding it if you expect content proportional to cost. - Conditional or Qualified Recommendations (weight 0.36): Some reviewers offer conditional recommendations, such as buying if you want to support the company or as a donation. Others advise caution or taking reviews with a grain of salt. - Positive Recommendations for Game (weight 0.31): Several reviewers highly recommend the base game, with some giving enthusiastic endorsements. They highlight its appeal for fans of vampires, survival, hack-and-slash, or roguelike genres. - Cosmetic-Focused, Optional Add-On (weight 0.29): The DLC is described as optional and focused on cosmetic options for characters and castles. Reviewers note it offers a few skins and decoration items, and is not required for gameplay. - Gameplay Tip: Last Boss Warning (weight 0.04): One reviewer warns against fighting the final boss alone. This suggests the last boss may be particularly challenging for solo players. Other player notes: - Founder's Pack Support (weight 0.44): The Founder's Pack is intended to support the developers and is expected to be removed at full release. It offers cosmetic rewards as a thank-you. - Cosmetic-Only DLC Packs (weight 0.41): All paid DLCs are purely cosmetic, containing items like skins and accessories. They do not affect gameplay. - DLC Price Exceeds Base Game (weight 0.21): Some reviewers point out that certain DLC packs are priced higher than the base game. This has been a point of contention. - Early Access Base Game (weight 0.16): Multiple reviewers note that the base game is in Early Access. This status is mentioned consistently across several feedback instances. - Supports Free Updates (weight 0.16): Purchasing the DLC allows the developers to release story and gameplay updates for free. This model has been praised by some reviewers. - Soundtrack Included (weight 0.15): The DLC includes a soundtrack as a bonus, which can be downloaded separately. It is often bundled with cosmetic items. - Not Necessary for Gameplay (weight 0.15): The DLC is not essential for gameplay and does not expand the core game. It is optional for players who want to support the developers. - Free Content Update (weight 0.11): A free content update has been released, with more planned. This keeps the game fresh and engaging. - Server Rental Details (weight 0.1): A specific server has a three-year rental period and is mainly PvE with limited PvP. Content on it is limited. - Good Value for Money (weight 0.08): Despite the price, some argue the game offers hundreds of hours of content and is worth the cost. It brings the game to a standard price point. - Mount Saddle Detail (weight 0.07): The Plague pack includes a mount saddle because it was released after an update. The Dracula and Bloodline packs do not have this feature. - Deluxe Edition Analogy (weight 0.05): Some reviewers liken the DLC to a deluxe edition, meant for those who want to give extra support. It is not required for the full experience. - Harder than Dark Souls (weight 0.05): The game is considered more difficult than all Dark Souls games. This is seen as a badge of honor by some players. - Group DLC Sharing (weight 0.05): In multiplayer, only one person needs to buy the DLC to share building benefits. This is a positive aspect for groups. - Microtransaction Trend (weight 0.04): A reviewer notes a trend of microtransactions being left behind. This suggests a shift away from such practices. - Music Lacks Comparison (weight 0.04): The soundtrack is not considered as good as those in Hollow Knight, Elden Ring, or Death's Door. This is a minor critique. - Stands Out in Genre (weight 0.04): Compared to other survival MMOs, the game stands out. It offers a unique experience that appeals to players. - Alternative to Battle Pass (weight 0.04): The pack is viewed as a preferable alternative to a battle pass system. It offers cosmetic rewards without seasonal pressure. - Free Review Copy (weight 0.04): One reviewer received the base game for free to play and review. This is a standard practice. - Another DLC More Worth It (weight 0.04): One DLC is considered more valuable due to a royal tier set. This suggests varying value among packs. Emotions: - Disappointment (weight 0.2): Players are disappointed by the high price of DLC and cosmetic packs relative to the amount of content provided. They also note missing features like the red particle effect on the wolf form, lack of a mount saddle in some packs, and inability to mirror building pieces for symmetry. - Frustration (weight 0.11): Frustration stems from save incompatibility with upcoming updates, wasted time figuring out how to apply skins on existing saves, and extremely difficult solo boss fights. Additionally, DLC not working with ignored customer service and PvP encounters where high-level players with buffs kill you while you're still building your base add to the frustration. - Satisfaction (weight 0.09): Players are satisfied with attractive transformation skins and statues, good combat and progression, and cosmetic items that don't introduce pay-to-win mechanics. The game is seen as worth the price, with nice skills, movement, graphics, and systems like monster tracking and servant management. - Enjoyment (weight 0.08): Enjoyment comes from fun PvE experiences, fluid combat, and engaging systems like the blood type system and transformation skins. Playing with friends and unlocking recipes while chasing bosses also contribute to the fun. - Appreciation (weight 0.06): Players appreciate the developers' work on the game, including the stunning main game and well-made free updates. They express a desire to support the developers further. - Excitement (weight 0.06): Excitement revolves around starting the newest free content update, beating all 50 bosses, and curiosity about future early access content. Cool forms and cosmetic items like the black lace veil also generate excitement. - Dissatisfaction (weight 0.05): Dissatisfaction arises from unappealing colors and unjustified prices, as well as packs being too expensive and missing expected skin versions. Some accessories are felt to belong in the base game, and buildables lack variety. - Hope (weight 0.05): Players hope for more content, continued high-quality experiences, and that the developer will update the set to add missing particle effects. They also hope the pack might lead to future free content similar to what happened in Paladins. - Annoyance (weight 0.03): Annoyance is caused by the floor system requiring removal of the coffin and other buildings to place them, with some items not refunding materials 100%. Footstep sound issues and a visual bug requiring restart, as well as pack perks not being usable in LAN mode, also annoy players. - Happiness (weight 0.03): Happiness is derived from supporting the developers through the pack and purchase. - Supportive (weight 0.03): Players are supportive because they want to support the developers further with the Founders pack and want the game to succeed. - Mild disappointment (weight 0.02): Mild disappointment is caused by mediocre face cosmetics, silly-looking bear spots, and lack of animation for howling and roaring when pressing T. - Love (weight 0.02): Love is expressed for the DLC. - Shock (weight 0.02): Shock is due to the DLC price being over $30 when it was originally around $10. - Amusement (weight 0.02): Amusement comes from the variety of gargoyles in the DLC. - Anger (weight 0.02): Anger is caused by the Founders pack still being available after release. - Feeling misled (weight 0.02): Players feel misled because the Founders pack was called a special pack for early supporters but is still available. - Confusion (weight 0.02): Confusion arises from unclear requirements about whether farming V blood again is needed to use the skin, and inability to find founder skins when selecting wolf or bear transmogs. - Sadness (weight 0.02): Sadness stems from the concern that the founder's pack might be abandoned like other microtransactions. - Desire for more engagement (weight 0.02): Players desire more engagement because playing in a private world with one friend lacks engagement against your castle and has no bandit invasions.}