At the heart of this society is , a survival-driven conspiracy designed to hide the existence of the Kindred from humanity. In the Revised Edition, the stakes for maintaining this veil are higher than ever, as the threat of discovery by "hunters" or exposure in the age of mass media becomes a constant, looming danger. The Struggle for Humanity

The Revised Edition emphasizes the internal conflict of being a monster. Every player character is a vampire, an immortal being cursed with a —an animalistic urge for hunger, fear, and rage.

Redefining the Night: A Look at Vampire: The Masquerade (Revised Edition)