What is a "Vampyr"?

[Sybil]

Is it a spelling mistake? Not a great sign.

Edit: Okayy. I get it now. Please let this thread die and stop being mean to me ;n;

[asarokk]

No. It's not a spelling mistake. Do you think it's spelled "vampire" in every single language?

Vampyre/Vampire in the English language only dates back to 1732. There are plenty of languages that spell their equivalent of the English word vampire with a y, many of which are much older than the English word. Some even use accents or diacritics. Like my language vampíra - Icelandic. Denmark, Norway and Sweden use vampyr, as does Hungary.

Before Bram Stoker's 1897 "Dracula" there was "The Vampyre" written by John W. Polidori in 1819. And one of the earliest vampires in film was "Nosferatu the Vampyre" in 1979.

[Sybil]

Originally posted by asarokk:

No. It's not a spelling mistake. Do you think it's spelled "vampire" in every single language?

Vampyre/Vampire in the English language only dates back to 1732. There are plenty of languages that spell their equivalent of the English word vampire with a y, many of which are much older than the English word. Some even use accents or diacritics. Like my language vampíra - Icelandic. Denmark, Norway and Sweden use vampyr, as does Hungary.

Before Bram Stoker's 1897 "Dracula" there was "The Vampyre" written by John W. Polidori in 1819. And one of the earliest vampires in film was "Nosferatu the Vampyre" in 1979.

my language settings are in english

[asarokk]

I didn't ask what your language settings are in Vampyr. I asked if you thought every country uses the word "vampire" with that exact spelling in their own language.

Vampyr is not misspelled. It doesn't matter what language settings you use, the game will still be called Vampyr.

Any of the reasons I stated in my previous comment could explain why the developers intentionally named it Vampyr. Obviously they're not the first to think of it.

[Sybil]

Originally posted by asarokk:

I didn't ask what your language settings are in Vampyr. I asked if you thought every country uses the word "vampire" with that exact spelling in their own language.

Vampyr is not misspelled. It doesn't matter what language settings you use, the game will still be called Vampyr.

Any of the reasons I stated in my previous comment could explain why the developers intentionally named it Vampyr. Obviously they're not the first to think of it.

i dont speak other languages

[Kazooie]

I don't know why it spelled that way either. I was going to buy this game but I didn't because of that.

[Sybil]

Originally posted by Kazooie:

I don't know why it spelled that way either. I was going to buy this game but I didn't because of that.

so true

[gigadad]

What is a 'man'?

[Sybil]

Originally posted by gigadad:

What is a 'man'?

So "vampyr" just means "man"? What is this game even about then?

[malachi.g90]

Vampyr is of Serbian origin (among other languages) for "Vampire". There are many words for Vampire in English, such as Nosferatu, Vampire and Vampyr. It's not misspelled, and it is used in English - it's just not as common.
The usage hints that in the game, you'll see old Vampires as well as Dr. Reid, a New born.

[Narcissistic Cannibal]

Not a single clown award in 10 days? Come on, guys, she's trying so hard to entertain you.

[asarokk]

Originally posted by Narcissistic Cannibal:

Not a single clown award in 10 days? Come on, guys, she's trying so hard to entertain you.

She should try harder then. But try as she might, she won't get one from me. I don't award idiots. Clever quips however, I do. Take your price.

[cannibal vegan]

the whole discussion is so funny

[Jazzwingo]

Originally posted by Sybil:

Is it a spelling mistake? Not a great sign.

What is a "Sybil"?
Looks like a spelling mistake. It should be 'Sibl'.

[[BLK] Telu]

The name of the game.

[Wenzel]

Originally posted by Sybil:

Is it a spelling mistake? Not a great sign.

Don't buy this game. It isn't made for types like you.

Honest recommendation.