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Best Nicks that never posted....

Discussion in 'Sorcerous Sundries' started by Sir Belisarius, May 13, 2003.

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  1. Erebus Gems: 16/31
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    Erebus, May 16, 2003
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  2. Register Gems: 29/31
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    [​IMG] I agree Silverblade. But I have a very(not) advanced theory.

    1. Sees a great topic to post in.
    2. Registers and finds out that you will have to go to your mail to get you password:mad:.
    3. Get back and finds out that someone posted before you.
     
    Register, May 16, 2003
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  3. Master of Nuhn

    Master of Nuhn Wear it like a crown Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Erebus:
    I don't know if Nyx is a Greek deity, but I do know that Niks (pronounced the same) is Dutch for Nothing. Maybe this person wanted to honor his name by posting 'Nyx'. :p

    (Niks isn't official Dutch, but used by 99% of the Dutch people in stead of 'Niets')
     
    Master of Nuhn, May 16, 2003
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  4. BOC

    BOC Let the wild run free Veteran

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    Nyx means night in ancient greek but I don't remember if there was a deity with this name.
     
    BOC, May 16, 2003
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  5. Erebus Gems: 16/31
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    I heard in school and on websites that Nyx was the daughter of Chaos and his brother was Erebus, which meant darkness. (If you don't believe me, lookit up on the net)
     
    Erebus, May 17, 2003
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  6. SoCo Gems: 9/31
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    I think BOC is right. Nyx is a acient greek god. but im not 100% sure.
     
    SoCo, May 19, 2003
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  7. BOC

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    After a little research:
    Nyx was the deity, who represented night. According to Hesiodus' "Theogony" Nyx was born of Chaos and she was the mother of smaller deities like Aithir, Imera etc. In some rhapsodies it is mentioned that she was born of Phanitas. Also, it is mentioned that she was respected even by Zeus and that her influence was based to her phophetic powers. According to the oldest orphic traditions Nyx was the fundamental force.There was an altar dedicated to her in the temple of Demetra in the city of Pergamus, although there were not many worshippers of her especialy in the classical times.
    Erebus was the place where the dead go. According to Homer it was the dark place between the surface of the earth and Hades. Ancient greeks believe that Erebus was the place of the sinners but it was, also, the place where the pious go in order to be purified before they go to the Elysian Fields. Also, it was considered to be the home of Persefone and Erynies. In Hesiodus' "Theogony" Erebus was the simbling of Nyx and he gave birth to Cerberus and Ekatonheires (I don't know their english or the latin name, they were giants who had 100 hands).
     
    BOC, May 19, 2003
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  8. Nocturnal Nomad Gems: 7/31
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    Well, you people got me to post. I vaguely remember signing up. But I've had some connection problems and a lot of personal problems, so I kind of forgot :doh: . But I'm here now, so I'll try to make up for it.
     
    Nocturnal Nomad, May 20, 2003
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  9. Master of Nuhn

    Master of Nuhn Wear it like a crown Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    So it works! :p

    Well, welcome to the Boards, my Dutch brother/sister! :wave:

    I hope problems will soon be solved... ;)
     
    Master of Nuhn, May 21, 2003
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    i have wondered, with with so many members it did seem a bit odd that i see the same names over and over and over.....

    not that i don't love you guys, but i do wonder why some people join, post once and are never seen again.
     
    Greenlion420, May 21, 2003
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  11. LKD Gems: 31/31
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    Some people join just to see a particular thread and then just forget to ever come back. Some people lose their passwords, and they gave a dummy address, so they can't ever come back. People can die, get married to a domineering hag or jerk who demands all of their time, systems crash . . . . . the list of reasons for not posting are endless.

    Some of those names were sweet. I especially liked Deranged Donut!
     
    LKD, May 21, 2003
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  12. The Soul Forever Seeking Gems: 10/31
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    I haven't been here as long as most of the veteran posters, but I can only recall ONE member dying.

    Of course, that may be the only one whose passing was announced.

    Now I feel bad. :(
     
    The Soul Forever Seeking, Jun 20, 2003
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    Mathetais,
    It crossed my mind, since I'm a big fan of Norse mythology. But I thought Alexander the Great is better. And since Alexander is my real name...
     
    Volsung, Jun 20, 2003
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    Actually the name is already taken, twice! (Ragnarok - 0 posts and The Ragnarok - 1 post).

    If someone really wanted it with the ck that is available but I have never seen Ragnarok spelt that way before. Of course there are so many spelling variations in Norse translations that I wouldn't surprise me to see a ck spelling.

    Gotterdammerung IS still available!
     
    JSBB, Jun 20, 2003
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  15. Volsung Gems: 14/31
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    Hmm... IF I change my nick, it'll be "Alexander Konungr". For those who don't know, konungr means king.
     
    Volsung, Jun 20, 2003
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  16. Sir Belisarius

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    [​IMG] Yes...But are you a "monarch?" :rolleyes:
     
    Sir Belisarius, Jun 20, 2003
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  17. Mathetais Gems: 28/31
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    Not sure if you noticed, but Pootie du Tang just registered. We could be in trouble ;)

    Welcome aboard Pootie ... original name.
     
    Mathetais, Jun 20, 2003
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  18. SoCo Gems: 9/31
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    [​IMG] Yeah, but when/if he posts, he can't be on the list. :D
     
    SoCo, Jun 20, 2003
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  19. trillex Gems: 13/31
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    Who died? And when? How? Where?

    Well, the first time I got here and registered was because I needed some help for BG. I first became a regular visitor lately.
     
    trillex, Jun 21, 2003
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