Play as a hideous Nosferatu and be prepared to skulk in the shadows a lot, as your very appearance is a Masquerade violation that sends most humans screaming into the night. Play as an attractive human-like Toreador and you'll find that your seductive and persuasive abilities open up lines of conversation and interactions that are closed to everyone else - but you'll be hard pressed during combat when a silver tongue isn't as important as a sharp blade. What vampire clan you belong to is extremely important in the game, as each clan has its own strengths and weaknesses. The best example of this, though, is a player's clan. The story went on, but the experience was different and I may have missed out on some benefits (such as cash) that a happier Prince could have given. The mission was a success, but my patron was angry at me anyway because of the difficulties I had caused him by having to cover up the murders. It started out as a stealth mission, but my lack of skill eventually started a brawl that ended with me killing a bunch of crooked cops. The best moments, though, are subtle, such as one character's reaction to my screw-up on a cargo carrier mission.
These reactions can be overt, such as news reports on the radio describing your recent activities. Everything from player dialogue choices to NPC reactions to the way you travel around is affected by the way you build your character. In fact, I don't believe I've ever seen an RPG universe that's as affected by the player as the one in Bloodlines. Even better, your character's skill ratings and persona are intimately tied into the world.
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