@BURGERKING— @ALL

[dipolar]

I understand some of you are reluctant to change your names or use a different moniker when we make the drop in 1916's Gallipoli. If you're not from a standardized Earth, I suggest you reconsider. If you need assistance, I'll assign you one myself. You don't have to consider them names but codenames to be discarded after we return to BASE.

An example of this: Rider is now Kale. I told him I would notify you all of this alteration.

Think wisely about the impact small things could have on a timeline. They add up and any amount of skepticism brought about by our foolishness is too much. Thanks.

Comments

[handsomefoil]

Well regardless, I'm sure at least one of the many suggested surnames for him will work out.
Wildly inappropriate or otherwise.

[fessus]

How about you, what'd you go with?

[handsomefoil]

Henry was probably one of the most common names back then so
Keeping that
McCauley is a relatively Irish surname I like so going with that
If your character is the type to use nicknames, then I'd go by "Cooley"
A variant of McCauley

[fessus]

My character?

What you mean like the guy I'm gonna be? Dave Sky? I didn't think of him as a character but that's cool. I'll do that.

[handsomefoil]

[ He almost says 'yeah like roleplaying' but then decides not to open that can of worms. ]

Just little bits of flavor text helps it feel more realistic
But if "dave" doesn't like calling people by nicknames then feel free to just use my normal name
At the very least it reduces the risk of calling me anything strange

[fessus]

Like roleplaying.

[ Let him help you. ]

Ig nothing's more immersive than actually going and living it. I don't think Dave would really use too many nicknames until he got to know somebody well. Unless you wanna be Dave's childhood friend or something? Not in a tropey way, just like in a 'hey you' way lol

[handsomefoil]

[ Bless u child ]

Yes

If it comes naturally then feel free to play it that way. I'll match you. I'd like to think I'm pretty good at reacting on the fly.

[fessus]

Okay you'll be Dave's childhood friend. That works. Maybe they grew up playing sports together. Are you good at any?

I never really played.

[handsomefoil]

Yeah no, not really...

Did play some football back when I was a just a lad.
It's a reasonably international favorite so should be fine.

[fessus]

Okay cool, they played football. Do you guys have burgers? I was gonna' make it Dave's fave (lmao, rhyme)

[handsomefoil]

A note: There are two sports that are considered Football in this world.
We're talking about the one actually involving feet because somebody went and decided to call the one where you spend half the time carrying it around in your bloody hands football as well.

Also yes we do
Sounds reasonable
Don't get too into the specifics, otherwise you'll have too much to remember and might cause you to falter
Just keep it simple

[fessus]

There's one where you carry it around in your hands? Idgi

It's gonna work out bc I really like burgers too so there's some overlap. How else do you think I'm gonna bring him to life?

[handsomefoil]

It's stupid

Then by all means
Have Dave enjoy a burger
Just try not to bring that up to bunch of starving soldiers
Might just depress everyone

[fessus]

Dave feels like food reminds us of one more thing to look forward to.

[handsomefoil]

Sounds like Dave is a shining beacon of optimism in the abysmal days to come.
I suppose it'll come in handy one of these days.

[fessus]

Dave doesn't appreciate sarcasm that much.

[handsomefoil]

What Dave doesn't seem to realize is I'm being very serious,
I assure you

[fessus]

Well if you get depressed then message me ig and I'll tell you how to get over it optimistically

[handsomefoil]

You won't get any messages from me if I'm ever depressed
Your talents will be better used on others

[fessus]

Spoken like a true tough guy.

[handsomefoil]

:)