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BforBrigitta · 04/03/2018

leadmyskeptic wrote: X-Soldier, refresh my memory (if you don't mind), what exactly was the story behind "Midgardsormr"?? From the sound of it, the 'proper' (i.e. not used) translation sounds a bit clumsy, especially coming out of an English-speaking mouth.

I believe it was because "Midgardsormr" is transliterated as 'midogaruzuorumu' (ミドガルズオルム) in the original Japanese, and the translator likely wasn't familiar with the Norse mythological origins of the name and went with their closest guess.

**ForceStealer** · 04/03/2018

Wikipedia wrote: In Norse mythology, Jörmungandr (Old Norse: Jǫrmungandr, pronounced [ˈjɔrmuŋɡanðr̥], meaning "huge monster"[1]), also known as the Midgard (World) Serpent (Old Norse: Miðgarðsormr), is a sea serpent, the middle child of the giantess Angrboða and Loki. According to the Prose Edda, Odin took Loki's three children by Angrboða — the wolf Fenrir, Hel, and Jörmungandr — and tossed Jörmungandr into the great ocean that encircles Midgard.[2] The serpent grew so large that it was able to surround the earth and grasp its own tail.[2] As a result, it received the name of the Midgard Serpent or World Serpent. When it releases its tail, Ragnarök will begin.

***X-SOLDIER*** · 04/03/2018

leadmyskeptic wrote: X-Soldier, refresh my memory (if you don't mind), what exactly was the story behind "Midgardsormr"?? From the sound of it, the 'proper' (i.e. not used) translation sounds a bit clumsy, especially coming out of an English-speaking mouth.

Bri & Force are both right.

"Midgard" is the place "s" is the possessive "ormr" is a snake, thus Midgardsormr is one name of the classic Norse Mythological beast. It pronounces VERY awkwardly in English, but much less so in Scandanavian languages where it originates.

Additionally, the fact that FFVII pulls a lot of its place names from that same Norse Mythology (Midgar=Midgard, Nibelheim=Niflheim) means that it's natural to've made the mistake to assum that this was meant to be related to the in-game location, rather than the direct mythological reference.

The pronunciation as well as the fact that they both reference Norse mythology are reasons why I enjoy the mis-translation version, as it makes the entity game-specific to FFVII in a fun and flavorful way (but there's a whole thread about that)

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Fangu · 04/03/2018

Oh god, that fucking thread xD I remember being thoroughly upset by that thread, but looking at other people's posts, and my posts, and the replies to them, and revisiting the subject now, I can't put those two together. lol. I think I just need to not be on the Internet xD

Claymore · 04/22/2018

Ok, this is hilarious...

'If VII had been released like XV'...

Shademp · 04/22/2018

^Pleasedon'tbepropheticfortheFFVIIremakepleasedon'tbepropheticfortheFFVIIremakep leasedon'tbepropheticfortheFFVIIremake

Strangelove · 04/22/2018

this is why i'm waiting for them to finish and move on from ffxv before buying it

also because i have few monies and don't want to be throwing them at a game and a season pass and possibly more later down the line

you're already splitting ffvii, square, don't fuck me

Random Nobody · 04/22/2018

Claymore wrote: Ok, this is hilarious...

'If VII had been released like XV'...

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Clement Rage · 04/22/2018

I think If they went with Midgarsormr I'd want it to be a Weapon tier boss, or better, one of those things you can't put down permanently, just drive away.

***X-SOLDIER*** · 04/23/2018

Claymore wrote: Ok, this is hilarious...

'If VII had been released like XV'...

They forgot the most important part: where it started development in 1987 as FFVI-Versus

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Kain424 · 05/28/2018

Hoping they keep this semi-realistic style. I like the scale especially.

T@ctic · 06/01/2018

Bforbrigitta wrote:
looneymoon wrote: Let Cloud and Tifa fuck
SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK

although i don't see how it would still reach a T rating

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old news i know but i just found out about it a week ago
(SPOILER)
but cloud has a new design? tbh i'm so happy because i resaw the trailer and cloud looked rather gaunt facially and body wise. cloud's body is similar to zack's imo and his body in the trailer was too bishounen-y.

XxREUNIONxX · 06/06/2018

Let Cloud/Tifa/Aerith have a 3-Way

After she dies... in the lifestream after Cloud's mental breakdown... trippy metaphysical sex scene... Cloud recovers from breakdown through SEXUAL HEALING

TooManyFandoms · 06/06/2018

XxREUNIONxX wrote: Let Cloud/Tifa/Aerith have a 3-Way After she dies... in the lifestream after Cloud's mental breakdown... trippy metaphysical sex scene... Cloud recovers from breakdown through SEXUAL HEALING

Y'all are some weird mofos...

Sorcerologist · 06/06/2018

XxREUNIONxX wrote: Let Cloud/Tifa/Aerith have a 3-Way After she dies... in the lifestream after Cloud's mental breakdown... trippy metaphysical sex scene... Cloud recovers from breakdown through SEXUAL HEALING

Xx reunion, indeed.

04/03/2018	#1562
ForceStealer Super Moderator Great Old One Double Growth Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 34 Sex: Male AKA: Ramza Beoulve, Sonic the Hedgehog, Vash the Stampede	Wikipedia wrote: In Norse mythology, Jörmungandr (Old Norse: Jǫrmungandr, pronounced [ˈjɔrmuŋɡanðr̥], meaning "huge monster"[1]), also known as the Midgard (World) Serpent (Old Norse: Miðgarðsormr), is a sea serpent, the middle child of the giantess Angrboða and Loki. According to the Prose Edda, Odin took Loki's three children by Angrboða — the wolf Fenrir, Hel, and Jörmungandr — and tossed Jörmungandr into the great ocean that encircles Midgard.[2] The serpent grew so large that it was able to surround the earth and grasp its own tail.[2] As a result, it received the name of the Midgard Serpent or World Serpent. When it releases its tail, Ragnarök will begin. __________________ hitoshura wrote: Don't belittle my peoples, bitch. We work hard and we do what we're told. And might possibly be Scottish. ultima espio wrote: I'm not sure if it was a BOMB, it could have been MAKO, KING, BEST, or ORBS.

04/03/2018	#1563
*X-SOLDIER* *Administrator* Great Old One Harbinger O Great Justice Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 35 Location: SLC, UT - USA	leadmyskeptic wrote: X-Soldier, refresh my memory (if you don't mind), what exactly was the story behind "Midgardsormr"?? From the sound of it, the 'proper' (i.e. not used) translation sounds a bit clumsy, especially coming out of an English-speaking mouth. Bri & Force are both right. "Midgard" is the place "s" is the possessive "ormr" is a snake, thus Midgardsormr is one name of the classic Norse Mythological beast. It pronounces VERY awkwardly in English, but much less so in Scandanavian languages where it originates. Additionally, the fact that FFVII pulls a lot of its place names from that same Norse Mythology (Midgar=Midgard, Nibelheim=Niflheim) means that it's natural to've made the mistake to assum that this was meant to be related to the in-game location, rather than the direct mythological reference. The pronunciation as well as the fact that they both reference Norse mythology are reasons why I enjoy the mis-translation version, as it makes the entity game-specific to FFVII in a fun and flavorful way (but there's a whole thread about that) X __________________ Cyclops. Is. Right. …Xenomorphaux Pas… Shademp – on the subject of my seemingly boundless optimism wrote: After Ungoliant had sucked the light from the trees Telperion and Laurelin, she found that there was a third tree but whose light was too potent and immortal for her to absorb. Thusly, Ungoliant left Valinor in tears for she could not absorb the light of the tree named X-SOLDIER. #TotzCanon ~ \| G+ \| Facebook \| Tumblr \| Twitter \| DA \| TLS \| FFOF \| FF \| SCL \| KC \| CC \| ~

04/03/2018	#1564
Fangu Staff Emeritus Great Old One Donator Join Date: Oct 2011 Age: 40 AKA: Fanguuuuu	Oh god, that fucking thread xD I remember being thoroughly upset by that thread, but looking at other people's posts, and my posts, and the replies to them, and revisiting the subject now, I can't put those two together. lol. I think I just need to not be on the Internet xD __________________ Quotes and shit Progress!

04/22/2018	#1566
Shademp Great Old One 69 Join Date: Dec 2008 Age: 33 Sex: Male Location: Sweden	^Pleasedon'tbepropheticfortheFFVIIremakepleasedon'tbepropheticfortheFFVIIremakep leasedon'tbepropheticfortheFFVIIremake __________________ My YouTube Channel! FINAL FANTASY VII UNCOVERED Clement Rage wrote: All hail Shademp, God of Dirge.

04/22/2018	#1567
Strangelove Staff Emeritus Great Old One AI Researcher Join Date: Nov 2008 AKA: hitoshura; Claudia Wolf	this is why i'm waiting for them to finish and move on from ffxv before buying it also because i have few monies and don't want to be throwing them at a game and a season pass and possibly more later down the line you're already splitting ffvii, square, don't fuck me __________________ 「こんなヒトにはなりたくなかったよ――」

04/03/2018	#1561
BforBrigitta Senior Member Donator Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Australia AKA: B, Supportive Hedgehog, Bri half of Brancy, Karaoke Menace Zack	leadmyskeptic wrote: X-Soldier, refresh my memory (if you don't mind), what exactly was the story behind "Midgardsormr"?? From the sound of it, the 'proper' (i.e. not used) translation sounds a bit clumsy, especially coming out of an English-speaking mouth. I believe it was because "Midgardsormr" is transliterated as 'midogaruzuorumu' (ミドガルズオルム) in the original Japanese, and the translator likely wasn't familiar with the Norse mythological origins of the name and went with their closest guess.

04/22/2018	#1565
Claymore Epic Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Age: 38 Sex: Male Location: London	Ok, this is hilarious... 'If VII had been released like XV'...

04/22/2018	#1568
Random Nobody Senior Member grave hag Join Date: May 2011	Claymore wrote: Ok, this is hilarious... 'If VII had been released like XV'... [image]

04/22/2018	#1569
Clement Rage Ascended Member Join Date: Mar 2013	I think If they went with Midgarsormr I'd want it to be a Weapon tier boss, or better, one of those things you can't put down permanently, just drive away. __________________ Octo, and possibly some other people wrote: You should be able to build your side without tearing another down

04/23/2018	#1570
*X-SOLDIER* *Administrator* Great Old One Harbinger O Great Justice Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 35 Location: SLC, UT - USA	Claymore wrote: Ok, this is hilarious... 'If VII had been released like XV'... They forgot the most important part: where it started development in 1987 as FFVI-Versus X __________________ Cyclops. Is. Right. …Xenomorphaux Pas… Shademp – on the subject of my seemingly boundless optimism wrote: After Ungoliant had sucked the light from the trees Telperion and Laurelin, she found that there was a third tree but whose light was too potent and immortal for her to absorb. Thusly, Ungoliant left Valinor in tears for she could not absorb the light of the tree named X-SOLDIER. #TotzCanon ~ \| G+ \| Facebook \| Tumblr \| Twitter \| DA \| TLS \| FFOF \| FF \| SCL \| KC \| CC \| ~

06/01/2018	#1572
T@ctic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 AKA: Orah	Bforbrigitta wrote: looneymoon wrote: Let Cloud and Tifa fuck SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK although i don't see how it would still reach a T rating ------- old news i know but i just found out about it a week ago (SPOILER) but cloud has a new design? tbh i'm so happy because i resaw the trailer and cloud looked rather gaunt facially and body wise. cloud's body is similar to zack's imo and his body in the trailer was too bishounen-y. __________________ [SIGPIC]https://images2.imgbox.com/80/3a/Cd0mcfTD_o.png[/SIGPIC] "Anything worth dying for is certainly worth living for." - Catch 22

06/06/2018	#1573
XxREUNIONxX Newbie Join Date: Jun 2018 Sex: Male	Let Cloud/Tifa/Aerith have a 3-Way After she dies... in the lifestream after Cloud's mental breakdown... trippy metaphysical sex scene... Cloud recovers from breakdown through SEXUAL HEALING

06/06/2018	#1574
TooManyFandoms Newbie Uses the internet Join Date: May 2018	XxREUNIONxX wrote: Let Cloud/Tifa/Aerith have a 3-Way After she dies... in the lifestream after Cloud's mental breakdown... trippy metaphysical sex scene... Cloud recovers from breakdown through SEXUAL HEALING Y'all are some weird mofos...

06/06/2018	#1575
Sorcerologist Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018	XxREUNIONxX wrote: Let Cloud/Tifa/Aerith have a 3-Way After she dies... in the lifestream after Cloud's mental breakdown... trippy metaphysical sex scene... Cloud recovers from breakdown through SEXUAL HEALING Xx reunion, indeed.