| remember that not every one subscribes to the "Standard Rules for Vampirism" or whatever. A character is a whole lot of imagination and a little bit book. Hell, there are some folks out there playing under Rifts rules and gods know only what else. Personally, I try and keep Re'shak close to DnD standards (3rd.5, not that 4th ed garbage), with a bit of good ole 2nd ed and a few other bits and pieces. Some vampiric descriptions allow for vamps to be able to exist in sunlight, but in a weakened state (Interview w/ a vampire). There are tons of other different versions.
Yes Re'shak is a pretty powerful Vamp, but I rarely play him any more. As to why everyone else is a vampire these days, I dunno...mebbe you guys are right, popular is as popular does. Personally, I look at it as imitation is the most sincere form of flattery! hehe
....Resh |