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Killajalavu · Aug 16, 2005, 03:21 AM // 03:21

When did "Necromancer" ever mean Vampire? -.- I have yet to understand have a Necromancer has "Vampire Gaze" and "Vampiric Touch" (or skills somewhat spelled like that) Never have I yet to see a Vampire raise someone from the dead -.-

Warlawk · Aug 16, 2005, 03:36 AM // 03:36

well, considering that in most fantasy settings necros usually deal with death, dead and UNdead as thier area of expertise... i dont understand why its a strectch for one to have spells that simulate the abilities of an undead creature... being that undead are thier area of specialty.

Killajalavu · Aug 16, 2005, 04:36 AM // 04:36

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Originally Posted by Warlawk

well, considering that in most fantasy settings necros usually deal with death, dead and UNdead as thier area of expertise... i dont understand why its a strectch for one to have spells that simulate the abilities of an undead creature... being that undead are thier area of specialty.

Necromancers are the ones who raise the dead, hence, they are not vampires, basically like ritualist with good skills to raise the dead :P

wolfy3455 · Aug 16, 2005, 04:42 AM // 04:42

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Originally Posted by Killajalavu

When did "Necromancer" ever mean Vampire? -.- I have yet to understand have a Necromancer has "Vampire Gaze" and "Vampiric Touch" (or skills somewhat spelled like that) Never have I yet to see a Vampire raise someone from the dead -.-

The necromancer invokes similar "dark magics" involving life force. He/she has the ability to manipulate the life force of another. This is similar to a vampire so the skills are named that way.

Arvydas · Aug 16, 2005, 04:46 AM // 04:46

"Vampiric" = vampire like. Those two skills are linked to Blood Magic, and as they suck something out of your target, it's very appropriate to name them "Vampiric".

Ondo · Aug 16, 2005, 06:38 AM // 06:38

How about Snake Bite and Black Widow Touch....

jonnybegood · Aug 16, 2005, 10:39 AM // 10:39

in my opinion i think vampiric is closer to necromancer than snake or blackwidow

Warlawk · Aug 16, 2005, 10:42 AM // 10:42

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Originally Posted by Killajalavu

Necromancers are the ones who raise the dead, hence, they are not vampires, basically like ritualist with good skills to raise the dead :P

im really not trying to be mean here.... is english a second language for you? or did you really just not read my post before quoting it?

Nightsorrow · Aug 16, 2005, 11:31 AM // 11:31

Necromancer has never meant Vampire, but in various mythology, Vampires have had Necromantic tendencies. However, a "Vampire" is not a profession, it's basically a species - now seeing as in Guild Wars, all the playable characters are of the same species, it would be out of place to name one character a Vampire - therefore a Necromancer is the closest ability that could theoretically be "learnt" (after all, you couldn't learn how to be a Vampire, only how to mimic their behavior to an extent).

Aug 16, 2005, 03:21 AM // 03:21	#1
Killajalavu Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: Mo/N	Question When did "Necromancer" ever mean Vampire? -.- I have yet to understand have a Necromancer has "Vampire Gaze" and "Vampiric Touch" (or skills somewhat spelled like that) Never have I yet to see a Vampire raise someone from the dead -.-

Aug 16, 2005, 03:36 AM // 03:36	#2
Warlawk Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: W/Mo	well, considering that in most fantasy settings necros usually deal with death, dead and UNdead as thier area of expertise... i dont understand why its a strectch for one to have spells that simulate the abilities of an undead creature... being that undead are thier area of specialty.

Aug 16, 2005, 04:46 AM // 04:46	#5
Arvydas Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Soul Devourers Profession: W/Mo	"Vampiric" = vampire like. Those two skills are linked to Blood Magic, and as they suck something out of your target, it's very appropriate to name them "Vampiric".

Aug 16, 2005, 06:38 AM // 06:38	#6
Ondo Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Guild: Heavenly Shadows [milf] Profession: W/R	How about Snake Bite and Black Widow Touch....

Aug 16, 2005, 10:39 AM // 10:39	#7
jonnybegood Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: huh? Guild: The Final Exodus[FX]	in my opinion i think vampiric is closer to necromancer than snake or blackwidow

Aug 16, 2005, 11:31 AM // 11:31	#9
Nightsorrow Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Servants of Fortuna Profession: N/	Necromancer has never meant Vampire, but in various mythology, Vampires have had Necromantic tendencies. However, a "Vampire" is not a profession, it's basically a species - now seeing as in Guild Wars, all the playable characters are of the same species, it would be out of place to name one character a Vampire - therefore a Necromancer is the closest ability that could theoretically be "learnt" (after all, you couldn't learn how to be a Vampire, only how to mimic their behavior to an extent).