I'm a bit confused. In the fluff they say that Vampires and their ilk need Essence APART from their dietary requirement.
In the description of their weaknesses there is only the dietary requirement in food (meat, blood etc).
Is it just me or doesn't that makes some of the optional vampires (Alternate Infected) rather harmless.
The Sukuyan (Carribean Vampire) needs SALT to continue his life.
Great, he has extra salt to his food but otherwise a nice chap.
Not what I would call a horrible vampire if there is no need to gain essence from victims.
Still, can be fun to play.