This is just idiotic. Again. Hopefully Melandieri will come in and remove this thread too as it is a waste of time. If someone wants to name their character Drizzt, so what? If they like the character and want to pay homage to him, so what? How in the world does that affect your game play? Let them be and move on.
My main beta character was Jax Moonshadow. I apparently missed the fact that Moonshadow is a very popular name. I was just typing something in quick on the fly to get into the game and knew they were not permanent characters. I found it absolutely hysterical that there would be several people in the Protector's Enclave at any given time with the same last name. Will I use it again, nope, because me laughing my rear end off at yet another Moonshadow was not good for my immersion.
However, what someone else does with their name, it's up to them. No worries.
I just don't understand why people want to tell someone what to do all the time and then ostracize them over something silly. All that I can say is that if you are worried about what someone names themselves in a video game (other than profane names which is a different thing) then you are worried about very shallow things and might try actually worrying about real world issues rather than such an inane and unimportant thing that really affects you in no way at all other than giving you something stupid to whine about.
This is just idiotic. Again. Hopefully Melandieri will come in and remove this thread too as it is a waste of time. If someone wants to name their character Drizzt, so what? If they like the character and want to pay homage to him, so what? How in the world does that affect your game play? Let them be and move on.
My main beta character was Jax Moonshadow. I apparently missed the fact that Moonshadow is a very popular name. I was just typing something in quick on the fly to get into the game and knew they were not permanent characters. I found it absolutely hysterical that there would be several people in the Protector's Enclave at any given time with the same last name. Will I use it again, nope, because me laughing my rear end off at yet another Moonshadow was not good for my immersion.
However, what someone else does with their name, it's up to them. No worries.
I just don't understand why people want to tell someone what to do all the time and then ostracize them over something silly. All that I can say is that if you are worried about what someone names themselves in a video game (other than profane names which is a different thing) then you are worried about very shallow things and might try actually worrying about real world issues rather than such an inane and unimportant thing that really affects you in no way at all other than giving you something stupid to whine about.
Clearly you all shared the same ancestor. Judging by the sheer number I'd say he was a Goblin.
Id 10 times rather see a "DreezzT" than a "ScOoPTHePoOp"
Honestly, "ScOoPTHePoOp" made me chuckle
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iamviperswhipMember, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users, Neverwinter Knight of the Feywild UsersPosts: 14
edited April 2013
I think the people who complain about this forget what RP stands for. I have an Aribeth because I really, really liked her, but so what? Just make believe that Drizzt is the "John" name of the Dark Elven population.
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confisedMember, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian UsersPosts: 2Arc User
Yeah it's really lame, but I expected tons of already-established mythos names as well as tieflings named Nightcrawler. I'm afraid it's too late now. They'd have to make hundreds, maybe thousands of people change their names, in which case losers and complainers would FLIP on the forums and cause an uproar, many probably threaten to leave the game. ::sighs::
It has already been stated by Cryptic that these names are acceptable. It is not plagiarism fyi
I don't care what Cyptic said.. Its classless, tacky and childish. And yes it is plagiarism. The internet is a medium just like a book, magazine or other published work.
/doublefacepalm
Honestly I don't care... this just easily identifies the type of people I like to avoid in my online play. Typically these type players also exhibit other personality traits that I find unpleasant and since I'm paying to play, I choose to spend my free time wisely.
Furthormore, rather shocked that cryptic said this was ok, if that really is true, because these types of things just water-down the RPG feel of the game. What's next? Chuck Norris ads and NPC's named Herpa Derpa?
I was just figuring that Drizzit must be a common name among the drow. Like Bob or John.
Its not. Haven't seen any other Drizzt, or Bruenor, or Wulfgar, or Regis, or Artemis in any of the hundreds of Forgotten Realms publications. Not any books, not any magazines, not in any modules, not ever mentioned in any of the scores of RPGA sanctioned events I've participated in.
Its not. Haven't seen any other Drizzt, or Bruenor, or Wulfgar, or Regis, or Artemis in any of the hundreds of Forgotten Realms publications. Not any books, not any magazines, not in any modules, not ever mentioned in any of the scores of RPGA sanctioned events I've participated in.
Its not. Haven't seen any other Drizzt, or Bruenor, or Wulfgar, or Regis, or Artemis in any of the hundreds of Forgotten Realms publications. Not any books, not any magazines, not in any modules, not ever mentioned in any of the scores of RPGA sanctioned events I've participated in.
Everyone named Drizzt in the game did it JUST to annoy people who have the same thoughts and feelings about this.
Oh lordy can't wait until Drow becomes available to everyone in ~64 days.
I am a huge role player. I will be playing on the mindflayer server with the rest of the RPers. Even though it will be the unofficial RP server I have no doubts I'll see names from the novels and I have read them all, oh yes, every one!! I have no doubt I'll see *scratchmyballs* and a billion other names from 30 year old kiddies. How ever, I wont be insulting them. I wont even take the time to report offensive obscene names because I just don't care. I will role play with fabulous RPers and ignore the the rest.
If ya like creative RPers look up Iriadraee Moonshadow after the 30th!
I've seen just about every Salvatore name and even some gods. I even saw Drizzt's dead father, Zaknafein. And a dude named Bruenor Battlehammer (yes last name as well) advertising his guild called "Mithril Hall". Just cheapens the game.
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turkman84Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian UsersPosts: 22Arc User
Its not. Haven't seen any other Drizzt, or Bruenor, or Wulfgar, or Regis, or Artemis in any of the hundreds of Forgotten Realms publications. Not any books, not any magazines, not in any modules, not ever mentioned in any of the scores of RPGA sanctioned events I've participated in.
There is someone called Artemis in the Forgotten Realms lore? Like the greek goddess?
I've seen just about every Salvatore name and even some gods. I even saw Drizzt's dead father, Zaknafein. And a dude named Bruenor Battlehammer (yes last name as well) advertising his guild called "Mithril Hall". Just cheapens the game.
I grouped with Sephiroth last night. Seemed like a cool enough guy. Not sure what Cloud was so upset with him about.
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Most people I have talked to with these names are doing it to troll the player base.
Given responses such as these, they are very successful at trolling.
Grace, Tiefling Devoted Cleric
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. Then leave the rest to Batman."
You can never "succeed" at trolling. Might as well join the Special Olympics, might have more success there.
My main beta character was Jax Moonshadow. I apparently missed the fact that Moonshadow is a very popular name
However, what someone else does with their name, it's up to them. No worries.
I just don't understand why people want to tell someone what to do all the time and then ostracize them over something silly. All that I can say is that if you are worried about what someone names themselves in a video game (other than profane names which is a different thing) then you are worried about very shallow things and might try actually worrying about real world issues rather than such an inane and unimportant thing that really affects you in no way at all other than giving you something stupid to whine about.
I'd say the main reason that the HotN pack did as well as it did because of the Drow unlock, panther companion, and Drow mount.
Clearly you all shared the same ancestor. Judging by the sheer number I'd say he was a Goblin.
Honestly, "ScOoPTHePoOp" made me chuckle
I am so going to make a character with this name!
Also, the also said there is nothing wrong the names and get over it... If it bothers you, ignore the players and do not RP with them...
If you really expected to not see those names created, I hope you enjoyed your reality check.
All die, so die well.
I don't care what Cyptic said.. Its classless, tacky and childish. And yes it is plagiarism. The internet is a medium just like a book, magazine or other published work.
/doublefacepalm
Honestly I don't care... this just easily identifies the type of people I like to avoid in my online play. Typically these type players also exhibit other personality traits that I find unpleasant and since I'm paying to play, I choose to spend my free time wisely.
Furthormore, rather shocked that cryptic said this was ok, if that really is true, because these types of things just water-down the RPG feel of the game. What's next? Chuck Norris ads and NPC's named Herpa Derpa?
I feel your pain. Having to be around human beings, many of which are flawed, is indeed quite the drag. Sadly there is nothing we can do.
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Its not. Haven't seen any other Drizzt, or Bruenor, or Wulfgar, or Regis, or Artemis in any of the hundreds of Forgotten Realms publications. Not any books, not any magazines, not in any modules, not ever mentioned in any of the scores of RPGA sanctioned events I've participated in.
Oh but there is -- /ignore.
FTW!
Wait, there is a guy named Regis ?!
Also, Artemis ?! **** greeks copying Salvatore's iconic names.
Everyone named Drizzt in the game did it JUST to annoy people who have the same thoughts and feelings about this.
Oh lordy can't wait until Drow becomes available to everyone in ~64 days.
That must be why you started a thread on the subject, which was closed in small part because your childish attitude right?
If ya like creative RPers look up Iriadraee Moonshadow after the 30th!
I see. Have you tried working out in order to get rid of the excess weight ?
I've seen just about every Salvatore name and even some gods. I even saw Drizzt's dead father, Zaknafein. And a dude named Bruenor Battlehammer (yes last name as well) advertising his guild called "Mithril Hall". Just cheapens the game.
There is someone called Artemis in the Forgotten Realms lore? Like the greek goddess?
He'll do that right after your 12th birthday.
I grouped with Sephiroth last night. Seemed like a cool enough guy. Not sure what Cloud was so upset with him about.
Artemis Entreri - Human Assassin, Drizzt's only equal. One of the baddest HAMSTER's to walk Faerun.
So if I name a character after the greek goddess of the hunt, I will be ripping off Salvatore.
Gotta love RP nerds.