Printing instructions

  • Use Adobe Reader or Foxit Reader to print the PDF files. Some softwares such as Apple's "Preview" software don't support all the PDF features and must not be used.
  • Before printing out the PDF files, make sure that Size Options are "Actual Page" (Adobe Reader) or Scaling Type is set to "None" (Foxit Reader).
  • The PDF files use an A4 document size. If the page is truncated, use the "Auto-Center" feature in Foxit Reader.
  • Due to the complexity of the PDF files, some (old) printers don't support the high-quality vectorial PDF files (tagged with the "vectorial" word). Please use the standard PDF files in that case.

How to use cards from a printable expansion sets in a V:EKN sanctioned tournament

When using cards from a printable expansion such as Danse Macabre, these cards must be color printed on standard paper and inserted into opaque sleeves before another Vampire: The Eternal Struggle or Jyhad card. This requires opaque sleeves for the whole crypt and/or library.

As a rule of thumb, the quality must be good enough so that the artist name is clearly readable. This also rewards the artists for their work.

List of printable expansion sets

 

FAQ

Do I have to glue the paper on the card?

No, simply put the paper in front of the genuine V:TES or Jyhad card, in the same sleeve.

What kind of paper should I use?

Use standard paper, the thiner the better. Thick paper will make the cards more recognizable by touch when shuffling or drawing.

Does the card have to be in colour?

Yes, as indicated above.

How much is the printout to be allowed to deviate in size from a normal card?

The printed card should be exactly the same size as a normal card. If the size differs, check that Size Options are "Actual Page" (Adobe Reader) or Scaling Type is set to "None" (Foxit Reader).

Should I use the "vectorial" PDF file, or the standard PDF file?

The vectorial PDF file has greater quality, but isn't supported by all the printers and softwares. If you notice any glitch (such as black boxes around the expansion symbol, or symbols substituted with letters), use the normal PDF files.

How do I use the "multiple copies" files?

These files contain for each card a sheet with 1 to 9 copies of the card. If you need to print 6 copies of a given card, just print the corresponding page.

Fellow V:TES enthusiasts,

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the collectible card game Vampire: The Eternal Struggle, the German VEKN representatives Johannes Walch and Andreas Nusser proudly announce the upcoming VTES European Championship 2014.

The event will take place in the city of Mannheim on the weekend October 3rd to October 5th 2014. Mannheim is located about 80km south of Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

The European Championship has been traditionally the largest tournament in a tournament year. The organizers are looking forward to hosting more than 200 players from around the world.

More detailed information on Mannheim: EC 2014, accommodation & travel will be given at the beginning of 2014 on the official V:EKN website:
www.vekn.net.

What is Vampire: The Eternal Struggle?

Vampire: The Eternal Struggle is a multiplayer collectible card game set in the World of Darkness. The game was first published in 1994. The same year Inquest Gamer Magazine picked V:tES as the all-time best multiplayer collectible card game.

In the game two or more players take on the roles of ancient vampires known as Methuselahs. Methuselahs are considered mere legend by younger vampires. Younger vampires think that they pursue their own ends... even as they are being used by one Methuselah to undercut the influence of another. Throughout the world, Methuselahs manipulate their minions to frustrate the designs of the other Methuselahs, just as they have for as long as they can remember. These eternal struggles, sometimes covert and subtle, sometimes open and spectacular, are collectively known as the Jyhad.

Andreas Nusser & Johannes Walch

Hello!  It's been more than a month since the European Championships in Stockholm, Sweden, and we're finally recovered from all the fun and games.  Many thanks to the organizers for a wonderful event!  At the EC, there were several talks given by various presenters, including Otso Saariluoma, Hugh Angseesing, and Randal Rudstam.  Mike Nudd and I also gave a presentation about our design and development process in the Design Team, including a question and answer session.  We had a lot of fun doing it, and hopefully we can make it a regular thing.  The EC organizers were kind enough to record it, and you can watch it here:

 
 
 
 
 
 
Round One of playtesting of the Independent set concluded shortly after the EC.  We've been reviewing the data, decklists, game reports, and feedback, and we'll have the Round Two material ready in a week or so.  Work continues on the artwork, as well.  We'll be submitting more cards for artwork to the Art Director based on the playtest feedback.

 

That's all for now!  Have a great weekend!

- Ben Peal and the V:EKN Design Team
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