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Well, thanks for saying nice things about the thread. As for why I do it, I enjoy it, of course. Like all knowledge, it yearns to be shared, not hoarded.

At any rate, until a dev finds it (unlikely at best) and comments in it, we should be safe and continue to produce fine content for the price of a song!

The page 30 names, there were not so many:

Luthian Tinuvial

Please read my reply to the first ten people who submitted Tolkien namesin this thread.

Ackod

A very good Mon Calamari name. A little like Ackbar, but not ridiculously so. Keeps in the mood. A good one.

Kyse

A very good nickname type first name. I would advise you to put something in your bio about your full name, and how you got it shortened for any number of reasons you could invent.

Geordie D'Atun

So your character is from Newcastle? I would love to see that in a bio! I would also be interested in the history of that nickname. I am sure it has a nice, improbable lineage. As for your name, I obviously like your last name more than your first, but even without it being questionable, the first and last name don't work together very well. The pattern is a little off, something that could be improved with a stop in the first name as well. You need not even put in an apostrophe, any number of sounds will slow the flow: "p", "t", "v", "b."

Raid Cantrell

I like this name very much. It has a great epic feel to it, but kind of shows a little bit about the background of the player of the character as well...contrast with:

Zero-T Bashir

Another interesting name (Zero-T obviously being a nickname). Bashir is a very ethnic name, but one I feel that can fit here in Star Wars by sound alone.

Sabine

Quite familiar with that name, indeed. I think the name is fine, but would desire to see it shifted abot a bit so it doesn't possess quite the baggage which Sabine carries. Perhaps just playing with it: Sibine, Subane, Sabene, etc.

"I would be very interested to see your take on CREATING some Twilek names. The X-Wing series of novels (I can't recal the specific book), goes into great depth on the meaning and construction of Twilek names, both natively AND how they are used and spoken to non-natives."

Yes, I have read those books. I am quite the opposite of a fan of the author, and consider his work to be a blight on the face of the dozens of sci-fi franchises he has mangled. But on a lighter note, his work is now canon, though I find his justifications (based entirely on Bib Fort'una's name) to be a little odd -as odd, say, as my justifications of Wookiee names. My "take" isa little more inclusive than the system suggested in the books.

Davv'rus T'orfuz

Your name from nothing looks fine, but could use some tightening up sound-wise. The elusive quality known as it's "euphaneity" is a bit lacking here. Let's doctor it up. First, we can ditch that apostrophe in the first name. Davvrus, and tighten it up a bit more as Davvris. Next we look at the last name: T'orfuz. Do we really want to stop our voices right after the "t"? In this case, I think not, as the "t" sound requires enough attention from our mouths as it is. If we move that apostrophe, say, 2 or 3 slots down, we end up with: Davvris Tor'fuz or Davvris Torf'uz, both of which move along in the mouth much better. Good name though!

Ockam Razier

Ahh, my second "Occam's Razor" I have encountered. Unfortunately, this cultural reference is a little too obvious, and I suggest the heave-ho on this name. I like the spelling of the last name. Keep it, with a new "o" name, like Owin Razier, or Oceam Razier.

Synan'Ex

"Sign an X" eh? Doesn't say much for his literacy. But I think this went a little far for the joke. You could have acheived the same effect with just the name "x." Does anyone know if you can do one letter names? X Spot would be funny, and marginally justifiable!

Karp Koi

Tee hee. Afraid not, my friend, and YOU get the red name, along with another below.

"Just curious, is that a good thing or a bad thing? I not a language buff nor am I very knowledgeable about all forms of words and was wondering if you could dumb it down a bit. That and do you think Phoenix Halcyon is aviable human BH/Commando name?"

Could you say this again, with a reference to what post from which you are speaking? Thanks in advance! The name, Phoenix is a dodgy one...I would avoid it. Halcyon is a great word, underused in our society. I would keep this one (I seem to recall Corran Horn has a grandfather with the last name Halcyon).

Chewbacky

Two red names this time out. The tobacconist is ok, for a joke, but the name simply lacks originality from all of the others who do it.

Mafaza

Good name. Doesn't this mean something in an African language? Ah, no, I just checked...it's a reasonable popular name from Northern Africa. Now I know. Still, I think it works fine. I assume there was a cultural reference you got this from?

Mysto

As a nickname, this will work if you play the part. I'll let you determine what that shall be. Especially good name for a Rodian.

Raktor

Better than "Raptor, a Trandoshan." Still, I think it works fine.

Epee Obai-kai

I used to fence Epee for a time. I was pretty good at it. At any rate, for a human character this is a bold one, as it would be a non-standard human society for the galaxy.

Mott Sselleck

I don't think the second name is at all necessary. I haven't read your history, and that may help, but "Mott" is just fine by itself for a Trandoshan.

Beel Ze'Bub

Yes, I see the reference. No, I do not believe it is a good Star Wars name.

Chocolate Jones

What would make this name shine is making it more Star Wars...you know, like Rhyscate Jines, or Jive Bruallki or something. Incidentally, Rhyscate means (in a language that you can search for yourself) literally a play on "Whitecake." I should know, my son's name is Rhys, which means "white."

Barf/Lonestar

That movie is not Star Wars, however, so your joke is funny, but not fitting into Star Wars. Hopefully you understand what I mean by that. I should know the name Lonestar, as he is one of my best friends on Ahazi server.

Konstance D'Abo

I don't think this name is terrible, but I have a couple comments. Konstance is a good name, but in this case, a little too good. Perhaps shifting entirely away from human naming here would be helpful. This would help establish your "Zabrakhood." D'Abo seems way to French for me, something that is very specific to certain names on Naboo, and never with the "the" or "from" particles in front (de, D', etc.). I like how the name moves along, lingering in the first name, moving quickly through the last.

Agli Lightwaver

Agli has Indo-European roots that are interesting. I like the name as a whole, a simple first name and a more complex last name. I keep thinking of those guys guiding planes in with those light wands when I see that last name, but I am sure I am an isolated case of this. Blame my over-active imagination.

Well, there you go. I should be starting on Page 31 names soon enough, and then on from there.

RbT

planet facts would be cool

I have no idea if the doctor is still in but here goes:

Albron Moonshade - human Imperial Squad Leader/Medic/Pistoleer

Don't know where the first name came from. I think I made it up, but it's probably something surfacing from my subconscience. Source of last name should be obvious; just following precedent established by "Skywalker," though I guess "Moonshader" may have been more appropriate, and now that I've thought of it, I think I like it more. **edit**, wish there was some way to edit my name.

Enric Pisor, human Imperial soldier from Corellia

First name my own, surname from generator

Not sure on the pronunciation of the surname - either pie-sore or pea-sore - whats your suggestion?

Ariah Tien (aria was taken), Female Twilek, master TKA/Creature Handler and novice Dancer

bah i was too excited i forgot to post the pronunciation!

Ariah (ar-ee-ah) Tien (tan'), Dancer/TKA/CH

Ranivus (ran-a-vus) Arien (ar-ee-en), master bouty hunter/novice ranger

Alright folks, getting a little more aggressive with the posting schedule to clear away this backlog.

Working on ten page 31 names today:

Zouk Kena'atara

We have here an interesting name, that works on some levels, and needs some work on others. While it's flow is quite snappy, the last name is a little awkward to say: KenAH stop AHtara. If you are going for exotic, then you have acheived it. If you are going for easy to pronounce, well, say it out loud a couple times and you see what I mean. My advice in this case: Zouk Ken'atara would be fine. Good name.

Splicling (Tsani)

Splic Tsani would have been a good name, in my opinion. The Splicling thing is a little funny, but it lacks any sort of meaning without a Splic running around (and that name is gone for good, with the wacky rerolling rules). In a future incarnation, I would go back to Splicc Tsani or some such - or go ahead and acheive that last name : Tseno, Tsini, Tsaneh, Tsilist, Tsenes, etc.

Sombra DeLuna

Well, we all make choices when we make a character, and many folks like to stick within their comfort zones, which is acceptable. Spanish is spoken in Star Wars (pod-race scene, Episode One), but there aren't really any solid Spanish names in the canon. I think Sombra is a good word and name, but DeLuna is just not in there. If I may give some advice here: Sombra Loena would work well and keep the sounds and even basic meaning.

Rorix Darkmoon

Well, it works. I typed a little bit about modifying the first name, but realized that yours is solid enough that I was just playing off of it. Well done.

Jac Lesto

Here is a great snappy name that moves fast, has plenty of sounds, and even fits the character profession well. I have nothing further to say on this one!

Hideki Kurosawa

Well, here we hit the Asian barrier again. While I do admire your resolve to name these after a couple great Japanese men, we still fail to see any real Japanese names in the genre. I think this is a good thing, since the anime genre seems to be quite well stocked in that regard. You can play with these names and remove the real-Earth Japanese-ness quite easily though: Hodeka Karasilu, for instance.

Beebop

A truly entertaining, and interesting story (completely ridiculous, but you know that). I don't know what to say here, because you SHOULD get either a gold star or a red name. I'll leave this one be. You have chosen a path that is humorous, and just hope you don't stray TOO MUCH farther from Star Wars with this one.

Stompy Pete

It took me a couple reads to follow this one, but it's an interesting idea. "Stompy" Pete Sarban is a good solid name. I would be interested to learn the source of "Stompy." The name itself already points to how you imagined it, so it's not a huge issue in this case.

Bosrlok

And this is a great Trandoshan name, in part because it appear as if you took "Bossk" and played with it a bit. Frequently this is advice I give, so I can't say anything but well done. Now, those of you who think this is copying, think of the myriad names that are plays off of each other in the English language. It happens here, there, everywhere.

Cresslin

Is a good name, and I would like to see if this is the first name or last. I imagine it is the last name of someone who runs around using only his last name. This establishes a character who is a bit more formal, and also something of a loner or socially cold. Thus, you can build a character off of the fact they only use their last name. Good name.

It's my goal to do less names in one sitting, to more completely discuss some of the names we see here.

Planet fact for the day:

Corellia is ruled by the Diktat, who apparently resides in the Coronet Cantina (which is humorous on so many levels). The Diktat had declared Corellia neutral in the beginnings of the Rebellion, after Garm bel-Iblis went into deep hiding (or in the case of SWG, into the capitol building of Coronet! Some hiding spot ). The Empire respected this in part, putting only a few troops and officers on the planet. Thus, Corellia is able to maintain a large measure of independence, but still is a stooge for the Empire. In SWG, of course, the ridiculousness that is Rebel Recruiters standing in the street is there, but we can ignore this and remember that Corellia has strong Rebel sympathies, but is still techinically deep under the Empire's heel.

So, to sum up, Corellia is nominally independent because of a deal cut between the Diktat and the Empire, but is rebel sympathetic, and very Imperially controlled and aligned.

RbT

Riis, Mafaza actually came from the name of a guy I met from South Africa, Mfasa (or was it Mfaso?). I believe his buddy's name was Mfama. Anyhoo these names are Swahili/Zulu names. Mafaza definitely looks like Mustafa, which I believe is a Northern African name (and the name of an Austin Powers character ), but wasn't intentionally done that way. I'm surprised we haven't been seeing too many African-based names, though.

Eheh, I can't believe you missed the source of somebody else's name, Mott Sselleck . It's Tom Selleck, aka Magnum, PI, aka Maggot Pie.

Keep up the good work.

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Mafaza wrote:
Eheh, I can't believe you missed the source of somebody else's name, Mott Sselleck. It's Tom Selleck, aka Magnum, PI, aka Maggot Pie.

Keep up the good work.

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