Topic: Renaming: Amulet (Read 11573 times)

Kirian · « **on:** August 06, 2012, 09:07:30 pm »

I figured this likely needs its own thread, lest it bloat either of the other threads. The name Amulet was essentially a placeholder; I was trying to think of some jewelry or currency that made any sense, and ended up tossing Amulet on there. Now, I actually think it's an OK name... but not a great one. Therefore, I'm happy to crowdsource the name if people have better ideas. One person has already suggested "Charm," though I think that may have too many meanings for the least-common one to come through. Any thoughts?

yuma · « **Reply #1 on:** August 06, 2012, 09:11:06 pm »

This is the card details... for those who forgot like me

$5 - Treasure
Worth $3
Each other player may trash a card from his hand.

Dsell · « **Reply #2 on:** August 06, 2012, 09:15:57 pm »

Maybe Reliquary? It ties in thematically with bishop, evokes the idea of purifying or cleansing (trashing), and it seems in line with Cache (a treasure trove) and Contraband (an item or group of items that are illegal to possess).

eHalcyon · « **Reply #3 on:** August 06, 2012, 09:20:20 pm »

Quote from: Dsell on August 06, 2012, 09:15:57 pm

Maybe Reliquary? It ties in thematically with bishop, evokes the idea of purifying or cleansing (trashing), and it seems in line with Cache (a treasure trove) and Contraband (an item or group of items that are illegal to possess).

Aw man, I wanted to hold onto it for a future card of my own. I already mentioned it here:

http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=2614

But I will endorse it anyway, for the greater good.

yuma · « **Reply #4 on:** August 06, 2012, 09:21:45 pm »

I like relic more than reliquary.

Polk5440 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 06, 2012, 09:23:17 pm »

I wasn't kidding when I suggested Dragonfruit or Dragon's Fruit. I just think it's neat.

Dsell · « **Reply #6 on:** August 06, 2012, 09:23:36 pm »

Yeah I thought of that first but Reliquary seemed a bit more in step with Contraband and Cache. Either works!

Tejayes · « **Reply #7 on:** August 06, 2012, 09:37:55 pm »

I'm all for Reliquary. If you want a synonym, Shrine could work. Or Feretory; it can either mean the same thing as Reliquary or a place to store reliquaries.

yuma · « **Reply #8 on:** August 06, 2012, 09:55:58 pm »

ha... looking up possible art for "relic" and I stumble into an image that I think could be really good...

Turns out it was the Contraband image used on iso

Dsell · « **Reply #9 on:** August 06, 2012, 09:57:51 pm »

Quote from: yuma on August 06, 2012, 09:55:58 pm

ha... looking up possible art for "relic" and I stumble into an image that I think could be really good...

Turns out it was the Contraband image used on iso

That seems a little backwards.

But hey, whatever works.

rinkworks · « **Reply #10 on:** August 06, 2012, 10:16:11 pm »

I actually like "Amulet" best of all these suggestions. I don't know, something about it suggests that it could be both an item of monetary value and also something that would imbue people around it with powers.

Polk5440 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 06, 2012, 10:21:08 pm »

Quote from: yuma on August 06, 2012, 09:21:45 pm

I like relic more than reliquary.

I like your suggestion of Charm from the other thread better than either of these. It captures the vibe of something good happening to others around you.

Maybe even Lucky Charm?

Dsell · « **Reply #12 on:** August 06, 2012, 10:22:29 pm »

I like Lucky Charm a lot too!

Robz888 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 06, 2012, 10:22:37 pm »

Maybe Sacred Relic? It's worth plenty to you, and causes others to trash their worldly possessions.

nopawnsintended · « **Reply #14 on:** August 06, 2012, 10:32:01 pm »

How about "Chrism"? Combining the "C" theme with some idea of purification... not sure about it, but thought I'd throw some idea out there.

eHalcyon · « **Reply #15 on:** August 06, 2012, 10:59:00 pm »

Maybe we could just spice up Amulet with an adjective or something.

Crystal Amulet?

yuma · « **Reply #16 on:** August 06, 2012, 11:28:56 pm »

Dsell and Kirian posting in the same thread is too confusing... One you should switch your avatar to Sage or something new to make our lives easier.

Dsell · « **Reply #17 on:** August 06, 2012, 11:33:22 pm »

Quote from: yuma on August 06, 2012, 11:28:56 pm

Dsell and Kirian posting in the same thread is too confusing... One you should switch your avatar to Sage or something new to make our lives easier.

Not it.

Archetype · « **Reply #18 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:12:58 am »

What if we take eHalcyon's idea, knock off the Amulet part and just call it Crystal?

DWetzel · « **Reply #19 on:** August 07, 2012, 01:02:06 am »

Posted elsewhere, but something like Golden Idol (or, in keeping with the C theme, Crystal Idol?) makes some sense.

eHalcyon · « **Reply #20 on:** August 07, 2012, 01:03:18 am »

Quote from: DWetzel on August 07, 2012, 01:02:06 am

Posted elsewhere, but something like Golden Idol (or, in keeping with the C theme, Crystal Idol?) makes some sense.

I wouldn't shoehorn it in if it doesn't come naturally. Crystal Idol is a little strange. Jade Idol?

eHalcyon · « **Reply #21 on:** August 07, 2012, 01:17:28 am »

Quote from: Tejayes on August 06, 2012, 09:37:55 pm

I'm all for Reliquary. If you want a synonym, Shrine could work. Or Feretory; it can either mean the same thing as Reliquary or a place to store reliquaries.

Shrine Offering?

dondon151 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 07, 2012, 01:30:00 am »

Omamori

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omamori

Saucery · « **Reply #23 on:** August 07, 2012, 01:35:48 am »

Maybe you can base its name off the Trevi Fountain, people can throw spare coins in there?

Kirian · « **Reply #24 on:** August 07, 2012, 02:13:18 am »

Oh, very well, I've changed to the Apothecary as an avatar.

I like Reliquary and Lucky Charm. Lots of the others seem a bit forced, and I really don't see a reason to specifically go with the "C" theme.

Phylactery could work too, though it's a bit off the beaten path.

More ideas and I'll put up a poll later on.

Davio · « **Reply #25 on:** August 07, 2012, 02:14:47 am »

Quote from: yuma on August 06, 2012, 09:21:45 pm

I like relic more than reliquary.

I support Relic.

Drab Emordnilap · « **Reply #26 on:** August 07, 2012, 09:54:07 am »

If we want a 'blessings for the faithful' kind of idea, what about Tithe? You run the church and take in the offerings, and in return, the other players get blessings.

EDIT: Or Tithings, or whatever. Parts of speech are hard. (Plus, when I type Tithings, my spell checker insists I mean Tit hings, whatever those are.

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yuma · « **Reply #27 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:19:13 pm »

If images make a difference... they do to me at least... here are some links to possible images

Amulet idea
second amulet idea

shrine idea or golden idol idea

Reliquary idea

relic idea

Golden Idol idea

fountain idea
fountain idea2

And if this image doesn't get used in Dark Ages, can somebody make a card in this set to go with it? It is by the same guy that did Cultists and I really like it.

Grujah · « **Reply #28 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:23:21 pm »

Quote from: yuma on August 07, 2012, 12:19:13 pm

And if this image doesn't get used in Dark Ages, can somebody make a card in this set to go with it? It is by the same guy that did Cultists and I really like it.

So I am not the only one who found that

Kirian · « **Reply #29 on:** August 07, 2012, 02:05:35 pm »

Quote from: yuma on August 07, 2012, 12:19:13 pm

If images make a difference... they do to me at least... here are some links to possible images

Amulet idea

Heh... it turns out this pic (which you posted earlier) is by one of my favorite card artists!

http://shamansoulstudios.com/my-little-demon

yuma · « **Reply #30 on:** August 07, 2012, 03:06:39 pm »

Quote from: Kirian on August 07, 2012, 02:05:35 pm

Quote from: yuma on August 07, 2012, 12:19:13 pm
If images make a difference... they do to me at least... here are some links to possible images

Amulet idea

Heh... it turns out this pic (which you posted earlier) is by one of my favorite card artists!

http://shamansoulstudios.com/my-little-demon

Ha! awesome. Creepy pony images.

andwilk · « **Reply #31 on:** August 08, 2012, 06:50:54 am »

Personally, I like either Amulet or Reliquary. Both are simple and fit the card well. Lucky Charm makes me think of the cereal.

Kirian · « **Reply #32 on:** August 10, 2012, 02:31:56 pm »

Ok, the more comments we see here, the more it seems people like amulet just fine, I liked the name okay to start, the art human found is great, let's just stick with Amulet!

popsofctown · « **Reply #33 on:** August 10, 2012, 07:21:27 pm »

I liked reliquary

Grujah · « **Reply #34 on:** August 11, 2012, 06:27:18 am »

I like Amulet, though it can be confused with Talisman.

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