Buying: Yes. Pre-ordered yesterday because the box is a very good value and I really care for the book. If the models really don't please me, I'll be selling them. All in all, I want my humans to stay mortal. But perhaps in a way of allies, I'll field some models.
Play: Absolutely yes, firstly wirh my existing Empire and Vampire armies, but I do plan to see what it does for me and I think I might like it. But 8th remains important for me, and played by me, no doubt.