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J'aran · 01-05-2002, 01:28 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Beaumanoir:

Yea, Heres A Scene:

Muslim: How Are You Protestant? By The Way, Have You Seen Jehovahs Witness About?
Protestant: No, Go And Ask Jew If He's Seen Him...

That's a joke, right? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

I meant of course names of dieties and heroes of old religions.
Like Unferth, Hrungnir, Hildr from Nordic/Germanic myth, etc.
Artemis (Entreri, from FR novels) for example comes from ancient Greek lore. If you take the names of small figures from old legends and stuff, you can get some real cool names.

Scholarcs · 01-06-2002, 04:15 AM

Try making up names which can be pronounced easily, and remembered easily. For example, if you have a name which cannot be pronouced properly, then the character is less believeable.

If you have different races, cultures or countries, try and have a particular type of name for one. For example one culture always has a K' or a J' in front of the name.

Hope that helped.

Beaumanoir · 01-06-2002, 05:08 AM

quote:
Originally posted by J'aran:

That's a joke, right? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Excellent, 10 Out Of 10 For Observation. Clarity Of Thought, Realistic Approach... Very Important In A Job Such As Ours [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Kaz · 01-06-2002, 08:08 AM

Aleis
Shaine
Kerrik
Minjen
T'kos
Harexi
Belan
Zarech
Nadani
Seleya

Just out of the top of my head... tell me if you need more. I agree, it helps knowing gender, race, alignment and profession of the people

J'aran · 01-06-2002, 08:10 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Scholarcs:
For example one culture always has a K' or a J' in front of the name

Hmm, I wonder where he got that idea... [img]tongue.gif[/img]

quote:
Originally posted by Beaumanoir:
Excellent, 10 Out Of 10 For Observation. Clarity Of Thought, Realistic Approach... Very Important In A Job Such As Ours [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Thanks, but I think you're giving me a bit too much credit here.
[img]tongue.gif[/img] x10

Lavindathar · 01-06-2002, 08:17 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Barb:

I know, but I really dont want to use Barb.

Haha. that was smooth!

[ 01-06-2002: Message edited by: Lavindathar ]

Jorath Calar · 01-06-2002, 09:08 AM

Ikarion (my veru first BG characther)
Boaz
Variar
Domantia (a vampire witch in a Ravenloft campaign I once made)

Or just mix well known names like
Aramir
Borogorn (think LOTR [img]smile.gif[/img] )

Sigmar · 01-13-2002, 03:48 PM

Names huh, how about (some are warhammer influenced but I doubt any of them are copyrighted)

Arkhanis
Teclis*
Tyrion*
Malus (darkblade)*
Thorgrim
Morathi*
Ahriman*
Abbadon*
Imrick
Nagash*
Felix
Gotrek
Zylo
hope that helped!
Edit-Malkaviel is right, I checked if the names were copyrighted and sure enough some of them were, a name with an * beside it is copyrighted, sorry Barb.

[ 01-13-2002: Message edited by: Sigmar ]

Talthyr Malkaviel · 01-13-2002, 04:00 PM

Actually, sorry to disappoint, Sigmar, but I'm pretty sure all or almost all of them are copyrighted, I know fora fact some of them are, and they make a habit of copyrighting everything they invent.
Also, for names, a couple you Nordic guys and gals might know:
Freki (pronounced Freh- kee)
Geri (pronounced Geh- ree)
I remember my older brother calling two hamsters that years ago.

[ 01-13-2002: Message edited by: Talthyr Malkaviel ]

Lucre · 01-13-2002, 04:09 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Barb:
Lucre

I'm flattered. [img]smile.gif[/img]

01-05-2002, 01:28 PM	#11
J'aran Mephistopheles Join Date: December 12, 2001 Location: Fryslân, The Netherlands Age: 44 Posts: 1,493	quote: Originally posted by Beaumanoir: Yea, Heres A Scene: Muslim: How Are You Protestant? By The Way, Have You Seen Jehovahs Witness About? Protestant: No, Go And Ask Jew If He's Seen Him... That's a joke, right? [img]tongue.gif[/img] I meant of course names of dieties and heroes of old religions. Like Unferth, Hrungnir, Hildr from Nordic/Germanic myth, etc. Artemis (Entreri, from FR novels) for example comes from ancient Greek lore. If you take the names of small figures from old legends and stuff, you can get some real cool names.

01-06-2002, 05:08 AM	#13
Beaumanoir Iron Throne Cult Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: There is no IRL, Only AFK. Age: 35 Posts: 4,896	quote: Originally posted by J'aran: That's a joke, right? [img]tongue.gif[/img] Excellent, 10 Out Of 10 For Observation. Clarity Of Thought, Realistic Approach... Very Important In A Job Such As Ours [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ My pokemon bring all the boys to the yard, and they're like; you wanna trade cards? Damn right, I wanna trade cards, I'll trade this but not my Charizard.

01-06-2002, 08:10 AM	#15
J'aran Mephistopheles Join Date: December 12, 2001 Location: Fryslân, The Netherlands Age: 44 Posts: 1,493	quote: Originally posted by Scholarcs: For example one culture always has a K' or a J' in front of the name Hmm, I wonder where he got that idea... [img]tongue.gif[/img] quote: Originally posted by Beaumanoir: Excellent, 10 Out Of 10 For Observation. Clarity Of Thought, Realistic Approach... Very Important In A Job Such As Ours [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] Thanks, but I think you're giving me a bit too much credit here. [img]tongue.gif[/img] x10

01-06-2002, 08:17 AM	#16
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	quote: Originally posted by Barb: I know, but I really dont want to use Barb. Haha. that was smooth! [ 01-06-2002: Message edited by: Lavindathar ] __________________ =@

01-13-2002, 04:00 PM	#19
Talthyr Malkaviel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: August 31, 2001 Location: Land of the Britons Age: 37 Posts: 3,224	Actually, sorry to disappoint, Sigmar, but I'm pretty sure all or almost all of them are copyrighted, I know fora fact some of them are, and they make a habit of copyrighting everything they invent. Also, for names, a couple you Nordic guys and gals might know: Freki (pronounced Freh- kee) Geri (pronounced Geh- ree) I remember my older brother calling two hamsters that years ago. [ 01-13-2002: Message edited by: Talthyr Malkaviel ] __________________ Resident cantankerous sorcerer of the Clan HADB<br />and Sorcerous Nuttella salesman of the O.R.T<br /> <br /><br />Say NO to the Trouser Tyranny! Can I drill you about this?

01-06-2002, 04:15 AM	#12
Scholarcs Red Dragon Join Date: December 5, 2001 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Age: 38 Posts: 1,557	Try making up names which can be pronounced easily, and remembered easily. For example, if you have a name which cannot be pronouced properly, then the character is less believeable. If you have different races, cultures or countries, try and have a particular type of name for one. For example one culture always has a K' or a J' in front of the name. Hope that helped.

01-06-2002, 08:08 AM	#14
Kaz Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: August 16, 2001 Location: UK Posts: 2,891	Aleis Shaine Kerrik Minjen T'kos Harexi Belan Zarech Nadani Seleya Just out of the top of my head... tell me if you need more. I agree, it helps knowing gender, race, alignment and profession of the people

01-06-2002, 09:08 AM	#17
Jorath Calar Harper Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 4,706	Ikarion (my veru first BG characther) Boaz Variar Domantia (a vampire witch in a Ravenloft campaign I once made) Or just mix well known names like Aramir Borogorn (think LOTR [img]smile.gif[/img] )

01-13-2002, 03:48 PM	#18
Sigmar Unicorn Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: N/a Posts: 4,222	Names huh, how about (some are warhammer influenced but I doubt any of them are copyrighted) Arkhanis Teclis* Tyrion* Malus (darkblade)* Thorgrim Morathi* Ahriman* Abbadon* Imrick Nagash* Felix Gotrek Zylo hope that helped! Edit-Malkaviel is right, I checked if the names were copyrighted and sure enough some of them were, a name with an * beside it is copyrighted, sorry Barb. [ 01-13-2002: Message edited by: Sigmar ]

01-13-2002, 04:09 PM	#20
Lucre Elminster Join Date: October 20, 2001 Location: England Posts: 413	quote: Originally posted by Barb: Lucre I'm flattered. [img]smile.gif[/img]

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