What does the word “dire” mean to you? (As in “dire badger”)? And also, do you primarily speak British or American? I think there’s a difference in usage. Which might explain why every group I’ve gamed with has said “you’re a poor example of a badger!” I wonder if it’s an American usage which doesn’t translate to the U.K.
Looking it up, I see:
British: poor quality
American: urgent/serious
I do know more than one person in the UK who asked if the wolves in Game of Thrones — “Dire? What’s wrong with them?”
It’s a poll. Vote above! Use the following definitions for shorthand:
Better=bigger/ferocious/scary/fearsome
Worse=poor/rubbish/inferior
(better or worse isn’t some moral judgement; if you don’t get what it means, feel free to skip this — it’s explained above)
(We have a skit on this incoming but need to check it’s not just a personal thing!)
Looking it up, I see:
British: poor quality
American: urgent/serious
I do know more than one person in the UK who asked if the wolves in Game of Thrones — “Dire? What’s wrong with them?”
It’s a poll. Vote above! Use the following definitions for shorthand:
Better=bigger/ferocious/scary/fearsome
Worse=poor/rubbish/inferior
(better or worse isn’t some moral judgement; if you don’t get what it means, feel free to skip this — it’s explained above)
(We have a skit on this incoming but need to check it’s not just a personal thing!)
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