Adding one more argument to the point that focusing on vampires means neglecting the Seers: Since vampires are well-aware and well-experienced in matters of intense diplomacy and brinksmanship, it is worth noting that as far as the conflict between mages are concerned, both sides prefer to keep the Kindred neutral and out of it. Even if we assume exterminating all the vampires in a city was as easy as has been suggested (but also counterarguments have been provided for), the support vampires would give to the other side during this time can make this a Pyrrhic victory at best. Given how often...