This is possibly an addition to a long list of 'yet another request for a weird race that most folk haven't heard of or played' threads, but I really like playing half-vampires in fantasy RPGs and I'm sure I'm not alone.
A point in favour of introducing half-vampire/vampire spawn as a playable race in BG3 is that most of the thinking behind the mechanics has already been developed with the development of our favourite rogue. Yes, having another vampire spawn would make Astarion suddenly not as unique as he'd like, but I am firmly in the camp that allows the PCs to be the special snowflakes in a campaign and not to be overshadowed by the accompanying NPCs.
Besides, I reckon Astarion's mind would be blown should a female vampire spawn appear and being the same position he is. The possibility of verbal fencing between the two is immense. You'd certainly secure the Goth vote (I'm not a Goth - middle-aged Goths would look odd unless they are called Alice Cooper).
So, if vampire spawn could be introduced as a playable race I would be a very happy bunny. With fangs. Thanks.
Last edited by Sadurian; 11/10/20 12:53 PM.
