just my opinion
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Actually I don't ger the homophobia. If there's a gay character, ok do it, however, I didn't like they TURNED Alucard into a pussy (He was a fierce warrior in CvIII). Isaac was laughable BTW, but a real "gay" character could be interesting, the bad part is that it will always fall into the "effeminate she-man" estereotype so better not touch them.
the bad part is that it will always fall into the "effeminate she-man" stereotype so better not touch them.(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foverpixelated.files.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fpicard-facepalm2.jpg&hash=0e56c61df60c4f71709d8826523ede8aa7e6b549)
Well we have Carmilla if that counts. She's suppose to be a lesbian vampire and Laura was her consort right? Except of course in Lords of Shadow when they turned Laura into her daughter, completely throwing away the point of the character as she was based off the heroine of the novel whom Carmilla was attracted to and wanted to turn into a vampire.
I wonder if she calls her "mother" simply for the sake of her being the head honcho, and Laura having a warped mind.
u mean Astarte? Or a random enemy Succubus?
excuse me been a while since I played that game.
Actually I don't ger the homophobia. If there's a gay character, ok do it, however, I didn't like they TURNED Alucard into a pussy (He was a fierce warrior in CvIII).
What if he does!? *GASP!*
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Here we go... this is perfect.
And if you think Alucard looked better in CV3 than in Symphony then... what? Alucard looked horrible originally. Really, which do you prefer?Of course not I'm not blind :P I'ts something "more" than appareance:
Yea... but Adrian isn't a puss.
Certainly not. Besides, Soma would make Kirby look badass next to him.
Wait, are you implying Kirby isn't a badass? Dude, he eats his enemies! WHOLE! then steals their powers to kick their friend's asses!
I'm not exactly an Alucard lover, but I'm not a hater either. However, considering the Twilight hate CV fans often display, it's sort of amusing how much "Twilight"ness Alucard already had in SotN. Just look at the game's ending - the entire "forbidden love for a cursed handsome fellow" protostory is there in full force. Not necessarily a bad thing, expecially since it was done in unsuspicious times, but if there's a Cullen in CV, it's Alucard ;D .^^^ Well, I think the love story in SotN was probably the worst thing about it. At first, I really thought nothing of it as being a love story at all, more than it being a one-sided love story with Maria becoming enamored over Alucard, in the same way that wacky girls have been swooning over guys like David Cassidy, Donny Osmond, or even Justin Beiber. Y'know, classic one-side "dream boat" infatuation. I mean, nothing gave me the impression that Alucard felt anything for her. Nor did I ever get the impression that a few chance meetings(BRIEF meetings) could result in them totally falling in love with each other. Alucard seemed like he could care less. It wasn't until the SotN radio drama that it became apparent that they DID love each other, which felt totally strange to me.
I don't get the gay tones either. Incubi would be, by their very definition, non-gay demons. Their purpose is the IMPREGNANT WOMEN. It's not like they are going to use their sex appeal on male characters. That's what the Succubi are for.
I wouldn't mind at all, nor would i be bothered if it were to be homo/bi/heterosexual. Something is kinda bugging me though and maybe someone could clarify for me. I thought male succubi (Inccubi) are actually described in lore to be the opposite of the females, that is they were disfigured and disgusting. Didn't have the ability so change their appearance and possibly hide their actual horrible appearance from their prey. Is my memory off or did i actually read this before?
Edit: nvm did a few quick searches and it seems this only applied to certain regional lore.
^^^ Well, I think the love story in SotN was probably the worst thing about it. At first, I really thought nothing of it as being a love story at all, more than it being a one-sided love story with Maria becoming enamored over Alucard, in the same way that wacky girls have been swooning over guys like David Cassidy, Donny Osmond, or even Justin Beiber. Y'know, classic one-side "dream boat" infatuation. I mean, nothing gave me the impression that Alucard felt anything for her. Nor did I ever get the impression that a few chance meetings(BRIEF meetings) could result in them totally falling in love with each other. Alucard seemed like he could care less. It wasn't until the SotN radio drama that it became apparent that they DID love each other, which felt totally strange to me.
I think its a bad idea. It would come off as gay honestly, and some of the heroes are already kinda metrosexual looking so I think it would only make things worse >_>
It's a game, the incubus is not going to jump out of the screen and molest you.
I personally think Ayami Kojima's art fits the series perfectly. I mean being metrosexual and gothic is what vampires are all about. And her characters aren't the "emo" kind of goth, they're more like the style of classical goth from the artists and poets like Edgar Allan Poe. I agree that incubus from Nocturne of Recollection is kind of emo rockstar looking, but I think a real incubus could be done in the game with the same deviousness and style as the other male enemies.
As for the subject of homosexuality, I agree it would be interesting if done tastefully and not like yaoi fanservice where we find out Richter and Alucard are secret lovers who out of nowhere decide to get it on with hot vampire/human sex.
It's like Carmilla's implied lesbianism. It is done rather tastefully because we know there's something going on between her and her servant Laura just like in the novel the two characters are based on and it's not dramatic or overly-done in the plot.
I don't think having an Incubus trying to "hit" on a male character would be problematic.
Man on man seduction doesn't need to revolve around sex. A man could tempt another man with power, luxury, friendship.
A large part of the vampire mythos hints at homosexuality being more prevalent among them. Vampires are nigh immortal; boredom can easily lead to "trying new things", but that's the tip of the iceberg. Vampires are powerful, and lonely. They would be attracted to each other as rivals and partners. In the Ann Rice books, it's quite common for straight vampires to practice some seduction on mortals or other vampires.
In a similar vein, an Incubus could tempt a male character promising him sex with women. "Come with me, and we'll have all the women you can dream of".
Agreed... succubi and incubi are first and foremost sexual tempters, traditionally striking while their victims sleep, hence the 'Nightmare' Alucard had in SotN... in the Castlevania series they seem to focus on illusions rather than seduction, so I guess that would work.
I've always thought of it being more a byproduct of vampires not having a sexual preference because... well, they're vampires. But they come off as very hedonistic and thence can be sexual.
That's an interesting idea.
Lilith (Adam's first wife who became a succubus)
According to Jewish mythology, heh, but not as part of their faith. Lilith and the idea of Adam having a wife before Eve is entirely unbiblical.
Maybe Dear little Adrian has an oedipus complex... the real kind.Now that's funny and I'm an Alucard fan too. On another note, I think the having an Incubus enemy in the series isn't a bad idea at all. It all comes down to how it is executed. Hell, in terms of story, it would make sense to have both a incubus and a succubus guarding the same room. This way one can distract/tempt the hero/heroine while the other slaughters them. The two of them could even be lovers (that is if demons can love).
Well according to some legends when succubi collect semen from mortal men it's the incubus who takes it to impregnate the succubus so she can give birth to new baby demons. So it could be possible to have an evil succubus/incubus couple, and I could see them working together in a boss fight to torture a mortal to death with their powers.
What are they gonna do? Masturbate a Belmont to death?
Maybe he can be a Cho Aniki-esque bodybuilder who the Belmont has to MANWRESTLE with.
Well true, most demons were originally something else before they turned. Like Lucifer was an angel who fell from heaven for disagreeing God, and Lilith was the first wife of Adam who ran away from the Garden of Eden because she refused to be submissive to Adam (which is why God created Eve to basically be Adam's door mat when Lilith refused).
Good play on Lilith's part. No woman, for any reason should willingly or otherwise, bow down to the corruption of the patriarchal system. It's nonsense. And if I were in Lilith's shoes, I'd make the same choice without hesitation. Besides, all peoples were created as equals so there's a serious contradiction there.
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If he had a bigger bulge >.>
Sides, Incubus doesn't need to be all manly looking. He could look like a rapist... in fact that might even fit more.
Ok... are u serious? we got enough with gay character designs and now that homo incubus from that cheesy novel? thats pure fangirl service
Regarding an incubus, he should be a "pretty boy". After all, if an incubus is the male equivalent of a succubus (as we all know) then he should be attractive to women and from what I know, most women like pretty boys.
Not really, an incubus doesn't have to be a pretty boy. Often, it's men who does the raping, and women who do the seducing... and when you're a rapist, you don't have to look pretty.True, but I thought that incubi tempt and seduce women into sinful sex like succubi do to men.
I think the high heels on the boots, the neckbuckle (which screams BDSM) and the black-feathered/furred boa ruined it. The armor wasn't that bad. I'd still take the single-pauldron brown armor and blonde hair and conan boots from the original design instead (anyday).
I don't know. If you ask me, the Trevor from CoD was the best example of what a Belmont should be. He was buff, but not overly muscular and his clothing reflected the times.
Regarding an incubus, he should be a "pretty boy". After all, if an incubus is the male equivalent of a succubus (as we all know) then he should be attractive to women and from what I know, most women like pretty boys.
Maybe he could wear a black loincloth with boots and gloves, and have tattooos marking his body? Maybe throw in a black leather armband or two.
why would demons with the intent of having sex have clothes anyway
why would demons with the intent of having sex have clothes anyway
i dont see why he should be attractive anyway when unlike the succubus, incubi tended to rape rather than seduce
otherwise,
loincloth