That said, even given that there is no modern term for the race alone, that doesn't make the old term wrong. Just uncommon.Spectre slayer wrote...
This is pretty much it, the devs have stated there's no distinction between race and religion and aren't keep on the idea of making one, there's no known or modern term for the race itself nor will there be one unless they change their minds which I seriously doubt.
I think it's just very odd though like calling a Jewish an Abrahamist or an United States citizen a colonist. I think it's outdated for a reason.Sylvius the Mad wrote...
That said, even given that there is no modern term for the race alone, that doesn't make the old term wrong. Just uncommon.Spectre slayer wrote...
This is pretty much it, the devs have stated there's no distinction between race and religion and aren't keep on the idea of making one, there's no known or modern term for the race itself nor will there be one unless they change their minds which I seriously doubt.
Kossith is still correct. It's just that no one uses it.
Modifié par Battlebloodmage, 25 décembre 2013 - 06:29 .
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Sylvius the Mad wrote...
That said, even given that there is no modern term for the race alone, that doesn't make the old term wrong. Just uncommon.Spectre slayer wrote...
This is pretty much it, the devs have stated there's no distinction between race and religion and aren't keep on the idea of making one, there's no known or modern term for the race itself nor will there be one unless they change their minds which I seriously doubt.
Kossith is still correct. It's just that no one uses it.
Modifié par MevenSelas, 25 décembre 2013 - 06:24 .
The Mad Hanar wrote...
Just don't get upset when someone calls it an obsolete term that nobody uses.
Rebel Wolf wrote...
Ok,that is your opinion,but why are so many people trying to force thier opinion on the issue is what I don't get.
If you don't like it too bad make your own thread.
Guest_The Mad Hanar_*
If there were a modern equivalent, it would be more odd.Battlebloodmage wrote...
I think it's just very odd though like calling a Jewish an Abrahamist or an United States citizen a colonist. I think it's outdated for a reason.Sylvius the Mad wrote...
That said, even given that there is no modern term for the race alone, that doesn't make the old term wrong. Just uncommon.Spectre slayer wrote...
This is pretty much it, the devs have stated there's no distinction between race and religion and aren't keep on the idea of making one, there's no known or modern term for the race itself nor will there be one unless they change their minds which I seriously doubt.
Kossith is still correct. It's just that no one uses it.
Modifié par Sylvius the Mad, 25 décembre 2013 - 06:27 .
Yes it does. Because that's a correct use of the word (albeit an ambiguous one).MevenSelas wrote...
DAI clearly calls the race "Qunari."
Sylvius the Mad wrote...
That said, even given that there is no modern term for the race alone, that doesn't make the old term wrong. Just uncommon.Spectre slayer wrote...
This is pretty much it, the devs have stated there's no distinction between race and religion and aren't keep on the idea of making one, there's no known or modern term for the race itself nor will there be one unless they change their minds which I seriously doubt.
Kossith is still correct. It's just that no one uses it.
David Gaider ... If you want to refer to the horned race, it's Qunari...
"Kossith" is an antiquated term, not a technical one. It was used to describe the culture that predated the Qun. It may not have even been the name of a race at all. It's the equivalent of calling white people, "Occidental." A few members of the Qunari priesthood are going to recognize the word, but no one else in Thedas would know what the heck this term means.
They call them, "Elven Qunari," or, "Human Qunari," or, 'Qunari convert." Nine times out of ten, if someone says, "Orlesian," they mean a human from Orlais, but now and then they mean an Orlesian city elf, or an Orlesian surface dwarf, and usually they will say, "Orlesian elf" to clarify.
Mary Kirby
David Gaider
There is no gap. The collective name is qunari. They're synonymous.
We have no difficulty with it. The only difficulty seems to be people here on the forums who are trying very hard to have difficulty with it.
You can say that's a gap in our lore if you wish, but I call BS
Modifié par Spectre slayer, 25 décembre 2013 - 06:41 .
Can someone be a Jewish without following the religion? Yes. Can a racially non-Jewish person person belong to Jewish religion? Yes. We have already had a real life example of it happening, so it's more about either convinience or misinform that people want to invent other words for it. I actually like it because every culture is different, and we can't expect every language to have its equivalent role in the English language just like we don't have different words for snow. As Gaider has already stated many times though, the word Qunari is used for both the race and religion. Would be it easier to create a word for it? Yes, but then the writers would have to compromise their creation's integrity for the conviniency of the consumers.Sylvius the Mad wrote...
If there were a modern equivalent, it would be more odd.Battlebloodmage wrote...
I think it's just very odd though like calling a Jewish an Abrahamist or an United States citizen a colonist. I think it's outdated for a reason.Sylvius the Mad wrote...
That said, even given that there is no modern term for the race alone, that doesn't make the old term wrong. Just uncommon.Spectre slayer wrote...
This is pretty much it, the devs have stated there's no distinction between race and religion and aren't keep on the idea of making one, there's no known or modern term for the race itself nor will there be one unless they change their minds which I seriously doubt.
Kossith is still correct. It's just that no one uses it.
The lack of a modern equivalent is the only reason we ever have this conversation. That, and the modern word being so ambiguous. Does Qunari refer to the religion or the race? Both. Can someone be racially Qunari without following the Qunari religion? Yes. Can someone follow the Qunari religion without being racially Qunari? Yes.
See the problem? If people want to refer to the religion or the race specifically, there's a giant lexical gap standing in their way.
Modifié par Battlebloodmage, 25 décembre 2013 - 06:34 .
Modifié par Rebel Wolf, 25 décembre 2013 - 06:39 .
Rebel Wolf wrote...
I never restricted anyones ability to use qunlat to name,that's a lie.
I asked why they wanted to.
Modifié par MevenSelas, 25 décembre 2013 - 06:44 .
Rebel Wolf wrote...
Ok,and?
Does asking a simple question really unset you so much?
Ever heard of discussing ideas without making a huge deal of it?
Rebel Wolf wrote...
Actually what got me "riled up"
Is a bunch of pointless debates over a term.
For the millionth time it has already been stated we can call the race whatever we want just like you can name your character not bob if you choose.
By coming in here and going on about qunari or kossith you derailed the actaul topic.
Rebel Wolf wrote...
So I started a naming thread and a lot of people are using the qunari langauge for names.
How would a kossith raised outside the qun even know that langauge.
Modifié par MevenSelas, 25 décembre 2013 - 07:01 .
Modifié par Rebel Wolf, 25 décembre 2013 - 07:04 .
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