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Message: <blockquote data-quote="CleverNickName" data-source="post: 4532507" data-attributes="member: 50987"><a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96356392" target="_blank">National Public Radio</a> recently did a spot titled "The Modern Vampie: Bloodthirsty, but Chivalrous."  In this article, they talked about the new generation of vampire heroes appearing in our culture.  It seems that the modern-day vampire gentleman is just as mysterious and sexy in the old-vampire ways, but now has the self-control and moral convictions of a stereotypical knight in shining armor.The depiction of vampires in pop culture has changed over the years, at least within the realms of books and films.  Which one of these vampires do you prefer in your game?The Real-Life Dracula (1450): The original Dracula was not an undead monster...he was a mass-murderer who killed his own countrymen for amusement.  If you prefer not to have vampires in your games at all, this would be the option for you.The Aristocrat Vampire (1900):  The mysterious, debonair vampire drawn from the Victorian ideals of repressed sexuality and subservient womens' roles.  This vampire is typically portrayed as an intruder who lurks in the shadows and preys upon the innocent, but lives a double-life as a high-profile member of upper society.   This style of vampire was probably drawn from public fears of syphillus and serial killers like Jack the Ripper, and general distrust of those in authority.Cold War Vampire (1958): The monstrous, serial-killing vampire made of little more than teeth, hunger, and pure evil.  This vampire has no motive or remorse, and exists only to bring destruction upon the innocent...which is exactly how the United States viewed their Cold War enemies during that time.Disco Dracula (1979):  Vampires got a makeover in the disco era, with chiseled good looks, enhanced fashion sense, and modern haircuts.  Instead of graveyards and crypts, they hang out in nightclubs, shopping malls, and corporate offices.  These bloodsuckers have little or nothing to do with politics, world views, or ancient history...they are sexual creatures, free of moral conviction and obligation, who do whatever they want because nobody can stop them.Goth Vampire (1994): The vampire built around the rediscovery of Anne Rice's novels, the expansion of goth subculture, and the public's paranoia regarding homosexuality.  These vampires are more about being misunderstood, tortured souls who lash back at those who trouble them in life, and seek to spread their vampire-ness into all reaches of society.Today's Vampire (2008): The vampires of today are wolves in sheeps clothing, who disguise their true nature with sex appeal and vulnerability.  Today's vampires illustrate the fact that people are sometimes more than what they appear to be.  They tend to be more heroic than monstrous, and often work alongside "the good guys" to defeat a greater evil.</blockquote>

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