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(Adds IPC naming rules in accordance to council vote #925) |
(Slightly reformats IPC naming rules and makes punctuation consistent) |
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==General Rules== | ==General Rules== | ||
When in doubt, human naming rules can be used for any race unless otherwise stated below. | When in doubt, human naming rules can be used for any race unless otherwise stated below. | ||
*No names of famous people or things, real or fictional | *No names of famous people or things, real or fictional | ||
**Silicons, clown/mime, and wizards are exempt from this portion of the rule as long as the name is thematically appropriate | **Silicons, clown/mime, and wizards are exempt from this portion of the rule as long as the name is thematically appropriate | ||
*No titles or honorifics (Mr, Dr, -san, etc) | *No titles or honorifics (Mr, Dr, -san, etc) | ||
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*Has a first name, last name is optional if not using standard human naming conventions | *Has a first name, last name is optional if not using standard human naming conventions | ||
*May use regular human names | *May use regular human names | ||
*Structure follows standard human naming rule, EXCEPT first names should be cyberpunk or otherwise sound either futuristic or tech-related. Last names may follow the same convention, but it is not required | *Structure follows standard human naming rule, EXCEPT first names should be cyberpunk or otherwise sound either futuristic or tech-related. Last names may follow the same convention, but it is not required | ||
*Ex: Cypher, Electra Link, Alaric Screws | *Ex: Cypher, Electra Link, Alaric Screws | ||
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*Cannot use human names | *Cannot use human names | ||
*Have a first name, may have a last name | *Have a first name, may have a last name | ||
*Name usually has 2 or 3 syllables, and usually end in a vowel | *Name usually has 2 or 3 syllables, and usually end in a vowel | ||
*Usage of uncommon letters/combinations of letters is encouraged, such as “x”, “v”, “y”, “gh”, “aa”, “thr”, etc | *Usage of uncommon letters/combinations of letters is encouraged, such as “x”, “v”, “y”, “gh”, “aa”, “thr”, etc | ||
*Ex: Gaathryn, Xyna, Thryv, Alei, Saavi | *Ex: Gaathryn, Xyna, Thryv, Alei, Saavi | ||
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*Must contain at least one letter (maximum of 4) | *Must contain at least one letter (maximum of 4) | ||
*Must contain at least two numbers (maximum of 6) | *Must contain at least two numbers (maximum of 6) | ||
*Recommended to include a dash to branch together the name | *Recommended to include a dash to branch together the name | ||
*Should generally sound robotic/technological, based on Positronic names | *Should generally sound robotic/technological, based on Positronic names | ||
*Human names are not permitted | *Human names are not permitted | ||
*Ex: A-123, 123-A, 1A-289, B3-987 | |||
==Silicons== | ==Silicons== |