Metagation
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So, I'm new but I thought this was funny. Is the pirate Penzants (From the quest: Prove Your Worth) a play on the opera, The Pirates of Penzance? It's a deep cut, I know.
Really? You think it goes Eminem, Arianna, Arthur Sullivan in peoples listening libraries? It's a deep cut if I ever saw one. Maybe like a handful of people will get the reference.Not really a deep cut, and I'd say that's definitely the reference
I definitely will. Something about this game just feels different than other mmos I've played and I really like it.Yeah, keep looking for other references—there’s a lot.
I think you're underestimating how much G&S still has influence in some cultural circlesReally? You think it goes Eminem, Arianna, Arthur Sullivan in peoples listening libraries? It's a deep cut if I ever saw one. Maybe like a handful of people will get the reference.
I would not take that bet...Then again, I did memorize Modern Major General years agoI think you're underestimating how much G&S still has influence in some cultural circles
I also think more people who play DDO could name 3 G&S operettas than 3 Arianna Grande songs lol
I think he's also underestimating the age of the average DDO player.I think you're underestimating how much G&S still has influence in some cultural circles
I also think more people who play DDO could name 3 G&S operettas than 3 Arianna Grande songs lol
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Great pun!So, I'm new but I thought this was funny. Is the pirate Penzants (From the quest: Prove Your Worth) a play on the opera, The Pirates of Penzance? It's a deep cut, I know.
HMS Pinafore, The Sorcerer, The Mikado. I recognize Arianna Grande as the name of a singer, but couldn't tell you a song.I also think more people who play DDO could name 3 G&S operettas than 3 Arianna Grande songs lol
You might have the right of it with the DDO crowd and if so, I am excited to group with them. I am new to the game and therefore the audience so I will take your word for it. It's really cool that they are creating new content too. I was shocked to hear they'd be starting preorders on a new expansion in June (If I read the notice right). I, also, meant no offense just to cover my bases.I think you're underestimating how much G&S still has influence in some cultural circles
I also think more people who play DDO could name 3 G&S operettas than 3 Arianna Grande songs lol
It'd be nice if more people listened to more opera but my experience, outside DDO, is that they do not. I would say that Pirates of Penzance in opera settings may be like recommending Deathnote in anime circles but opera, statistically, was in decline for quite awhile. If you can't rock out to MMG in your car then I don't want to meet you lol.I would not take that bet...Then again, I did memorize Modern Major General years ago
You're absolutely right. Good to see my own people in DDO. I mean, if it is based on 3.5 (the time that I DMed wayyyy back in the day). It may be why the creators used the reference as they felt the audience of DDO would get it and the ones that didn't well, it didn't matter because it's a cool name for a pirate.I think he's also underestimating the age of the average DDO player.
Makes me hopeful for the ability to group with people in DDO. Take my responses as more of the culture shock to being new to DDO. It's a far cry from little 12 year old Timmy playing World of Warcraft squeaking in my ear while I'm trying to learn raid mechanics. I'm dangerously close to saying: "Back in my day" so I'll say good day lol.HMS Pinafore, The Sorcerer, The Mikado. I recognize Arianna Grande as the name of a singer, but couldn't tell you a song.
Glibness aside, I think I would take that bet. DDO's audience is quite old and I think it more likely that they would be familiar with an a pillar of British culture than a singer that may not have been popular/active during their formative years.
I was being a little cheeky, so I hope it was taken in that spirit In my experience the people I've meet in DDO are great. (The ones in game tend to be more laid back than the ones on the forum )Makes me hopeful for the ability to group with people in DDO. Take my responses as more of the culture shock to being new to DDO. It's a far cry from little 12 year old Timmy playing World of Warcraft squeaking in my ear while I'm trying to learn raid mechanics. I'm dangerously close to saying: "Back in my day" so I'll say good day lol.
I remember seeing it on TV and was interested in it so I went to Barnes and Nobles and found the CD. I also discovered RENT at that time. I'd say I am still in the intro stage of opera or Operetta so I am, in no way, an expert. My mom got me into old movies Like Hello Dolly and Mary Poppins so I was young when I remember enjoying these.I was being a little cheeky, so I hope it was taken in that spirit In my experience the people I've meet in DDO are great. (The ones in game tend to be more laid back than the ones on the forum )
You did get me thinking slightly, with this line "I would say that Pirates of Penzance in opera settings may be like recommending Deathnote in anime circles but opera, statistically, was in decline for quite awhile.". I definitely think you're right here. I think that one of the reasons G&S might have survived better than most Opera is that it's not actually Opera but Operetta, which is closer/more akin to a Musical (Which is both newer genre-wise and still enjoys great popularity)