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PLEASE be different from WoW/WoW-clones - don't call them "recipes"! BOO!

TyranthraxusTyranthraxus Member, Alpha Two
in General Discussion
I *get* that it's in the gaming vernacular - but can't we PLEASE call them something else, for AoC?

"Schematics", "blueprints", "patterns" - ANYTHING else, please!

Sorry to have posted about this multiple times, but I heard them referred to as "recipes" in the latest update video. Am always happy to ask to have this particular terminology changed.

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  • DepravedDepraved Member, Alpha Two
    Tyranthraxus wrote: »
    I *get* that it's in the gaming vernacular - but can't we PLEASE call them something else, for AoC?

    "Schematics", "blueprints", "patterns" - ANYTHING else, please!

    Sorry to have posted about this multiple times, but I heard them referred to as "recipes" in the latest update video. Am always happy to ask to have this particular terminology changed.




    cooking schematics, cooking blueprints, cooking patterns :D:D:D

    i guess recipes were just a general name, and each profession will have their own term
  • Raven016Raven016 Member
    Could be crafting "process" or "procedure".
    The game should not call it anyway.
    What we use to read and learn the process could be a book or scroll.
  • Enigmatic SageEnigmatic Sage Member
    Tyranthraxus wrote: »
    I *get* that it's in the gaming vernacular - but can't we PLEASE call them something else, for AoC?

    "Schematics", "blueprints", "patterns" - ANYTHING else, please!

    Sorry to have posted about this multiple times, but I heard them referred to as "recipes" in the latest update video. Am always happy to ask to have this particular terminology changed.




    sounds like a.... "recipe" for disaster :lol:
  • AzheraeAzherae Member, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    I don't think you need to worry, Ashes will definitely go all the way back to the pre-WoW days of EQ and FFXI where they were called...

    Recipes.

    Oh.
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  • nanfoodlenanfoodle Member, Founder, Kickstarter, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    edited December 2023
    That's not what defines a WoW clone. That's just human terminology.
  • NerrorNerror Member, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    edited December 2023
    Eh, the generic "recipe" is fine. I am pretty sure we'll get "schematic" and/or "blueprint" as well.

    I know WoW was the first MMO, and all MMOs since then are heavily influenced by it. It's a bit like when Tolkien created the first fantasy universe in in the world with Middle Earth and invented the orcs and elves and dwarves, and now we see them everywhere! But I think it's ok.

    It's not like they are naming one of the archetypes "tank" or anything like that. Haha! Can you imagine? Now that would be silly!
  • TyranthraxusTyranthraxus Member, Alpha Two
    Depraved wrote: »
    cooking schematics, cooking blueprints, cooking patterns :D:D:D

    i guess recipes were just a general name, and each profession will have their own term

    Aye, it fits for cooking schems.

    Enigmatic Sage wrote: »
    sounds like a.... "recipe" for disaster :lol:

    I see what you did there!

    Azherae wrote: »
    I don't think you need to worry, Ashes will definitely go all the way back to the pre-WoW days of EQ and FFXI where they were called...

    Recipes.

    Oh.


    Heheh - I refer to them as WoW-clones because the WoWers seem to get really, REALLY upset when you call WoW an EQ-clone :lol:

    nanfoodle wrote: »
    That's not what defines a WoW clone....

    Right. No - not trying to say that.

    Nerror wrote: »
    Eh, the generic "recipe" is fine. I am pretty sure we'll get "schematic" and/or "blueprint" as well.

    I know WoW was the first MMO, and all MMOs since then are heavily influenced by it. It's a bit like when Tolkien created the first fantasy universe in in the world with Middle Earth and invented the orcs and elves and dwarves, and now we see them everywhere! But I think it's ok.

    It's not like they are naming one of the archetypes "tank" or anything like that. Haha! Can you imagine? Now that would be silly!

    Technically, I think Neverwinter Nights was the first MMO, back in the 90's. Had the pleasure of playing it, for an all-too-short period of time - but I know what you mean. Ah, the days of 2D DnD games....

    And just you be careful! We don't need you triggering yet another "tank-alanche" storm of Tank-name posts....
  • JamesSunderlandJamesSunderland Member
    edited December 2023
    Guess which other game also uses recipes? Oh yeah Lineage 2 which is older than WoW. :D
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  • XejoXejo Member
    "Drawing" - Weapons/Tools/Furniture
    "Plan" - Buildings/Stations
    "Recipe" - Food/Drink
    "Scroll" - Enchantment
    "Mixture" - Potion
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  • NoaaniNoaani Member, Intrepid Pack, Alpha Two
    I'm fairly sure players will just call them recipies regardless of what Intrepid call them.

    Reality is, the practical aspect of what you do to craft (collect specific components and combine them in a specific manner with specific equipment) describes a recipe, not a blueprint, schematic or anything else.
  • NerrorNerror Member, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    edited December 2023
    Tyranthraxus wrote: »
    Nerror wrote: »
    Eh, the generic "recipe" is fine. I am pretty sure we'll get "schematic" and/or "blueprint" as well.

    I know WoW was the first MMO, and all MMOs since then are heavily influenced by it. It's a bit like when Tolkien created the first fantasy universe in in the world with Middle Earth and invented the orcs and elves and dwarves, and now we see them everywhere! But I think it's ok.

    It's not like they are naming one of the archetypes "tank" or anything like that. Haha! Can you imagine? Now that would be silly!

    Technically, I think Neverwinter Nights was the first MMO, back in the 90's. Had the pleasure of playing it, for an all-too-short period of time - but I know what you mean. Ah, the days of 2D DnD games....

    And just you be careful! We don't need you triggering yet another "tank-alanche" storm of Tank-name posts....

    Oh, I wasn't being serious about WoW or Tolkien being first at all. Like with most people that are creative, they stood on the shoulders of those before them, and uhm.. borrowed heavily :wink:

    I don't even really care about the Tank name.

    I would be fine with different names for different categories, but "recipe" fits the cooking and alchemy category at least.
  • pyrealpyreal Member, Warrior of Old, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    edited December 2023
    Arcane Engineering: technique
    Jewel Cutting: design
    Scribing: lexicon
    Tailoring: pattern
    Armor Smith: blueprint
    Weapon: schematic
    Alchemy: formula
    Carpentry: sketch
    Cooking: recipe
    Leatherworking: plan

    Tag and bag.
  • AnimusRexAnimusRex Member
    edited December 2023
    Recipe for something consumable.

    Pattern for something worn or wielded.

    Blueprint for a structure or anything mechanical.

    Simple but allows for some distinction.
    The girl watched the last of the creatures die and murmured a soft 'Thank you' to her rescuer.

    The stranger's eyes lifted to the blood red cloud on the horizon.

    'We have to move. It's not safe here.'
  • CawwCaww Member, Alpha Two
    Here is all AoC needs to know...

    from Merriam-Webster:
    recipe: noun, Definition of recipe, as in method, the means or procedure for doing something

    Synonyms & Similar Words
    method
    approach
    strategy
    methodology
    technique
    way
    system
    style
    manner
    how
    tactics
    plan
    form
    process
    fashion
    program
    tack
    model
    route
    mode
    policy
    blueprint
    design
    layout
    scheme
    game
    game plan
    practice
    step
    plot
    ground plan
    routine
    shift
    move
    modus operandi
    line
    intrigue
    practise
    expedient

  • NerrorNerror Member, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    edited December 2023
    Now I think I prefer "scheme" for everything. Not "schematic", just "scheme".

    "Aha! I have a scheme for making this amazing apple pie for you!"
  • Raven016Raven016 Member
    Caww wrote: »
    modus operandi
    B)
  • AszkalonAszkalon Member, Alpha Two
    Tyranthraxus wrote: »
    Heheh - I refer to them as WoW-clones because the WoWers seem to get really, REALLY upset when you call WoW an EQ-clone :lol:

    While i never played any other MMO than WoW - and have absolutely no Idea what "EQ" is,

    yes i can agree that many WoW-Players get angry over the most ridiculous Reasons all the time. At least when other VideoGames are involved and they think that someone is trashtalking their Addiction called WoW.
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  • CawwCaww Member, Alpha Two
    Aszkalon wrote: »
    .... have absolutely no Idea what "EQ" is....

    EverQuest (EQ) was one of the preeminent granddaddy MMOs' , pre-dating WoW which subsequently out-surpassed it in popularity.

    There is also a EverQuest 2, both games still have active servers and are still available to play.
  • Arya_YesheArya_Yeshe Member
    edited December 2023
    AnimusRex wrote: »
    Recipe for something consumable.

    Pattern for something worn or wielded.

    Blueprint for a structure or anything mechanical.

    Simple but allows for some distinction.

    agreed
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  • Enigmatic SageEnigmatic Sage Member
    I'm impartial for having specific or universal naming across the different artisan classes.

  • JC31JC31 Member
    Obtaining a recipe to craft something is BS. Could do it like EQ did and put the material lists in books that you don't have to consume.

    Or, you could make any "recipe" ultra rare so that you have to go to the individual that ate the recipe to learn how to craft the item.
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