I noticed that around levels 20-30 there are various helmets called "Elmos". I googled "Elmo" and looked it up in various web dictionaries and there is nothing out there that tells me elmo is any kind of helmet.
Did they make this up or something? It's no different then calling a certain type of a helmet a George. Anyone have an explanation for this?
Some weird names for items
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08-12-2015, 08:21 AMXanikk999Some weird names for items
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08-12-2015, 08:24 AMElisewin
Elmo is the italian word for helmet :)
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08-12-2015, 08:24 AMFevelle
Elmo is portuguese for helmet (and looks like a lot of other languages too).
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08-12-2015, 05:10 PMSuperZay
"Dreadwyrm Tonban of Healing", what's 'tonban'? All tonbans via google search are related only to this game's pants.
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08-12-2015, 05:13 PMObysuca"It is not entirely clear what a tonban is nor where its origin lies. One likely explanation is that it's a type of clothing worn in Afghanistan. A pirhan tonban (according to one source) is a long, loose skirt formerly worn by women, but now traditional male clothing. It is also called a shalwar kameez and consists of baggy trousers and a long shirt. In addition to men, the tonban is comfortable and popular with many women working in Afghanistan."Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperZay
http://ffxiclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Sorcerer's_Tonban -
08-12-2015, 05:26 PMAdireFalse. Elmo is a Sesame Street character and the helmets are named in his honor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Elisewin
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08-12-2015, 05:44 PMEvangela
I think the mosquito monsters called "Djigga" is hilarious. Don't even know what's a djigga.
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08-12-2015, 05:46 PMEul
I never hear kind of animal like Peiste.
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08-12-2015, 05:51 PMNoira
A lot of the creatures in this game are a combination of real life animals and insects.
I think a Pieste is supposed to be a cobra with something else (been a while I forgot). -
08-12-2015, 06:11 PMTsukinoThe most common way of writing it is "piast," and it's a kind of eel monster from Irish folklore.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eul
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08-12-2015, 06:17 PMCGMidlander
Check out some of the crazy names of the things Fishers can fish up.
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08-12-2015, 06:30 PMAriaEnia
well the most interesting is "the star spangled subligar", try googling it.
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08-12-2015, 09:36 PMLineageRazorPretty sure that this is supposed to alude to chiggers, a type of mite.Quote:
Originally Posted by Evangela
FFXI had "Chigoe", for the same reason. -
08-12-2015, 09:42 PMRiceisNiceQuote:
Originally Posted by CGMidlander
http://puu.sh/jyLx9/ce7fb29234.png
Buoyant Oviform. You have Eorzean Scholars to blame for that. -
08-12-2015, 10:27 PMStormfur
Buoyant Oviform (something that has buoyancy + ovi (Latin word for egg) form). Very interesting the lengths they go to in order to make these names.
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08-14-2015, 04:59 AMCGMidlanderMaiboi, there's much to DiscusQuote:
Originally Posted by Stormfur
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08-14-2015, 05:21 AMmyahele
Or Rusty Scutum
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08-14-2015, 12:22 PMKahnom
Anyone please remind me the names of Hunt monster B Rank in Hinterland for me ?
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08-14-2015, 12:32 PMMykll
I always thought it was funny, the mob Pugil. When I am grouped with a PGL I ask them if they are related.
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08-14-2015, 12:47 PMKikoten
I think throughout the course of Final Fantasy (and some other RPGs), the creators love to use European terminology for a lot of stuff. For instance, when I used to play Breath of Fire 3 and 4, I thought "Kaiser" was exclusive to that game alone. It wasn't until later I learned that a Kaiser is simply a European emperor or king. They could have called it the Mikado Dragon and had the same effect. I know in FF9, the main character's name (Zidane) is actually common in Europe, and there's a famous soccer player with that name.
I love to geek out over naming schemes, they're so fun. -
08-14-2015, 02:31 PMAriaEnia
"Hyur-eating pelican" they will show up as annoying monsters that will disturb your levequests around Wineport.
Now that's funny. I thought they only eat lalafells around here. -
08-14-2015, 04:45 PMTsukinoActually a "chigoe flea" is a different bug: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunga_penetransQuote:
Originally Posted by LineageRazor
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08-14-2015, 06:56 PMEvangelaso the djigga are alluded to jiggers?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tsukino
omg... it's too funny.