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I caught this gem of a RPG Superstar judges convo:
This thing took on a new life as Wes and I then started capping on the lame name of Nivi Rhombodazzle.Wes said: "Do we SERIOUSLY have a character named Nivi Rhombodazzle? If not, I'm tempted to shoot this in the head just for that name."
Then, out of nowhere, in comes Vic and he dimes out Sean and posts that it was SEAN who came up with that lame name. Then the mocking of Sean began.
Wes says: "But really. Thanks Sean. THANKS."
Then Sean tries (weakly) to defend his creation: "One, she's a gnome. Two, I think she's named after someone, just like Preklikin is. Three, look at PCCS 133. If you're going to start murdering people for gnome names, start with McArtor. Then you can come looking for me. ;)"
I couldnt leave that alone: "Oh man, Sean. It's not even just a PC. Its a deity. Rhombodazzle. Really? But I'll give you a pass. Even Tiger Woods misses a putt now and then. Oh wait, maybe its time to hang up the Tiger analogies :)"
Yes sir, its always a good time in the judges chambers. :)
Nivi - OK, nice gnome name, Rhombodazzle - ewwww...
So, what other Golarion names did you find funny/lame/unpronounceable/easter egg ?
My poor, poor superstar item... :'(
EDIT: Blubber.
They're gnomes. They have names like that. They still don't fit into the humans' mortal world. They get things wrong. They're slightly out of phase. They think those names are appropriate, funny and/or impressive.
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I for one like the name Rhombodazzle.
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Whats wrong with the name Rhombodazzle, especially for a gnome. Its kind of catchy....
Fo' shazzle.
Tongtokkl Bingbottom.
That's the name of the gnome bard my Curse of the Crimson Throne campaign.
Tongtokkl Bingbottom.
That's the name of the gnome bard my Curse of the Crimson Throne campaign.
Bingbottom is a bit much, but actually like Tongtokkl! >_>
Then again, I submitted a Nivi Rhombodazzle item!
Why am I getting this image of Chandler Bing from friends all of a suddenTongtokkl Bingbottom.
That's the name of the gnome bard my Curse of the Crimson Throne campaign.
I don't know. All I know is that TB was the first bard I considered overpowered for a 3e/PF character.
Yakopulio from Council of Thieves. Female gnome meth addict pimp. Our group has adopted her as basically a mascot.
One of the early Golarion gnome names in true McArtor spirit was the infamous Lorkeyhay Ganderhoddle in TC1: Into the Haunted Forest. I'll take the heat for that one, but honestly I kind of like it.
Good gnome name. Perfect for their tastes and intentions.
Gnome walks up to you, goes "My name is Lorkehay Ganderhoddle, you killed my family, prepare to die".
You are debating internally whether to laugh at the name or go "awwww" because it's so adorable, and meanwhile you miss how the guy uses his magic to blast you half-way into your next incarnation. :D
surely there must be more weird names from rakashas, oni, aboleths, other abberations no?
Weirdness is in the eye of the beholder. And your name is ridiculous! Vocals are a crutch.
I for one like the name Rhombodazzle.Yeah, but you are Swedish... ;P
Well thanks for the compliment ;)
And it should probably be pointed out to those board-members from outside Scandinavia (I'm sure there's one or two of you) that every time Asgetrion makes a post, we should celebrate, as it may well be the only case of a Finnish person communicating in a manner more verbal than a grunt and a dirty look for that whole day.
And I still think Rhombodazzle is a great name for a gnome god.
I have an all-gnome group for Rise of the Runelords. Tenzekil, Zapenstein and Oumigigins are enjoying themselves immensely in Varisia. :)
One of the early Golarion gnome names in true McArtor spirit was the infamous Lorkeyhay Ganderhoddle in TC1: Into the Haunted Forest. I'll take the heat for that one, but honestly I kind of like it.
My players LOVED Into the Haunted Woods. (It was the demo game we used to teahPF before going on to ROTR, though I put the adventure in Churlwood).
However, Lorkeyhay Ganderhoddle was everyone favorite name in the adventure. There was a gggling fit every time his name came up. (Which was a lot considering his role in the adventure.)
Then again, you also had Sheriff Blunnde (fairly descriptive of his heavy-handed justice) and Esle Winterbloom (who the party adpoted to join them in their campaigns as the healer).
I love the names. I refuse to allow standard names in my fantasy RPGs. (We have a Jakk and a Kitt, but also a Verios, a Skillum, a Naslyn, a Moga, a Flutter (gnome), Kaerla, and Rynna.)
So, keep the great names coming...
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I for one like the name Rhombodazzle.Yeah, but you are Swedish... ;PWell thanks for the compliment ;)
And it should probably be pointed out to those board-members from outside Scandinavia (I'm sure there's one or two of you) that every time Asgetrion makes a post, we should celebrate, as it may well be the only case of a Finnish person communicating in a manner more verbal than a grunt and a dirty look for that whole day.
And I still think Rhombodazzle is a great name for a gnome god.
Har Har! Ja, kanske du har rätt -- but I thought 90% of my communication on these forums consists of glowering menaciously and grunting something only vaguely intelligible anyway? ;)
Romo Lampkin.
... with or without the sunglasses? :-D
but I thought 90% of my communication on these forums consists of glowering menaciously and grunting something only vaguely intelligible anyway? ;)
I assumed we didn't have to state that, as it can be inferred from your faction logo.
For some reason, "Janderhoff" always reminds me of "jag-off" (or some synonym).
If not Golarion-names per say, but still... The Iconic Lem... Well, in Danish that means either a hatch, shutter or trapdoor, or... the male member... Harsk is funny as well... that means rancid or nasty... I've been wanting to share for sooo long, so there! ;)
If not Golarion-names per say, but still... The Iconic Lem... Well, in Danish that means either a hatch, shutter or trapdoor, or... the male member... Harsk is funny as well... that means rancid or nasty... I've been wanting to share for sooo long, so there! ;)
While I admit nothing, it should be noted that Lem is a flirtatious bard, and Harsk is an irritable dwarf. Also, Lem's sideburns are not dissimilar to those of Lemmy from Motorhead.
These may be entirely coincidental.
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but I thought 90% of my communication on these forums consists of glowering menaciously and grunting something only vaguely intelligible anyway? ;)I assumed we didn't have to state that, as it can be inferred from your faction logo.
Talk to my hairy, dirty dwarven hand, thou craven blackguard!
*glowers menacingly*
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So far the two names my players have poked the most fun at are the storekeeper in Sandpoint, Ven Vender (whom they think has the most generic name in the town and refer to him as Vender01) and the name of natives of Cheliax, or Chelaxans. They insist on pronouncing Chelaxans like "chillaxin" and now call Cheliax "The Land of the laid back Demonbinders".
Also, since the goblins in my game are almost all named after an injury to a body part (Snaggletooth, One-ear, three fingers, etc) since that seems to be a sort of "default naming convention" for goblins, my group snickers every time they say the name Ripnugget, whose the goblin chief of Thistletop, which pretty much tells you where their minds are most of the time :)
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They insist on pronouncing Chelaxans like "chillaxin" and now call Cheliax "The Land of the laid back Demonbinders".
Well I'm glad a couple of my players (and myself...) aren't alone on this matter. Someone said it as a joke once and the name stuck... Chillaxians and Fo'Shoanti. Can't remember the name we had for Varisians though.
a hatch, shutter or trapdoor, or... the male member...
First of all, there are people called Johnny.
And... TRAPDOOR? I can see things like hammer. Hose. Snake (with reference to number of eyes). Stuff like that. There is a similarity.
But Hatch? Your anatomy must be really weird :P
For some reason, "Janderhoff" always reminds me of "jag-off" (or some synonym).
It's a Hoff. Like the Hassel.
Janderhoff did more for bringing the people of east and west Varisia together than anyone else, with their music. Oh yes!
Talk to my hairy, dirty dwarven hand, thou craven blackguard!*glowers menacingly*
That one has a longer beard than you do. And it's been ages since that was even tolerable.
How do you think the Hand of Vecna thing started?
Don't Sass The Kas.
Ven Vender / Chelaxans.
It's Ven Vinder and Chelaxian.
Ven used to organise parties before he got serious, and Chelaxians come from Jelly Ax.
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All this gnome naming makes me think back to one of my favorite characters I played in 2E, a gnome fighter named Bobbo Hollysbrooke. Sure he was lame in one leg (DEX 7) and had brain damage (WIS 6), but he was strong as an ox (STR 18/93 - fairly rolled I might add) and his can do spirit was an inspiration to the rest of the party (CHA 14).
Shows what fun can happen when you roll 3d6 six times, and take the rolls in order...
I'm feeling nostalgic now. Think I'm going to hunt up that character sheet and adventure logs...
Shows what fun can happen when you roll 3d6 six times, and take the rolls in order...
"When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade"
Sucks if you're a coke guy, or want to stick to water this time.
What I'm saying is: It can be fun if you don't have a character concept in mind you want to play.
Always with, especially at night, unless he has some dramatic point he wants to make.Reminds me that my friends think i look serious(and more than a bit creepy) without my glasses...
I just like messing with them, but it does help them think I'm serious.
I remember when I changed from glasses to contact lenses. People thought I'm Superman or something.
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Shows what fun can happen when you roll 3d6 six times, and take the rolls in order..."When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade"
Sucks if you're a coke guy, or want to stick to water this time.
What I'm saying is: It can be fun if you don't have a character concept in mind you want to play.
Agreed. I had the option to discard the rolls and roll a few more sets, but suddenly inspiration hit, and one Bobbo Hollysbrooke was born - everyone's favorite fearless chainsword wielding threshing machine. Although he could spell the word "fear", he thought it was associated with corn on the cob...