Character Names: Putting MY money where YOUR mouth is
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Adeon Hawkwood,
Posted on: 2012-07-15 02:18 in CoH and CoV General Discussions
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The fact that folks are picky is, to me, no problem at all... it's the folks who try one name and give up that get to me.|
Originally Posted by Nethergoat
some people insist on pretending imaginary problems are real.
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It seems that while the OP is certainly selective in his names, he is also willing to go with any suggestion that fits his needs. The real issue with picking names isn't creativity, or many other issues folks claim... it is adaptability.
Dunno if it's already taken, but how about Aces and Eights for the gun-toting spade? It's the poker hand Wild Bill Hickok held when he was gunned down by the coward McCall in Dakota.
For #3, Gamechanger came to mind. I can't logon to check its availability.
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My gut says it's taken.
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Originally Posted by KingPug
For #3, Gamechanger came to mind. I can't logon to check its availability.
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The original post has been updated; I recommend anyone interested in participating here take a look. Highlights include the removal of the two characters who are now off the table, a few tweaks (mostly clarifications) to the "rules," and the removal of the suggestion that the name be gun-centric (gun-based names are still okay, but I think people zeroed in on that a little too much maybe. Please, if you're going to get hung up somewhere, make it the costume, not the powers. Think Batman, not the Atom). And, oh yeah, the price I'll pay to name his guy has officially doubled to half a billion inf thanks to a couple of fortuitous recipe drops and a very generous costume contest I won under Atlas the other day.
That's a five followed by eight zeros, kids.
Anyway, to respond to a couple of more recent posts:
"Aces and Eights" is taken (as is "Dead Man's Hand," another one I check often just in case). I could use the number 8 (it's available), but that's... awkward-looking to me. Maybe it's something I could get past, though. I'm thinking about it. I haven't ruled it out.
"Gamechanger" is taken as well, which is too bad -- I immediately had visions of a Kinetics defender/corruptor with Fulcrum Shift and was ready to declare a winner. I also checked "Game-Changer," and, well... also taken. Surprise surprise.
I won't be apologizing for having high standards. I know they're high. That's why I've sat on this for five years, and why I'm offering an ever-increasing payment for something that meets those standards. The vast majority of names I've seen suggested here have fallen into one of two categories for me: either they're very good, but not perfect, or they're near-perfect, but already taken. I'm looking for near-perfect but not already taken, and I'm willing to be patient. If I were in a rush, I would have already snapped up something decent-but-not-great for him years ago.
Anyone holding onto a name and waiting for a response: Thank you. And I apologize for taking so long to get back to you. But if you haven't heard from me on the subject by now, it's probably safe to assume it's not what I'm looking for. Feel free to hang onto it yourself, or set it free. I appreciate the effort, I really do.
Thanks for the enthusiasm and (mostly) positive response, everyone! Keep it up and somebody will take home the money!
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Originally Posted by Doctor Roswell
The original post has been updated; I recommend anyone interested in participating here take a look. Highlights include the removal of the two characters who are now off the table, a few tweaks (mostly clarifications) to the "rules," and the removal of the suggestion that the name be gun-centric (gun-based names are still okay, but I think people zeroed in on that a little too much maybe. Please, if you're going to get hung up somewhere, make it the costume, not the powers. Think Batman, not the Atom). And, oh yeah, the price I'll pay to name his guy has officially doubled to half a billion inf thanks to a couple of fortuitous recipe drops and a very generous costume contest I won under Atlas the other day.
That's a five followed by eight zeros, kids. Anyway, to respond to a couple of more recent posts: "Aces and Eights" is taken (as is "Dead Man's Hand," another one I check often just in case). I could use the number 8 (it's available), but that's... awkward-looking to me. Maybe it's something I could get past, though. I'm thinking about it. I haven't ruled it out. "Gamechanger" is taken as well, which is too bad -- I immediately had visions of a Kinetics defender/corruptor with Fulcrum Shift and was ready to declare a winner. I also checked "Game-Changer," and, well... also taken. Surprise surprise. I won't be apologizing for having high standards. I know they're high. That's why I've sat on this for five years, and why I'm offering an ever-increasing payment for something that meets those standards. The vast majority of names I've seen suggested here have fallen into one of two categories for me: either they're very good, but not perfect, or they're near-perfect, but already taken. I'm looking for near-perfect but not already taken, and I'm willing to be patient. If I were in a rush, I would have already snapped up something decent-but-not-great for him years ago. Anyone holding onto a name and waiting for a response: Thank you. And I apologize for taking so long to get back to you. But if you haven't heard from me on the subject by now, it's probably safe to assume it's not what I'm looking for. Feel free to hang onto it yourself, or set it free. I appreciate the effort, I really do. Thanks for the enthusiasm and (mostly) positive response, everyone! Keep it up and somebody will take home the money! |
Psstt.. What were the winning names that went with what pictures?
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Originally Posted by PapaSlade
Rangle's right....this is fun.
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Thanks to Organica, the brain-on-ice guy got a slight costume tweak and became Cryogentleman. He wears a steampunk vest and such. I now wish more than ever that I could put a dapper top hat and/or monocle on the Think Tank head.|
Originally Posted by Rangle M. Down
Psstt.. What were the winning names that went with what pictures?
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The "Moon Knight"-like guy is now Moon Shrike -- I ended up using the bird-flying-across-the-moon chest detail variant I mentioned at the time instead of the dragon. Kinetic Melee, colored pale yellow, looks really cool on him, and all the ridiculous hand-waving kind of makes sense when it's applied to a mystically-powered hero. Almost like casting a spell before he strikes.
FUN FACT: That burst of light when you level up is actually the effectiveness escaping from your enhancements all at once.
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If you're still taking suggestions, I have "Deadman's Card" reserved on Freedom: the name is yours if you want it. |
Originally Posted by Doctor Roswell
Thanks to Organica, the brain-on-ice guy got a slight costume tweak and became Cryogentleman. He wears a steampunk vest and such. I now wish more than ever that I could put a dapper top hat and/or monocle on the Think Tank head.
The "Moon Knight"-like guy is now Moon Shrike -- I ended up using the bird-flying-across-the-moon chest detail variant I mentioned at the time instead of the dragon. Kinetic Melee, colored pale yellow, looks really cool on him, and all the ridiculous hand-waving kind of makes sense when it's applied to a mystically-powered hero. Almost like casting a spell before he strikes. |
-Captain_Aegis aka @Captain Valiant EU
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He's looking for names on Virtue.
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Originally Posted by Captain_Aegis
If you're still taking suggestions, I have "Deadman's Card" reserved on Freedom: the name is yours if you want it.
-Captain_Aegis aka @Captain Valiant EU |
I seem to have the monopoly on the name Casino, as I have it across multiple servers and when transferring. My "Casino" is a Kin/WP scrapper. I transferred him to Virtue not too long ago, to help somebody with a mission, but I'd be glad to send him home to Victory and free up a slot on Virtue for myself and the name for you.
So for your consideration: Casino
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Edit: Wyley, if he doesn't take that name I'd gladly snag it from you. I can pay a similar amount.
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Wow. That's an amazing name. I think we have a winner!
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Originally Posted by Wyley
I seem to have the monopoly on the name Casino, as I have it across multiple servers and when transferring. My "Casino" is a Kin/WP scrapper. I transferred him to Virtue not too long ago, to help somebody with a mission, but I'd be glad to send him home to Victory and free up a slot on Virtue for myself and the name for you.
So for your consideration: Casino |
FUN FACT: That burst of light when you level up is actually the effectiveness escaping from your enhancements all at once.
And we're done. I just got "Casino" on Virtue, and Wyley just got 500 million inf. Thanks, Wyley!
A complete success! Maybe sometime in the future, I'll try this again.
Thanks to everyone who made suggestions.
FUN FACT: That burst of light when you level up is actually the effectiveness escaping from your enhancements all at once.
Glad I could help. =)
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