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Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 5:36 pm
by Nemoricus
I'd like to advance the Spine as the name for the worlds along the path from 26 to 139.
Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 5:47 pm
by DaddyHoggy
I like "Lost worlds" it implies that at some point at least one of them was within 7ly but something has gone wrong (Star Trek like Supernova? - perhaps there was another system that has since been destroyed?)
In gal chart 3 and already mentioned by me on the Navy Sectors thread - I name the systems around system #36 - "The Sidewinder"
Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 5:51 pm
by Thargoid
I can see why, although personally I'm not so keen on just "The Sidewinder".
It needs a little more, "The Sidewinder <something>", maybe Cluster or Sphere or Expanse or a similar collective group name.
Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 5:53 pm
by DaddyHoggy
I can see your point - The Sidewinder Cluster has a nice ring to it...
Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 6:53 pm
by ClymAngus
Diziet Sma wrote:Now that Gal3 is up and in progress....
For those two lonesome planets #133, Ditere and #206, Atlaar, (top left, under the 'OO' in OOLITE) I'd like to propose the name, 'The Wanderers' or, alternatively, 'The Lost Worlds'.
One corp poor industrial, one mainly industrial feudal. Not a great combination.
Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 8:11 pm
by pagroove
ClymAngus wrote:Diziet Sma wrote:Now that Gal3 is up and in progress....
For those two lonesome planets #133, Ditere and #206, Atlaar, (top left, under the 'OO' in OOLITE) I'd like to propose the name, 'The Wanderers' or, alternatively, 'The Lost Worlds'.
One corp poor industrial, one mainly industrial feudal. Not a great combination.
The Lost souls?
Average lost twin stars?
Twins of none?
Brothers of unhappiness?
The failed marriage?
Outsider worlds
Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 8:24 pm
by Cmd. Cheyd
Since you'd have to G-jump in, and G-Jump out, I imagine spacers referring to the run as something like... "Jumping Through the Hoop"
Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 8:41 pm
by ClymAngus
Nemoricus wrote:I'd like to advance the Spine as the name for the worlds along the path from 26 to 139.
Well that will depend on what kind of worlds they are and if that route is indeed the backbone of the map. Whilst I applaud peoples enthusiasm, it may take a week to correctly apply all the world information. So keep some creative juice in reserve.
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 2:20 pm
by Captain Hesperus
pagroove wrote:ClymAngus wrote:Diziet Sma wrote:Now that Gal3 is up and in progress....
For those two lonesome planets #133, Ditere and #206, Atlaar, (top left, under the 'OO' in OOLITE) I'd like to propose the name, 'The Wanderers' or, alternatively, 'The Lost Worlds'.
One corp poor industrial, one mainly industrial feudal. Not a great combination.
The Lost souls?
Average lost twin stars?
Twins of none?
Brothers of unhappiness?
The failed marriage?
Outsider worlds
What about 'The Solitary Sisters'? Often shorted to just 'The Sisters'.
Captain Hesperus
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Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 2:27 pm
by Lestradae
"Twin Hermits"?
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 4:09 pm
by ClymAngus
Food for thought. With the thargon wars wouldn't these 2 worlds be extremely vulnerable to assault?
Any force witching into defend them would have to cycle through 8 worlds to get back to base again.
Maybe "the lost cause" would be all the more accurate.
"Sisters of futility."
as a always all options will be mulled over.
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 4:10 pm
by Disembodied
"The Prodigal Suns"?
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 4:18 pm
by ClymAngus
Did you ever accidentally take a trip to ireland and once there kiss a rock? EG Blarney stone (it's a compliment)
If it's not used here we have plenty of other cut off systems coming up!
This would be a good point to bring up an issue for discussion. Routes.
The routes for map 1 were set down by Mr P who put together the oxp for them. The maps followed.
Map 2 took the lead (mainly because I didn't know any better at the time) and routes were defined based on what was logical.
so given that someone might want to Oxp it in the future, is it better for us not to make routes? I know for experience nothing kills an oxp project like the inability for you to stamp your name on it. If the route is already defined, any potential makers might be put off.
What do you think?
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 4:21 pm
by pagroove
ClymAngus wrote:
Did you ever accidentally take a trip to ireland and once there kiss a rock?
If it's not used here we have plenty of other cut off systems coming up!
This would be a good point to bring up an issue for discussion. Routes.
The routes for map 1 were set down by Mr P who put together the oxp for them. The maps followed.
Map 2 took the lead (mainly because I didn't know any better at the time) and routes were defined based on what was logical.
so given that someone might want to Oxp it in the future, is it better for us not to make routes? I know for experience nothing kills an oxp project like the inability for you to stamp your name on it. If the route is already defined, any potential makers might be put off.
What do you think?
For me it doesn't matter. I also want to follow routes that other propose
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 4:44 pm
by Diziet Sma
I think it could work both ways.. we've already seen that the picking of routes and selection of regional names is actually inspiring oxps. The fact that the maps are not being totally filled in with details is also good. The areas with no names or routes marked allows people to make their own mark in the Ooniverse if they wish. The feeling I had with the first two maps is that you've been able to strike a good balance in this respect. I find myself eyeing those 'empty' areas and thinking "I wonder what's going on over there... what do the locals call that region?"