Fonkin Hoddypeak is one of the pre-generated PCs created for use with Gygax's classic modules D1-2 Descent into the Depths of the Earth (in the combined edition only, they PCs don't appear in the original monochrome color versions).
In the module, Fonkin is a CG High Elven F/MU 5/8 (S17, I15, W9, D18, C14, Ch 16); AC -4, hp 29, Mv 12", sword +2, 6 javelins of lightning, splint mail +2, ring of regeneration (1 pt/turn), elven cloak & boots, scroll (continual light, hold monster), 3 potions of extra healing.
IIRC, the PCs from this module were used when D2 and D3 were played as a tournament at Gen Con XI (1978).
The other pre-gen PCs were:
- Beek Gwenders of Croodle (CG 1/2 E Ranger 9)
- Fnast Dringle (LG Wood Elf F/MU 4/8)
- Keak Breedbate of Nithe (N Gnome F/T 5/10)
- Darg Blonke (CG Gray Elf F7)
- Ycore Rixle (LG Gray Elf F/MU 7/11)
- Shab Heanling (N 1/2 E T12)
- Fage the Kexy (LG Grey Elf C7)
- Philotomy Jurament (LG Human Paladin 10)
Some of these characters show up in later GH publications, too, especially those from the GH98 era and later.
Well, what do ya know, right there he is on page 22. Thanks again.
Originally posted by Malkeeyas
Thanks grodog. It's amazing how often I never get a useful reply to my questions. You have restored my faith.
Well, what do ya know, right there he is on page 22. Thanks again.
Sorry, I forgot. I exist to serve.
Originally posted by grodog
- Beek Gwenders of Croodle (CG 1/2 E Ranger 9)
- Fnast Dringle (LG Wood Elf F/MU 4/8)
- Keak Breedbate of Nithe (N Gnome F/T 5/10)
- Darg Blonke (CG Gray Elf F7)
- Ycore Rixle (LG Gray Elf F/MU 7/11)
- Shab Heanling (N 1/2 E T12)
- Fage the Kexy (LG Grey Elf C7)
- Philotomy Jurament (LG Human Paladin 10)
Jeez! And some people have actually argued when I accuse Gygax of having a problem coming up with decent names! I rest my case!!!
Originally posted by Will Brandiman
Jeez! And some people have actually argued when I accuse Gygax of having a problem coming up with decent names! I rest my case!!!
OH, Yeah! The names are totally stupid. What the heck's a Kexy, anyway? I figure some nutball came up with a random phoneme table and they just rolled the names up.
Originally posted by grodog
Malkeeyas---
Fonkin Hoddypeak is one of the pre-generated PCs created for use with Gygax's classic modules D1-2 Descent into the Depths of the Earth (in the combined edition only, they PCs don't appear in the original monochrome color versions).
In the module, Fonkin is a CG High Elven F/MU 5/8 (S17, I15, W9, D18, C14, Ch 16); AC -4, hp 29, Mv 12", sword +2, 6 javelins of lightning, splint mail +2, ring of regeneration (1 pt/turn), elven cloak & boots, scroll (continual light, hold monster), 3 potions of extra healing.
IIRC, the PCs from this module were used when D2 and D3 were played as a tournament at Gen Con XI (1978).
The other pre-gen PCs were:
- Beek Gwenders of Croodle (CG 1/2 E Ranger 9)
- Fnast Dringle (LG Wood Elf F/MU 4/8)
- Keak Breedbate of Nithe (N Gnome F/T 5/10)
- Darg Blonke (CG Gray Elf F7)
- Ycore Rixle (LG Gray Elf F/MU 7/11)
- Shab Heanling (N 1/2 E T12)
- Fage the Kexy (LG Grey Elf C7)
- Philotomy Jurament (LG Human Paladin 10)
Some of these characters show up in later GH publications, too, especially those from the GH98 era and later.
Wait a sec. Are these the characters provided in the color modules? I could have sworn there was a Flerd Trantle and a Redmod Dumple amongst the list...
Paul
G1-2-3 and D1-2 have overlapping but different sample PCs, Flerd and Redmod are in the former.
Originally posted by Malkeeyas
I hope that didn't count as one of your self proclaimed five posts for the day Delglath.
Huh?
If that's supposed to be an insult, you'll have to try harder since there's not much point in insulting someone if they don't understand the insult.
Originally posted by Malkeeyas
My mistake... your 6 daily posts. Figures, talk so much ya don't even know what you've said.
Wtf? No, I think you're trying to be smart by assuming I'm someone from somewhere that you know.
I don't recall ever having said anything remotely like what you're referring to, so either you've got the wrong person, or you're just trying to be an ass. If you insist that I'm the person who made a comment that you're referring to, then refer me to that comment or buzz off.
Originally posted by Malkeeyas
I hope that didn't count as one of your self proclaimed five posts for the day Delglath.
Originally posted by Delglath
Well, you and all the others who don't post more than six times a day, time's up! Post or die!
Are you on drugs? Seriously. Because I know you're trying to be insulting, but I still don't get it. So why not be clear and concise about what it is you're actually trying to say instead of beating around the bush with vague, non-sensical, BS?
First you insult everyone on this forum by claiming all the answers to your questions here are useless, then you try and be clever by referring to a joke post I made which, btw, you interpreted wholly incorrectly, and yet you're still going on about it?
What exactly did you hope to accomplish by all of this?
Originally posted by Will Brandiman
Jeez! And some people have actually argued when I accuse Gygax of having a problem coming up with decent names! I rest my case!!!
LOL.
FWIW, two of the names were also used in Gygax's novels and short stories (Blonk and Keak).
Originally posted by Faraer
G1-2-3 and D1-2 have overlapping but different sample PCs, Flerd and Redmod are in the former.
True! The G1-3 PCs were:
- Gleep Wurp the Eyebiter (NG Human MU12)
- Cloyer Bulse (N Human T13)
- Roaky Sweked (LN Human C12)
- Frush O'Suggill (LG Human F14)
- Fonkin Hoddypeak (as above)
- Flerd Trantle (LG Human C9)
- Remod Dumple (LN Dwarven F9)
- Faffle Dwe'o-mercraeft (N Human MU9)
- Beek Gwenders of Croodle (as above)
I wonder if they used the same PCs in the tourneys for G1-3 and D2-3, and merely split them up between both modules when they were published? Hmmmm.....
Originally posted by Faraer
Those names are, in fact, very cleverly made of elements of English dialects and cants. As for 'totally stupid', in reference to what? That's what names in the World of Greyhawk are like.
They're not that clever when they sound so utterly ridiculous. Here's a simple acid test. Which name inspires you least?
A) Saruman the Many-Coloured
B) Conan the Barbarian
C) Elric Kinslayer
D) Gleep Wurp the Eyebiter
Anyone need to phone a friend?
PS - Yes, I know it's all subjective, but IMO Gygax has highly questionable taste in names both of places and people.
PS - Yes, I know it's all subjective, but IMO Gygax has highly questionable taste in names both of places and people.
Well Will I have a friend of mine that's in complete agreement with you. I will admit that the names previously stated lack the grab on it's audience that Elric or Conan had when first acknowledged. But I believe that names like Fondkin Hoddypeaks are ways to show an audience not to go about creating a name. At first I thought Fondkin Hoddypeaks was the name of a halfling NPC.
I do like many of the other names for characters and places that were original created by Gygax. Heck some of the most popular npc's in Greyhawk were named after their players.
In the end it's all about what you find most enjoyable about the game.
I thought it was an expletive.
Halber
Steve W.
Originally posted by Steve Wilson
Fonkin Hoddypeaks also survived into the Liberation of Geoff primarily because Sean Reynolds had so much fun making fun of his name! Fonkin and other silly named souls were frequently tossed about in discussions just for humor's sake.
not to mention Fonkin's inclusion in the bad names list for the Herobuilder's Guidebook.
i never had a problem with it.
most gamers i know have a hard time generating any name on the spot.