Poll: Werewolf or Vampire?

[370999]

I love the fact that people are presenting arguments over creatures which aren't really and there is a huge variation in how they function between different works of fiction. Many answer is simple, it realyl depends on what they actually are.

 

[DoPo]

It strikes me as odd that a lot of people turn down Twilight vampires. They are essentially one of the best, aren't they - (almost) no weaknesses and great strengths. I mean, I would probably want to be one if they were real - who cares if I sparkle in the sunlight, if someone laughs at me, I'll be able to literally rip them apart in the blink of an eye.

What is it bad in that, exactly? Also, AFAIK, there are werewolves in Twilight (New Moon or whatever it's called), why aren't you turning down that choice?

 

[Racecarlock]

Can I pick simon belmont? His whip will kill both.

 

[Thorenus]

I've always based my conception of vampires on Interview with the Vampire. The vampires in this series are so well-rounded. They're not simply mindless, immoral killing machines, but human beings 'blessed' with a terrible curse. Some lose their minds over time and become completely immoral, whilst others (the one played by Brad Pitt for instance, whatshisname) desperately cling to their human sense for compassion and value of life. But they are fragile, and thus sometimes slip into madness, only to slowly regain their senses after a decade-long mental breakdown in which they just killed and did as they pleased.

Also, none of the garlic, crosses, house entering bullshit. They simply experience deeper, more intense emotions and physical power (without being all 'emo douchebag' about it, I'm thinking about a more mature sense of feeling, like in the music of The National for instance), silverish grey eyes, extreme swiftness and agility and of course an insatiable bloodlust. I'd imagine losing all my loved ones over time would be terrible and traumatic, but you can always make friends with other vampires.(that last sentence was awful, I know)

Also, I'd like to keep having sex, but in the book and movie sucking blood is described as even more intense than sex.
So yeah, screw furries.

However, If I'd actually turn into one of these things I know I'd be one of those vampires that would just go absolutely bonkers after a decade or so and commit suicide. I'm human and I'd like to stay that way, thank you very much.

 

[Gatx]

Being a werewolf would probably just about be the worst thing. There are like no benefits, especially if we're going with the classic uncontrollable transformation thing. Then who knows what kind of shit you're getting up to on the full moon, killing innocents, harming people you know, etc. Hell, even if you're of the mindset that "violence is cool," you're not conscious during the transformation so you wouldn't even know you did it.

 

[Arif_Sohaib]

Since Twilight, I would rather be Van Helsing or a Hunter from Supernatural and kill them both without mercy and then go after Stphenie Mayer for ruining them.

 

[Arif_Sohaib]

Can I pick simon belmont? His whip will kill both.

Forgot about him.

 

[-Samurai-]

Dunno.

Most vampires have flying and/or lifelink, but werewolves get to transform during the next upkeep if no spells were played last turn, and only have to transform back if two or more spells were played.

So. Probably vampire.

 

[deadish]

I've always based my conception of vampires on Interview with the Vampire. The vampires in this series are so well-rounded. They're not simply mindless, immoral killing machines, but human beings 'blessed' with a terrible curse. Some lose their minds over time and become completely immoral, whilst others (the one played by Brad Pitt for instance, whatshisname) desperately cling to their human sense for compassion and value of life. But they are fragile, and thus sometimes slip into madness, only to slowly regain their senses after a decade-long mental breakdown in which they just killed and did as they pleased.

Heh. That's my reference point for vampires too. Growing up in the 90s and all.

They have plenty of weaknesses, sunlight and fire is a no-no, and they are "monsters" but not mindless - regular humans are nothing more than food (or potential companions if turned) to them. I always figured that once turned, you are not quite the person you were before and will have lost the the aversion to killing others - Louis is an exception among vampires, but even he loses his "humanity" as time took it's toll on him.

 

[Zydrate]

I love the fact that people are presenting arguments over creatures which aren't really and there is a huge variation in how they function between different works of fiction. Many answer is simple, it realyl depends on what they actually are.

That's what I implied. My post was basically a "Depends".
Depends on whichever lore happens to be true when presented.

 

[kittii-chan 300]

Well, it's kind of hard to make a decision, because of the thousands of different ways said creatures are interpreted. Many of the things people in the thread say about vampires are completely different to the vampires I know of. I'd prefer to be a vampire because: no ageing, super speed and strength, regenerating, eternally beautiful, and able to adapt to the sun and blood lust. The vampires from stories that I read are just powerhouse bad asses.

Also: Too much hair on werewolves... I don't like dogs. The only kind of were-animal I would like is a Were-Husky. Cute~

 

[Erana]

It depends on how evil and dangerous the options are. I mean, if I had to be one and vampires weren't evil and had to kill people, I'd go for it because I like being me. Well... depends on the werewolves then, because I also really love food, and sunlight is pretty sweet, too.... Hrm...
Bah. If I ever was forced to be one of these things, I'd just take the one least likely to hurt others and find a silver lining. I mean, if I had to be a werewolf, I'd hate all the fur and being able to smell all the horrible smells of everything, but at least my toes would be adorable. And then as a vampire, at least I'd never have to worry about the dentist! Fuck yeah, supernatural dental plan!

Spoiler: toes

 

[Wintermoot]

Vampire and not those shitty Twilight ones
FINALLY a excuse to shun the sun and live in a castle and talk funny.
I,m not a day/morning person anyway.

 

[Edible Avatar]

Werewolves. I'd go insane without being able to hangout with my friends or do sports outside.
Plus, I'd get a ring or something made out of moonrock so that i'd be able to control transformations too (Mad vampires?), then tie myself to a washing machine on a full moon. /win thread

 

[viking97]

vampire of course. absolutely nothing sounds pleasant about being a classic werewolf, you get to try to hide the fact that you turn into a monster every full moon (or maybe you don't even know) and be constantly at risk for killing the people you love.

unless we don't mean classic werewolves, maybe like underworld werewolves? that might be a slightly easier sell.

 

[Varanfan9]

Werewolf. You are stronger and can appear in daylight. Plus if you can eventually control it, you will be awesome at night. Plus in certain Mythos werewolves get extended life spans so theres that.

 

[Sejs Cube]

Neither? Both are really played out at this point, so screw 'em.

If I had to choose one or the other I guess werewolf? Mostly because it has fewer drawbacks, and the ones it has you can at least plan around. Being a vampire would be awful. The problems with getting blood aside, you know what happens for the broad majority of night-time hours?

Abso-fucking-lutely nothing.

Nearly everything worthwhile is closed, and most people are at home or asleep. A vampire would be doomed to an eternity of late-night Denny's coffee and paid programming on TV. *Forever*. Think how crap that would be.

 

[Palindromemordnilap_v1legacy]

Werewolf. I can empathise