Post by Kanashimi on Jul 7, 2016 11:51:54 GMT -6
How To Name Your Character
“There was a farmer who had a dog, and Bingo was his name-o!”
-Very stupid song
Names. They do have the ability to define us, either completely or partially. Johnny Blade, Jack Bauer, Pierre Kirby, all bad asses with bad ass names. On the other side of the spectrum you have Micheal Bubble, Bozo the Clown, Hank, homos. I myself have a name synonymous with conflict. Lillywinks v. St. Allen‘s Catholic School for Girls is a phrase I heard is used quite commonly.
Today on HELPFUL TIPS FROM THE GREAT RUNESTONE LILLYWINKS, we will be discussing how to come up with a name for your character (LARP or else) that will leave a lasting impression in the hearts and minds of your friends and enemies. Hopefully the lasting impression is not laughter.
HOW TO NAME YOUR CHARACTER
So how does one choose a name that appropriates what they wish to perceive themselves as. You could do endless research, delving into information, history and stories, concepts from ages past, tales of good and evil, monikers spoken in the old one’s tongue, dirges that stir the very dead from their resting place. Or you could just use the old color/animal technique and be done with it.
Choosing a name in Amtgard is truly an important event in the life of your character. It can define you in an epic sense, a comedic sense, or a “hey, I’m a douchbag and I hate fat chicks!” sense. Many great players in the World of Amtgard have legendary names that are sung across various parks. The man-god Kezgar has several poems, songs, and movies about street racing made to his tribute.
THE OLD COLOR/ANIMAL TECHNIQUE
One of the easiest ways to name a character is use the old color/animal technique. I discovered the technique long ago while playing D&D. I wished I would have learned about the ladies instead, but for some reason , I thought being a 7th level fighter was more important. Anyway, what you do is just combine two different words. If you can’t figure that out, you are obviously retarded and I applaud you for being able to read. Just remember, the first word can be a verb, adjective, or noun while the second word must be a noun. This technique can be used to create names like; Greenfire, Freewater, Riverwind, Steelbeard, Roadrunner, Redman, Wetlady, Comfycouch, Naughtygerbil, the list goes on and on.
NAMED FOR THE MUNDANE
Another effective technique is just using your mundane name. I don’t mean outright. Its tough to be a famous warrior if your name is Bob the tax accountant. But change Bob up a bit to be Roberto De Croix, and now you have a wine drinking swashbuckler from the west who can do your taxes for a modest price. You can do a slight change to your name or use your full name if need be. Your middle name may be a great choice for a character name also. This technique can be used to create names like; Matt to Matthias, Alex to Alexander, Sam to Samuel, Eva to Evanglina, Bill to William, Evan to Loptr, and so on
I CALLED CTHULHU FOR A NAME
Another thing you can do is research. Go ahead and research into your family background or history and see how far it goes back. You could find out your ancestor was a noble or soldier of great renown. On the other hand, you could find out you come from a long line of idiots. And what if you found out you were related to a Nazi. At least now you know why the Jew in your park is always hitting you in the face. Research can yield personal rewards for you and you could honor an ancestor by taking their name as your character’s name.
POP OPEN THIS CULTURE AND LET’S GET TO NAMING
Why reinvent the wheel? Media has a plethora of names that you can use for your own sick and twisted end. Just make sure that the name you pull is a name you can live up to. Guys, say you want to use the name Conan. Well you better be ready to crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentations of their women. Ladies, maybe you wish to use the name Xena. Well you better find a smaller, cute girl to be your sidekick and she’ll have to become your lover by season 5. Yeah, then you two will get all sweaty, hugging and kissing, and trying to avoid weird three-ways with Ted Raimi. Then later, you’ll travel east. Don’t really know why, but you’ll be compelled to do so. In truth, many of the names that are pulled from pop culture are supporting characters in the subject matter. This is a good tactic since it will make everyone think you made up the name yourself. I have heard many names pulled from pop culture, but I can’t list them because of copyright laws.
FINE, I’LL CALL MYSELF LILLYWINKS
Some names are thought up on the spot. A creation made in the heart of spontaneity and engraved on the very substance you call your spirit. These names do take very little effort and some say they are lucky when a name just comes to them. It’s as if God himself told you what your name was going to be, if God cared about what you call yourself in a game. In truth, this is probably what most people do. Of course, this may be one of the reasons Amtgard has so many players named after food and drink. I’m waiting for the day we have a Sir Sarsaparilla or a Master Scout named Trailmix.
These are just a few of the technique to help players choose a name for a character that may become a legend in gaming. A name is yours and you can call yourself anything you want. You can try to say that a name doesn‘t matter, in which I will name you a liar. The name you choose will define your character as long as you play the game and maybe even longer, so make sure it’s something you want to stick with. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to meet fellow Amtgard players Guano Latrine and Lanceman McShiftybottom for lunch.
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“There was a farmer who had a dog, and Bingo was his name-o!”
-Very stupid song
Names. They do have the ability to define us, either completely or partially. Johnny Blade, Jack Bauer, Pierre Kirby, all bad asses with bad ass names. On the other side of the spectrum you have Micheal Bubble, Bozo the Clown, Hank, homos. I myself have a name synonymous with conflict. Lillywinks v. St. Allen‘s Catholic School for Girls is a phrase I heard is used quite commonly.
Today on HELPFUL TIPS FROM THE GREAT RUNESTONE LILLYWINKS, we will be discussing how to come up with a name for your character (LARP or else) that will leave a lasting impression in the hearts and minds of your friends and enemies. Hopefully the lasting impression is not laughter.
HOW TO NAME YOUR CHARACTER
So how does one choose a name that appropriates what they wish to perceive themselves as. You could do endless research, delving into information, history and stories, concepts from ages past, tales of good and evil, monikers spoken in the old one’s tongue, dirges that stir the very dead from their resting place. Or you could just use the old color/animal technique and be done with it.
Choosing a name in Amtgard is truly an important event in the life of your character. It can define you in an epic sense, a comedic sense, or a “hey, I’m a douchbag and I hate fat chicks!” sense. Many great players in the World of Amtgard have legendary names that are sung across various parks. The man-god Kezgar has several poems, songs, and movies about street racing made to his tribute.
THE OLD COLOR/ANIMAL TECHNIQUE
One of the easiest ways to name a character is use the old color/animal technique. I discovered the technique long ago while playing D&D. I wished I would have learned about the ladies instead, but for some reason , I thought being a 7th level fighter was more important. Anyway, what you do is just combine two different words. If you can’t figure that out, you are obviously retarded and I applaud you for being able to read. Just remember, the first word can be a verb, adjective, or noun while the second word must be a noun. This technique can be used to create names like; Greenfire, Freewater, Riverwind, Steelbeard, Roadrunner, Redman, Wetlady, Comfycouch, Naughtygerbil, the list goes on and on.
NAMED FOR THE MUNDANE
Another effective technique is just using your mundane name. I don’t mean outright. Its tough to be a famous warrior if your name is Bob the tax accountant. But change Bob up a bit to be Roberto De Croix, and now you have a wine drinking swashbuckler from the west who can do your taxes for a modest price. You can do a slight change to your name or use your full name if need be. Your middle name may be a great choice for a character name also. This technique can be used to create names like; Matt to Matthias, Alex to Alexander, Sam to Samuel, Eva to Evanglina, Bill to William, Evan to Loptr, and so on
I CALLED CTHULHU FOR A NAME
Another thing you can do is research. Go ahead and research into your family background or history and see how far it goes back. You could find out your ancestor was a noble or soldier of great renown. On the other hand, you could find out you come from a long line of idiots. And what if you found out you were related to a Nazi. At least now you know why the Jew in your park is always hitting you in the face. Research can yield personal rewards for you and you could honor an ancestor by taking their name as your character’s name.
POP OPEN THIS CULTURE AND LET’S GET TO NAMING
Why reinvent the wheel? Media has a plethora of names that you can use for your own sick and twisted end. Just make sure that the name you pull is a name you can live up to. Guys, say you want to use the name Conan. Well you better be ready to crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentations of their women. Ladies, maybe you wish to use the name Xena. Well you better find a smaller, cute girl to be your sidekick and she’ll have to become your lover by season 5. Yeah, then you two will get all sweaty, hugging and kissing, and trying to avoid weird three-ways with Ted Raimi. Then later, you’ll travel east. Don’t really know why, but you’ll be compelled to do so. In truth, many of the names that are pulled from pop culture are supporting characters in the subject matter. This is a good tactic since it will make everyone think you made up the name yourself. I have heard many names pulled from pop culture, but I can’t list them because of copyright laws.
FINE, I’LL CALL MYSELF LILLYWINKS
Some names are thought up on the spot. A creation made in the heart of spontaneity and engraved on the very substance you call your spirit. These names do take very little effort and some say they are lucky when a name just comes to them. It’s as if God himself told you what your name was going to be, if God cared about what you call yourself in a game. In truth, this is probably what most people do. Of course, this may be one of the reasons Amtgard has so many players named after food and drink. I’m waiting for the day we have a Sir Sarsaparilla or a Master Scout named Trailmix.
These are just a few of the technique to help players choose a name for a character that may become a legend in gaming. A name is yours and you can call yourself anything you want. You can try to say that a name doesn‘t matter, in which I will name you a liar. The name you choose will define your character as long as you play the game and maybe even longer, so make sure it’s something you want to stick with. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to meet fellow Amtgard players Guano Latrine and Lanceman McShiftybottom for lunch.
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