Curse

Vox Populi · Jan 30, 2006, 03:20 AM // 03:20

Assassins is such a dumb, overused cliche by this point. Instead, I propose that the profession be renamed to something much more evocative and indicative of their true, super, awesome-o power. Henceforth, all Assassins shall be known as Nightcrawlers.

Think about it, it's the perfect name. They're sneaking around. Crawling, if you will, looking to pwn someone and then they jump out of the shadows and deliver a blow Chuck Norris would be proud of with their awesome ninja skills and uber dual wielding. And when do you get shadows? At night! It's perfect.

Furthermore, to let everyone know someone's just been pwned by a Nightcrawler as they sneak away back into the shadows, all teleportation should be accompanied by a loud "BAMF" sound effect. Possibly, it should even show up plastered across the screen of everyone within radar range. It's just that cool. Also, to mark out someone playing a Nightcrawler as so far removed from the normal level of competition, they need something to make them stand out from the crowd. I'm not sure, but I think something like having the chat browser parse their text into a mangled German accent would do the trick. "The" becomes "Das", all w's become v's, and you can even do things like replacing exlamations with things like "Mein gott!" and "Actung!". That way you just have to look at the chat box to know how awesome someone is. Oh, and if you pre-order, you should get a set of little capsules filled with sulfur and a card that says "Face it, you're going to get pwned by a Nightcrawler. When that happens, break ONE tablet under your nose to enhance the experience by replicating actual in-game conditions."

Nevin · Jan 30, 2006, 03:29 AM // 03:29

Reminds me too much of X-men, but maybe some people will like it.

P.S. - Chuck Norris jokes need to die.

Turbo Wombat · Jan 30, 2006, 03:34 AM // 03:34

Hold on there, crackpuppy...

May I be the first to say that we don't need any pseudo-nazi mutants trying to rip off 1960's Batman TV gimmicks.

Now, I can only assume that you meant this as a joke (or at least I hope you did, since I have seen worse ideas whose creators were quite serious about them), so in that sense I did get a ckuckle out of it. If, on the other hand, you were serious I can only imagine that something like this might work it's way into GW as part of an April Fool's update or something.

actionjack · Jan 30, 2006, 03:42 AM // 03:42

yes, Assassin is a over use name... but it is still a decent name.
since it is called a profession, thus need a name that can also be refered as a professional. Night Crawler just won't do....

But would like to hear what other name would be better suited for such class as Assassin that would be more original and more fun to say.

Blessed Winds · Jan 30, 2006, 03:53 AM // 03:53

Don't suggest to rename it just because you don't like it. =)

Klmpee · Jan 30, 2006, 03:58 AM // 03:58

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Originally Posted by Nevin

P.S. - Chuck Norris jokes need to die.

i like the name of them.. keep it.. and everytime i hear a chuck norris joke i get a big smile and laugh for a long time

Kakumei · Jan 30, 2006, 04:56 AM // 04:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vox Populi

Assassins is such a dumb, overused cliche by this point. Instead, I propose that the profession be renamed to something much more evocative and indicative of their true, super, awesome-o power. Henceforth, all Assassins shall be known as Nightcrawlers.

Think about it, it's the perfect name. They're sneaking around. Crawling, if you will, looking to pwn someone and then they jump out of the shadows and deliver a blow Chuck Norris

I stopped reading there.

The_Janitor · Jan 30, 2006, 05:01 AM // 05:01

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Originally Posted by Vox Populi

Crawling, if you will, looking to pwn someone and then they jump out of the shadows and deliver a blow Chuck Norris would be proud of with their awesome ninja skills and uber dual wielding

Okay, that completely ruined it.

Verlas Ho'Esta · Jan 30, 2006, 05:07 AM // 05:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vox Populi

Assassins is such a dumb, overused cliche by this point. Instead, I propose that the profession be renamed to something much more evocative and indicative of their true, super, awesome-o power. Henceforth, all Assassins shall be known as Nightcrawlers.

Personally, I think they should have stuck with the original pronounciation of the word "Assassin", and made chapter 2 an arabian theme with elements of India mixed in. Instead of Assassins and Ritualists, we'd have Hashashans and Sha'irs. I realize "japan sells" these days, but honestly, jumping the shark and making a ninja-themed (and not even legitimate ninja, but the knock-off BS produced for american children cliche's and misinformation). The whole oriental theme is QUICKLY losing its appeal, and even our snot-nosed brats are starting to realize it.

I would have rather seen the arabian themed expansion. Long, flowing robes, turbans in the style of Lawrence of Arabia, Jambiya-style daggers and Tulwar swords with wicked edges, and djinn/efreet/Dao/marid/genie themed spirit skills and spells.

Can't say it wouldn't be cool.

Kai Nui · Jan 30, 2006, 05:49 AM // 05:49

Maybe not Nightcrawler, but I do agree it needs to be changed.

Something like Ninja, Stalker, Cutthroat, Spy, Invader or my personal favorite... Saboteur would be a lot better.

I wanted my post to stand out because I think it deserves special attention.

BigTru · Jan 30, 2006, 06:45 AM // 06:45

Ok... Are you telling me Ranger, Necromancer, and Warrior aren't overused names?

Puppets · Jan 30, 2006, 07:16 AM // 07:16

You guys should know that this is an obvious troll.

Vilaptca · Jan 30, 2006, 07:16 AM // 07:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kai Nui

Maybe not Nightcrawler, but I do agree it needs to be changed.

Something like Ninja, Stalker, Cutthroat, Spy, Invader or my personal favorite... Saboteur would be a lot better.

I wanted my post to stand out because I think it deserves special attention.

Ninja...as if Assassin wasn't overused enough...

Murder In China · Jan 30, 2006, 07:33 AM // 07:33

^ Lol, so true.

actionjack · Jan 30, 2006, 08:31 AM // 08:31

Bravo

n 1: a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a treacherous surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed; "his assassins were hunted down like animals"; "assassinators of kings and emperors" [syn: assassin, assassinator]

Assassinator is a good word too

generik · Jan 30, 2006, 08:49 AM // 08:49

Who is chuck norris? I still don't get it!

Kaguya · Jan 30, 2006, 10:01 AM // 10:01

'Warrior' is a way overused name too! I demand we change 'Warrior' to 'Big bad guy with big bad weapon' immediatelly!

v- Mesmers could be 'Riverdancers'

Reflex Dragonfire · Jan 30, 2006, 10:54 AM // 10:54

/doh ...... why not just change all profession names while you are at it. they are all names that are used often anyway.we will have nightcrawlers , Voodoo people, magical thingy throwers, corpse eaters, apes, big bad guys with weapons, pointy twig shooters and cant come up with a name for mesmer realy...anyone know a good new name for mesmer????

nah...i just think the names should stay like they are and i do like the name assassin, this is realy a waste of a threat. i vote no

Turbo Wombat · Jan 30, 2006, 11:03 AM // 11:03

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Originally Posted by Reflex Dragonfire

anyone know a good new name for mesmer????

Gay?

Sorry, Mesmer is my favorite profession, but I can't help but notice the "Broadway Twang" that the male mesmers seem to carry with them

Ninjutsu Honor Code · Jan 30, 2006, 12:45 PM // 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verlas Ho'Esta

Personally, I think they should have stuck with the original pronounciation of the word "Assassin", and made chapter 2 an arabian theme with elements of India mixed in. Instead of Assassins and Ritualists, we'd have Hashashans and Sha'irs. I realize "japan sells" these days, but honestly, jumping the shark and making a ninja-themed (and not even legitimate ninja, but the knock-off BS produced for american children cliche's and misinformation). The whole oriental theme is QUICKLY losing its appeal, and even our snot-nosed brats are starting to realize it.

I would have rather seen the arabian themed expansion. Long, flowing robes, turbans in the style of Lawrence of Arabia, Jambiya-style daggers and Tulwar swords with wicked edges, and djinn/efreet/Dao/marid/genie themed spirit skills and spells.

Can't say it wouldn't be cool.

You know that would be a cool idea to have more different cultures mixed into GW so i hope they will add a arabic theme too, but i think they will get loads off racistic pms screams and other not really cool stuff.