Pronunciations

[Nathal]

Yeah, I'm way behind schedule, but it is coming. I don't want to scoop the publisher on the announcement of its publication, but the book is, slowly but surely, being written. The original discussion thread on the book can be found here: http://www.enworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=106432&page=1&pp=40

Cool, sounds like it could be interesting. I don't think it's ever been approached from that angle, has it?

 

[weasel fierce]

Most of my campaigns names are nordic or germanic in origin, with some english-fantasy names in. So Im all set, being Danish

 

[MonsterMash]

Most important thing is to be consistent, in a fantasy world who's to say what is correct. For a real world campaign I'd try to find someone who speaks that language as a native to give me pronunciation hints - easy enough in London!

 

[Keeper of Secrets]

Have some pitty on your poor GMs. They have so much to keep track of anyway. I call for mercy, understanding and enlightenment when it comes to GM pronunciation!

 

[diaglo]

i mess the words on purpose.

 

[Arnwyn]

I voted "If the GM cares to pronounce things correctly, and I know the difference myself, that's just spiffy", but with a caveat:

I'm fairly unforgiving of common words. "Sgian dubh" is one thing, but "paladin", "drow" . . . and readings which just ignore the letter order.

Yeah, a big ditto for me here. I'm pretty unforgiving when words that I consider common (in D&D or otherwise) are butchered.

 

[Henry]

DM: "...and in the fountain you see a leak! What do you do!"
Player 1: "Ok, so the fountain has a leak. What else is in the room?"
Player 2: "DM, I'm searching the fountain for hidden compartments, messages, that sort of thing..."
DM: "...are you guys going to do anything about the leak???"
Player 1: "What should I do, PLUG IT? I don't care if it's there or not. What else is in the room?"
DM: "OK, then, the leak cackles with dried vocal chords, and says, "fools!" and casts a Finger of Death at you..."

Pronunciation CAN be very important, but I'm not a stickler for it.

 

[diaglo]

DM: "...and in the fountain you see a leak! What do you do!"
Player 1: "Ok, so the fountain has a leak. What else is in the room?"
Player 2: "DM, I'm searching the fountain for hidden compartments, messages, that sort of thing..."
DM: "...are you guys going to do anything about the leak???"
Player 1: "What should I do, PLUG IT? I don't care if it's there or not. What else is in the room?"
DM: "OK, then, the leak cackles with dried vocal chords, and says, "fools!" and casts a Finger of Death at you..."

Pronunciation CAN be very important, but I'm not a stickler for it.

my first thought upon reading your dialogue was:


DM..as above
Player 1... as above
DM,, as above
Player 2 as above
DM as above
Player 1: "What should I do? Fine... I go over pick up the leek and bite it. There you happy? I got my daily dose of fresh vegetables."
DM: