Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

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Ok, going to admit this right off the bat. I have never played this game. But I have had friends and colleagues suggest it to me that it has prompted me to get it.

Now my question is which "version" do I play? Do I play it stock as the software comes, do I get the fixes for the game made by fans and play it that way or do I get the super crazy "unofficial patch" that, I have heard, only shares elements with the original game?

Not sure what to expect but would appreciate any feedback on the subject, thanks guys