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heartlessfang wrote:

blackwolfhell wrote:nope. I was actually using my own research. I wrote a book about werewolves. I should have some good arguments to enforce what I know.

The problem is that instead of stating that your creatures were that way, you said that ALL creatures of that type are that way. We all have different ideas and versions of those creatures, so it wouldn't be right to make an assumption that all are of that type and only that type that you have suggested.

Your rules and research only apply to your own creatures.

In short, I completely agree with Berserker-san.

Back on topic: I think that the BIOHAZARD game (better known as Resident Evil) Zombies can be a good basis for this discussion. For example, they are victims of a manufactured virus called the T virus. Um.....I'll need to came back with more data on them later....I think the Victims become mostly brain dead, but are clinically still alive.

The T-virus is built like many viruses, but not all. As the virus makes contact with a cell's membrane, it inserts its genetic coding into the cell. The cell absorbs the viral genome into its own genetic make-up, which takes over the cell's functions. The cell begins to produce offspring of the original virus. The new viruses are then released from the host cell and infect the neighbouring cells, which starts the process all over again.

The T-virus kills and replaces mitochondrial organelles with a replica of itself. The virus then combines with other cells to produce energy. The energy produced is just enough to power the motor neurons and the basic lower brain functions. Not only that, but this bypasses the entire circulatory system, which makes the heart and lungs redundant systems that can be disposed of. The reanimated host body is then left with the intense need to feed in order to replenish energy supplies without having to sacrifice its own tissue. Actions taken by the host in this time period greatly resemble that of "zombies" depicted in horror movies, and are thus dubbed by that name.

However, the T-virus can only properly function by consuming the cell in order to produce its energy. This slow breakdown of cells leads to the gradual breakdown of the host, causing necrosis. The virus incorporates itself into the host's DNA, which substantially alters it. This is why creatures, such as bees and spiders, only have very minor mutation, such as increased size, when compared to the human mutation caused by the virus.

Should the human host be alive at the time of T-virus infection, all higher brain functions are destroyed. This leaves only the telencephalon, better known as the cerebrum, to govern behaviour. This leaves the infected host with a very animalistic behaviour. As the virus spreads, it damages the hypothalamus. This produces a massive flood of neurotransmitters, enzymes, and hormones such as norepinephrine and dopamine. These effects, combined with the painful symptoms of the infection, induce a psychotic rage, persistent hunger, and increased aggressiveness in those infected.

Should the human host be dead at the time of infection, only enough energy is produced to power the lower brain functions. These functions are responsible for the most primal instincts, such as walking and eating.

In either case, their late-stage appearance and behaviour are characteristics of their name-sake, a zombie.

blackwolfhell wrote:nope. I was actually using my own research. I wrote a book about werewolves. I should have some good arguments to enforce what I know.

Terastas wrote:

blackwolfhell wrote:nope. I was actually using my own research. I wrote a book about werewolves. I should have some good arguments to enforce what I know.

No offense, but hasn't everyone here written or is writing a book about werewolves? What the hell makes yours so special among them?

blackwolfhell wrote: I should have some good arguments to enforce what I know.

blackwolfhell wrote:Oh really? Are you suggesting I have nothing?

blackwolfhell wrote:Oh really? Are you suggesting I have nothing?

OK then Fact Silver was used in the ancient times to repel werewolves. But even that should heal over time don't you think?