Edsel Posted March 22, 2003 Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 I have been working on our super teams base computer. It is an AI with a female personality. I can't seem to come up with a catchy acronym for the name. Anybody out there care to suggest some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nblade Posted March 22, 2003 Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 Why even use an acronym? I know it sort of in the spirit I suppose, but people name thier computers every day and they don't have to have acronyms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterhawk Posted March 22, 2003 Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 Hmmm, what's the team name? Did a player invent it, and if so what is the characters name? It's sometimes easier to derive a slick name if its related to the creator. BTW, all superteam computers in my universe are manufactued by a company called TroubAlert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel Posted March 22, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 Originally posted by winterhawk Hmmm, what's the team name? Did a player invent it, and if so what is the characters name? It's sometimes easier to derive a slick name if its related to the creator. BTW, all superteam computers in my universe are manufactued by a company called TroubAlert The team name is the Silver Sentinels. Our Superhero team was around many months before Guardians of Order produced their game. We figure its just a coincidence but our lawyers are looking into it The story on the computer is that it was invented by the character Peregrin and his DNPC brother (a computer wiz/ex-con computer hacker). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterhawk Posted March 22, 2003 Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 I've been on a mythology kick... I.S.I.S. - Intergrated Sentient Intelligence System Kinda (if you turn your head and squint) goes with the 'shiny' of silver and the bird of prey motif (Isis' son was Horus, the hawk headed god). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Hiemforth Posted March 22, 2003 Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 We also have a female AI computer in a superhero base in our campaign, and you're welcome to use her name if you like. Her name is A.I.M.S. (Artificially Intelligent Mechanized Sentinel), and she goes by "Amy." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syberdwarf2 Posted March 23, 2003 Report Share Posted March 23, 2003 C.A.S.S. - Computerized Assistant & Sentient System also known as "Mama CASS" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Escafarc Posted March 23, 2003 Report Share Posted March 23, 2003 Originally posted by Syberdwarf2 C.A.S.S. - Computerized Assistant & Sentient System also known as "Mama CASS" I assume it's safe to say that they don't serve chicken in the caffeteria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syberdwarf2 Posted March 23, 2003 Report Share Posted March 23, 2003 Originally posted by Agent Escafarc I assume it's safe to say that they don't serve chicken in the caffeteria No, but I hear that the big screen TV continuously plays Scooby Doo reruns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syberdwarf2 Posted March 23, 2003 Report Share Posted March 23, 2003 Seriously, I got the idea from my daugther's first name. The Mama part came outta nowhere, just sounded clever. But I digress... What about giving the PCs comm links to the AI. You could put them into the form of tatoos on their arms that spell out "Mom", "Mother", "Mudder" or some such.... I guess the name was also partially inspired by the computer from the original 'Alien" movie. It was called 'Mother'. Besides, the Mama Cass reference fits. Especially if used in a Silver Age campaign... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Hiemforth Posted March 23, 2003 Report Share Posted March 23, 2003 Originally posted by Agent Escafarc I assume it's safe to say that they don't serve chicken in the caffeteria It's actually an urban legend that Mama Cass died by choking on a sandwich, though. Check out http://www.snopes.com/music/artists/mamacass.htm for more info if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted March 23, 2003 Report Share Posted March 23, 2003 Re: Naming an AI Computer Originally posted by Edsel I have been working on our super teams base computer. It is an AI with a female personality. I can't seem to come up with a catchy acronym for the name. Anybody out there care to suggest some. S.U.S.S.I.E (Sentient Unit for Silver Sentinel Investigations and Enforcement) H.E.N. (Helpful Engramed Network), nickname :Mother Hen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D Posted March 23, 2003 Report Share Posted March 23, 2003 This is a write-up I was working on for a hypothetical 4th Ed Champions game. Never did get to use it. Heuristic Artificial Neural Networking Analog (H.A.N.N.A.) Val CHA Cost Roll Notes 20 INT 10 13- PER Roll 13- 20 DEX 30 13- OCV: 7 15 EGO 10 12- ECV: 5 5 SPD 27 Phases: 3, 5, 8, 10, 12 Powers & Skills Security Monitoring Sensors: Clairsentience for Normal Sight, Hearing, and High Range Radio Hearing, 600" Range, 0 END, IAF (Security Cameras) (-1/2), Can only see through Security Cameras (-1/2), Immobile, (-1) (20) Holographic Projectors: Images -5 PER Rolls to Normal Sight And Sound, 0 END, IAF (-1/2), Immobile (-1) (12) Computer Abilities: Absolute Time Sense (3) Eidetic Memory (10) Lightning Calculator (3) Speed Reading (3) Computer Skills: Computer Programming 13- (3) Criminology 13- (3) Cryptography 14- (5) Sensors Operation 14- (5) Knowledge Skills: Supervillians 14- (5) Normal Criminals 14- (5) Police Records 14- (5) FBI Files 14- (5) World Geography 14- (5) North American Geography 14- (5) General Law 14- (5) Tax Laws 14- (5) Language Skills: (All Fluent Conversation) Arabic, Italian, Greek, Latin, French, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish (24) Sciences: Mathematics 13- (4) Physics 13- (4) Biology 13- (4) Chemistry 13- (4) Robotics 13- (4) Cybernetics 13- (4) Programs: Surveillance (1) Search Reference Material (1) Break Code (1) Scan Police Bands/TV/Radio for Crimes and News (1) Play Games (1) Create Image (1) Disadvantages: Physical Limitation: Needs Electricity to function (25) Psychological Limitations: Sarcastic Sense of Humor (Common, Moderate) (10) Loyal to team (Common, Moderate) (10) Would desperately love to have a human body (10) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutal Posted March 25, 2003 Report Share Posted March 25, 2003 Call it Jenna Jameson. End of story =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cadet Posted March 25, 2003 Report Share Posted March 25, 2003 If you're looking for an acronym for a super-base computer, you could always try something like CORA (Computer, Oral Response Activated), especially if it's been programmed with a feminine personality. Space Cadet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted March 25, 2003 Report Share Posted March 25, 2003 A.E.R.I.E. Advanced/Artificial Electronic/Enigmatic Residential Interface Entity A.R.G.E.N.T. Advanced Response Generator Evincing Nascent Temperament Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobGreenwade Posted March 25, 2003 Report Share Posted March 25, 2003 For a more masculine option: Law Enforcement Response Overseeing Intelligence (LEROI) Vanguard Emergency Response Network (VERN) Or for something even more whimsical: Sentient Technological Underworld Policing Intelligence Device (STUPID) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted March 25, 2003 Report Share Posted March 25, 2003 If it's an AI, turn it on and ask it to name itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted March 25, 2003 Report Share Posted March 25, 2003 B.I.T.C.H. Being In Total Control of the Heroes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkusDark Posted March 25, 2003 Report Share Posted March 25, 2003 Heh, why are most hero bases AI's feminine? For my game, it is LINDA Life Immitating Neural Data Array Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkusDark Posted March 25, 2003 Report Share Posted March 25, 2003 Originally posted by Geoff Speare If it's an AI, turn it on and ask it to name itself. "Ceasar, eh? Ruler of men." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cadet Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 Well, whatever you decide to call your super-base's AI, just remember the single greatest truth of the Information Age: To err is human, but to really frell things over takes a computer. (Q.U.A.R.K., if you're monitoring this thread, no offense intended, okay?) Space Cadet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syberdwarf2 Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 Originally posted by Peregrine B.I.T.C.H. Being In Total Control of the Heroes Heuristic Electronic Logistical Liason-Being In Total Control of the Heroes. H.E.L.L.-B.I.T.C.H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelleyCM Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 Originally posted by nblade Why even use an acronym? I know it sort of in the spirit I suppose, but people name thier computers every day and they don't have to have acronyms. I agree -- I've always given the AIs rather benign names. The Hudson Hawks game had Eleanor (theirs) and Henry (UNTIL's). It made it easier to give them consistent personalities. -Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel Posted March 27, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 Re: I've been on a mythology kick... Originally posted by winterhawk I.S.I.S. - Intergrated Sentient Intelligence System Kinda (if you turn your head and squint) goes with the 'shiny' of silver and the bird of prey motif (Isis' son was Horus, the hawk headed god). I've ended up going with ISIS. In addition to the logic behind winterhawk's suggestion, two of the characters in the group have some archeological connections that made it fit really well. Thanks to everybody for their suggestions though:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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