Aye,
tbh I intially thought it was some kinda of vindication to the WoD over the nwod.
But after discussing it elsewhere, it does become more likely that the WoD was mainly chosen due to Bloodlines.
You don't release a Computer game and then try to explain to a hardcore group of fans of an older game, this 'isn't' the same world as last time, no Malks for you.
Either way, I'll be playing a Lasombra if possible at launch, if not, aTremere.
Hmm still wondering how to bridge that subject with my youngest son, 'Son I named you after a Vampire in a Roleplay setting.'