Why can't vampires with sun resistance sunbathe?

because there undead

Aliens can’t tan either. I guess Sixam has a red sun or something :|

Perhaps vampires with sun resistance can't get a tan because their skin isn't damaged by the sun and therefore doesn't need to produce melanin? I really don't know. It kind of frustrates me too as everyone has their own take on vampires and their abilities. I think it would be nice to have the option to sunbathe. I also wish vampires reacted to temperatures and changed their outfits accordingly. In my story, my vampire is basically always room temperature and hates being anywhere cold. He's a bit of an oddball and actually loves sunny weather. Sometimes he seems more like a cat than a vampire. :D

Interesting thought. I agree that there are different takes on vampires, but there is a consensus, I believe, that they are not alive. That's why they need the life force (blood) of the living to survive. And dead skin can't tan, I would think? Tanning is a process based on the cells being active/alive and working properly, so it makes sense to me. Maybe there is a mod to change that in game.

It doesn't bother me, because they are undead being.

For the same reason why vampires with sunlight resistance have reduced or no effect from sunlight reversal cocktails - they're coded that way. I would not be surprised if their skin is coded as unnatural (similar to aliens) and thus can't get a tan. From point of view of lore, vampires are undead. Undead don't work as living do. This is why they're supernatural.

Aww phooey. I guess that private island in Sulani is a no-go. :D

Too bad that the Vamps can't sparkle in the sun.