THED4NIELan unfortunate occurrence indeed
WarmSodaYou mean like in every RPG since the 80’s?
SanctusExcept for RuneScape, Elder Scrolls, MAID, RAW DnD (multiple editions), Vampire the Masquerade, GURPS, and many more. Its a trope that I think originated from Warcraft (really unsure about that answer). But not really many RPGs do that according to their rules explicitly.
It’s in every jrpg since the NES
Except ChronoTrigger, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Secret of Mana, Star Ocean, Phantasy Star, Panzer Dragoon Saga, Persona Series, Xenoblade, Pokemon, the list is much longer of those that don’t than those that do.
I don’t believe your claim is properly sourced with hard data BUT you’re on the right side of history
Undead are made with eviiiiillll magic and healing hurts them because it’s good magic.
Now, if want to go full “magic is a science because you get predictable results from consistent inputs” and start talking about reversed polarity zombies…