Anyone else cringe at all the "Z" character names

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    Carbonari wrote: »
    Supercat wrote: »
    Carbonari wrote: »
    Brek wrote: »
    Carbonari wrote: »
    Maul Maul, bo-baul, bananafanna-fo faul, ze-zi-zo Zaul, Maul.

    Bo-selecta.

    The show never made its way to this side of the Atlantic, for which I guess I should be grateful? I'm told.

    That said, it does sound like a Star Wars name.

    Just want to point out a period should be used instead of a question mark because it is phrased as a statement even though it wants a response.
    When writing online it's often helpful to use punctuation that may not be technically correct in order to convey tone, thereby enhancing communication. Examples of this would be the use of italics, ellipses, or all caps. It is similar to the concept of writing dialogue "as it sounds" as opposed to how the same concept would be conveyed otherwise.
    In addition, the cadence (at least in my head) sounded more Yiddish, for which a question mark would be appropriate (at least tonally).
    If I admonished everyone on their punctuation and use of passive voice in a conversation I wouldn't be too much fun at parties. Finally, I'm not handing in these message board comments to be graded. My intent was clear. That said, please feel free to call me out on these things, as I may not be aware of them in spite of my English degree.





    I guess that makes sense.
    In my head it sounds like a statement with a question attached to it weirdly and it drives me crazy.
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  • Laz
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    Do you know when they are going to stop with the Z names?

    Zugust.
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    Laz wrote: »
    Do you know when they are going to stop with the Z names?

    Zugust.

    Is Zugust like August but in the year 2017 in whatever is after AD? (Like BC, AD/CE)
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    Supercat wrote: »
    Carbonari wrote: »
    Supercat wrote: »
    Carbonari wrote: »
    Brek wrote: »
    Carbonari wrote: »
    Maul Maul, bo-baul, bananafanna-fo faul, ze-zi-zo Zaul, Maul.

    Bo-selecta.

    The show never made its way to this side of the Atlantic, for which I guess I should be grateful? I'm told.

    That said, it does sound like a Star Wars name.

    Just want to point out a period should be used instead of a question mark because it is phrased as a statement even though it wants a response.
    When writing online it's often helpful to use punctuation that may not be technically correct in order to convey tone, thereby enhancing communication. Examples of this would be the use of italics, ellipses, or all caps. It is similar to the concept of writing dialogue "as it sounds" as opposed to how the same concept would be conveyed otherwise.
    In addition, the cadence (at least in my head) sounded more Yiddish, for which a question mark would be appropriate (at least tonally).
    If I admonished everyone on their punctuation and use of passive voice in a conversation I wouldn't be too much fun at parties. Finally, I'm not handing in these message board comments to be graded. My intent was clear. That said, please feel free to call me out on these things, as I may not be aware of them in spite of my English degree.





    I guess that makes sense.
    In my head it sounds like a statement with a question attached to it weirdly and it drives me crazy.

    Imagine a little up-turn at the end. Imagine Billy Crystal as Miracle Max in The Princess Bride. That's how it sounded in my head; on message boards and in chat, I tend to write how I speak.
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    Just like @Carbonari has elegantly established, this thread, or any forum post for that matter, is not a peer reviewed article. Typos or short-type used for speed, as long as the message is conveyed, is not a big deal.

    Zader vs zVader really is trivial. When more and more zetas are introduced, the need to differentiate with a 'z' or 'Z' will not matter. It will be assumed when discussing top levels. We don't talk about omega upgrades anymore so I expect the same to happen to zeta upgrades.
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    Nebulous wrote: »
    Just like @Carbonari has elegantly established, this thread, or any forum post for that matter, is not a peer reviewed article. Typos or short-type used for speed, as long as the message is conveyed, is not a big deal.

    Zader vs zVader really is trivial. When more and more zetas are introduced, the need to differentiate with a 'z' or 'Z' will not matter. It will be assumed when discussing top levels. We don't talk about omega upgrades anymore so I expect the same to happen to zeta upgrades.

    why do we need to differentiate now?? i don't care if you have a vader or a vader with zeta. makes no difference to me.

    sounds like maybe people want to look impressive with there zeta's

    by the way i have vader PERIOD.
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    spotremix wrote: »
    Nebulous wrote: »
    Just like @Carbonari has elegantly established, this thread, or any forum post for that matter, is not a peer reviewed article. Typos or short-type used for speed, as long as the message is conveyed, is not a big deal.

    Zader vs zVader really is trivial. When more and more zetas are introduced, the need to differentiate with a 'z' or 'Z' will not matter. It will be assumed when discussing top levels. We don't talk about omega upgrades anymore so I expect the same to happen to zeta upgrades.

    why do we need to differentiate now?? i don't care if you have a vader or a vader with zeta. makes no difference to me.

    sounds like maybe people want to look impressive with there zeta's

    by the way i have vader PERIOD.

    I believe it's a carry over from when zetas first launched. It was unique to have a character with the zeta upgrade. Now that those materials have been out for a couple months, I agree, it should be assumed at the upper levels of pvp/pve.
  • leef
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    spotremix wrote: »
    Nebulous wrote: »
    Just like @Carbonari has elegantly established, this thread, or any forum post for that matter, is not a peer reviewed article. Typos or short-type used for speed, as long as the message is conveyed, is not a big deal.

    Zader vs zVader really is trivial. When more and more zetas are introduced, the need to differentiate with a 'z' or 'Z' will not matter. It will be assumed when discussing top levels. We don't talk about omega upgrades anymore so I expect the same to happen to zeta upgrades.

    why do we need to differentiate now?? i don't care if you have a vader or a vader with zeta. makes no difference to me.

    sounds like maybe people want to look impressive with there zeta's

    by the way i have vader PERIOD.

    do you have a zeta on your vader?
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    Vader does not equal zVader or Zader or w/e. The power differnece means they are two totally seperate toons. Zeta's are so hard to acquire, it's important to know what the person is talking about. I sure as hell don't wanna type out Zeta Vader constantly. It's a waste of time to just get a thought out there on a message board. Go back to english class if u wanna talk gooder.
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    leef wrote: »
    spotremix wrote: »
    Nebulous wrote: »
    Just like @Carbonari has elegantly established, this thread, or any forum post for that matter, is not a peer reviewed article. Typos or short-type used for speed, as long as the message is conveyed, is not a big deal.

    Zader vs zVader really is trivial. When more and more zetas are introduced, the need to differentiate with a 'z' or 'Z' will not matter. It will be assumed when discussing top levels. We don't talk about omega upgrades anymore so I expect the same to happen to zeta upgrades.

    why do we need to differentiate now?? i don't care if you have a vader or a vader with zeta. makes no difference to me.

    sounds like maybe people want to look impressive with there zeta's

    by the way i have vader PERIOD.

    do you have a zeta on your vader?

    nope but when i do it will still be a vader
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    For everyone who says this, ALL arguments could be thrown right back at you :/
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    spotremix wrote: »
    leef wrote: »
    spotremix wrote: »
    Nebulous wrote: »
    Just like @Carbonari has elegantly established, this thread, or any forum post for that matter, is not a peer reviewed article. Typos or short-type used for speed, as long as the message is conveyed, is not a big deal.

    Zader vs zVader really is trivial. When more and more zetas are introduced, the need to differentiate with a 'z' or 'Z' will not matter. It will be assumed when discussing top levels. We don't talk about omega upgrades anymore so I expect the same to happen to zeta upgrades.

    why do we need to differentiate now?? i don't care if you have a vader or a vader with zeta. makes no difference to me.

    sounds like maybe people want to look impressive with there zeta's

    by the way i have vader PERIOD.

    do you have a zeta on your vader?

    nope but when i do it will still be a vader

    And your point?
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    spotremix wrote: »
    leef wrote: »
    spotremix wrote: »
    Nebulous wrote: »
    Just like @Carbonari has elegantly established, this thread, or any forum post for that matter, is not a peer reviewed article. Typos or short-type used for speed, as long as the message is conveyed, is not a big deal.

    Zader vs zVader really is trivial. When more and more zetas are introduced, the need to differentiate with a 'z' or 'Z' will not matter. It will be assumed when discussing top levels. We don't talk about omega upgrades anymore so I expect the same to happen to zeta upgrades.

    why do we need to differentiate now?? i don't care if you have a vader or a vader with zeta. makes no difference to me.

    sounds like maybe people want to look impressive with there zeta's

    by the way i have vader PERIOD.

    do you have a zeta on your vader?

    nope but when i do it will still be a vader

    it will be a zVader.
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    i don't know any zvaders or zaders in this game. but i do know if a vader.

    i've never heard of a zaul but i know a maul.

    there is no zarriss in star wars but there is a barriss.
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    I think it's just odd

    I don't remeber hearing about Zader, but I do remember a Vader

    Maybe the devs can replace all first letters with a Z: Znakin, Zoruscant Underworld Police, Zate Gunray, Zeneral Kenobi

    Not too hard I bet

    Edir: I know it stands for a character that has a zeta, but is zeta maul that time consuming to type?

    ...everyone knows it would be called General Zenobi if he got a zeta
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    FN55378008 wrote: »
    I think it's just odd

    I don't remeber hearing about Zader, but I do remember a Vader

    Maybe the devs can replace all first letters with a Z: Znakin, Zoruscant Underworld Police, Zate Gunray, Zeneral Kenobi

    Not too hard I bet

    Edir: I know it stands for a character that has a zeta, but is zeta maul that time consuming to type?

    ...everyone knows it would be called General Zenobi if he got a zeta

    sorry there is no general zenobi. you got the wrong game and universe.

    this game has a general kenobi though. maybe he's similar to the character you are referring to?
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    It all began with Wiggs...
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    wiggs is old school and boring.
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    spotremix wrote: »
    wiggs is old school and boring.

    Ur dad wears wiggs.
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    Mullato wrote: »
    spotremix wrote: »
    wiggs is old school and boring.

    Ur dad wears wiggs.

    naw he's pretty bald and proud of it. lol

  • OneWorldAway
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    Zooku bro
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    Zooku bro

    is that the guy from raiders of the lost ark??

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    He from avatar.
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    Winstar wrote: »
    All hello breaks loose when Zam Wessell gets a zeta

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    Haha Zam Zessell
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    and zam zessell is from the simpsons i assume??
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    This thread is so fun to read xD
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    so what character is xD and where is it from??
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    Zzzzzzz

    Am

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    I am looking forward to the point in the future where if someone mentions a character with zetas everyone assumes they are already zeta-ed
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