So I'm starting to work on a campaign...
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So I'm starting to work on a campaign...
The problem is, I have never been very creative with simple things. The only problem I have at this point in time is names...
I already have all the plot (more or less). So right now, I just need some good dwarven names (around 5-10 is all I need for the whole story).
Also, I'm having trouble finding a list of dwarf rulers in the Wesnoth history, so if someone could point out where I can find the list that would be extremely helpful.
Thanks.
I already have all the plot (more or less). So right now, I just need some good dwarven names (around 5-10 is all I need for the whole story).
Also, I'm having trouble finding a list of dwarf rulers in the Wesnoth history, so if someone could point out where I can find the list that would be extremely helpful.
Thanks.
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Re: So I'm starting to work on a campaign...
I have the same problem as a writer.colin345 wrote:The problem is, I have never been very creative with simple things. The only problem I have at this point in time is names...
I already have all the plot (more or less). So right now, I just need some good dwarven names (around 5-10 is all I need for the whole story).
To the best of my knowledge there is no such list, though I may be wrong.Also, I'm having trouble finding a list of dwarf rulers in the Wesnoth history, so if someone could point out where I can find the list that would be extremely helpful.
Thanks.
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Re: So I'm starting to work on a campaign...
Open a game starring Dwarves, make some units - the random name generator will give you some idea. Keep recruiting until you have some names you like.
There is no such list. The only canonical dwarvish material is tSoF, NR and tHoT.
There is no such list. The only canonical dwarvish material is tSoF, NR and tHoT.
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Re: So I'm starting to work on a campaign...
Well, there is a list of parts of dwarves names, for the random generator. I just don't remember where ...colin345 wrote:The problem is, I have never been very creative with simple things. The only problem I have at this point in time is names...
I already have all the plot (more or less). So right now, I just need some good dwarven names (around 5-10 is all I need for the whole story).
Also, I'm having trouble finding a list of dwarf rulers in the Wesnoth history, so if someone could point out where I can find the list that would be extremely helpful.
Thanks.
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Re: So I'm starting to work on a campaign...
data/core/macros/names.cfgWell, there is a list of parts of dwarves names, for the random generator. I just don't remember where ...
There they are
Re: So I'm starting to work on a campaign...
Thanks, that helps a lot! So does that mean I can create the dwarf king's name?
Re: So I'm starting to work on a campaign...
if you don't intend him to be the same as one of those starring in mainline campaigns (quite likely) then yes
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Re: So I'm starting to work on a campaign...
That sounds more like a gryphon name. Or dwarvish I suppose...StDrake wrote:..a word came to me, said it was "Kragni", it's looking for a good home xD
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Coll Mc Granite
Benjen Coalthrush
Sara of Axecrushing (courtesy of Danielle)
Berin Hardhound
Gone Blackhammer
The Kagan
The Fingen
Ruin the Skullcrusher
Gombli Thewbreaker
Ailil Menhirtoss
Mass Trollbane
Hurizh
Reagan Alegallon
Spillax Fathergallow
Black Adze the Breaker
Red Adze the Grinder
Camli Alequench
Kogan Stonehammer
Hamli Whitebeard
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Re: So I'm starting to work on a campaign...
They sound a lot like viking names. Then again, they have a few similarities with the dwarfs. Things such as craftsmanship, berserkers all that jive. I've also noticed that the berserker's portrait looks Celtic, being nearly naked with no armor, and being painted (or tattooed), and having white spiky hair. Was that intentional?
As for names, there are lots of places you can pick them up. I even stole some from the australian open this year. MURNAD (Murray, Nadal, HEWFED (Hewitt, Federer). I tend to find it's harder to find good ones when you think directly about it. Names are easier discovered then created.
So yer, just a bit of my advice.
As for names, there are lots of places you can pick them up. I even stole some from the australian open this year. MURNAD (Murray, Nadal, HEWFED (Hewitt, Federer). I tend to find it's harder to find good ones when you think directly about it. Names are easier discovered then created.
So yer, just a bit of my advice.
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Yes, it was an intentional look for the Berserker.
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Re: So I'm starting to work on a campaign...
Then again, even Tolkien used names from the Eda for his dwarves (Gimli, Gloin etc)Frogger5 wrote:They sound a lot like viking names. Then again, they have a few similarities with the dwarfs. Things such as craftsmanship, berserkers all that jive. I've also noticed that the berserker's portrait looks Celtic, being nearly naked with no armor, and being painted (or tattooed), and having white spiky hair. Was that intentional?
As for names, there are lots of places you can pick them up. I even stole some from the australian open this year. MURNAD (Murray, Nadal, HEWFED (Hewitt, Federer). I tend to find it's harder to find good ones when you think directly about it. Names are easier discovered then created.
So yer, just a bit of my advice.
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