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The Aloy (Alloy) Conundrum...

Seriously who gives a fuck if someone on the internet misspells anything, let alone a fake character's name by 1 letter.

According to my internet hierarchy of important things:
1: World Peace
2: Cancer
3: Video Game protagonist misspellings
4. AIDS Epidemic
5. Gif vs. Jif
 

Humdinger

Member
I always thought Aloy was an interesting choice for a character name, given the immediate association with alloy, the metal.
 

KyleCross

Member
Came here to post this but first post didn't disappoint.

Like how can you play these games and still get her name wrong ? Especially for such an iconic and one of gaming's most recognisable character.

Because Lara is fuck-awkward to say, it being so similar to Laura doesn't help matters.

Not as bad as pronouncing Tidus as Tie-dus.
It should be Tie-dus. When the developers have to tell you it's not pronounced the way it reads you know they fucked up a name.
 

Weebos

Banned
So, I've never played Horizon Zero Dawn.
But I know that the main protagonist has the name of Aloy.
However, on this very forum, I've seen people calling her "Alloy".

Now, normally I don't get as confused with incorrect names, but this one has stuck with me for awhile.
I've also seen many people championing/defending the game, while still calling her the wrong name.

I guess what I'm trying to ask is, can you be a fan and champion something without even taking the time to spell the main character correctly?

Hand Solo is my favorite character in Star Wars. I can't wait for his solo movie!

This is the weirdest gate keeping I've ever seen.

And I have an English degree.
 

El-Suave

Member
The pronounciation of the name always sounded a bit dutch to me, it's not how I would pronounce it on my own. But it is what it is and it's official, so I'll use it.
 
I take it in the same light as those people I know who, despite being quite intelligent, still say words like nuclear, interesting, jewelry, etc. incorrectly. Some people prioritize words and pronunciation, some people don't. I don't think it has any bearing on how much of a "fan" that makes someone.
 
It's an issue because it's a reference being used (incorrectly) outside of the medium.
I guess you also don't mind when people refer to the Paystation 4 or the Xbone X either.

Anyway, thanks for the pep talk, friends on the intranet.
I'll be sure to browse NeoGIF more because of this stimulating discussion.

How dare you waste our time on a thread about misspelling a name by one letter.

Now back to looking at funny Cat pictures!
 

Falchion

Member
I just chalk a lot of those errors to spellchecker. I've had to add Aloy to my keyboard or else it would constantly be changing it.
 

kiuo

Member
How about Mario? It's ridiculous how people can mispronounce his name when he literally yells out his name every time...but people do.
 

Figboy79

Aftershock LA
Oh God how is it supposed to be said?

Edit:



What? You mean without a colon? Are they gonna call the sequel "Horizon Zero Dawn 2"?

It'll be "Horizon Zero Dawn: 2: The Sequel: Aloy's Revenge."

That's what I'd call it.

In unrelated news, Horizon is fucking amazing. Definitely my GotY 2017 fore-runner so far.

Not as bad as pronouncing Tidus as Tie-dus.

I pronounce it "Meg Ryan."
 

Dipper145

Member
When you spell names in different ways than people are used to people are bound to misspell the name, especially with auto correct and alloy / aloy.

Yes you can obviously be a fan of something without knowing how to spell something correctly. Maybe I don't fully understand the question though, as it seems self obvious.
 
revelations-typo.jpg

Discuss. :)
 

Pandy

Member
Her name should have been Alloy. Ayy-loy sounds stupid, and never really stops sounding stupid over the course of 30 hours, which is the true test of a name. Ahh-loy sounds much better and is in keeping with the theme of the game and her character.
Signed.
 

nOoblet16

Member
Because Lara is fuck-awkward to say, it being so similar to Laura doesn't help matters.
How is it awkward to say? Lara rhymes with the name Cara, like that actress Cara Delevingne that's it or ...what's so awkward about it? It's also happens to be an actual name in several cultures rather than just Latin influenced cultures.
 

lumzi23

Member
Hand Solo and Laura Croft... I was sort of disagreeing with you in my head (as being too anal) until I saw those. Point well made.
 

Cilidra

Member
I don't expect people to spell correctly (even if English is their primary language). Most people I came across in my life were bad at spelling. Many of my friends can't spell my name right even the ones who have French as their primary language (I'm French Canadian).
If your expectation is that people should spell things right then expect a life of disappointment.
Vivre et laisser vivre (live and let live).
 

bryehn

Member
Mainly posting itt so we have two Binky (Bine-key?) avatars, but her name is clearly an analogue based on the metal world and that language would evolve after whatever got them to that point.
 
I'm a big fan of your posts bemusedtrunk you always bring up some good points. I def thought it was Alloy until they say Aloy over and over.
 
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