ZorkNemesis Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Simple one word names are usually surprising. I was impressed that "Impurity" was available on Indom. 1 Currently playing on Indomitable as @Zork Nemesis; was a Protector native on live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinz Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 10:17 AM, Outrider_01 said: Because passing out and convulsions are a good thing. Waking up and not remembering, loosing 20 minutes of your life as your mind reboots so you redo that act. Starting a medical regime of pills for the rest of your life, not driving for up to 2.5 years taking them to show the situation is under control or you can kill someone with several tons of metal. Chipping a tooth as your head bounces off asphalt. Did you know seizures can be triggered by the strangest things? Flashing lights is a common one, got to advert those eyes just incase. Smart phones or computer screens, easy trigger if you scroll to fast. Heard one person had seizures caused by the voice of a certain singer. I would know, some of those things happened to me. Fake tooth covering like a press on nail, kinda expensive and dentist said 3 years or so, its been 7 so she is astounded its still there. My youngest cousin has it worst, nobody can show a phone screen and scroll too fast as she will zone out. Not offended more dumb founded how Epilepsy is a good name. Got some suggestions for you - Cancer - Diabetes - Alzheimers - PTSD - ADHD - Tourettes - Downs Syndrome - Corona totals Plenty of diseases and physical/mentally disabilities out there for character names. Probably available as well, because no one would want to use it. Well, we already have 'Shock Treatment' in game as a villain, to there's that. Not to mention Epilepsy due to the convulsion was kind of the point as an Elec/ controller. Seems apt for a name. Cancer could be a good name, actually, and not just for the disease, but also the crab aspect of it. Diabetes? Not sure what kind of powers that would have. Alzheimers and Tourettes could be Mind/ Controllers or dominators, for sure. PTSD could have fear-based powers that bring up past trauma, but doesn't snap as a name. ADHD? That's just a /Kin ;p. Downs Syndrome isn't a snappy name, and not sure what powers would have so wouldn't do well. Corona totals? That doesn't make sense as a name, admittedly. Nothing wrong with using disease or afflictions for Hero/Villain names. Shell Shock? That's one. Shock Treatment? Another. The we have Hollow Point?(Notoriously know as 'cop killer' bullets?) Mangle? I'm sure someone that was actually crippled appreciates that... Names are snappy and relatable to explain a power, that's how I see it. As Such Epilepsy, neuro-electro convulsions that make you lose control of motor functions and possible black out? Ideal name for an Electric Control character. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crater Kate Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 I do a lot of name-based names (ie Crater Kate), which allow you to get great alliteration going, sound very super, and give a lot of flexibility with concept. However, I do have a handful (on Everlasting) that I am super proud to have: Tiger Moth Crowning Glory Snowfire Thunderstreak (The) Consciousness Soul Sister Tanager Checkerboard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greycat Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Another surprise pickup. Rad/rad brute. Ultraviolent Ray. Seems like an obvious play to me... 1 Kheldian Lore and Backstory Guide 2.0: HC edition Out to EAT : A look at Epic ATs - what is, could have been, and never was Want 20 merits? Got a couple of minutes? Mini guide to the Combat Attributes window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lines Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Some awesome grabs on Reunion that I'm happy with: Kitbash Vessel Soldat Moribund Snakeskin Ermine I gave up Combatant in favour of Soldat. It just wasn't working for me. If anyone on Reunion wants that name, it's released to the wild. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chequers Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 I just picked up 'Tour de Force' - I know it's multiple words... but it's a pretty common phrase I thought! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llewellyn Blackwell Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 I just whipped up an energy/elec sent for fun and named him Mr. Energy and it was available. And people say all the good easy names are gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyotedancer Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) It being Shark Week and all... I'm a little surprised Carcharias was available on Everlasting. (I took the Greek spelling, with a K. It seemed more appropriate for an aquamancer. So... somebody else. Go build a shark! 😁) ETA: How can we not have a shark-fin emoji?!? Mako would be most displeased. Edited August 13, 2020 by Coyotedancer Taker of screenshots. Player of creepy Oranbegans and Rularuu bird-things. Kai's Diary: The Scrapbook of a Sorcerer's Apprentice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clave Dark 5 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 (edited) Just set up a new scrapper on Excelsior, WOLF AT THE DOOR, with that big riot shield with the viewplate in it, so it sort of looks like... a door? I took broadsword for his attack although I'm not super sold on that yet. Anyway, his catchphrase is "Knock knock!" ETA; oh yeah, he deffo has a wolf's head, I forgot to mention. Edited September 2, 2020 by Clave Dark 5 1 1 Tim "Black Scorpion" Sweeney: Matt (Posi) used to say that players would find the shortest path to the rewards even if it was a completely terrible play experience that would push them away from the game... ╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ Clave's Sure-Fire Secrets to Enjoying City Of Heroes Ignore those farming chores, skip your market homework, play any power sets that you want, and ignore anyone who says otherwise. This game isn't hard work, it's easy! Go have fun! ╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cohRock Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 some recent ones: * Botany Boy, Plants/Nature controller * Hydroelectric Dan, Water/Electric blaster * Oddtistic, Mastermind (beast, the autistic kid gets along well with animals) * Water Bubbles, FF/Water defender * Wet Water, Storm/Water defender live classics: * http://r0k.us/rock/games/CoH/HallsOfHeroes/alphaIndex.html 2 -- Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gourdhead Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Had an inspiration. Water based, mermaid themed sentinel. Ariel Assault. I was amazed that the name was available 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Toon Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 8 hours ago, gourdhead said: Had an inspiration. Water based, mermaid themed sentinel. Ariel Assault. I was amazed that the name was available 🙂 She would have to have Fly, or at least Hover. She flies through the air with the greatest of ease. That little mermaid is such a tease. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gourdhead Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 46 minutes ago, Twisted Toon said: She would have to have Fly, or at least Hover. She flies through the air with the greatest of ease. That little mermaid is such a tease. Absolutely. I just wish there was a way for her to have a mermaid tail while she was flying 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greycat Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Not sure I mentioned another obvious, punlicious name. Celery. For a stalker. 5 Kheldian Lore and Backstory Guide 2.0: HC edition Out to EAT : A look at Epic ATs - what is, could have been, and never was Want 20 merits? Got a couple of minutes? Mini guide to the Combat Attributes window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanderson2208 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 most of my names are idiosyncratic and so not germane to the thread. On Reunion I have “One” Excelsior I have some names that seemed like they could have been taken. Specialman the Boston Mass Copycat I also got Mystery Man. But I met the guy who has that as his global so I gave it to him. Now I have Mystery-Man. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemeroff Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) Elizadeath Surcharges Komit Shugah Drizzel Cheshire Brat Blitz N. Ere Libbertay Liesalot Sweet Vengence Hard Candi Dark Valli Alli Oop Instead of using y's I prefer using i's. Just a quirk. Edit: In mission I was on "Shugah," someone in the Team asked "What's with all the dark folks around lately?" Shugah is African-American girl, "Excuse me??" He clarified how he noticed there's a lot of players using Dark powers. Edited August 25, 2020 by Nemeroff 1 "What are dominators... Much like a spider traps a bug, wraps it up, then starts chewing on it when it's completely unable to escape or defend itself." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTeague Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I tried another name on a what-the-hell last night and it actually gave me the green checkmark. General Atomics Mastermind, Rad Emission secondary. Kinda thinking it deserves the full Fallout treatment for pet names. Codsworth, Wadsworth, Prof Goodfeels, Deezer, etc. Roster: MTeague's characters: The Good, The Bad, and The Gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemeroff Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Nemeroff said: Elizadeath Surcharges Komit Shugah Drizzel Cheshire Brat Blitz N. Ere Libbertay Liesalot Sweet Vengence Hard Candi Dark Valli Alli Oop Instead of using y's I prefer using i's. Just a quirk. Edit: In mission I was on "Shugah," someone in the Team asked "What's with all the dark folks around lately?" Shugah is African-American girl, "Excuse me?" I thought a race war was brewing. He clarified how he noticed there's a lot of players using Dark powers. "What are dominators... Much like a spider traps a bug, wraps it up, then starts chewing on it when it's completely unable to escape or defend itself." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gourdhead Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Considering the preponderance of Spines/Fire Brutes, I was stunned to get "Propane Porcupine" this morning 🙂 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antisense Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I've used the name "Levantera" in every MMO since COH... and was shocked to get in Excelsior as well. My buddy finds it entertaining when we do Rikti missions together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giovanni Valia Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 "Fools Errand" for Illusion control/ Empath troller 2 Excelsior Server: Giovanni Valia, Operative Velez, Fortunata Valeri, LongFang Mercer SG: Shades of Arachnos; 315-6811 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Player2 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Some names I was surprised to get when I started playing on Excelsior, although now my friends play on Torch and I can't move them over because they're already taken: Battle Babe Beat Blixt Blood Mage Bricks Cheater Crafter Crazy Train Dervish Destined One Expert F-Bomb First Flood Glory Hammer Headstrong Hotness Legendary Mighty One Omnipotence Origin Pact Peerless Poledancer Spine Struggle Sunder Superstition Upgrade Violence Windbreaker If you have any of the highlighted ones on Torch and want to move to Excelsior, I'd be happy to trade. The ones that aren't highlighted I ended up making different versions of on Torch or just stopped playing for now but haven't quite given up on, so apologies but they haven't been released back into the pool yet. Could be open for negotiation, however, if I need to sweeten the pot on on of the highlighted names. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Player2 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Some names that I am surprised I got on Torchbearer: Asset Diversity Evil Incarnate Exploiter Fortitude Grab Kicks Math Painmaster Right Safe Skyhunter Teflon Thoughtstorm Unbeatable Urge Voluptuous White Hot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmySky Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Player2 said: Some names that I am surprised I got on Torchbearer: Math I do hope you made that one redside.....Math is indeed EBIL!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraumaTrain Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 I can't believe I got the name Burrito Smuggler on Indom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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