Card text indicates that this is a different action. But I just want to
make sure, before I rely on this for a deck. :)
No. Similarly, actions which put allies in play are not all recruit
actions
(e.g., Compel the Spirit). And actions which gain blood are not all
hunt actions.
> Specifically, would the cost of Renewed Vigor (inferior, if targeting an
> older vampire) be increased by Torpid Blood?
No.
> Card text indicates that this is a different action. But I just want to
> make sure, before I rely on this for a deck. :)
Correct.