There has to be some kind of moratorium on vampire jokes. We can assure you we will not be churning out any "bloody good" or "it sucks" comments. Every time another bad vampire joke is made, Count Chocula turns in his shallow grave. So let's cut to the chase. Vampire: The Masquerade -- Bloodlines is based off the Vampire: The Masquerade Whitewolf Vampire pen and paper RPG. The original series takes a wide armed approach to Vampire litany, welcoming together every imaginable source of vampire lore and blending them together into one rich and frothy mix. Ugly, old school Nosferatu? Check. Tragically goth Anne Rice Vamps dressed by David Bowie's tailor? Check. Vampires aplenty? Check.