Item:Unknown
In VTM: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines , Unknown items are typically occult items and skill books which have skill level requirements that have not yet been met. Once the requirements have been met, then the item's full name and description will become available, and the item will be able to be used.
Skill Books
Unknown skill book descriptions are randomized from this list:
- Wow, you really wish you knew what "antidisestablishmentarianism" meant.
- You squint at the wiggly markings on the page, but can't quite make out what they say. Despite this, something in the back of your mind is thinking they say "illiterate dumbass".
- You've been feeding on too many teenagers, go suck on a librarian and maybe you'll be able to figure this out.
- As you are a product of the American public education system, this tome is beyond your comprehension.
- In the World of Darkness, there isn't enough illumination to read this book... at least for you, duncemeister!
- In the game of life your reading skills are ET for the 2600.
| Image | Basic Title | Plus Title | Stat | Min req. | Max req. | Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Computers for Grandma | Computer | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
 | Scarlet Torkelson: Circus Performer | Dodge | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| So You Wanna' Shoot Things? | So You Wanna Shoot Things? | Firearms | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Peepin' - A Voyeur Field Guide | Peepin' - A Voyeur's Field Guide | Stealth | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Image | Basic Title | Plus Title | Stat | Min req. | Max req. | Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brawling Manual | No Means No | Brawl | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Finance Manual | ABC - Always Be Closing | Finance | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Kendo for Advanced Students | Melee | 2 | 3 | 5 | |
| Security Manual | Sobchak's Guide to Personal and Home Security | Security | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Image | Basic Title | Plus Title | Stat | Min req. | Max req. | Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Cowboy's Guide to Cyberspace by Case | Computer | 4 | 4 | Basic: 9 Plus: 8 | |
 | Dodge II | Bad Monkey No Banana | Dodge | 4 | 4 | Basic: 8 Plus: 9 |
| Art of the Quick-Draw by Ned Nederlander | Firearms | 4 | 4 | Basic: 10 Plus: 9 | |
| Bustin' It: Harmful If Swallowed Hint Book | Melee | 4 | 4 | 9 |
Occult Items
Although the skill requirement process for skill books is automated, the Plus version of the Unofficial Patch introduced it for some occult items as well, using a workaround: each occult item is two objects. They look identical, but one is the "Unknown" dummy version of the object with no inherent abilities except for a skill requirement. Once that requirement has been met, the object is switched out with a second version with a full name and description, plus all the expected powers.
Note that this chart does not cover all occult items, only those that have an "Unknown" status.
| Image | Title | Desc | Research |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Weekapaug Thistle | You cannot identify this item, perhaps you should finish eating the soul doughnut? | 2 |
 | Daimonori | You can't identify this item, but it has a 'Made in Hell' label on the bottom. | 4 |
 | Galdjum | Hmm, when you gaze upon this object, the skies darken and lightning flashes. Those aren't good clues to what this is though. | 4 |
 | Tarulfang | Maybe if you were a bit more goth you would have a clue what this thingie is. | 4 |
 | Mummywrap Fetish | You have no clue what this thing is, but it looks eeeeeevil. | 6 |
 | Zharalketh | You haven't seen one of these before, but Bun Bun left it here, so it can't be good news. | 6 |
 | Braid Talisman | It isn't a WWJD bracelet, so you have no idea what it could be. | 8 |
 | Saulocept | If Ozzy were here, I'm sure he could tell you what this is. | 8 |
Background Information
- Antidisestablishmentarianism is often used as an example of the longest non-scientific word in the English language.
- ET: The Extra-Terrestrial for the Atari 2600 is famously one of the worst video games of all time, leading to the video game crash of 1983. Hundreds of copies were buried in the desert.