Project 1999 Naming Policy

[Muggens]

Originally Posted by Lhancelot [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Well, since we generalizing I also always heard the Japanese have small peckers. I never personally seen one, but it's just what I heard.

Did someone of your family or friends go to Japan to look at wieners? [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[maskedmelon]

Originally Posted by Muggens [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Regarding this; I myself would never yell Banzai dropping into a pool, its clearly racist and have been tricked on to unknowning kids in the US. USA used to be very racist towards Japan and might still be I dont know.
But as we shall see this stuff always goes on a merry go round since Japanese people are perhaps known as one of the most racist peoples in the world, no doubt. Ive not personally been there, but I was a japanophile during my late teens early twenties, and several of my family and friends have been there and have experienced the Gaijin term etc. I know from uni and private studies that japans treatment and stance towards China is nothing to write home about either. Considering how long they refused to open themselves up to the rest of the world its not a suprise.

Yeah, I don't think most Americans know the origin though. Outside of countryside people, not much dislike for Japanese or Asians in general in US.

Japanese are racist, but not just that. It is more about coformity in general. That why suicide rate is so high, but also why crime is so low and why Japan catapulted from semi-industrial war shattered nation to world's second largest economy in just 20 years. Japan has a highly unique culture and intolerance is a key component of success. Paradoxically it also allows Japanese to be extraordinarily open to foreigners because the rules don't apply so well to them since they cannot be expected to understand everything. Many Japanese also have strong interest in foreign things, incorporating good bits and throwing away the rest ^^

[Muggens]

Originally Posted by maskedmelon [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Yeah, I don't think most Americans know the origin though. Outside of countryside people, not much dislike for Japanese or Asians in general in US.

Japanese are racist, but not just that. It is more about coformity in general. That why suicide rate is so high, but also why crime is so low and why Japan catapulted from semi-industrial war shattered nation to world's second largest economy in just 20 years. Japan has a highly unique culture and intolerance is a key component of success. Paradoxically it also allows Japanese to be extraordinarily open to foreigners because the rules don't apply so well to them since they cannot be expected to understand everything. Many Japanese also have strong interest in foreign things, incorporating good bits and throwing away the rest ^^

I really hope I can go there one day and visit these interesting peoples myself. I have quite good knowledge on Japan, I even took private language classes back in the days because I was dreaming of moving there myself, I wanted to train Ninjutsu in the old country hehe. Over the years I lost some of my interest and respect for Japan but recently have become fascinated by them again, especially the Hikikomori situation as I have discovered that there are Hikikomori living right here in my town, I know these fellas but I have not talked or seen them for years. I guess theres alot of common ground between Norway and Japan, especially regarding the conformity.

My favorite music is always in 7/8 time signature, that certainly stems from japanese gaming growing up [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] Looking at these games again many of them had a Western influence, but in the realm of religion(Christianity) Like my favorite games Soul Blazer and ActRaiser, and the anime show Neon Genesis Evangelion(not my fave, mine is The Guyver or Urotsukidoji Legend of the Overfiend!).

[Lhancelot]

Originally Posted by Muggens [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Yes Irishcarbomb would be the same thing, an offensive "name" especially to those who are Irish. Same with Dronestrikes, I guess that would be a reason to quit if you were a survivor. Since u seem more interested in being a kverulant Ill straighten it up for you: The word Dronestrike is a new word being used only these past years in relation to just that; bombing "targets" using drones controlled from afar in the safety of your gamepad. This is a dronestrike and there are no such things as other dronestrikes or uses of the word before.

The word drone in itself has no "evil connotation" to me, its a useful tool, just not for airstrikes.

You initiated this discussion by entering a public forum. Because I don't concur immediately with your take on the name I am a nitpicker?

I just felt like chatting about it with you, to see your perspective.

Also, just fyi, your forum name "Muggens" could be found to be offensive to anyone who has been robbed or mugged.

"Muggens" easily can be interpreted as "muggings" which is plural for "mugging".

mugging
n
an act of robbery with violence, esp in the street

Imo the name "Dronestrikes" is in poor taste.

I just want to point out that what is offensive to some is not always offensive to others, and that his name could actually be 100% in the spirit of the druid spell too.

[Muggens]

Originally Posted by Lhancelot [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You initiated this discussion by entering a public forum. Because I don't concur immediately with your take on the name I am a nitpicker?

I just felt like chatting about it with you, to see your perspective.

Also, just fyi, your forum name "Muggens" could be found to be offensive to anyone who has been robbed or mugged.

"Muggens" easily can be interpreted as "muggings" which is plural for "mugging".

mugging
n
an act of robbery with violence, esp in the street

Imo the name "Dronestrikes" is in poor taste.

I just want to point out that what is offensive to some is not always offensive to others, and that his name could actually be 100% in the spirit of the druid spell too.

Hehe you agree with me that the name is in poor taste, so yes you come off as a nitpicker in this regard. You know, someone who will argue just to argue(kverulant).

I am pretty sure there wasnt much drone murdering being used back in 99, hence the word Dronestrikes werent used, so yes I agree the devs prolly didnt think of that, but instead thought of Drones of Bees coming to insure Doom on you since its after all a Druid spell in a game from the 90s.

Drones as in multiple, not drone as in remote controlled quadthopter, and dronestrikes; remotecontrolled quadthopter dropping bombs, not Bees "coming in to strike you".

second edit: Wanting peace has nothing to do with politics.

[Muggens]

So youre saying Dronestrikes have another meaning in Japan? Im in Europe and it means the same here as everywhere else. Exactly like Irishcarbomb. Banzai is not really relatable here as its a japanese expression/exclamation unique to Japan, equivolent in the west could be something like "live well" or "live long and prosper"(from star trek). Were I am we have no specific expression for this. But when the americans are boming around with their drones we all say dronestrikes.

Conversely, do all americans(I assume you are) compare dronestrikes with polaroid cameras and druid spells? If so you seem desentized to violence.

[maskedmelon]

Originally Posted by Muggens [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

So youre saying Dronestrikes have another meaning in Japan? Im in Europe and it means the same here as everywhere else. Exactly like Irishcarbomb. Banzai is not really relatable here as its a japanese expression/exclamation unique to Japan, equivolent in the west could be something like "live well" or "live long and prosper"(from star trek). Were I am we have no specific expression for this. But when the americans are boming around with their drones we all say dronestrikes.

Conversely, do all americans(I assume you are) compare dronestrikes with polaroid cameras and druid spells? If so you seem desentized to violence.

No, point is, people feel different ways about words. What about a character named Carpetbombing? Or Nuker? Or maybe Nukesalot? What about Slickblade? Pirates? How do you feel about Raiding?

[maskedmelon]

I will add though that it not a very fantasy oriented name, even if it is funny ^^

[Lhancelot]

Originally Posted by maskedmelon [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I will add though that it not a very fantasy oriented name, even if it is funny ^^

yeah and I can see it being offensive to some. I should have just nodded my head in agreement with Muggens I suppose, but I was curious to hear more. I guess I am a kverulant, afterall.

I learned something today, so this discussion proved worthwhile, anyway. Thanks to Muggens I learned what a "kverulant" is. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[maskedmelon]

As did I ^^