Worldbuilding Tip 47: Using other languages to name world elements for published material often backfires, as it is possible that someone who speaks that language will use it.
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Worldbuilding Tip 47: Using other languages to name world elements for published material often backfires, as it is possible that someone who speaks that language will use it. If you want to avoid some awkward moments, try to create names that aren't too on the nose or embarrassing when translated.
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Worldbuilding Tip 47: Using other languages to name world elements for published material often backfires, as it is possible that someone who speaks that language will use it. If you want to avoid some awkward moments, try to create names that aren't too on the nose or embarrassing when translated.
@shawnmerwin I remember during a 4e campaign, my DM told us a BBEG early in the campaign was named Saloth Sar, and I immediately responded "We're fighting Pol Pot?"
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@shawnmerwin I remember during a 4e campaign, my DM told us a BBEG early in the campaign was named Saloth Sar, and I immediately responded "We're fighting Pol Pot?"
@Tim_Eagon @shawnmerwin
I just listened to the Behind the Bastards ep on him, where they observed Pol Pot was born with much more intimidating villain name than the one he assumed. -
@Tim_Eagon @shawnmerwin
I just listened to the Behind the Bastards ep on him, where they observed Pol Pot was born with much more intimidating villain name than the one he assumed.@thecorodon @shawnmerwin That's why he picked it. Also, he said to me "I didn't realize I was DMing for someone who studied modern Southeast Asian history in college."
