Kyshakk Koan Jawaj Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 (edited) https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024944/Failing-to-Fail-The-Spiderweb Edited April 3, 2018 by Jawaj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Lilith Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Is there a transcript or written summary somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Necris Omega Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 *Hundred Yard Stare* ... I've been pronouncing Avernum wrong the entire time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk Minion Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, Necris Omega said: *Hundred Yard Stare* ... I've been pronouncing Avernum wrong the entire time. Latin pronounciation is usually a bit of an issue for native English-speakers, so don't worry, no one around is likely to have noticed unless they were Latin teachers, in which case they would likely have pointed out the error of your ways. For me, the great shock was realizing how much time has passed since I first started playing Spiderweb games back with Nethergate. This is how I see Jeff Vogel in my mind. By the way, does anyone know the fate of Spider? Is there a successor? PS: Speaking of pronounciation, "Vogel" is actually pronounced "Fogel". Just thought I'd add this bit of trivia for anyone who isn't familiar with the Germanic languages. Edited April 4, 2018 by Minion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Kelandon Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 10 hours ago, Minion said: PS: Speaking of pronounciation, "Vogel" is actually pronounced "Fogel". Just thought I'd add this bit of trivia for anyone who isn't familiar with the Germanic languages. True in German, but I don't think Jeff pronounces it that way in English. Hard to tell from this video, but I think I've heard him say it before. And let's not get started with how many people mispronounce "Geneforge." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan googoogjoob Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 How would you mispronounce Avernum... or Geneforge............................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan Jawaj Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, googoogjoob said: How would you mispronounce Avernum... or Geneforge............................... I mean, it's not that hard... Avernum - First syllable could rhyme with either "have" or "love." Geneforge - Could be pronounced either as "jeanforge" or similar to "Genesis/genetics." Interestingly, both fit the series. Edited April 5, 2018 by Jawaj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Alorael at Large Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 5 hours ago, Kelandon said: True in German, but I don't think Jeff pronounces it that way in English. Hard to tell from this video, but I think I've heard him say it before. And let's not get started with how many people mispronounce "Geneforge." As someone related to Vogels who pronounce their name in a way that looks phonetic to Americans and that Germans might spell Wogel, I support this message. —Alorael, who has settled the /'a-vər-nəm/ or /ə-ˈvər-nəm/ by renaming the lake to have the first syllable stressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Swimmin' Salmon Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Regardless of pronunciation, this is a pretty good talk. If you are interested in either plumbing the depths of Jeff's psyche, or starting your own business (his talk applies to ALL start-ups), you should listen to this. It's less than 1 hour. You can afford it. ps, get an accountant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 What I got out of it was get a screwdriver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Swimmin' Salmon Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Modified screwdriver. More screwed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast VCH Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 I prefer to put the stress on the last vowel—AvernUm. His way of saying it sounds quite amusing. But anyway, I guess I've been saying it wrong too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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