Fangs for the memory; would you become a vampire? (page 2)

LyinEyes

I have to agree with you Nae about Lestat, he did mourn what he lost.
He was very powerful, because he learned it was pointless to try and be human. So he only really cared about himself, which is probably what we all would do , if ever really given the chance. Once he made realized there was no turning back , he just survived and decided to enjoy it. Just my opinion. I really need to watch it again, and I would rather , read the book. I think if i would have read the book , first, I would sympatize with Lestat more, I just dont like Tom Cruise, he gets on my nerves. But he is a good actor. I really cant explain why I dont like him . Too cocky maybe.

Naeblis

There is more to Lestat than that Lyin. He is a very complex and well written character for books of this genre. Not to mention that there are about 5 or 6 books inthis series and numerous stand alones. There are many things about Lestat AND Louis, and even that little shit Armand that you do not know yet. Go to the library!!

LyinEyes

I had no idea there was so much more to the story Nae. I will get the books, I am very intrigued now. I have to say I always feel some kind of empathy, if you will, for the villian in all stories. I think the reason is that alot of times, they are really not to blame totally for what they become. Not to totally let them off the hook, but I can identify with why they turn evil, alot of times it is human emotions that we are powerless to totally ignore, like jealousy. In fact some of the worst fueds in the bible where between brothers , one was the favorite , one was the villian. Even Satan himself was jealous. I dont want to sound like I am sympathic to the devil , but I wonder if
He ever felt guilt or regret for what he has done. I guess not. I wonder if the devil is totally evil, incapable of any regrets or if he chose to play the villian and play it well. I dunno!

Abaddon

Buffy Vamps seem to be loosely based on Vampires in 'The Masquerade', although without the clan structure of the Vampires in that mythos.

The logic (liberally lifted from Anne Rice) is that Vampires get harder the older they get, but also have a basic strength based upon how many generations of Vampires seperate them from the original Vampires (Cain and Lilith are faves for this role).

This is used in films like 'Blade', where the 12/13th Gen trailer trash vampires are really, really quite pathetic, but where an 8th generation vampire is really, really bad news.

Has anyone played 'The Masquerade'? It's a live role playing system... I did it with a old gf of mine a few times, it's quite a laugh; apparently it's pretty popular in some American and Canadian cities, where there are groups playing Vampires, Slayers, Techo-Mages (don;t even ask) and Warewolves, all interacting together, or more accurately, trying to kill each other. The Vamps have the best fun of course, as they try to kill each other in a perpetual struggle between the clans, and there are 'bad guy' vampires too, who don't respect 'masquerade' a centuries old compact which means that the existence of vampires is kept a secret from the world.

It's a bit like (i.e. similar but way more complex) 'Killer' a live role playing game I introduced in my High School. You basically try to 'kill' fellow players, last one standing wins... very amusing to have to run down a packed corridor from someone waving a bannana who's trying to get within the 2 metre effective range of a bannana. Most people don't know about the game, so their reactions are great... Other 'weapons' were water ballons and pistols, confetee, water, toy guns, ping-pong ball bazookas... rulers, handfulls of super rubber balls.

Bodhisattva

I be turned. Then I could go find Willow and try to turn her - back into a hetero. (Which the real Aly - Alyson Hannigan - is, she just plays a Lesbian. Not that there's anything wrong with that.)

teenyuck

I would become a vampire if Lestat came by....here is my neck!

Xander

Oh, vamp, definately. And Drew does rock most profoundly

So, anyone seen the new Anne Rice -> movie? "Queen of the Damned". It's actually a LOT better than 'Interview...' And the music rocks...

What can I say? Watching Louis's whining for too many hours just got annoying.

Xander F
(Unseen Apostate Directorate of North America - Ohio order)
A fanatic is one who, upon losing sight of his goals, redoubles his efforts.
--George Santayana

SYN

Being basically nocturnal myself, I don't think it would make much of a difference. Imagine if you were a Dub and a vampire bit you...all you could eat would be blood. Sheesh, moral dilemna time! You'd probably get disfellowshipped!

Seven006: "Have you tried drugs? Shooting up a little heroin might do the trick, it's hard to type when your stoned out of your mind. I don't know how TR does it!"

Xander

So, next question...given the choice 'vampire', which vampire universe would you live in? There are a lot of choices....

Buffyverse?
Blade?
Anne Rice?
Traditional?

Xander F
(Unseen Apostate Directorate of North America - Ohio order)
A fanatic is one who, upon losing sight of his goals, redoubles his efforts.
--George Santayana

SixofNine

Bad TV will suck the life out of you.

When I was in N'orleans this past February we trekked off the trolly at the street Anne Rice lives on, thinking we would have a look at her house, and perhaps get a "chill" or something, lol.

As it turns out, there is no marker- no signs saying "Anne Rice' haunted habitat 2 blocks ahead". I thought perhaps there would be some telling clues. As it turned out, after walking several blocks, and not getting any spooky feelings from any particular house (any more than normal in N.O.), I spotted a black Lincoln Towncar up a few blocks. I said to my companion, "cool, this'll be her, and we'll get to see Anne Rice heading out for the airport". I was being a bit facetious, but sure enough, as we approached the corner across from the house, there were a handful of pale young people with black hair and overcoats milling around, and I knew I was correct.

We waited for 5 minutes, and were rewarded for our patience by seeing Anne Rice' son wisked off to the airport.

Fangs for the memory; would you become a vampire?

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