So what are you calling locations?
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2005 2:03 pm
Maybe this is a bit early but I don't see how this could hurt anybody. Since the namewipe, for a couple of characters the location they are in is simply called Home. For one, I think I named something "The place we left from" as I don't remember what it was called and I don't really care.
Most places keep their original names, but for example Zhift forest is now just The Forest for my character, since it's the only forest he's ever seen so why would it need a special name?
One was about to be called "The nearest source of limestone to Blojt" but then I figured that's a bit too thick when there is an established society and they call themselves with the old name so what the hey...
And my Swedish character now calls his current location Båt Strand (boat shore), another place is Ris Åker (rice field - I hope I spelled it right) and another one is Skogen (the forest). The world suddenly looks much better than with the old names I never learned to remember.
I can see trouble in finding the way home, for many characters. But luckily most places are inhabited and you can ask the road from others.
So, any funny things, special names you'd like to share?
Most places keep their original names, but for example Zhift forest is now just The Forest for my character, since it's the only forest he's ever seen so why would it need a special name?
One was about to be called "The nearest source of limestone to Blojt" but then I figured that's a bit too thick when there is an established society and they call themselves with the old name so what the hey...
And my Swedish character now calls his current location Båt Strand (boat shore), another place is Ris Åker (rice field - I hope I spelled it right) and another one is Skogen (the forest). The world suddenly looks much better than with the old names I never learned to remember.
I can see trouble in finding the way home, for many characters. But luckily most places are inhabited and you can ask the road from others.
So, any funny things, special names you'd like to share?