The Final Nights - User contributions [en-gb]

Starter guide

2026-04-01T08:41:14Z

Biplume: edits address in text (not in image)

This guide is designed for ease of use for first time players, if you are new to byond games, or these style of roleplay communities start here!
If you are experienced at these kinds of communities, jump straight to applying on our [https://discord.gg/JTbCfX2Dpk Discord] and start your [[Character Creation]].

To start out, go to http://www.byond.com/ and register an account.
[[file:byondregister.png]]

Then you are ready to download the client, and install it. Use version 516.1659, others are not supported!

You can find most files [https://www.byond.com/download/build/516/ here] and a direct link to the version in question [https://www.byond.com/download/build/516/516.1659_byond.exe here.]

When your BYOND account is set up, and you are logged in, you are equipped with everything you need to [https://discord.gg/JTbCfX2Dpk fill out our application and join our community on Discord.]

You're in! Either inside your entry ticket, or in [[file:Ckeyconnect.png]] you will drop your ckey, then connect to our server after an admin (don't be afraid to ping a game admin for this!) has added you to the Whitelist. The simplest way to connect to our server, [https://thefinalnights.com/ is to use the hyperlink on our Website's Front Page.]

[[File:EnterTFN.png]]

Our Server address is byond://gehenna.thefinalnights.com:1338
To save this BYOND link, start out at your BYOND Application.

[[File:OpenMenu.png]]

Click [[File:Open.png]]

[[File:Byondbookmark.png]]

From here, Click [[File:Add.png]]

[[File:Bookmark info.png]]

Fill in the server info, and name your bookmark, then press OK. That's it! [[File:open.png]] the bookmark menu back up, and select it from the dropdown menu, and click OK!

Once you have connected to the server, it is time to begin [[Character Creation]]!

Character Creation

2026-03-19T22:22:26Z

Biplume:

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This guide is for learning how to navigate BYOND, The Final Nights, and creating your character sheet. For a guide on creating a viable character, check out our more focused [[Making a Character in WoD]] guide.

(Note: This guide assumes you may be new to SS13 in general.)

== Character Creation: Guide/Suggestions: ==
Getting Started:

*Once you’ve been allowed on the server, and can see the lobby screen. You’ll need to click the “Setup Character” button, which will open the Preferences menu. We will only be focusing on Character Settings in this guide.

Once You’re Done:

*Once you have a character you’re ready to play with, and it is selected in the character settings, then you can press either Join Game! Or Ready, if the round is just about to begin. Occupation Preferences are only taken into account at the start of a round. If you need to leave/Cryo yourself, you simply walk out of town, and click on a green matrix with an open hand.

Quick Notes:

*“Change Appearance(Free)” Button: at the bottom of the [[Disciplines]] Section. Re-enables you to change many aspects of your character if needed, even after character creation. So don’t worry too much about choosing the wrong things to start with!
As well, Characters can be reset for refunded XP, if you want to retire them. However, its best to document the character before resetting them, for if anything goes wrong with the XP refund you can make a ticket.

== Character Settings: ==

*Starting from the top, and going down – a brief explanation of each section:

Character Slots:

*You will have many numbered character slots, pick one to use for your character.

Occupation Preferences: (See [[Role Guide]])

*This menu lists all the possible roles that can be joined on round start.Your preferences selected here, will determine your chances to spawn in that role. You are not guaranteed to get a role, so be sure to have a backup if you want an uncommon role, or you will default to a normal citizen on round start.

Configure Quirks: (See [[Quirks]])

*These are character traits specific to the selected character, use these to make your character more unique or specialized. Looking through these will certainly help inform your character creation. Many of these have positives and drawbacks, and in game results/consequences, and some are simply cosmetic. So select them carefully.

Identity:

*Fairly self explanatory, and we will go into some suggestions about Names Biological Age, and Actual Age, In Character Concept Advice/Suggestions, here...

Body:

*This is your physical appearance, as well as your Species, and some Species specific traits. Species advice and suggestions are here.

[[Attributes]] & [[Archetype]]:

*Experience, and Progression. Note, that some aspects of your character can be improved using experience points, your current experience is displayed in this section. Experience is earned through playing the game, and is explained further, here.
Your Archetype and mechanical values are used by the game to help define your character's abilities and specializations. A detailed explanation of Archetypes and Attributes is, here.

[[Clan]] / [[Tribe]]:

*This section depends on your selected Species. Currently only Kindred and Garou(Lupines) use this menu, and it has important information and values about how your character interacts with your species. As a human, ghoul, or Kuei-Jin, you won't see this menu.

[[Disciplines]]:

*This section is specific to Kindred, and Kuei-Jin. Disciplines are explained in depth, here…

[[Morality]] or [[Path]]:

*This section is also specific to Kindred, and Kuei-Jin. Paths are explained in depth, here. Currently, there are only two mechanically implemented paths, Humanity, and Enlightenment. In actuality, paths are far more complicated than this, you are expected to choose an appropriate path for your character. The safe choice as a new player is basic Humanity, or Enlightenment path, but feel free to explore any path’s that peak your interest, it may help inform how you create your character!

Examine Panel:

*This section is for your flavor text. Even a brief and short description is better than none at all! You can put as much effort as you like into this, but keep in mind the rules of the server concerning flavor texts, and nsfw content.

Equip:

*Underwear, if you’re into that sort of thing.

Backpack:

*Choose a backpack to spawn with, Note; that duffle bags will slow you down a lot, if worn on your back.

[[Fame]]:

*Fame is an interesting mechanic. If this is active, then when players examine your character, they will recognize you as a famous person. You get to determine the level of fame, either, only within your own clan/tribe or faction, or City Wide Fame. However, I believe only Unknown, and City Wide Fame, are working mechanically, currently, this may change.

Relationships:

*Are you a loner? That's fine, to be honest, most people don’t seem to use this, and prefer to make connections organically. But feel free to use this to have someone to track down and interact with as you join the round!

LOADOUTS!:

*Back at the top, there is another tab, called Loadout, you can edit your spawning equipment with this menu, however it does cost experience to unlock items, but they can be added and removed at will after being bought, and are shared among all your characters.

Morality

2026-03-19T22:21:57Z

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= System =
Morality is a core feature of Vampire the Masquerade, and thus of The Final Nights for those playing Kindred. All Kindred require a system of morality by which to keep in touch with themselves and ward off the [[Beast]]. To this end there exist two broad ways; staying in touch with one's humanity, or eschewing it in pursuit of a Path of Enlightenment. In any case, one who finds themselves breaching their morality on the greatest level will struggle with and potentially even lose against the [[Beast]].

In mechanical terms, a Path impacts the time one spends in Torpor with higher values meaning briefer torpor, and if brought to zero causes one to turn into a mindless NPC known as a wight as the beast overtakes them.
== Path of Humanity ==
The default option both in-lore and in-game would be to stay on the in touch with their humanity as they had before. The vast majority of Kindred and especially of Kine continue on the Path of Humanity.

Most humans do not attain the highest humanity ratings, and it is especially seldom found amongst Kindred. Indeed, a rating above eight would be considered above most mortals; and are thus rare to find. The average you would find in a human is a rating of seven, and the average vampire with a good grip on themself would be somewhere slightly below this. Once one slips below four, a vampire has entered the point where they truly begin to lose touch with even their physical appearance turning more dead. At a humanity rating of one, Kindred would hardly be able to even communicate with others.

== Paths of Enlightenment ==
The alternatives to Humanity are many, but they are almost always Paths of Enlightenment of some form. To adopt one of these Paths is to eschew one's final shreds of humanity and adopt, a new, alien outlook and compass. Some do not survive the process. The vast majority of Kindred do not follow any of these Paths, with only a minority within even the Sabbat taking such a great plunge - most simply remain at a lower level of humanity. To adopt a Path for your character is to opt in to a much more difficult time, pursuing a mindset intentionally made difficult to sympathize with that should impact how a character fundamentally thinks.

Starter guide

2026-03-16T20:05:17Z

Biplume: update byond version

This guide is designed for ease of use for first time players, if you are new to byond games, or these style of roleplay communities start here!
If you are experienced at these kinds of communities, jump straight to applying on our [https://discord.gg/JTbCfX2Dpk Discord] and start your [[Character Creation]].

To start out, go to http://www.byond.com/ and register an account.
[[file:byondregister.png]]

Then you are ready to download the client, and install it. Use version 516.1659, others are not supported!

You can find most files [https://www.byond.com/download/build/516/ here] and a direct link to the version in question [https://www.byond.com/download/build/516/516.1659_byond.exe here.]

When your BYOND account is set up, and you are logged in, you are equipped with everything you need to [https://discord.gg/JTbCfX2Dpk fill out our application and join our community on Discord.]

You're in! Either inside your entry ticket, or in [[file:Ckeyconnect.png]] you will drop your ckey, then connect to our server after an admin (don't be afraid to ping a game admin for this!) has added you to the Whitelist. The simplest way to connect to our server, [https://thefinalnights.com/ is to use the hyperlink on our Website's Front Page.]

[[File:EnterTFN.png]]

Our Server address is byond://gehenna.thefinalnights.com:1337
To save this BYOND link, start out at your BYOND Application.

[[File:OpenMenu.png]]

Click [[File:Open.png]]

[[File:Byondbookmark.png]]

From here, Click [[File:Add.png]]

[[File:Bookmark info.png]]

Fill in the server info, and name your bookmark, then press OK. That's it! [[File:open.png]] the bookmark menu back up, and select it from the dropdown menu, and click OK!

Once you have connected to the server, it is time to begin [[Character Creation]]!

Clan

2026-03-12T17:51:11Z

Biplume: Cappadocians are not actually whitelisted in code as of now

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Clan is a term used by Kindred to describe the major groups of their kin who share common features and characteristics passed on by their lineage of siring, to a Progenitor. There are 12 clans, and several smaller lineages known as Bloodlines. Typically, this term is used to describe a lineage with features that contrast from any Clan. In many cases, it may be called a clan within a clan.

== Clans ==
* [[Banu Haqim]]
* [[Brujah]]
* [[Gangrel]]
* [[Lasombra]]
* [[Giovanni]]
* [[Malkavian]]
* [[Setite]]
* [[Nosferatu]]
* [[Toreador]]
* [[Tremere]]
* [[Tzimisce]]
* [[Ventrue]]

== Bloodlines ==
* [[Baali]] - Whitelisted
* [[Caitiff]]
* [[Cappadocian]]
* [[Daughters of Cacophony]] - Whitelisted
* [[Gargoyle]]
* [[Kiasyd]]
* [[Nagaraja]]
* [[Old Clan Tzimisce]]
* [[Salubri]] - Whitelisted
* [[True Brujah]] - Whitelisted