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[MegaThread] Naming locations on Verra
Alluring
Moderator, Member, Braver of Worlds, Kickstarter, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
This post is inspired by the wonderful Ashes community on the official subreddit who have been naming islands and continents on the map.
Does the landmass look like a similar place you know? Does it look like an animal? Or do you just want to give the location an awesome fantasy name? Name a location plop it down in the comments for everyone to see.
Please note that these are all unofficial names and are just for the communities enjoyment
Remember that all posts must adhere to the community rules.
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Does the landmass look like a similar place you know? Does it look like an animal? Or do you just want to give the location an awesome fantasy name? Name a location plop it down in the comments for everyone to see.
Please note that these are all unofficial names and are just for the communities enjoyment
Remember that all posts must adhere to the community rules.
All discussions should be constructive, report any comments that break our rules
Thank you.
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I name the desert location Desolate Desert
You can post a picture of the map and circle the location if youd like c:
Goodness i already dislike desert regions but now its desolate! \o/ I can feel the despair
Yeah GreatGravee picked that I believe
Names for some desert parts
"It has only been over the past millennia that the Riverlands have begun to see colonies of Elves exist." (on Pyrian Elves)
"The center of the Dwarven race is the nation of Dünzenkell, found deep in the northern mountains."... and later.... "It has fueled the expansion of the Dwarven kingdoms throughout the northern mountains." (on Dunzenkell)
I think the autumn and dark forest in the center are probably the Pyrian home forests, but the territory in the extreme southwest looks like it could be the 'Riverlands" maybe judging by the various waterways? (although the plain/flatland right next to the autumn looking forest would be a more natural extension of the territory?)
Northern mountains has got to probably be the one in the extreme northwest right? (they are the only real mountains in that direction)
(map with my attempt at boundary outlines below)
JK 😜
I like this idea. It gives the devs some material, from us, to work with. Let's get creative!
Edit. Let's get some back stories, with these names. Content, people.
The circled mountains seem like they join 3 regions together and the most immediate association I have is the mountains in south-eastern Poland which serve as a border between Poland, Slovakia and Ukraine. Polish name for the mountains is Bieszczady /B-ye-shcha-dee/ however the locals quite often refer to them as Biesy-Czady. "Biesy" meaning "Fiends" while "Czady" is derivative form of "Czad" which is a common name for carbonoxide, a deadly translucent and odourless gas. The name itself might also refer to the fact these mountains were inhabited by several bandit hansas throughout 14th and 15th century. Thus by applying my twisted logic i dub this mountain range Phantom Fiend Belt.... Lore will follow tomorrow as I'm bound to be back to work in less than 7 hrs ;p
That way all regions would feel more unexplored and wild. Over time players would find names and the most popular would be used.
Nah, not cool. Jk it's just for fun! I strongly doubt these names will stay after release anyway.
That should be called Little Australia, change my mind.
I disagree. The Downunder is waaaay better.
And this is Lake Mouse
/ https://imgur.com/a/w2kTv2H
Using @Inixia map frame as a guide for possible differences in flow of names & areas.
Never thought about naming it off of shape alone, Tried to come up with some sortve Oasis/Paradise type of feeling since it looks like itll be a heavily forested, tropical island. Something Arcane'y could be cool
Hehe, I’m sure dong bay will live forever in our memories
The devs are tossing the idea of mayor's naming nodes. Now, before you get excited. These are preset names from a pull down menu (look at node building video).
With that said. There are 9 races. That means, there are 9 languages/dialects. Meaning, they will need 9 variations to naming that node. Follow me?
Again, this is just speculation. But, keep up the great ideas and keep dreaming! 👍🤩
Edit: https://forums.ashesofcreation.com/discussion/45577/naming-nodes#latest
Snotbog. An economic node next to a swamp, wanting to improve it's image.
But, more importantly, I was thinking about the nine names idea.
Personally, I like Points of Interest named after Gods. But, since we don't know the gods, this makes it tough. But, I'll give it a try.
Imagine a node with mountain or rock that sorta looks like a throne or seat.
Thor's Throne
Stevens Seat
Dorf's Anvil
Orkfang
Tradduka
Slabseat City
Salvation
Krohn'Kalle
Drab'ffej
See what I did there? This one is tough. I can only imagine what the devs are going through. Let's try to help them out.