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radox
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posted December 07, 2010 10:54 AM |
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Creature names - petition
Hey, I just came up with an idea. So, we are here after all and we're considered to be one of the most significant Heroes communities in the world. Ubi are pretending to be listening to the communities, and even changed some of the creature names because of that. That's a nice touch. The small problem is that 90% of the new names are even a bigger crap than the old ones.
What I want in this topic:
1. I shall post all the official names of the creatures so far.
2. You are going to propose new names for the ones you dislike and keep the ones you like. I urge everyone to vote. The more the votes, the bigger the chance will be Ubi to turn some attention to us.
3. We compile a final list with the names that received the most votes.
4. Some of the community leaders must be so kind as to deliver the list ot Ubi somehow.
5. We hope that they indeed listen to us as they pretend!
Suggestions:
1. Before you post your names, look carefully to the "Creature names" topic and see if there are some names that appeal to you more than the ones you consider.
2. Better use one-word, short, nice and easy to remember names, especially for the unupgraded creatures!
3. Don't say if you dislike or like the suggestions of others. Simply post yours. There will be enough time for choosing, opinions and voting later.
4. We're in a big hurry, so be fast!
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radox
Known Hero
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posted December 07, 2010 11:00 AM |
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The creature names so far:
HAVEN CREATURES
Sentinel - Praetorian
Crossbowman - Marksman
Sister - Vestal
Griffin - Imperial Griffin
Radiant Glory - Blazing Glory
Sun Rider - Sun Crusader
Seraph - Celesial
NECROPOLIS CREATURES
Skeleton - Skeletal Spearman
Ghoul - Ravenous Ghoul
Ghost - Spectre
Vampire - Vampire Lord
Lich - Archlich
Lamasu - Putrid Lamasu
Fate Spinner - Fate Weaver
INFERNO CREATURES
Maniac - Demented
Hellhound - Cerberus
Succubus - Lilim
Breeder - Mother Breeder
Tormentor - Lacerator
Juggernaut - Ravager
Pit Fiend - Pit Lord
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radox
Known Hero
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posted December 07, 2010 11:30 AM |
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Edited by radox at 11:45, 07 Dec 2010.
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H6 new names
Sentinel - Praetorian
I honestly don't like the upgraded name. Sounds too powerful and elite for a basic core unit. Sentinel is nice, though, especially for the upgraded creature. So I'd rather name them:
PIKEMAN - SENTINEL
Crossbowman - Marksman
Crossbowman is a bit long for my liking, and suggesting the weapon of a creature in it's name is not good, too (except for the legendary Pikeman of course). So i suggest:
ARCHER - MARKSMAN
Sister - Vestal
Here we come to one of the most stupid name pairs in Heroes. I'd use names that are simple and clear as hell:
PRIESTESS - CLERIC
Griffin - Imperial Griffin
Nice ones. I have no remarks here.
Radiant Glory - Blazing Glory
I don't even know what this crappy unit is supposed to be in the first place, so I don't know how to call it. However, the Archon thing suggested above is nice:
ARCHON - ?
Sun Rider - Sun Crusader
Personally I like the "Crusader" name very much and I think it appeals a lot more to a cavalry unit rather that a footman like it was in H3 and H4. However, the "sun" prefix is pointless. The Sun Rides sounds stupid, as if he is riding the sun itself. And a war game is not a game without a KNIGHT. There are no Knights in H6 since they renamed the Haven hero to Paladin. So I'll go with:
KNIGHT - CRUSADER
Seraph - Celestial
Again, the Seraph name is out of place here. The Celestial is a nice touch and I'd leave it, but:
ANGEL - CELESTIAL
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Maniac - Demented
I already swallowed up the loss of the Imp and admitted that the Maniac unit is a nice addition here. However, the upgraded name is a FREAKING ADJECTIVE, for God's sake! Why didn't they name it "Naughty" or "Ugly"? Without a shadow of a doubt the name here must be:
MANIAC - FANATIC!!!
Hellhound - Cerberus
Nice ones. I have no remarks here.
Succubus - Lilim
No place for discussions here. Simply return the original names:
SUCCUBUS - TEMPTRESS
Juggernaut - Ravager
I think that the upgraded name sounds less intimidating than the basic one. Haha. Simply swap them or go with a more bad-ass name for the upgraded unit:
RAVAGER - JUGGERNAUT
or
JUGGERNAUT - DREADNOUGHT (or BEHEMOTH, if its not gonna be in the game in another shape or form)
Tormentor - Lacerator
I don't know here. Both names are not very good, although Tormentor is not that bad. Lacerator is crappy and too complicated of a word for non-english speakers. I think that a shorter one might replace it just well:
TORMENTOR - IMPALER
Breeder - Mother Breeder
These are not nice. Especially the upgraded one. Probably:
SPAWNER - HIVE?
Pit fiend - Pit lord
Pit fiend just doesn't sound serious enough for a 7th level creature. They need to give it something more imposing. Why not turn it into the good old Devils? Here are some suggestions:
DEVIL - ARCH DEVIL
PIT LORD - ABYSS LORD
TYRANT - ANTICHRIST
BALROG - ARCH DEMON
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Skeleton - Skeletal Spearman
Very, very bad job here! I don't know what kind of community would recommend that bullsnow!
SKELETON - BONE GUARD!
Ghoul - Ravenous Ghoul
Very long, complicated and not-in-place word for the upgraded one. They should either reconsider the unupgraded Ghoul as a good old Zombie, or give the upgraded one a much better adjective. Something like:
ZOMBIE - GHOUL
GHOUL - ROTTEN GHOUL
or the best one of them all
GHOUL - REVENANT!
Ghost - Spectre
Ghost is a classic. No touching here. Spectre is what I dislike. It sounds too much like "spectrum" and every time I hear it I think of some kind of a rainbow. Ha-ha. Wraith is a nice and intimidating name for a upgraded creature.
GHOST - WRAITH
or
GHOST - BANSHEE
Vampire - Vampire Lord
Nice ones. I have no remarks here.
Lich - Archlich
Nice ones. I have no remarks here.
Lamasu - Putrid Lamasu
I've told it a thousand time. Naming a creature after a deity is a stupid thing. A very stupid thing. I'm in a search of better names here, so for now I'll go with simplicity:
SPHINX - ANCIENT ONE
Fate Spinner - Fate Weaver
We come to the second most stupid name in the whole line-up, trailing only the "Glory" nonsense. I don't get the whole FATE thing here. Fate Spinner is too inflated and pompous name for a regular unit, let alone the Weaver. These name would suit a boss unit much more. Here we must place something simple and in the same time worthy of a Champion unit. Probaly, just probably:
CRYPT MOTHER - CRYPT QUEEN
So, here are my suggestions. I'd appreciate if you post them formatted like mine for better and easier rading and reference.
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bludgeon
Known Hero
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posted December 07, 2010 11:30 AM |
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Maniac - Frenzied Maniac
Succubus - Succubus Mistress
Tormentor - Fanged Tormentor
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invictus7
Adventuring Hero
Lurking About...
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posted December 07, 2010 11:59 AM |
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HAVEN CREATURES
Sentinel - Praetorian->Praetorian - Prefect/Praetorian Prefect
Crossbowman - Marksman--don't like these very much, but don't have a suggestion as yet.
Sister - Vestal->Priestess - High Priestess/Vestal
Griffin - Imperial Griffin
Radiant Glory - Blazing Glory--these are horrible-> Brilliant Glory - Resplendent Glory (glory needs to go too, but no suggestion)
Sun Rider - Sun Crusader->Sun Rider - Solar Champion/Helios
Seraph - Celestial--not a fan but no suggestions ATM
NECROPOLIS CREATURES
Skeleton - Skeletal Spearman-> Skeleton - Armoured Skeleton
Ghoul - Ravenous Ghoul
Ghost - Spectre
Vampire - Vampire Lord-> Vampire - Vampire Count
Lich - Archlich
Lamasu - Putrid Lamasu
Fate Spinner - Fate Weaver
INFERNO CREATURES
Maniac - Demented-FANATIC as metioned above
Hellhound - Cerberus
Succubus - Lilim
Breeder - Mother Breeder-> Breeder - Spawner
Tormentor - Lacerator-> Taunter - Lacerator
Juggernaut - Ravager
Pit Fiend - Pit Lord
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Lexxan
Honorable
Undefeatable Hero
Unimpressed by your logic
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posted December 07, 2010 12:07 PM |
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Quote:
HAVEN CREATURES
Sentinel - Praetorian. L-O-V-E it.
Crossbowman - Marksman. Acceptable.
Sister PRIESTESS - Vestal. Unnessecairy name-change.
Griffin - Imperial Griffin. Eh, it works.
Radiant Glory - Blazing Glory MANIFESTATION OF LIGHT-ESSENCE OF RADIANCE (or glory). I mean, if we can now call living things Glories...
Sun Rider - Sun Crusader AASIMAR-CRUSADER. I mean, we *get* they ride the sun... so referencing it is kinda redundant, y'know?
Seraph - Celesial ANGEL-SERAPH. Why is that so hard to get??
NECROPOLIS CREATURES
Skeleton - Skeletal Spearman - BONEGUARD! whywhywhy did they change the name?
Ghoul - Ravenous Ghoul - Okay enough, though I would prefer Ghast as the upgraded name.
Ghost - Spectre P-H-A-N-T-O-M. Cut out those damn' spectres already!
Vampire - Vampire Lord - Cliché, but it worked in the past.
Lich - Archlich POWER LICH! Archlich seething hate. Lamasu - Putrid Lamasu. Acceptable.
Fate Spinner - Fate Weaver. I like it, it's decent enough.
INFERNO CREATURES
Maniac - Demented Zealot/Fanatic - Maniac  . LOLWTFBBQ @ "Demented." makes *ZERO* sense.
Hellhound ORTHUS - Cerberus. It's a two-headed dog, after all.
Succubus - Lilim LILITH - Why name it after something most people known by a different name?
Breeder - Mother Breeder. I have no *clue* how to name it otherwise, so I guess it works.
Tormentor - Lacerator. errr.... lol.
Juggernaut - Ravager. Acceptable.
Pit Fiend - Pit Lord. Balor - Moloch. Pits SUCK.
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Coincidence? I think not!!!!
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Mytical
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
Chaos seeking Harmony
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posted December 07, 2010 12:48 PM |
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Edited by Mytical at 12:52, 07 Dec 2010.
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Bolded names have changed
HAVEN CREATURES
Squire - Warrior
Crossbowman - Marksman : Fine as is
Priestess - Cleric
Griffin - Imperial Griffin :meh
Radiant Glory - Blazing Glory : Have to research this one
Sun Rider - Sun Crusader : and this one
Seraphim - Angel
Seraphim are suposedly half-angel half mortal ... and Angels are supposed to be really really powerful. All arch angels basically are just Angels with specific jobs. Like management type deals. All Angels should be able to destroy any creature one on one, except the head/boss demon itself. If they want to avoid the name angel..then Avatar might work.
NECROPOLIS CREATURES
Skeleton - Skeletal Spearman
Ghoul - Ghast
Ghost - Shade
Vampire - Vampire Lord : Hmm not sure about this. Shapeshifter - Vampire??
Lich - Archlich : Meh. Could use demi lich tho
Lamasu - Putrid Lamasu : meh
Fate Spinner - Fate Weaver :Meh
INFERNO CREATURES
Maniac - Demented - Hate but *shrugs*
Hellhound - Cerberus : as is
Erinyes - Brachina : lol unfortunately both probably copywrited by D&D (ie Wizards of the Coast)
Breeder - Mother Breeder : Meh
Tormentor - Defiler
Juggernaut - Ravager
Malebrance (see Erinyes)- Pit Fiend
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Message received.
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veco
Legendary Hero
who am I?
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posted December 07, 2010 12:52 PM |
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Do keep in mind that Priestess is off limits because it supposedly collides with another object.
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none of my business.
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Mytical
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
Chaos seeking Harmony
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posted December 07, 2010 12:59 PM |
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Then Acolyte - Cleric would work just as well 
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Message received.
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Paiazza
Known Hero
لىخ ضل
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posted December 07, 2010 01:48 PM |
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HAVEN CREATURES
Sentinel - Praetorian
Crossbowman - Marksman
Virgin - Saint
Griffin - Imperial Griffin
Glory - Splendor
Sun Rider - Sun Crusader
Cherub - Seraph
NECROPOLIS CREATURES
Skeleton - Impaler
Ghoul - Ravenous Ghoul
Ghost - Spectre
Vampire - Vampire Lord
Lich - Archlich
Lamia - Lamasu
Fate Spinner - Fate Weaver
INFERNO CREATURES
Maniac - Demented
Hellhound - Cerberus
Succubus - Lilim
Breeder - Spawner
Tormentor - Lacerator
Juggernaut - Ravager
Pit Fiend - Pit Lord
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Aatos
Adventuring Hero
Heroic Adventurer
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posted December 07, 2010 02:07 PM |
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Haven
Sentinel/Praetorian + +
Crossbowman/Marksman + +
Sister/Vestal - - (Cleric/Maiden)
Griffin/Imperial Griffin + - (Griffin/Griffon)
Radiant Glory/Blazing Glory - - (Lux/Lumen)
Sun Rider/Sun Crusader - - (Incandescence/Luminescence)
Seraph/Celestial + +
Necropolis
Skeleton/Skeletal Spearman + - (Raised/Risen)
Ghoul/Ravenous Ghoul + - (Ghoul/Zombie)
Ghost/Spectre + +
Vampire/Vampire Lord + - (Vampire/Returned)
Lich/Arch Lich + - (Lich/Embalmed)
Lamasu/Putrid Lamasu - - (Shedu/Lamassu)
Fate Spinner/Fate Weaver - - (Spinner/Weaver)
Inferno
Hellhound/Cerberus + +
Succubus/Lilim + - (Succubus/Temptress)
Maniac/Demented + +
Tormentor/Lacerator + +
Juggernaut/Ravager + +
Breeder/Mother Breeder - - (Brooder/Spawner)
Pit Fiend/Pit Lord - - (Overseer/Overlord)
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To fail to plan is to plan to
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Agent_00_BLeRD
Adventuring Hero
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posted December 07, 2010 02:43 PM |
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HAVEN CREATURES
Sentinel - Praetorian (keep as is)
Crossbowman - Marksman (keep as is)
Sister - Vestal (Priestess - Vestal)
Griffin - Imperial Griffin (keep as is)
Radiant Glory - Blazing Glory (Glory - Radiant Glory)
Sun Rider - Sun Crusader (keep as is)
Seraph - Celesial (Celestial - Seraph)
NECROPOLIS CREATURES
Skeleton - Skeletal Spearman (Skeleton - Bone guard)
Ghoul - Ravenous Ghoul (keep as is)
Ghost - Spectre (Ghost - Banshee)
Vampire - Vampire Lord (keep as is)
Lich - Archlich (keep as is)
Lamasu - Putrid Lamasu (Lamasu - Blighted Lamasu)
Fate Spinner - Fate Weaver (keep as is)
INFERNO CREATURES
Maniac - Demented (keep as is)
Hellhound - Cerberus (keep as is)
Succubus - Lilim (keep as is)
Breeder - Mother Breeder (keep as is)
Tormentor - Lacerator (keep as is)
Juggernaut - Ravager (Ravager - Juggernaut)
Pit Fiend - Pit Lord (keep as is)
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evinin
Supreme Hero
Servant of Asha
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posted December 07, 2010 04:20 PM |
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Edited by evinin at 16:34, 07 Dec 2010.
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HAVEN CREATURES
Sentinel - Praetorian  Very good.
Crossbowman - Marksman Classic.
Sister - Vestal  It should be something like Priestess - High Priestess or Priestess - Saint. Anything but no Sister - Vestal. Sister doesn't sound good and Vestal is just a ancient virgin priest of Vesta, has nothing to do with Heroes universe. I also saw names like Cleric and Virgin, I'm also ok with them, I just don't want it to be Vestal.
Griffin - Imperial Griffin Classic
Radiant Glory - Blazing Glory Love it.
Sun Rider - Sun Crusader Very good.
Seraph - Celesial Seraph has to have six wings and Celestial is bad as Hell. It should be like always only Angel - Archangel. Also Seraphim or Seraph is an angel too, it isn't half human, those are the Nephilims.
NECROPOLIS CREATURES
Skeleton - Skeletal Spearman Skeleton - Bone Guard, much better.
Ghoul - Ravenous Ghoul Don't have better ideas.
Ghost - Spectre It can also be Banshee but it's also good like that.
Vampire - Vampire Lord Classic.
Lich - Archlich Classic.
Lamasu - Putrid Lamasu Much better than before.
Fate Spinner - Fate Weaver I just love the original name. I saw somewhere Doom Weaver which is also nice.
INFERNO CREATURES
Maniac - Demented Don't have better ideas.
Hellhound - Cerberus Orthus isn't good for a name. Orthus is Ceberus's brother. It doesn't appeal to me, Hellhound should stay.
Succubus - Lilim It's a nice change.
Breeder - Mother Breeder Don't have better ideas.
Tormentor - Lacerator Don't have better ideas.
Juggernaut - Ravager Don't have better ideas.
Pit Fiend - Pit Lord Classic.
The means that I like it, could live with it or don't care. I only want a change where is REALLY needed.
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Jabanoss
Promising
Legendary Hero
Property of Nightterror™
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posted December 07, 2010 07:21 PM |
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Edited by Jabanoss at 19:22, 07 Dec 2010.
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HAVEN CREATURES
Sentinel - Praetorian
Crossbowman - Marksman
Sister - Vestal (Vestal - Cleric)
Griffin - Imperial Griffin
Radiant Glory - Blazing Glory (Vessel of Light - Vessel of Glory)
Sun Rider - Sun Crusader
Seraph - Celesial
NECROPOLIS CREATURES
Skeleton - Skeletal Spearman
Ghoul - Ravenous Ghoul
Ghost - Spectre
Vampire - Vampire Lord
Lich - Archlich
Lamasu - Putrid Lamasu
Fate Spinner - Fate Weaver
INFERNO CREATURES
Maniac - Demented
Hellhound - Cerberus
Succubus - Lilim
Breeder - Mother Breeder
Tormentor - Lacerator
Juggernaut - Ravager (Juggernaut - Dreadnought)
Pit Fiend - Pit Lord
Most of them are just fine, and some are excellent
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Nocturnal
Promising
Supreme Hero
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posted December 08, 2010 04:32 AM |
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I am cool with most of the names. But would change only 2:
Sister to Blessed- Vestal to Purified
Ghost to Spectre- Spectre to Bunshee
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BoomBoom123
Tavern Dweller
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posted December 08, 2010 06:52 AM |
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HAVEN CREATURES
Sentinel - Praetorian
Crossbowman - Marksman
Priestess - Vestal
Griffin - Imperial Griffin
Radiant Glory - Blazing Glory
Sun Rider - Sun Crusader
Seraph - Celesial
NECROPOLIS CREATURES
Skeleton - Bone Guard
Ghoul - Ravenous Ghoul
Ghost - Banshee
Vampire - Vampire Lord
Lich - Archlich
Lamasu - Putrid Lamasu
Fate Spinner - Fate Weaver
INFERNO CREATURES
Maniac - Fanatic
Hellhound - Cerberus
Succubus - Seductress
Breeder - Queen
Tormentor - Lacerator
Juggernaut - Ravager
Pit Fiend - Pit Lord
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Foonlegacy
Hired Hero
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posted December 08, 2010 07:24 AM |
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HAVEN CREATURES
Sentinel - Praetorian (Guardsman - Sentinel)
Crossbowman - Marksman (Crossbowman - Arbalest)
Sister - Vestal (Redeemer - Saint)
Griffin - Imperial Griffin
Radiant Glory - Blazing Glory (Archon - Glory)
Sun Rider - Sun Crusader (Holy Crusader - Holy Templar)
Seraph - Celestial (Cherub - Seraph)
NECROPOLIS CREATURES
Skeleton - Skeletal Spearman (Skeleton - Skeleton Legion)
Ghoul - Ravenous Ghoul (Ghoul - Revenant)
Ghost - Spectre (Ghost - Banshee)
Vampire - Vampire Lord
Lich - Archlich
Lamasu - Putrid Lamasu (Lamia - Lamassu)
Fate Spinner - Fate Weaver
INFERNO CREATURES
Maniac - Demented (Fanatic - Scourge)
Hellhound - Cerberus
Succubus - Lilim (Succubus - Defiler)
Breeder - Mother Breeder (Abomination - Breeder)
Tormentor - Lacerator (Tormentor - Malefactor)
Juggernaut - Ravager (Reaver - Ravager)
Pit Fiend - Pit Lord (Pit Fiend - Abysmal Fiend)
Here's my name suggestions.
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radox
Known Hero
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posted December 08, 2010 10:08 AM |
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So far, there are some on which most of us agree (at least):
Ghoul - Revenant
Maniac - Fanatic
Priestess - Cleric
Ghost - Baneshee
Juggernaut - Dreadnought
but there are some STRANGE suggestions like
"Incandescence"
Come on, who would name an unit that way? Be more serious, think of normal, short names. We must show these idiots from Ubi what we want. A we must be united. Like the units above.
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Lesij
Famous Hero
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posted December 08, 2010 05:11 PM |
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Edited by Lesij at 17:17, 08 Dec 2010.
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Why please, please, please, please, please DO NOT tell me that you haven't seen this ABSURD...
I am talking about VESTALS...
Is there, in Ashan pantheon Greek godess Vesta? Is she the dragon of home or what? ...
You can use names connected with army (as Pretorian), with wars, even with the mythology, but for **** sake don't use the ones that reffer to the objects (subjects) that DOES NOT EXIST in the created world... That is the stupidest mistake a fantasy writer/game creator can make, cause it shows their total IGNORANCE and lack of common sense, not to call this by stronger words...
Also, hello HC, I'm back 
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Better name, for example is Maiden of the Sun(Maiden of the Holy Light; Maiden of Elrath) or sth like this...
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radox
Known Hero
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posted December 09, 2010 06:49 PM |
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Any other ideas? I see that many of you have posted in the "Creature names" topic, but here is the place to refine and reconsider your suggestions, after which we will have to select the best of them and try to pass them to the H6 dev team through the Insiders.
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