Looooong story, but Stabracadabra was suggested as a replacement name for 'Gish' (as a Fighter/Wizard label)
I wrote a song about it in this post. Yeah I know; 'Stabracadabra' was not my submission.I just hijacked it.
This is a revised and more specific version. Please note the changes in the second verse.
Sung to the tune of Steve Miller Band's abracadabra
I look up; Orc minis are down
d20s are spinnin'
'Round and 'round
'Round and 'round and 'round it goes
Where it stops is my initiative throw
Every time those Orcs calls me names,
I throw them balls of magic flame (magic flame)
Magic flame full of fire(fire)
Then draw my blade; I’m also a fighter!
Stabra-abra-cadabra
I wanna reach out and stab ya
Stabra-abra-cadabra
Stabracadabra.
What do you think? Any more Gish-wannabe theme tunes out there?
<does an Alex Lifeson inspired wind-mill air-guitar>
I've got a variation on your proposal
that targets the name.
I skipped the opening and went straight to verses/chorus.
Every time I hear that name
I heat up like a burnin' flame
Burnin' flame, indignant fire
Check the books or I'll call you a liar
Stabra-stabra-cadabra
I wanna reach out and jab ya
Stabra-stabra-cadabra
Stabracadabra.
There are names that are Gith specific
Used elsewhere they are not terrific
You wanna class that will blast and stab
The mechanics of which cause endless gab
Stabra-stabra-cadabra
I wanna reach out and jab ya
Stabra-stabra-cadabra
Stabracadabra.
I've got a variation on your proposal
that targets the name.
I skipped the opening and went straight to verses/chorus.
Every time I hear that name
I heat up like a burnin' flame
Burnin' flame, indignant fire
Check the books or I'll call you a liarStabra-stabra-cadabra
I wanna reach out and jab ya
Stabra-stabra-cadabra
Stabracadabra.There are names that are Gith specific
Used elsewhere they are not terrific
You wanna class that will blast and stab
The mechanics of which cause endless gabStabra-stabra-cadabra
I wanna reach out and jab ya
Stabra-stabra-cadabra
Stabracadabra.
Nice work!
Any more from anyone?
All those threads going on and on
Remind me of innumerable turns around the skating rink
THE GISH
My friends wonder why I post about you all the time,
What can I say?
I don't feel the need to give such secrets away
You think maybe I need help though I know i am right, all right
I'm just better off not listening to friends advice
When they insist on knowing my bliss, I tell them this
When they want to know what the reason is
I only smile when I lie, then I tell them why
Because the Gish, the Gish is on my list
Because the Gish, the Gish is on my list
Because the Gish is on my list of the best things in life
Because the Gish, the Gish is on my list
Because the Gish, the Gish I can't resist
Because the Gish will never miss, when it can blast and stab!
I go crazy wondering what there is to really see
Did the game just take up your time, cause it means more to me
Sometimes I forget what I'm doing, I don't forget what I want, what I want
Regret the class paragon, regret it? I couldn't go on
But if you insist on knowing my bliss, I'll tell you this
If you want to know what the reason is
I'll post all the mechanics that make DMs panic
Because the Gish, the Gish is on my list
Because the Gish, the Gish I cant resist
Because the Gish will never miss, when it can blast and stab!
Myrmidon, Myrmidon.
Makes a class where your options pwn.
Cast a spell, swing a sword.
Chances are, you won't be bored!
LOOK OUT!
Here comes the Myrmidon ....
*jazz trumpets*
Good. I'd also like to see a Myrmidon song written for the "Madam Librarian" song from the Music Man.
Good. I'd also like to see a Myrmidon song written for the "Madam Librarian" song from the Music Man.
Don't know that one, how about this?
I am the very model of a modern mixup myrmidon
I've information arcanist, swordswinging and the mix thereon
I know the kings of Cheliax, and I quote the facts historical
From Varisia to Andoran, in order categorical
I'm very well acquainted, too, with matters arcanalogical
I understand most pentacles, both the simple and diabolical
About conjuration theorem I'm a leader in my collegium
With many cheerful facts about using the Key of Solomon
With many cheerful facts about using the Key of Solomon
With many cheerful facts about using the Key of Solomon
With many cheerful facts about using the Key of Solomon
lol these are great!
Here's another. Sung to the tune of Wilson Phillips' Hold On.
We know that Gish is lame (We know that Gish is lame)
Why do we let the Gish remain? (remain)
No one can Dish the Gish except for you
Just open your browser and you will find (mmmm)
This thread with multiple replies (woah woah woah woah)
CHORUS
Some day someone will find the term
That makes Erik’s meetings quite sublime (quite sublime)
Until then, only mangled words
Will make everyone at Paizo cry
Don’t you know?
Don’t you know? Gish will change
Gish will go away
If you just accept my submission.
Will you please accept my submission?
Gish will go away (Gish will go away)
Just accept…..War-gician?
Gish could remain (Gish could remain)
Or are you comfortable being lame?
Gish was cool being fight-ey and sorcerous (Then, baby)
Someone made Gish/munchkin synonymous
Please let the Gish-word finally die (Please let the Gish-word finally die)
Paizo,
Don’t you think it’s finally time to wish
The Gish goodbye? (yeah, yeah)
CHORUS AND FADE OUT
"The Gish based song thread" - you guys are hilarious... like anyone would really come up with that...
...click...
Oh. There really is a Gish based song thread... I'll be damned.
I'm to lazy to look up all the lyrics, but, When I Think About You I Gish Myself
Composed from Blind Guardian - Mirror Mirror
Far, far beyond Golarion
They use magic and they fight
With swords every days
Channeling the Arcane
It lies all blown
The land of mine
A driven hate
They gave us with their mighty class
Warlord of their tribe rode
With his lance
Marched on kingdoms
He's the master of all
Be aware the gish gets closer
[chorus:]
Power Attack, Fireball
They're from Wizard of the Coast
They're a damned kind can't you see
That the winds will change
Power Attack, Fireball
These mofos will make you roast
They're a damned kind can't you see
That yesterday bears insanity
Screwed the balance
Of a thousand games
Equipped with iron and chain lightnings
Beat me two hands down in war
Even if I had healing potions
Fighting him wasn't safe
Was terrified to the bone
Hidden in my twilight hall
Now they lost their great power
There's no f*cking way I want it
Back like the old days
Of 3rd edition slaughters
Now we're in Golarion
Caught in the forum's flames
Oh god!
And now we sing the lost song,
Of yesterday's brutes, just follow me
A gamer's task so clearly
To make a song out of the gish
[chorus:]
Even though
The gish was nerfed
The bitter end
Is just a matter of time
Shall we dare the dragon
Merciless he has spell resistance
Resistance!
And now we sing the lost song,
Of yesterday's brutes, just follow me
A gamer's task so clearly
To make a song out of the gish
[chorus]