Randomized Names and how to disable them ?

CoreNameRuleset.xml

from Elemental Forums

Strangely the thing which i really really dont like about Elemental are the randomly generated names.

So i have several qeustions for the CoreNameRuleset.xml.

 

A: is there a easy way to disable the generation and just use the list of default names.

B: is it posible to distinguish between genders ?

C: is it posible to distinguish between races or factions ?

D: is it posible to have a seperate List for cities ?

 

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Reply #2 from Elemental Forums Top

I think we should come up with an XML list of names for each faction and have the name generator pull from that.

 

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Reply #3 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Frogboy, reply 2
I think we should come up with an XML list of names for each faction and have the name generator pull from that.

 
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This feature would be phenomenal.  I had a large text doc of fictional planet names in GC2, and I think it would be cool to have recognizable opponent/unit/city names here.  If you want to share what you are thinking about creating and what it would effect (ie soldier names, city names, etc.), I bet the community would be able to come up with a list fairly quickly.

Reply #4 from Elemental Forums Top

I think we should come up with an XML list of names for each faction and have the name generator pull from that.

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agreed, awesome idea! would we be able to make our own lists? could mod em in i suppose.

 

Reply #5 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Frogboy, reply 2
I think we should come up with an XML list of names for each faction and have the name generator pull from that.
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this would be really awesome :)

Reply #6 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Frogboy, reply 2
I think we should come up with an XML list of names for each faction and have the name generator pull from that.
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Most excellent. :thumbsup:

Reply #7 from Elemental Forums Top

Especially considering the amount of lore the publishing company helped create, a list of names for each faction would give a less sandboxy feel to the game and more ability for modding specific factions.

Reply #8 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Frogboy, reply 2
I think we should come up with an XML list of names for each faction and have the name generator pull from that.
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And an April 1st version that generates names based on the registered forum user names. =P

Reply #9 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Frogboy, reply 2
I think we should come up with an XML list of names for each faction and have the name generator pull from that.

 
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Sounds great, but please leave this as an option, I actually like the random names!

Reply #10 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Frogboy, reply 2
I think we should come up with an XML list of names for each faction and have the name generator pull from that.

 
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