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Originally Posted by ThunderAxe

Anthropomorphise!?!? That word should not be bandied about in MMORPG's!! :wink:

Why ever not?

• anthropomorphise
  
  v : ascribe human features to something [syn: anthropomorphize]

This coming from a 7 foot tall anthro cat warrior

Originally Posted by ThunderAxe

A warrior who holds onto an old axe for nostalgic reasons or because he named his weapon "Charlene"

I name your quote: Full Metal Jacket - "What is your rifle's name, private?" "Sir, the private's rifle's name is Charlene, sir." - and come back with one of my own: "You see, Vera? You dress up nice you get to go places." Have a guess. There are plenty of examples around of weapons being named by their owners.

Originally Posted by ThunderAxe

Now, having said that, I would like to address the "named weapon" issue. I agree with TDD regarding this practice. The naming of a weapon should be a ritualistic rite, especially if the weapon has a dweomer or is imbued with magical properties. Critical to this, is if the weapon could or does carry an intelligence as well, be that benevolent or malicious.

Yes, if a weapon created for a purpose / during a ritual, ancient or otherwise, has a name then far be it from me to deny it - I could just never see me picking up that brand new / one careful owner ( ) sword and saying "This is Foechopper! STRIKE TRUE!". In EQ1 I wielded several named swords in my career, but they were always just "my swords". In EQ2 I quested long and hard for Ghoulbane and because it was an effort (a very significant one) I felt entitled to say "This is Ghoulbane". Perhaps for me the entitlement to wield a named weapon should be as a result of hard work and not "off the shelf".

Originally Posted by ThunderAxe

Actually, that was Wedge Antilles:

Wedge: Look at the size of that thing!
Red Leader: Cut the chatter, Red Two.