Knights of Maggies

Started by Atelier, Sun 17/04/2011 17:53:24

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Radiant

Quote from: Ascovel on Thu 21/04/2011 00:55:10
Seems logical. Too bad we don't have anyone that studied ancient epics in their original languages around here. Or do we? (Please put your hand up!)

/raises hand


Quote from: Baron on Wed 20/04/2011 23:11:40
The Romans had their Aeneid as the equivalent (rip-off) of Odyssey, but it's also a title derived from the hero's name - a less well known hero at that - and as such I'm not sure it is a word that could stand for "adventure".
Indeed, it doesn't. "Odyssey" does not mean "adventure", it means "the story of Odysseus". The Aeneid is its spiritual sequel, and means "the story of Aeneas".

Quote from: Baron on Thu 21/04/2011 03:35:18
How about monstro et conitor: monstro meaning to show or point, and conitor meaning to press upon (the ancient equivalent of "clicking").
This I like, but it needs some work on the conjugation. Also, conitor means "struggle" in my dictionary.

Hudders

Should there be a crown atop that heraldry? It's not as if they're royalty, rather it should have a helm and, (perhaps using the blue cup / chalice) crest.

Baron

I think Point & Struggle is a good proxy for modern Adventure Games.  How about Conitor Dulcis,  the Sweet Struggle?

Radiant

Quote from: Baron on Fri 22/04/2011 14:23:30
I think Point & Struggle is a good proxy for modern Adventure Games.  How about Conitor Dulcis,  the Sweet Struggle?

Conitor is a verb, not a noun.

Baron

But..... Sweet is an adjective.

You've found me out, though....  Latin is not a strength of mine.  What's wrong with a motto in a modern language, anyway?

Igor Hardy

#25
I say, we should get more serious about this Latin motto thing and search old Asterix comics for cool authentic Roman quotes.

Atelier


Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens

Carpe Ludus, seize the game or something like that.  :=

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