Lucius Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 I'm working on a character for a "crazy anime/ wild martial arts" style game. My character's name and theme is "Oni Ni Kanabo" which means literally something like "Ogre with a big iron club" and is also an exression that means "overkill." He's an enthusiastic character who tends to go overboard on things, and ALSO has the ability to literally become the embodiment of overkill, an Oni Ni Kanabo. Naturally, I am trying to create an appropriate martial art. I don't think I need much help with the mechanics, but I may need some appropriately flowery, "over the top" names for the manuevers. I'm assuming each mechanical manuever will have several names depending on circumstance: For example Running Stroke "Counter Weakness with Strength." Named after Sun Tzu's words of advice, this is for using the move when standing still, or not moving far 'The Charging Bull" When making a half or full move. "Death from Above" when superleaping. "The Falling Tree" or "The Avalanche" when leaping down, or (given his size in Oni form) when towering over his opponent and striking. Dodge "Counter Strength with Absence." Again, named after Sun Tzu's advice. "Evasion of the Tengu" (he is supposed to have learned some of his arts from Tengu) "Become the Void." Block "An Oni Laughs at Puny Mortal Blows" when doing a "chin block" type block. "To Dam the River" Escape "You Can't Grasp the Wind." (Now I think of it, the Dodge names work here too....) Disarm "You Didn't Need That" Takeaway "I Need That" "Domo Arragoto" I also need a name for a Throw And I would be happy at any other suggested names or manuevers! Lucius Alexander The palindromedary is out of ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodstone Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names I also need a name for a Throw "Here I am, Rock You Like A Huricane" No, that would just be silly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arac-4105 Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names Throw: "Ground's Introduction" or variant on that theme Takeaway: "Shouldn't Play With Knives" Just my $0.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comic Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names May I suggest humorous stories told in few words, with ironic meaning? Ogre Folds Laundry - Martial Hold Ogre Plows Field - Martial Throw Ogre Needs Parasol - Reversal Ogre Paints Face - Martial Crush Ogre Collects Eggs - NND vs Rigid Armor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names Here are some generators from Seventh Sanctum. Some of the stuff sounds weird, but interesting stuff also pops up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Posted June 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names "Here I am, Rock You Like A Huricane" No, that would just be silly... Silly is not necessarily bad for this. tkdguy, thanks for the resource, I'll check it out later. Lucius Alexander The silly palindromedary still wonders when I'm going to design a palindromedary martial art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Posted June 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names A bit more background - The character is Human, but has "fused" with an Oni in a way that enables him to take an Oni form - and an even more powerful "Super-Oni" form for short periods. He has also associated with, and learned from, Tengu. The art will be usable bare handed, with clubs, and with swords, so sometimes the name of the manuever may change depending on weapon (or the lack of it.) Lucius Alexander The palindromedary is at two with itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtFool Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names Assuming Oni translates to Ogre Running Stroke "Oni Crush" Dodge "Miss Oni" Block "Oni Block" Escape "Miss Oni" Disarm "Oni Take" Throw "Oni Throw" More 'Monkey Grabs Snake' style The Rushing Bull (oops, you already have this one) The Grashopper Leaps Away The Monkey Steals the Coconut Discarded, the Prey Falls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinecone Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names "Moon touches the mountain" Throw? Running stroke? " Storm of anvils!" rapid strike? "7 drunkin fairys seduce the dragon!" Mar grab :0 "Mountain squashes a bug!" Crush? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names "Make a wish" (Disabling Grapple) "Fly, be Free" Throw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuSoardGraphite Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names I'm working on a character for a "crazy anime/ wild martial arts" style game. My character's name and theme is "Oni Ni Kanabo" which means literally something like "Ogre with a big iron club" and is also an exression that means "overkill." He's an enthusiastic character who tends to go overboard on things, and ALSO has the ability to literally become the embodiment of overkill, an Oni Ni Kanabo. Naturally, I am trying to create an appropriate martial art. I don't think I need much help with the mechanics, but I may need some appropriately flowery, "over the top" names for the manuevers. I'm assuming each mechanical manuever will have several names depending on circumstance: For example Interesting concept. Running Stroke "Counter Weakness with Strength." Named after Sun Tzu's words of advice, this is for using the move when standing still, or not moving far 'The Charging Bull" When making a half or full move. "Death from Above" when superleaping. "The Falling Tree" or "The Avalanche" when leaping down, or (given his size in Oni form) when towering over his opponent and striking. Crashing Wave (when using Running Stroke against multiple opponents) Dodge "Counter Strength with Absence." Again, named after Sun Tzu's advice. "Evasion of the Tengu" (he is supposed to have learned some of his arts from Tengu) "Become the Void." I like "Become the Void" How about: Flight of the Tengu or: The flock that scatters Block "An Oni Laughs at Puny Mortal Blows" when doing a "chin block" type block. "To Dam the River" Irresistable Wall Escape "You Can't Grasp the Wind." (Now I think of it, the Dodge names work here too....) He's a big strong guy, so I'm assuming he'll use brute force to escape: "Bursting the Chain" "Breaking the bonds" Or something along those lines. Disarm "You Didn't Need That" "Swatting Flies" "Grasp the Stinger" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Posted June 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names Interesting concept. Thank you. I am still ironing out the origin story, but it is definitely going to involve becoming "fused' with the spirit of an Oni in a magical accident as a result of his usual tendency to go at things full throttle... Crashing Wave (when using Running Stroke against multiple opponents) I like "Become the Void" How about: Flight of the Tengu or: The flock that scatters These are good, especially "Crashing Wave." The more I think about it, "The Flock Scatters" sounds good too. Irresistable Wall He's a big strong guy, so I'm assuming he'll use brute force to escape: "Bursting the Chain" "Breaking the bonds" Or something along those lines. "Swatting Flies" "Grasp the Stinger" I have this image of the oni as a dangerous, sometimes hostile creature, but also as something more attuned to natural and spiritual realities; "in touch with the Tao" so to speak. To some of those who referenced the fact the word can be translated "Ogre" I will point out that the oni was (if I'm not mistaken) the inspiration for the D&D monster the Ogre Mage. So where possible, rather than an expression like "Irresistable Wall" I think I'll use "Immovable Mountain." But thanks, you put me on the track for thinking of that. Also, thank you for helping me cast the "Escape" move in terms of being an unrestrainable force; I may use your suggestions but I am inclining towards "River Breaks the Dam." Lucius Alexander The palindromedary suggests I look up some Japanese geographical features and even include mountains and rivers by name.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names I have this image of the oni as a dangerous' date=' sometimes hostile creature, but also as something more attuned to natural and spiritual realities; "in touch with the Tao" so to speak. To some of those who referenced the fact the word can be translated "Ogre" I will point out that the oni was (if I'm not mistaken) the inspiration for the D&D monster the [i']Ogre Mage[/i]. Ogre Magi, yes. Oni are demons, sent from Yomi (hell) to trouble the living. Their normal duty is to guard dead souls and to punish sinners, but then tend to get carried away and become bandits and the like, stealing food, drink, and women. They can be smart and cunning, but tend to drink to much and fall prey to tricks and disguises. They are powerful, strong warriors, and a single oni can be a match for several samurai. If an oni names his techniques, he might use very grandiose names ("Smashing The Mountain Into The Sea") in order to make himself look more powerful or important. Or you might use more basic terms ("Yama [mountain] Stance" for Root). See ABII for more Oni and such like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names The silly palindromedary still wonders when I'm going to design a palindromedary martial art. The dreaded Double Head Butt is a killer finishing move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names No worse than the Dreaded Double Butt Head... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names No worse than the Dreaded Double Butt Head... Uh huh huh huh huh huh....you said butt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hierax Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names Look no further than the Martial Arts Move Generator: http://www.seventhsanctum.com/generate.php?Genname=mamove and don't overlook the Martial Arts Contest generator http://www.seventhsanctum.com/generate.php?Genname=macontest and the Martial Arts School generator: http://www.seventhsanctum.com/generate.php?Genname=maschool or even the Super Ninja Generator: http://www.seventhsanctum.com/generate.php?Genname=superninja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palaskar Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names Some real CMA moves: (YMMV) Yellow Dog Passes Water 10,000 Killer Bees Bat Comes Flying Out of Cave Chicken Step Bear Step Jade Dragon Turns Its Head Jade Dragon Turns Its Body Fair Lady Weaves at Shuttles Repulse the Monkey Lotus Kick Wave Hands Like Clouds Snake Creeps Down Part the Wild Horse's Mane Needle at The Bottom of the Sea Strike the Tiger Draw Back and Shoot the Bow Seven Stars Form the Dipper Diamond Finger/One Finger Meteor Kick Buddha Pounds Mortar (sp?) White Crane Spreads Its Wings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapier Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names I have a villainous group, "The Brothers Grimm," named after characters from legend. Rumplestiltskin has a Martial Throw called "Throw 'Em in the Well!" All Martial Maneuvers should be named after a theme. I've had Animal 'Artists' with things like Monkey Picks Peach (OUCH!), Skunk Gets Scared, Mule Doesn't Wanna, Lion Bats Meerkat, Poochie Just Pooed and Beaver Chews Wood. Go with a theme and RUN WITH IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names Running Stroke: Silk Parts In The Wind. Dodge: The Absent Is Not Harmed. Block: The Tiger Is Stopped. Escape: Water Flows, Steam Rises. Disarm: The Rhinoceros Loses His Horn. Takeaway: Possessions Are A Burden. Throw: Not All Directions Are Equally Useful. and--- Brace: The Superior Man Is Prepared. Legsweep: The Tree Is Cut At The Bottom. Haymaker: The Glacier Is Slow But Not Stopped. Choke Hold: Without Proper Flow, What Can Last? Move Through: Becoming The Avalanche. Sweep: Treat All Alike. Pulling A Punch: To Each As He Deserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names Ninja Hero has some move names... as does the DH article I did when I fleshed out the fictional martial arts styles I developed for NH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Re: Wild Martial Arts Move Names "Taming the rambunctious Llama" - some sort of disabling strike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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