Hi, this is Moat(once again). This thread differs from my usual type in that it is not an RPG. Rather, it is a test of sorts. A bit like the Impression Game, for those who remember that. The system will be the same as the IG, but there will be a winner crowned after every stage in the competition and there will be a small award, which will be explained later. First things first. This game is mainly just trivia and whatnot, based on a theme that is first chosen by me, and later will be chosen by the contest's victors(more on that later). Scoring is simple. The first person to correctly answer my question will receive one point. People who answer correctly after the first, will receive nothing. People who answer incorrectly will lose one point(and yes, it is possible to have negative points), so answer carefully! Questions will always be chosen by me except in my absence, wherein I will chose a replacement until my return. The contest is broken up into theme segments. Each theme segment will have 5-10 questions(it varies). Once those ten questions have been answered(or the one-day deadline for getting a correct answer has passed, more on that later) the person with the most points in that will get to choose the next theme, and the points will be wiped and the next stage will begin. I do keep track of Wins, but this is purely for ego and bragging reasons for those who have earned it. You cannot pick a theme that has already been used. You can have a streak up to three stages long. If this is accomplished, you will be unable to answer in the next stage(this is to give others a chance to catch up with you). There is a one day deadline to receive the correct answer to a question. If that passes and the correct answer has not been received, then the real answer will be given by me at that time and the new question will be asked. If there are any further questions about the competition, they can be asked at any time within the thread. Now... The new theme is Band/Musician Names That Mean Something Else. I know, it's a long title, but it makes up for it. See, I would say a band/musician name like "Duran Duran". The correct answer would be something like "Duran is a male name. The etymology is French; meaning, 'enduring'." Understood? Great. Let's start you off with something easy. The question is *cue drumroll*.... Black Sabbath.
Oh ACDC means: After Chris Devil Comes (Those are the acronyms for the ACDC band (I did not google that today I checked the acronym a while back for it)) (I'm nearly tied with as much negative as Spencer has with positive lol...)
Again...chalked up another negative for yourself, Panzer. It's not After Christ Devil Comes, although I suppose that's a logical assumption, it's the wrong answer. Spencer was right, but I was looking for a more specific answer.
it I thought this was a band theme one that's why I didn't say what manta said even though that was my second guess lol...?
Actually, I'm not positive if the name is After Christ Devil Comes or Alternate Current Direct Current.
Dire refirs to a dire situation (ex. the army squadron was in a dire sutuation because they were ambushed) Straits refers to a narrow oppening, valley, doorway
Yes, I know what the meaning of 'dire' and 'straits' is, thank you. So then, what is the meaning of the name? Hint: it's actually a figure of speech. Go figure. *silence* What? Straight Moat: Excruciating pun. Oh. Oops.
My last post was a jk it means like an sos or distress or something near that I said the meanings of each word at first because that's what manta did with his first post.
My last post was a jk it means like an sos or distress or something near that I said the meanings of each word at first because that's what manta did with his first post.
No, it's not an SOS. That would be a call for help. Dire straits is something different. Not going to take points away, because you're close enough for me not to. Just try again. You were closer the first time, I think.
