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Jiriki9
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posted June 18, 2013 11:19 AM |
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Poll Question:
Needing decision-help
Hey altar-people (and everyone else finding this  ).
I have, for quite a while now, in the back of my head an idea. An idea for a game. Of course, I cannot make a game (I'm no staff of programmers after all), but I can put the vision of it here (like so many of us, including me, have done so many times). Hiowever, this would not be an HEROES of might and magic game, because it differs in too many points. So it needs another name, and I wanted to ask you, which of the naems I have in mind you prefer,and also get suggestions for more, if you have 'em.
To know hwat kind of game it shall be, some very short facts:
-turn-based fantasy strategy
-kinda mix-up of elements from: HoMM, AoW, Civ, TotalWar, Masters of Magic, and prob'ly more...
-idyllic Towns, awesome landscapes, firm strongholds, dangerous dungeons, thick forests, deep oceans, mysterious caverns, lofty peaks and mythical planes await the player
-Unique characters, able to take up a number of different roles: Rulers, Commanders, Warriors, Spellcasters, Rogues...
-Played factions as a free (ok: almost free) combination of chosen race, government, culture and religion
-A vast variety of units, many coming in regiments
-An equally vast number of spells and an even vaster number of skills and abilities, passive and active, usable inside and outside of combat
...and and and...yeh, the game IS planned to be vast
So, the names about which I thought:
-Realms of Might and Magic
-Armies of Might and Magic
-Rule of Might and Magic
-Struggle/s of Might and Magic
-Wars of Might and Magic
One you prefer? Other ideas?
Thanks for your input! 
Greetings,
Jiriki9
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MattII
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posted June 18, 2013 12:10 PM |
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Empires of Might and Magic
Kingdoms of Might and Magic
Of course, these are more suggested options rather than actual suggestions.
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markkur
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posted June 18, 2013 01:29 PM |
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Dread Realms of M&M.  No, that's a H5 map of mine.
Seriously though, I probably like Realms the best because it commands "Power" in a region (land-area) but in addition, region can also mean many other areas of Mastery; Might, Magic or any skill, like Leadership etc.
(Hm, "The Master of Might and Magic"?) or maybe the "Lord of MM". These names suggest...the ultimate ruler of all forces or elements.
Hm Hm, The Forces of Might and Magic?..may the force be with you. Nah
Kingdoms is my second favorite but it's a little more limited because of the King. 
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Jiriki9
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posted June 18, 2013 05:59 PM |
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Thanks for the suggestions!
Empires of Might and Magic sounds not bad, if anyone else likes it, tell me, please.
Kingdomes is a bit too narrow for this game for my taste, because you can choose different forms of government.
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Seriously though, I probably like Realms the best because it commands "Power" in a region (land-area) but in addition, region can also mean many other areas of Mastery; Might, Magic or any skill, like Leadership etc.
You got a point there.
Master/Lord of Might and Magic has a sound to it as well, though it maybe focuses a bit more on the leader itself than the game intends.
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markkur
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posted June 19, 2013 05:33 PM |
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Master/Lord of Might and Magic has a sound to it as well, though it maybe focuses a bit more on the leader itself than the game intends.
I understand and agree but the more I've thought about it; I think there's another perspective to consider.
From the player's "point of view" (the purpose of playing the game) He/she is trying to "Master" this new fantasy world and all things inside to Win and be "Master of all I survey" Lord works too but <imo> it's too cliche' with all of the historical meanings and uses of the title.
The "World of Might and Magic" is the most all-encompassing name; but has it been used before? If so, maybe you can find another word for world. Hmm, sphere, globe, galaxy...since many like modern terms; how about "Might and Magic Dimensions" 
I don't know which is best but I think you do have some good choices that have not been used; and btw, I would investigate any choice and make sure no similar name has been used.
I still prefer Realms because it is a broad term and easily spans the ages.
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Jiriki9
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posted June 21, 2013 08:11 AM |
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Thanks for the thinking! =)
Your interpretation of Master is interesting, but it still evokes the image of an overimportant leader in me, the idea that the player minly takes the role of one figure.
I think I prefer Realms, too, by now. It got most of the votes, and I like the broadness of the term, which you allready mentioned.
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Gancanagh
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posted June 21, 2013 03:05 PM |
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Hello i'm new here!
Very good idea you have here TS! Can you tell me more about your idea and the heroes, monsters, enemies, items & weapon system and such ideas?
I myself am working on my own game (description only) but I only have the names and behaviors of the heroes ready and the monster list I want to use and some items/weapons, i'm almost ready with the storyline but its hard.
So maybe we could share some ideas?
I voted for Realms of Might and Magic, its the best name in that list you posted! But a name for the game is pretty hard to come up with :-(
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Jiriki9
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posted June 21, 2013 03:30 PM |
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Edited by Jiriki9 at 15:37, 21 Jun 2013.
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Thanks for the feedback.
What kind of game are you making? Sounds more like an rpg-style game?
What I am envisioning is a rther complex strategy game, and a rather open one. I am not close to making single heroes or units now, but I can give a peek on which playable species&races will definitely be in:
Humans, divided into Northerners, Midlanders and Southeners, which are divided mostly by looks and temperature-affiliation. Overll, humans are quite average in all aspects.
Elves, divided into Light Elves and Dark Elves (maybe Renamed into Sun Elves and Moon Elves), which differ mostly by looks as well. Elves, as to be expected, go more for magic, dextery and intelligence, than raw strength.
Dwarves, coming undivided at first. They're smaller than the other races, but still have (from these "Core" races) amongst the highest HP and strength. But they are quite slow, and not so gret in magics.
Orcs, probably undivided as well. Stereotypically, their weakness lies in mind, and diplomacy ain't their strenth either. But they are strong and numerous.
I am also planning on taking Beastmen (Minotaurs at least) and Lizardmen (maybe divided into 2 distinct races) in as playable races.
Also, necromancers as faction will be a culture, and demons will come with a religion. None of them will be playable as main race.
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Gancanagh
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posted June 21, 2013 03:42 PM |
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Yes its an RPG (Final Fantasy) kind of game, because that is the only game I could see happening for real with the help of RPG-maker.
My mainwish is that I find an artist who wants to draw all monsters, weapons and heroes, but I still need the money of course.
I just liked to see more people who want to invest in making their own game or just have a thought of creating their own game, I like creative souls so that's why I want to help you too.
I will reply more to you later as I have to go right now, so see you later!
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Jiriki9
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posted June 21, 2013 03:57 PM |
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Aaaaah, rpg maker =) Nice, which version? I never had the patience to finish an rpgmaker game, but I started quite a few =D When you are a bit further, I'd really really like to test-play!
No proble, I have to go now myself, and will only be able to beback, sunday, but I'll be, and looking forward to your comments. Bye!
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posted June 21, 2013 08:54 PM |
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Went with Realms, but if we're to keep with the new Ubi convention of "Might and Magic [INSERT PLURAL SUFFIX HERE]", it'd be "Might and Magic: Realms".
Either way, I know what's coming, at least in the presentation aspect.
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posted June 22, 2013 02:51 AM |
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...(Hm, "The Master of Might and Magic"?).
Master of Might & Magic (of course! everyone's still trying to make a better fantasy 4X game than MoM)
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Jiriki9
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posted June 23, 2013 02:41 PM |
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Either way, I know what's coming, at least in the presentation aspect.
How that?^^
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Master of Might & Magic (of course! everyone's still trying to make a better fantasy 4X game than MoM)
But I wpuldn't dare step in MoMs footsteps. Also, I'm not sure about the leader's role. But I agree in that MoM was awesome!
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Jiriki9
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posted June 29, 2013 12:59 PM |
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So, I think by now quite some people have given their opinion, and the votes speak for themselves: 6 votes for Realms of Magic, so I'll go with the name.
Thanks to everybody here for their suggestions! =)
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