Regarding the phrase "gelfs" - Page 3

NotScias · 03-08-2010, 03:57 PM

Well I don't see the problem. I think that in this game, the "gelf", "goats", "iggies/tomatoes" words are just used in a friendly way, short to write and sound funny.
I just don't like being called gelf because I'm alturian in game.

I even think that half of people don't even know what gelf really means and just use it as a shortcut to design Syrtis people. Same for the goats and the tomatoes and whatever...

Remember that it's a game damnit

Hamster_of_sorrow · 03-08-2010, 04:08 PM

i refer to syrtis as gelfs because its a laughable way to insult the other realm. but dont worry, i dont call them gelfs that often. after a bit to drink and being farmed for 4 hours, i usually switch to "bastards", "assholes", or "douchebags".

remember, its just a game, dont take it too seriously, then it just defeats the purpose of it being a game.

Gytha_Ogg · 03-08-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Linuxmage

In Red Dwarf, the Gelf was a shape-shifting monster who would feed on the emotions of the crew. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GELF

Huh, I always thought gelf (as a name for Syrtis chars) was short for green elf, as opposed to the red (dark) elves in Ignis and was amused by the (inadvertent, I thought) Red Dwarf reference.

I usually just use reds and greens because they're easier to type with the left hand.

I guess I gotta read Regnum Urban Dictionary more often.

Also, to mr_scsi, for Ignis I have heard tomatoes, but never tampons. Ick!

dejan · 03-08-2010, 04:31 PM

gelfs, goats, pignis... who cares? This is a game, nobody should take it so seriously anyway... Mind you, Regnum is mostly played by kids (well, everything below 20 is a kid, from a personal perspective). I do not mind if players from Alsius and Ignis call us gelves. It will just motivate me to be more precise next time I see them in fight, and put few more arrows into them.

If you see something you do not like - ignore that person, and continue playing. By doing so you will save your nerves and your time.

agarn · 03-08-2010, 05:32 PM

/me stops chewing on a tin can for a moment.

"I'm a goat damn it!!! Hear me BBBBAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!"

/me resumes eating can

WhateverUSMC · 03-08-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by George Carlin

Their only words. It's the context that counts. It's the user. It's the intention behind the words that makes them good or bad. The words are completely neutral. The words are innocent. I get tired of people talking about bad words and bad language. Bullshit! It's the context that makes them good or bad....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lewis Black

There is no such thing as bad language. I don't believe that anymore. It's ridiculous. They call it a debasing of the language. No! We are adults. These are the words we use... to express: frustration, rage, and anger... in order that we don't pick up a tire and beat the s**t out of someone.

These are my thoughts exactly. The words don't bother me; the person using them is the one you ought to be concerned with.

DkySven · 03-08-2010, 08:15 PM

Since the original creator of this thread posted the same somewhere else, I suggest the discussion is continued there:
http://www.regnumonlinegame.com/foru...ad.php?t=57481

03-08-2010, 03:57 PM	#21
NotScias Baron Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: /dev/null Posts: 766	Well I don't see the problem. I think that in this game, the "gelf", "goats", "iggies/tomatoes" words are just used in a friendly way, short to write and sound funny. I just don't like being called gelf because I'm alturian in game. I even think that half of people don't even know what gelf really means and just use it as a shortcut to design Syrtis people. Same for the goats and the tomatoes and whatever... Remember that it's a game damnit __________________ 天 The other realm awaits... Now playing much better games

03-08-2010, 08:15 PM	#27
DkySven Marquis Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,076	Since the original creator of this thread posted the same somewhere else, I suggest the discussion is continued there: http://www.regnumonlinegame.com/foru...ad.php?t=57481 __________________ Dky Sven, level 54 knight (Ra) Valhalla Dky the Goat, level 35 conjurer(Ra) Dky Sven, level 51 knight(Horus) Something

03-08-2010, 04:08 PM	#22
Hamster_of_sorrow Self-called retired user Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In NGD's ticket system hoping for a response. Posts: 517	i refer to syrtis as gelfs because its a laughable way to insult the other realm. but dont worry, i dont call them gelfs that often. after a bit to drink and being farmed for 4 hours, i usually switch to "bastards", "assholes", or "douchebags". remember, its just a game, dont take it too seriously, then it just defeats the purpose of it being a game.

03-08-2010, 04:31 PM	#24
dejan Apprentice Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 92	gelfs, goats, pignis... who cares? This is a game, nobody should take it so seriously anyway... Mind you, Regnum is mostly played by kids (well, everything below 20 is a kid, from a personal perspective). I do not mind if players from Alsius and Ignis call us gelves. It will just motivate me to be more precise next time I see them in fight, and put few more arrows into them. If you see something you do not like - ignore that person, and continue playing. By doing so you will save your nerves and your time.

03-08-2010, 05:32 PM	#25
agarn Pledge Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 21	/me stops chewing on a tin can for a moment. "I'm a goat damn it!!! Hear me BBBBAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!" /me resumes eating can