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Nevin · Jan 30, 2006, 01:52 PM // 13:52

I made a mesmer I named Ben Affleck

Reflex Dragonfire · Jan 30, 2006, 03:08 PM // 15:08

ah....but thats a name for a character....not a new name for a new profession

Verlas Ho'Esta · Jan 30, 2006, 05:12 PM // 17:12

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Originally Posted by Ninjutsu Honor Code

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.

Don't see why. Sure, a handful of people might get upset. But none of them will be from the demographic being stereotyped. They'll all be rich, overpayed, underworked, upperclass white people who think that they're helping by bitching and whining (they aren't). I don't see anybody bitching about the Mesmers or Necros reflecting poorly on any of the white demographics in America.

So, we use elements from middle-eastern culture in a game. Big deal. Been done many times before (Might I mention Al-Qadim from 2nd edition Dungeons and Dragons?). We represent them fairly (no deliberately nerfing the stereotypes), and there shouldn't be a problem.

Rayea · Jan 30, 2006, 05:30 PM // 17:30

um, well theres a large US quata of people that might ether object or whine if they added a middle eastern appearence to the game, to be honest.

and if you wanted to bitch about steriotyping of a game, try sims2 or console sims...90% of every sim i make in that comes up with dark skin, large lips and afro wig hair at the defalt stage...., but i digress....

face it....orental is IN.......arabian/ middle eastern is OUT, i a big way.....
at least when it comes to games styles....
also, dont forget, the main players in the games generic chunk are.....morons.

yup, big dumb morons who would likely take umbrage at anything that remotely *looked* middle eastern, but think...'gee, assassins are COOL! <insert stupid crappy ninja movie tital here> was their fave film and they like dressing up in yellor tracksuits with blonde wigs on at halloween...

so we *could* have arabic structures and character classes, similar in use to the old Al-Quaim stuff, but the big question would have to be.....how many of those cash cow numbmuts boys are gona get their daddy to pay for a game that looks like that?
answere.....a whole lot LESS than the nice, safe, oriental based game....
i mean, how many copies of the Al-Qadim sold, compared to the Oriental Adventures set? i hardly ever see a copy for sale of the Al set, but the oriental once are always for sale in the used section....

now, befor i get mugged down a dark ally and beaten to a pulp for saying everyone is thick, IM NOT!

im saying that a reasanable portion of the games players, and again i say THEY DONT EVER VISIT THESE FORUMS, OK.....
that is the target demographic of a reasonable portion of the game.....
they are the ones with the wammo standing about spamming crap in the normal chat channel....the ones that treat you like dirt if you happen to not think/act/play like they do....

sorry to have to say it, but its true.....now maybe we can get by with somethings *similar* to a cross between egyptian and arabic styles in chap3, but i wouldnt hold my breath....its just not economically feasable right now. the way the BigBoys like to play their games/styles of games.....

Guardian of the Light · Jan 30, 2006, 08:01 PM // 20:01

Too much confusion over the changed name. I noticed after they moved topk we had a hard time dicussing which tombs we were talking about.

"Which tombs the tombs invested with monsters or the tombs invested with IWAY?"

I like the name how it is /notsigned

P.S. no offense to any of the IWAY warriors/nercos/rangers I just had to say that.

Defender Of Orth · Jan 30, 2006, 11:22 PM // 23:22

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...lr%3D%26sa%3DN

Kinda like the picture of that guy? I would love to run around looking like that

Nevin · Jan 31, 2006, 12:39 AM // 00:39

I think he ment more of http://www.planetgamecube.com/media/th034514542.jpg

Also look at Prince of Persia.

Ristaron · Jan 31, 2006, 01:10 AM // 01:10

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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 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."

I refuse to be lectured about names by anybody who uses 'uber', 'pwn', and pseudonazi phrases in their post.

Verlas Ho'Esta · Jan 31, 2006, 03:49 AM // 03:49

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Originally Posted by Ristaron

I refuse to be lectured about names by anybody who uses 'uber', 'pwn', and pseudonazi phrases in their post.

It's not pseudo-nazi. It's basic german, unchanged since the late 1800's. "Mein Gott" is german for "my god!", an exclamation of surprise, horror, or shock. I'm not sure what "Achtung" means. I'm fairly certain it means "Here," or "Now," or something similar. Go read a book.

The retard who started this post is blatantly referencing the german-imigrant Nightcrawler, from X-Men comics. The "Bamf!" reference is the sound that character supposedly makes when utilizing his teleportation power.

The use of Pwn and Uber, on the other hand, inspire derision and scorn equally. The only people who use "Leet speak" these days are people who have no right to do so. All the original computer nerds from the 80s know what I'm talking about.

Mr Jazzy · Jan 31, 2006, 04:15 AM // 04:15

even if u were to change the name, nightcrawler is a stupid suggestion.

Kaguya · Jan 31, 2006, 07:11 AM // 07:11

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Originally Posted by Verlas Ho'Esta

"Achtung" means. I'm fairly certain it means "Here," or "Now," or something similar. Go read a book.

Achtung actually is 'attention' (from dictionary), and I think more like 'look out'/'danger' based on how it's used on warning signs and speech. Go play some games

Meneldil · Jan 31, 2006, 09:33 PM // 21:33

I like Rogue as a name for them.

Ken Dei · Jan 31, 2006, 10:14 PM // 22:14

"Signet of Disapproval"

-I like the Assassin's name to be just that, overused or not, an Assassin is an Assassin.
-I really dislike the alternate name.
-Chuck Norris jokes must die with a vengence.
-People need to stop steryotyping those who like Assassins/Ninjas/Rogues/Thieves/Spys/Bandits/Highwaymen/Briggands (Yes now I'm just showing off)/Sabateurs/Shinobi/Ruffians/etc.
-People also need to stop steryotying those who like Far Eastern Cultures.
-I lived in the Middle East for 5 years, I never want to see sand ever again. The old style buildings are cool though.
-Most people in this game are NOT people who are stupid/retarded/mentally deficient/idiotic/losers/need therapy/or are of an otherwise pathetic nature. But most of the people who are those things, open their mouths more often.

magnawiz · Feb 01, 2006, 12:35 AM // 00:35

I think we should be able to change body types and wear different styles of clothing/armor so you could make a Hashashan out of the Warrior.

Deathqueen · Feb 01, 2006, 01:10 AM // 01:10

Nightcrawlers is the stupidiest name I ever heard for an assassin. Ninja Turtles or Smurfassin or Scissorfists would be much better. (smile)

Scown-dog · Feb 01, 2006, 02:20 AM // 02:20

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Originally Posted by Nevin

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

3 seconds after that was said Chuck Norris round-house kicked you to death. The name assasin and Expansion sound too much like Diablo 2 to me.

Blessed Winds · Feb 01, 2006, 02:57 AM // 02:57

Who cares? It's not like Assassins are copyrighted -.-;

Big_Iron · Feb 01, 2006, 03:55 AM // 03:55

/denied

I agree with others here. If Warrior, Monk, Ranger, etc. are legitimate "professions" so is "Assassin."

Rayne Nightfyre · Feb 01, 2006, 04:05 AM // 04:05

True, Assassin is overused. But aren't professions like Warrior/Tank or Elementalist/Mage overused just the same? You can rattle off tons of games that use those names. So as is the gist of most of my posts, it's fine the way it is.

But! the way they run totally needs to be changed, both while having a daggers equipped, and while not having them equipped.