I'm currently working on a character for VtR 2e, and I'd like to be able to rely on the God Machine being a fundamental truth of the setting, whether it actually plays into the chronicle or not. I'm not picky on this point, though; I'd rather have a game where the God Machine doesn't exist than not have a game, I'd just have to go in a different direction with my character. I'm finding it hard to find any nWoD games, let alone 2e. Also if we can't find enough people I may be able to convince a couple friends who are new to RPGs but interested to dive in and play.