What to Say, When to Say It...

[Asarelah]

I am trying, without much success, to change my conversations on my characters, on the standard things they normally say. And am not finding much in the way of resources on the web on what a WoW race would say under a particular circumstance....nnIn particular, personally I am looking for Blood Elf, Tauren and Orc for:n1. Guild Member Arrivaln2. Guild Member Returnn3. Guild Member Departuren4. Guild Member Achievementsn5. Guild Member LevelingnnAnd any and other various things common place to say for that particular Race. I know that is a very rudimentary beginning, but I have to start somewhere, and for me, that is the place....nnLocomono whispered me some ideas for what an Orc would say in particular situations (and I will try and find that and post it here). Cobriana either whispered me a link or posted it somewhere, and I can't find that.... being busy at the time.nnLoco also suggested to me that I go around poking NPC's to see what their verbal reactions might be. Some of them weren't very nice!! And I suspect the Alliance might get down right ugly about it if I did that!!nnI would appreciate it VERY much if Lore would put together an official lexicon of things that each Race might say and their meanings.nnPlease !!nn*looks hopeful, trying to make clear this is NOT an order, but a much desired and needed request*

[Horrere]

I can't say what a Tauren would say for each instance. Like people, our avatars are reflections of our selves. So really, what would the personality of your character say?nnHowever, here is an exert on Tauren from WoWwiki:nnThe plains of Kalimdor have long been a home to these tremendous nomads. The tauren are a race of shamans, hunters, and warriors who long ago developed a complex culture and system of living without the aid of stonework, steel or conquest. This is not to say that the tauren are a race of pacifists, for when they are angered they are capable of retaliating with swift and decisive brutality. Tauren are, in a word, stoic, embodying the strong and silent type with their quiet contemplation. This introspective air combined with their immense size can lead a person to understand as to "why" many regard the tauren as a wise and dangerous race. Tauren rarely speak unless there is a true reason to, preferring to act instead of talk. However, once a tauren has learned to interact with a companion, there seems to be a more open and enthusiastic exchange of words. Since tauren warm slowly to non-tauren, they are usually silent and may sometimes appear brooding. If anything, a person could attribute the silence of the tauren on the strife of recent times. Tauren have no love for bloodshed, as their deep spiritual beliefs do not have a place for warfare. The elders of a tribe solve most issues, or two tauren might resolve a conflict with a ritual challenge resembling a duel. Having become members of the Horde, the introspective race has been involved in more and more conflict, creating a demand for tauren warriors and healers. Many must spend time putting great thought into the actions they perform on the field of battle. Taking another life, whether it is man or beast, is an act filled with great significance and responsibility to the tauren.

[Cobriana]

a Little help ^-^nhttp://www.wowwiki.com/Orcish - Orcish dialect - fairly accurate per WoW and WC3nnn"Aka'Magosh" = "A blessing on you and yours" HPG 134n"Bin mog g'thazag cha" = "I will protect you" LotC 138n"Dabu" = "I obey" HPG 134n"Gol'Kosh" = "By my axe" HPG 134n"Kagh!" = "Run!" HPG 134 / LotC 138n"Lok-Narash" = "Arm yourselves" HPG 134n"Lok-Regar" = "Ready for orders" [1]n"Lok'tar!" = "Victory!" (A war cry. Also a greeting while in combat.) HPG 134n"Lok'tar ogar" = "Victory or death" (A war cry) HPG 134[3]n"Swobu" = "As you command" HPG 134n"Throm-Ka" = "Well met" (A greeting.) HPG 134n"Zug-zug" or "Zug zug" = Acknowledgment and agreement; roughly the equivalent of "okay". HPG 134nnPhrases I have heard from Different NPC'snnTaurennMalen"Hail."n"Greetings, traveler."n"Greetings."n"The winds guide you."n"Walk with the Earth Mother."n"I've been expecting you."n"May the eternal sun shine upon thee."n"Ahh, I have just the thing for you." (Male Vendor)n"Looking for something special?" (Male Vendor)nnFemalen"Hail."n"Greetings, traveler."n"The winds guide you."n"Walk with the Earth Mother."n"Ah, I've been expecting you."n"My the eternal sun shine upon thee."nnOrcnMalen"Zug zug!"n"Are you challenging me!?"n"For the Horde!"n"Dabu."n"Blood and thunder!"n"Strength and honor!"n"Lok'tar!"n"Thrall hall!"n"Mok'ra!"n"What can I help you with?"n"Peace, friend."n"May your blades never dull."n"Strength."nnFemalen"Dabu."n"Greetings."n"Strength and honor."n"Lok'tar."n"Mok'ra."n"Back off, whelp."n"What can I do for you?"nnTrollnTaz'dingo! - cheernMalen"Hail."n"Greetings, traveler."n"Greetings."n"The winds guide you."n"Walk with the Earth Mother."n"I've been expecting you."n"May the eternal sun shine upon thee."n"Ahh, I have just the thing for you." (Male Vendor)n"Looking for something special?" (Male Vendor)nnFemalen"Hail."n"Greetings, traveler."n"The winds guide you."n"Walk with the Earth Mother."n"Ah, I've been expecting you."n"My the eternal sun shine upon thee."nnSin'doreinthe eternal sun guides usnBala'dash MalinorenQuel'thelas shines brightly once againn"State your business."n"Bal'a dash, malanore."n"Glory to the Sin'dorei."n"Victory lies ahead!"n"We will have justice!"n"Stay the course."n"Our enemies will fall!"n"Farewell."n"Shorel'aran."n"Mind yourself." (irritated)n"You waste my time." (irritated)n"Not very intelligent, are you?" (irritated)n"I sell only the finest goods." (Male Vendor)n"Your gold is welcome here." (Male Vendor)n"I have one of a kind items" (Male Vendor)nnFemalen"Bal'a dash, malanore."n"Glory to the Sin'dorei."n"Stay the course."n"Shorel'aran."n"You waste my time." (irritated)n"I had little patience to begin with." (irritated)n"It is a wonder you have lived this long." (irritated)n"Ah, you have a death wish." (irritated)n"I sell only the finest goods." (Female Vendor)n"Your gold is welcome here." (Female Vendor)n"Everything has a price." (Female Vendor)n"Do not loiter." (Female Vendor)nnForsakennMalen"What do you ask of death?"n"We are Forsaken."n"I am Forsaken."n"Dark Lady watch over you."n"What now?!"n"And you are....?"n"Victory for Sylvanas."n"Trust no one."n"Our time will come."n"Beware, our enemies abound."n"Remember, patience... discipline."n"Are you insane?!" (irritated)nnFemalen"What do you ask of death?"n"We are Forsaken."n"I am Forsaken."n"Dark Lady watch over you."n"What now?!"n"I haven't got all day."n"What do you require?" (Female Vendor)

[Locomono]

*smiles at Cobriana* That first little Orcish section are the things that I told Lah in whispers. When it comes to races other than Orcs Lah the easiest thing to do is just say what you normally would but say it in the races language(you could even ask how they see what you type to get ideas for some phrases). After a while everyone will start learning Taurae or Thalassian. Maybe at first you could say it in orcish and your toons native language to get everyone used to it. Someone who has the books(l borrowed and returned the ones I have read) could dig through for how some of the races converse.

[Cobriana]

best... addon.. ever... Tongues.nnjust sayin'

[Asarelah]

Thank you so much !! All of you !! This has been incredible help already, and I look forward to more folk adding to it !!nn

Someone who has the books(l borrowed and returned the ones I have read) could dig through for how some of the races converse.

nnWhat books, please ?nnCompliments of Cobriana from:nviewtopic.php?f=14&t=5798&p=36108#p36108nCobriana nPost Subject: Re: Useful links I find handy, if you have any, please post 'em!nPost Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 8:05 amnnThe Orc language link is especially helpful and what I was looking for. Now to find one for Blood Elves and Taurens !!nn

http://wow-heroes.com/nnI use this to Help determine where a raider should be as far as what raid they are ready for and give suggestions for enchants. updates off WoW Armory, so having them log off in the right armor helps!nnThe Rest of these are Lore/RP related - nnhttp://www.wowwiki.com/Orcish - Language - the key to having a bit of funnnhttp://www.wowwiki.com/Zandalar - Azu be from Zandalar mon... tings being good to be knowin...nnhttp://www.wowwiki.com/Life_span - this is a REALLY helpful page, especially to keep RP ages and stories in sync with the Lore.nnand the MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL!!!11!nnhttp://www.worldofwarcraft.com/realmstatus/compat.html - OMG ED is down!

[Cobriana]

Here ya go.. A lil Background infonnhttp://www.wowwiki.com/Frostwolf_clannnhttp://www.wowwiki.com/Category:Tauren_tribesnn To be added to!

[Thulcondar]

When I use Tongues everyone complained that they could not understand what I was saying!!!

[Asarelah]

Thankee Cobri !!

[Dracmorda]

Lah, another thing to consider in your greetings/etc. is your own character. Just because you are playing a Tauren does not mean your Tauren is a stereotypical bovine hanging out in Thunder Bluff and eating oats. I mean, it would be fine if your character was that, but it isn't the only way to be. For example, you may be a Tauren that was orphaned at a young age, and grew up with pirates- that would give you a whole new way of speaking, far varied from the citizens of Thunder Bluff. Maybe you were a slave in a mine and your speech was influenced by your dwarven captors- it could be anything really. Basically I'm saying don't feel like you have to be pigeon holed into a cookie cutter character due to your character's race. nnWhat I would avoid saying are things that don't line up with the game's lore or history, ie: modern day speech. Most of the NPC's in wow do speak with a pretty modern dialogue and vocabulary, so you don't have the pressure of speaking in midevial tones like you have in other rp games, but you should still consider the kind of world you live in and what you might or might not use or know of as slang, etc. nnAnyhow, hope this helps and frees you up a little.