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cuervo72 · 10-17-2003, 09:19 AM

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Originally posted by cuervo72
I'd like to see some FOFC names sprinkled in his next game....an occasional Fritz, Jeeber, Shorty, Sachmo. A WR named Quiksand. A DE named Buccaneer. Maybe a Godzilla or Horned Frog or Frogman. Maybe a coach named Coffee Warlord.

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Originally posted by Solecismic
That's a good idea. Would someone be willing to put together a list and send it to me?

If anyone would like a nickname derived from their handle added in FOF2004, post it here and I'll compile the list and get it to Jim, assuming there's still time for him to add them and nobody has sent a list yet. These should be names that could be nicknames for the players, so think about capitalization and keep out numbers, etc. For example:

Cuervo

Bee · 10-17-2003, 09:21 AM

The Bee

Fritz · 10-17-2003, 09:22 AM

IIRC, you can do this now in the Fnames.dat file.

BTW, Fritz is a real name. I think you see them already.

vulcan · 10-17-2003, 09:26 AM

"crushem"

Alf · 10-17-2003, 09:31 AM

Alf could be used as a first name (it is a common Norwegian first name => see Hattrick for other referneces).

Dutch · 10-17-2003, 09:32 AM

Wait a second, could we just get a real names file first, then maybe complile a modified one with "crushem" in it? This could get ugly quick.

Abe Sargent · 10-17-2003, 09:34 AM

Well, um, obviously, Anxiety.

It's a real word you know.

-Anxiety

Bee · 10-17-2003, 09:35 AM

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Originally posted by Anxiety
Well, um, obviously, Anxiety.

It's a real word you know.

-Anxiety

Do you really want a QB nicknamed "Anxiety"?

cartman · 10-17-2003, 09:39 AM

Hmmm... I can see it already:

Now starting at right corner, "The Colossal Squid".

A-Husker-4-Life · 10-17-2003, 09:39 AM

I would like to see;

"Husker"

WSUCougar · 10-17-2003, 09:39 AM

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Originally posted by Anxiety
Well, um, obviously, Anxiety.

I think "Anxiety" would be a marvelous nickname for a kicker.

vulcan · 10-17-2003, 09:42 AM

Actually, I hpe we can turn "nicknames" off as I do not want to see names like "He Hate Me" strolling around my game. I do not want an XFL game.

albionmoonlight · 10-17-2003, 09:48 AM

"Moon Man"

cuervo72 · 10-17-2003, 09:57 AM

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Originally posted by vulcan
Actually, I hpe we can turn "nicknames" off as I do not want to see names like "He Hate Me" strolling around my game. I do not want an XFL game.

That's why they should be somewhat realistic. I'm assuming Jim would take out anything that is too bizarre. Nicknames are already in there (and as Fritz stated, I think you can already mess with the file if you want).

In looking at fnames.dll, some of these are:

Skillethead, Pumpkinhead, Gridiron, Jazz, Freckles, Quixote, Moose Jaw, Jaws, Chump, Bankroll, Rooster, Cougar, Money, Pooch, Dingle, Wrecker, Tollbooth, Danger, Flea-Flicker, Pebbles, Hacksaw, Chainmail, Doomsayer, Tinkerbelle

I thought just plain "Vulcan" would have been a good addition, myself.

vulcan · 10-17-2003, 09:59 AM

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Originally posted by cuervo72
That's why they should be somewhat realistic. I'm assuming Jim would take out anything that is too bizarre. Nicknames are already in there (and as Fritz stated, I think you can already mess with the file if you want).

In looking at fnames.dll, some of these are:

Skillethead, Pumpkinhead, Gridiron, Jazz, Freckles, Quixote, Moose Jaw, Jaws, Chump, Bankroll, Rooster, Cougar, Money, Pooch, Dingle, Wrecker, Tollbooth, Danger, Flea-Flicker, Pebbles, Hacksaw, Chainmail, Doomsayer, Tinkerbelle

I thought just plain "Vulcan" would have been a good addition, myself.

I gotcha curvo72. I misunderstood what was going on.

OK then.... my 2 cents will be "vulcan"

VPI97 · 10-17-2003, 10:00 AM

Sticky Fingers

My nickname as a high school receiver.

cuervo72 · 10-17-2003, 10:01 AM

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Originally posted by VPI97
Smelly Fingers

My nickname as a high school womanizer.

Couldn't resist...

Fido · 10-17-2003, 10:03 AM

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Originally posted by VPI97
Sticky Fingers

My nickname as a high school receiver.

Sticky or stinky?

Bee · 10-17-2003, 10:03 AM

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Originally posted by VPI97
Sticky Fingers

My nickname as a high school receiver.

When guys called you that, did they immediately burst out laughing?

heybrad · 10-17-2003, 10:07 AM

I know its not much of a nickname, but imagine me scoring a touchdown.

"HeyBrad scores... and the crowd roars in unison, HEYBRAD!"

heybrad · 10-17-2003, 10:09 AM

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Originally posted by VPI97
Sticky Fingers

My nickname as a high school receiver.

We had a friend who every time we threw the ball to him it would hit him in the hands and then pop right out.

We called him Pop Tart.

cuervo72 · 10-17-2003, 10:11 AM

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Originally posted by Fritz
IIRC, you can do this now in the Fnames.dat file.

BTW, Fritz is a real name. I think you see them already.

Understood, I do recall that discussion from a while back. I think in FOF4 'Fritz' is in there because it appeared in the players.fdt file rather than the Fnames file (found it in the former but not the latter). I recall a while ago Jim saying that the names from the player file are what's used in generating most of the names - hence seeing players named 'Diaz-Infante' when using the NFL players file when starting a career.

At least that's how I think it works, in part (there is still a lnames.dll, so that has to do something too).

FrogMan · 10-17-2003, 10:21 AM

Not sure it if it's quite realistic, but oh what the heck... "FrogMan"

I wonder what kind of position a player nicknamed FrogMan would play??? Gunner, long snapper?

FM

Noop · 10-17-2003, 10:44 AM

I would like to see Huve and Noop

noop

Daimyo · 10-17-2003, 11:31 AM

How about Kirby Pucket? He's an FOFC poster!

That failing can we at least ensure that every Gonzalez is nicknamed "Gonzo" and every Rodriguez is nicknamed "x-Rod" (where x is the first initial, of course).

mckerney · 10-17-2003, 11:44 AM

MC

The nickname of an undersized defensive lineman.

Fonzie · 10-17-2003, 11:45 AM

I think "Fonzie" would totally rock.

Oh, and here's a few suggestions for non-FOFCer nicknames:

The Ionizer
Toejam
Slightly-below-average
Diuretic
Slippery when wet
Amnesia
Moo
Sleepyhead
Mullet
Fluffy
Vicodin
The Pirate
Ironbutt
Hyperhidrosis Guy
Cavity Filler
The Jinx

and my favorite from the "real" NFL:

Bag o'doughnuts (Frank Winters)

wheels · 10-17-2003, 11:54 AM

wheels

Franklinnoble · 10-17-2003, 11:55 AM

Noble

Subby · 10-17-2003, 11:55 AM

Potato Pants
Hammer
The Choker
HYPE
Corn
I Hope That's Not*
El Nino
Cancer
El Diablo
Gonzo
AGonz
Wild Bill
Knuckles
The Fucking Paradox
Spanky
No Shame
Old Man
Coppage
The Whiz
Loop
Butterball
Gabby
Little Ricky
Hulk
Franchise
Ice
Diamond Dave
The Golden Apple
Kid
Spooky
The Bra
Vern-O

*Only works with players named Elvis Seman

McSweeny · 10-17-2003, 11:58 AM

hrm... McSweeny as a last name. spelled correctly! no E before the Y

cuervo72 · 10-17-2003, 12:00 PM

I think I'll just suggest Subby.....

The point of this really is to see nicknames of posters we know....so we can go "Hey, look, there's Jeeber Aikman" or "heh, Subby Tuaolo" or "wow, I just have to draft Anxiety Norwood".

Frozenrope · 10-17-2003, 12:01 PM

Humpchopper
Zatopek (For those with the first name 'Emil')

Abe Sargent · 10-17-2003, 12:24 PM

You could also use Sargent or Sarge after my real name.

-Anxiety

Fido · 10-17-2003, 12:34 PM

I think he should just make it editable. Allow players to set the nicknames so you avoid things like John "Jumbo" Doe the 150lb kicker.

Dutch · 10-17-2003, 12:49 PM

I would like to see the common names be more common than uncommon names.

However, I do like to be able to run across "Mohammed Bernstein" in the new edition! That was a great name!

JeeberD · 10-17-2003, 01:06 PM

Jeebs (or Jeeber or Jeebers), of course...

Marmel · 10-17-2003, 02:00 PM

Marmel

cartman · 10-17-2003, 02:28 PM

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Originally posted by Noop
I would like to see Huve and Noop

Ok, noop I can see, but I think a huve would be called on too many controversial pass interference calls...

mckerney · 10-17-2003, 02:56 PM

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Originally posted by cartman
Ok, noop I can see, but I think a huve would be called on too many controversial pass interference calls...

You expect to see pbp like this?

4-14-SEA14 (00:03) SF 2 Glenn pass fell incomplete, intended for 86 Rackers.

Game Over
Final Score: SEA 26 - SF 21
Game MVP: SEA 43 Ronald Westbrook

Back Judge Throws Flag
Pass Interference on 29 Lionel Waluna
1-10-SEA 1 (00:00)

rufusjonz · 10-17-2003, 03:38 PM

Rufus
Jonz
Jonze
RJ
Rufusjonz

sabotai · 10-17-2003, 03:45 PM

My contribution: Bear Klaw

My football nickname in high school.

SplitPersonality1 · 10-17-2003, 03:49 PM

SplitP or Splits of course.

What about Quiksand, Kodos, primelord or SkyDog.

And I suppose even Yankee loving Marmel would be a good addtion to the names file.

NoMyths · 10-17-2003, 03:55 PM

No Myths

FBPro · 10-17-2003, 03:57 PM

FBPro whatelse?

Buzzbee · 10-17-2003, 04:26 PM

Buzzbee. But NOT Bee. Definitely NOT Bee.

The name of the player shalt be Buzzbee. No more, no less. Thou shalt not namest thy players Bee unless preceded by Buzz. Likewise thou shalt not namest thy players Buzz unless of course you then proceed to Bee. Buzzbeeters is right OUT!

Bad-example · 10-17-2003, 04:43 PM

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Originally posted by SplitPersonality1

What about Quiksand, Kodos, primelord or SkyDog.

I think SkyPaul is a better choice here.

Neuqua · 10-17-2003, 05:12 PM

Neuq
Neuqua
Sunny (why is my first name never a part of a game? Is Sunny really all that uncommon?)

Raven Hawk · 10-17-2003, 05:35 PM

Haha! This looks fun. I'll bite.

Put "Raven Hawk" in there for me.

MikeVic · 10-17-2003, 05:41 PM

I'd like Posavec as a last name.. would be nice to see my real name in there.

10-17-2003, 09:22 AM	#3
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	IIRC, you can do this now in the Fnames.dat file. BTW, Fritz is a real name. I think you see them already. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

10-17-2003, 09:31 AM	#5
Alf Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Rennes, France	Alf could be used as a first name (it is a common Norwegian first name => see Hattrick for other referneces). __________________ FOFL - GML - IHOF - FranceStats

10-17-2003, 09:34 AM	#7
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Well, um, obviously, Anxiety. It's a real word you know. -Anxiety __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

10-17-2003, 09:39 AM	#9
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Hmmm... I can see it already: Now starting at right corner, "The Colossal Squid". __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

10-17-2003, 09:39 AM	#10
A-Husker-4-Life College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nebraska	I would like to see; "Husker" __________________ JJ Smitty Owner of the TheC.F.L. - Come by and check us out.

10-17-2003, 09:21 AM	#2
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	The Bee

10-17-2003, 09:26 AM	#4
vulcan In The Penalty Box Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: WI-USA	"crushem"

10-17-2003, 09:32 AM	#6
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	Wait a second, could we just get a real names file first, then maybe complile a modified one with "crushem" in it? This could get ugly quick.

10-17-2003, 09:42 AM	#12
vulcan In The Penalty Box Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: WI-USA	Actually, I hpe we can turn "nicknames" off as I do not want to see names like "He Hate Me" strolling around my game. I do not want an XFL game.

10-17-2003, 09:48 AM	#13
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	"Moon Man"

10-17-2003, 10:00 AM	#16
VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	Sticky Fingers My nickname as a high school receiver. __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining"

10-17-2003, 10:07 AM	#20
heybrad Norm!!! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Manassas, VA	I know its not much of a nickname, but imagine me scoring a touchdown. "HeyBrad scores... and the crowd roars in unison, HEYBRAD!"

10-17-2003, 10:21 AM	#23
FrogMan Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pintendre, Qc, Canada	Not sure it if it's quite realistic, but oh what the heck... "FrogMan" I wonder what kind of position a player nicknamed FrogMan would play??? Gunner, long snapper? FM __________________ A Black Belt is a White Belt who refused to give up... follow my story: The real life story of a running frog...

10-17-2003, 10:44 AM	#24
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	I would like to see Huve and Noop noop __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater.

10-17-2003, 11:31 AM	#25
Daimyo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkeley	How about Kirby Pucket? He's an FOFC poster! That failing can we at least ensure that every Gonzalez is nicknamed "Gonzo" and every Rodriguez is nicknamed "x-Rod" (where x is the first initial, of course). Last edited by Daimyo : 10-17-2003 at 11:32 AM.

10-17-2003, 11:44 AM	#26
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	MC The nickname of an undersized defensive lineman.

10-17-2003, 11:45 AM	#27
Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	I think "Fonzie" would totally rock. Oh, and here's a few suggestions for non-FOFCer nicknames: The Ionizer Toejam Slightly-below-average Diuretic Slippery when wet Amnesia Moo Sleepyhead Mullet Fluffy Vicodin The Pirate Ironbutt Hyperhidrosis Guy Cavity Filler The Jinx and my favorite from the "real" NFL: Bag o'doughnuts (Frank Winters)

10-17-2003, 11:54 AM	#28
wheels Creative Director, Grey Dog Software Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Madison, WI	wheels

10-17-2003, 11:55 AM	#29
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Noble

10-17-2003, 11:55 AM	#30
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	Potato Pants Hammer The Choker HYPE Corn I Hope That's Not* El Nino Cancer El Diablo Gonzo AGonz Wild Bill Knuckles The Fucking Paradox Spanky No Shame Old Man Coppage The Whiz Loop Butterball Gabby Little Ricky Hulk Franchise Ice Diamond Dave The Golden Apple Kid Spooky The Bra Vern-O *Only works with players named Elvis Seman __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

10-17-2003, 11:58 AM	#31
McSweeny College Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Somerville, MA	hrm... McSweeny as a last name. spelled correctly! no E before the Y

10-17-2003, 12:00 PM	#32
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	I think I'll just suggest Subby..... The point of this really is to see nicknames of posters we know....so we can go "Hey, look, there's Jeeber Aikman" or "heh, Subby Tuaolo" or "wow, I just have to draft Anxiety Norwood". __________________ null

10-17-2003, 12:01 PM	#33
Frozenrope Mascot Join Date: Feb 2003	Humpchopper Zatopek (For those with the first name 'Emil') __________________ It's not my show, but I'm on that show - Dick Juaron

10-17-2003, 12:24 PM	#34
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	You could also use Sargent or Sarge after my real name. -Anxiety __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

10-17-2003, 12:34 PM	#35
Fido High School Varsity Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Hampshire, USA	I think he should just make it editable. Allow players to set the nicknames so you avoid things like John "Jumbo" Doe the 150lb kicker. __________________ Author of FOF Reporter and TCY Helper.

10-17-2003, 12:49 PM	#36
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	I would like to see the common names be more common than uncommon names. However, I do like to be able to run across "Mohammed Bernstein" in the new edition! That was a great name!

10-17-2003, 01:06 PM	#37
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Jeebs (or Jeeber or Jeebers), of course... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO Last edited by JeeberD : 10-17-2003 at 01:07 PM.

10-17-2003, 02:00 PM	#38
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	Marmel __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

10-17-2003, 03:38 PM	#41
rufusjonz Banned Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lexington, KY	Rufus Jonz Jonze RJ Rufusjonz

10-17-2003, 03:45 PM	#42
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	My contribution: Bear Klaw My football nickname in high school. Last edited by sabotai : 10-17-2003 at 03:45 PM.

10-17-2003, 03:49 PM	#43
SplitPersonality1 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Grafton, WI	SplitP or Splits of course. What about Quiksand, Kodos, primelord or SkyDog. And I suppose even Yankee loving Marmel would be a good addtion to the names file.

10-17-2003, 03:55 PM	#44
NoMyths Poet in Residence Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charleston, SC	No Myths

10-17-2003, 03:57 PM	#45
FBPro College Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SE	FBPro whatelse? __________________ GM RayCo Raiders-est. 2004-2012 Charter member of the IHOF-RayCo GM GM Tennessee Titans PFL 2011-2014 GM Tennessee Titans FOWL 2020-2025

10-17-2003, 04:26 PM	#46
Buzzbee College Starter Join Date: Jun 2002	Buzzbee. But NOT Bee. Definitely NOT Bee. The name of the player shalt be Buzzbee. No more, no less. Thou shalt not namest thy players Bee unless preceded by Buzz. Likewise thou shalt not namest thy players Buzz unless of course you then proceed to Bee. Buzzbeeters is right OUT! __________________ Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz

10-17-2003, 05:12 PM	#48
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	Neuq Neuqua Sunny (why is my first name never a part of a game? Is Sunny really all that uncommon?) __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?