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Posted by clouddancer on 05-01-2013 at 01:44:
Help giving my mecha a name
Been attempting some writing today and I came up with a scene where Zoltar is watching the testing of a new mecha that is being designed/built.
I thought I had come up with a name for the machine and then Zoltar decided to speak up saying ....
“Storm Mecha?†Zoltar said derisively, “Is that the best name you have come up with for this magnificent machine? It needs a name with a little more oomph, don’t you think? Something that benefits its power and magnificence."
Now I want to follow Zoltar's orders and find a better name for the mecha, but can't find anything that seems to excite the muse. The name might still come to me, it has only been a few hours, but I am hoping you might be able to help me.
Here is a description of the mecha:
The mecha was designed to create powerful artificial, winds, reaching speeds as strong as a force 5 tornado, and lightning. Both which could be controlled and focused by the mecha.
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Posted by ElectricWhite on 05-01-2013 at 02:02:
What does the mecha look like?
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Posted by clouddancer on 05-01-2013 at 02:20:
I hadn't thought about the shape of the actual machine since it is surrounded by clouds.
The Mecha rose toward the clouds and then paused as it gathered the moist air around it, covering and veiling the machine within dark, billowing clouds.
But you are right though, perhaps knowing what the "machine" looks like would help in trying to to name it. I shall have to think on that more.
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Posted by jublke on 05-01-2013 at 02:47:
Hmm ... the following come to mind:
Vortex
Twisted Blade
Tasmanian Devil
Thunderhead
Cloud Splicer
Updraft of Death (hee hee)
Zoltar has seldom given me writing commands, but on the rare occasions he does, I find him far more rational than when I'm writing from the team's POV.
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Posted by amethyst on 05-01-2013 at 03:19:
Maelstrom
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Posted by ChrisW on 05-01-2013 at 04:54:
Oooh I really like Maelstrom. 
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Posted by gatchgirl on 05-01-2013 at 05:29:
Toranado comes to my mind...and yes I know it's not spelled quite like that but my pronunciation isn't saying it quite the same simple way...
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Posted by littlewolf on 05-01-2013 at 13:59:
" BoB"
Billowing Obscurer of boundaries
Befuddling obstacle of bulkiness
Brilliant overshadower of bothersomeness
yer got nothing, just needed to post
just one of those days when the brain isn't functioning
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Posted by clouddancer on 05-01-2013 at 14:12:
This is the first time I have ever had Zoltar's voice suddenly give me orders. Usually I have Mark's or Jason's voice in mind when I write.
Very nice options for names. Vortex is one I had already noted. Along with Tempest. Maelstrom is something new and I like how Tasmanian Devil would stay with the animal theme Zoltar usually uses.
Little Wolf - thanks for the giggle those even describe the affect of the mecha.
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Posted by gatchamarie on 05-01-2013 at 15:28:
I like Maelstrom, too!
I know the following name isn't new or original, but maybe "Thundra".
On a silly note: Buzz Lightning, or Lightning McCloud! *giggles* that's what watching a lot of kids' films does to you!
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Posted by clouddancer on 05-01-2013 at 15:40:
LOL ... now I am imagining Zoltar sitting and watching kiddie films/cartoons to help him choose the next mecha to build. That is one way to traumatize an entire generation in one go.
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Posted by KT1972 on 05-01-2013 at 15:59:
OK then, start watching more cartoons and find out the next mecha designs before they've had time to build them!!!!
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Posted by Transmute Jun on 05-01-2013 at 16:14:
Okay, Marie's are the most fun! I love it when they give the mecha silly names! 
But Maelstrom is a good one!
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Posted by Mad Katharine on 06-01-2013 at 04:25:
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Posted by gatchgirl on 06-01-2013 at 21:00:
But Maelstrom is a good one.
copied from above but I like it too... honestly a lot of the names do have the ability to fit the circumstance
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Posted by ElectricWhite on 06-01-2013 at 23:48:
If Maelstrom doesn't work for you, maybe Typhon?
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Posted by clouddancer on 07-01-2013 at 00:24:
I am enjoying all the suggestions. As GG pointed out, everyone of them could fit nicely into the story.
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Posted by KT1972 on 07-01-2013 at 00:27:
how about Eddy?
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Posted by gatchgirl on 07-01-2013 at 22:20:
am I missing something with that sug. KT? Something tells me there is more behind the name Eddy, and I can't figure it out
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Posted by clouddancer on 07-01-2013 at 22:26:
An eddy is not just a name but it can also be a tide, or whirlpool. Which would be a good name since the mecha creates swirling winds and creates choppy seas when it is flying over the ocean.
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