ButhelChank57
Commenting on: 11-22-10

I actually like Snivy better than Smugleaf. Oshawott's a pretty cool name too, but not as good as Snivy. But Tepig?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

That name is absolutly awful. I don't even know where the Te- part of its name came from.

P.S. Butterfree was right, people always hate the English names of new pokemon when the names are revealed.

[24/11/2010 01:20:15]

YamiiDenryuu

You know, it seems like every time they reveal a batch of new english names half the fandom is like "I hate the new names, but it's not because I'm being reactionary - the other names were fine, but these truly suck!" Every time.

I mean come on, guys, 'Snivy' is practically what 'Smugleaf' becomes if you turn it into an actual name instead of just two words strung together. And I'd seen 'Snideleaf' around, too.

[24/11/2010 00:52:16]

Foxtrot
Website: dragonflycave
Commenting on: 11-22-10

@ giganerd:



i agree! ottamaru sounds better than Oshawott. and smugleaf. i like smugleaf. *cries*

[23/11/2010 22:05:07]

Kevin

Well, I'd never heard of the word "tepid" before - ever. So, when I asked what it meant, all I got was that it had something to do with water.



I was understandably confused by this, so I looked it up, and now understand.



But, yes, Smugleaf = terrible name. As does "Snivy", "Tepig", and "Oshawott". Now, I know that sounds very reactionary, but trust me, it's not. I normally don't mind the English names - this time, however, they just make me want to gouge my eyes out.



Now, again, I admit, there's no way I could do better with names for them.

[23/11/2010 20:04:37]

Butterfree
Admin
Website: The Cave of Dragonflies

I don't get why everybody was so smitten with "Smugleaf". It's just two English words strung together! Whenever Nintendo of America used to name a Pokémon like that, people would seethe about how they had no creativity and the English names sucked and they'd forever use the Japanese names omg!!



"Tepig" makes me think "tea pig" because tea is just "te" in Icelandic. That combined with the fact tepid is a word at least I almost never hear means I don't think I'll get rid of the association anytime soon.

[23/11/2010 17:30:45]

Frostagin

When I get my starter, I shall rename it Smugleaf. Mabye. But it will be somthing cool, like AlphaOmega is the name of my Arceus.



aww, now I'm sad because I got an Infernape spammy and that is my friend-who-moved-away's favorite Pokemon.

[23/11/2010 15:05:42]

GigaNerd17
Commenting on: 11-22-10

Snivy: I was honestly hoping for Smugleaf (not like it was going to happen :P), but I can't complain too much about Nintendo's name choice.



Tepig: It took me a while, but the name has grown on me! I really like it!



Oshawott: What kind of a name is that? o_e;



If I had to name the starters, my decisions would be Smugleaf, Tepig, and Ottamaru.



Think about it: how much cooler would it be to say, "Go! Smugleaf!" than, "Go! Snivy!" Just sayin'. ;)



–GigaNerd17

[23/11/2010 14:22:53]

Tamah

I think the names are a Metal Gear Solid reference.

Solid Snivy, Tepig Boss, Revolver Oshawott

Solid Snake, Big Boss, Revolver Ocelot.

[23/11/2010 13:21:52]

YamiiDenryuu

Also Oshawa is apparently a city in Canada that started the otter fur trade. Just what

[23/11/2010 02:27:53]

Bob

Oshawott = OH SH** A WATER OT[/b[TER

Makes sense to me. :V

Also Unova = US of A. Why they changed it idk.

[23/11/2010 00:13:37]

Porygonfan

The English name of tsutarja is snivy,the english name of pokabu tepig, and the english name of mijimaru oshawott.

[22/11/2010 23:17:29]

Squornshellous Beta

Beyond Suefics where the author wants you to know every tiny detail about their character, but they don't matter to begin with.

(Also I would be insanely interested in a geektrivia page on the R/B/Y capture rate thingy)

[21/11/2010 08:38:22]

Butterfree
Admin
Website: The Cave of Dragonflies

Gabriel's eyes are covered because I was drawing him in the car when being kidnapped. Except, you know, I never drew the car because I suck at backgrounds.



Characters never look like they're supposed to look in a reader's head, and that's fine. It rarely matters exactly what a character looks like.

[20/11/2010 23:00:49]

Sonar AKA SonarSnow the IDontKnow

Huh. I always pictured Mia with short, blonde hair and much larger sythes. And more rogue-looking.

[20/11/2010 16:57:13]

Ferb

Why did you cover Gabriel's eyes?

[20/11/2010 16:29:41]

MarcoW

Hey there, just passed by to say I really like your website and especially the "What Pokémon Are You?" questionnaire.

Also, the part on the About Me page where you describe your personality, it's just exactly me O.O

[20/11/2010 03:00:48]

Butterfree
Admin
Website: The Cave of Dragonflies

I only ever drew two: Mia and Gabriel.

[16/11/2010 12:27:52]

Enkoe

Hey Butterfree, where were those pictures of the Morphic characters you drew…? I can't seem to find them, and I want to look at them again…

[16/11/2010 08:21:59]

Porygonfan
Commenting on: 09-11-10

OH NOEZ

[14/11/2010 22:19:12]

Squornshellous Beta

Also whenever I try to access the site, it redirects to ask.com searching for dragonflycave.com, but then I click on the first result and it works fine. Any ideas why?

[12/11/2010 20:25:39]