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GlyphGryph
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Topic: Rename some of the Orc military units Posted: 22 Jun 2010 at 19:05 |
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Some of the orc unit names are confusing. For example we have both a Clanguard (basic ranged) and Clanguardsman (advanced spear) which is the worst, but also Death Dealer (advanced range) and Death Pack (advanced Cavalry) seem a bit odd.
In addition, ALL orc units are actually Orcs or Goblins, but their description implies their civilization is a combination of Orcs, Kobolds, Goblins, and Trolls. Even "Kobold Cohorts", which sound like they would be kobolds, are actually orcs.
So, at the very least the clanguard/clanguardsman thing needs to be changed, but in general I think the units could do with being renamed/redescribed.
Here is a sample suggestion for the new names: Spears: Kobold Cohort - Kobolds drafted into a cheap fighting force. Orc Clanguards - True Orcish spearmen.
Ranged: Kobold Flingers - Kobolds throwing light spears Orc Lobbers - Orcs throwing javelins.
Infantry: Orc Fangs - Basic Orc infantry with scimitar and shield. Troll Blades - Heavy troll infantry, wielding giant swords and wearing heavy armor.
Cavalry: Goblin Wolfrider - Goblins riding wolfs into battle. Orc Beastmaster - Orcs riding larger, meaner versions of the basic bear.
Spies: Kobold Lurker Orc Listener
Saboteurs: Orc Arsonist Goblin Demolitionist
Thieves: Goblin Cutpurse Goblin Master Thief
Scouts as is: Orc Hunters, Orc Stalkers.
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Aelfric
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Posted: 22 Jun 2010 at 23:37 |
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Me likez tiz!!
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KillerPoodle
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Posted: 23 Jun 2010 at 02:39 |
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+1 to this idea
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Bad Wolf
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Posted: 29 Jun 2010 at 19:18 |
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Definitley needed. Should be easy to change, hopefully soon.
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GM Stormcrow
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Posted: 29 Jun 2010 at 21:05 |
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+3 internets to GlyphGryph for this
Some of the descriptions might need to change with these changes.
Can anyone see any issues with changing the names of these units?
It will mean that historic ingame mail battle reports will refer to units that no longer exist, but I'm not sure that's much of an issue.
Thanks GlyphGryph.
SC
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Goonswarm
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Posted: 29 Jun 2010 at 21:14 |
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plx give my orc account awesome names like this SC ill love you long time
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GlyphGryph
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Posted: 29 Jun 2010 at 21:57 |
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Aww, I win 3 internetz! Hurrah for me!
Thanks SC. ^_^ Good to know my ideas are appreciated.
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Wuzzel
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Posted: 29 Jun 2010 at 22:12 |
GM Stormcrow wrote:
+3 internets to GlyphGryph for this
Some of the descriptions might need to change with these changes.
Can anyone see any issues with changing the names of these units?
It will mean that historic ingame mail battle reports will refer to units that no longer exist, but I'm not sure that's much of an issue.
Thanks GlyphGryph.
SC
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No problems here. Orcs are ugly anyways... changing the names doesnt make them more beautiful
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GM Stormcrow
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Posted: 29 Jun 2010 at 23:21 |
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One changethough - we can't have Troll heavy infantry, as we're reserving Trolls as summoned (magical) orc units. So another suggestion for heavy infantry?
Best,
SC
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GlyphGryph
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Posted: 29 Jun 2010 at 23:48 |
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Hmm.. I'll have to think about it.
Also, I was thinking Goblin Sapper instead of Goblin Demolitionist might be cool, but both are good.
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