The best name instead of Minetest is...
The best name instead of Minetest is...
KreiBloko
comes from Esperanto Craft Block
I think this is the perfect and definitive name.
Could be shortened to KBloko or simply KB
comes from Esperanto Craft Block
I think this is the perfect and definitive name.
Could be shortened to KBloko or simply KB
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Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
well other than the direct translation,
I don't find this name very appealing.
It doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.
Google translates 'Krei Bloko' as 'Create Block'
Google also translates 'Craft Block" as 'Metia Bloko'
but it doesn't offer me an audible translation
Do you understand Esperanto?
I had never even heard of this language before,
it has a very interesting wiki entry.
I don't find this name very appealing.
It doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.
Google translates 'Krei Bloko' as 'Create Block'
Google also translates 'Craft Block" as 'Metia Bloko'
but it doesn't offer me an audible translation
Do you understand Esperanto?
I had never even heard of this language before,
it has a very interesting wiki entry.
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Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
Oh, I think over 30 years, let me check ... my memory : upp even 1887Napiophelios wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 01:59Do you understand Esperanto?
I had never even heard of this language before,
it has a very interesting wiki entry.
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Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
I'm sorry but that's not a great name, I much prefer Minetest for simplicity.
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Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
Esperanto is a CONSTRUCTED language made by world UNIONISTS trying to connect the world and DESTROY the language barrier.Napiophelios wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 01:59I had never even heard of this language before,
it has a very interesting wiki entry.
It features a dictionary system composed of words STOLEN from other European languages as well as a CONSISTENT system of word-modifying character-groups (like the im- in immobile, or the in- in inconcievable) to make it as EASY to learn for people, EVEN the AMERICANS.
It has ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND speakers, with even a few NATIVE SPEAKERS.
Feel free to have a look at THIS explainer for the language, stating that the grammar fits into a few pages!
https://dvd.ikso.net/instruilo/pakeo/pakeo-en2.pdf
I'm personally more of a toki pona guy, because there is only 214 words and i've already learnt most of it. Plus, the phonology is simpler and it's more fun.
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Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
The name Minetest is obsolete according to celeron55 and ruberwardy. So get used to the idea that it will be changed.
Supporting Minetest as a name is absurd and foolhardy.
Supporting Minetest as a name is absurd and foolhardy.
Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
I'm sorry this year is going to change.
1) It sounds a lot like Minecraft.
3) The word Test sounds unfinished and unstable.
3) It's not a good name, doesn't sound good, no 'punch', nothing.
Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
@runs - That's a shame, but if I had to guess a new name how about NodeNicks.
Node we already know, and Nicks meaning (A shallow notch, cut, or indentation on an edge or a surface.) so another word for digging.
Node we already know, and Nicks meaning (A shallow notch, cut, or indentation on an edge or a surface.) so another word for digging.
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Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
In Tokipona language:
Palipoki
Pali= Create
Poki=Box
Palipoki
Pali= Create
Poki=Box
Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
So, I have created a POLL to choose between:
- KreiBloko in Esperanto
- PaliPoki in Tokipona.
- KreiBloko in Esperanto
- PaliPoki in Tokipona.
Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
Please, vote.
Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
According to wikipedia the tokipona word 'leko' was 'block, stairs' but it was removed from the official dictionary, although the community still uses it. Curious.
Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
I think tokipona should be used in the EU. Because the English left and now what? Ireland and Malta use English, but they are small countries. Recently Esperanto was discarded, because I think there is a lot of business behind English. Yes, English is the international language, now, in 50, 100 years, it will still be? Latin above all, French was in the past. People don't communicate and there are wars.
I propose tokipona as the "official" language of Minetest.
For example a motto of Minetest (like Latin in the heraldic shields):
"pini musi la o musi"
I propose tokipona as the "official" language of Minetest.
For example a motto of Minetest (like Latin in the heraldic shields):
"pini musi la o musi"
Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
Minetest should have a universal and opensourced language.
Why?
English:
- It is not universal. It is not timeless.
- English speaking countries (USA) are hostile towards others: Iran, Russia, China... and viceversa.
So I will use the Toki pona language for prestige things, like slogans, posters, and so on. For small things but with a distinguished touch.
Obviously English would be the language of communication, otherwise nobody would understand each other, but for the rest Toki Pona.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toki_Pona
Why?
English:
- It is not universal. It is not timeless.
- English speaking countries (USA) are hostile towards others: Iran, Russia, China... and viceversa.
So I will use the Toki pona language for prestige things, like slogans, posters, and so on. For small things but with a distinguished touch.
Obviously English would be the language of communication, otherwise nobody would understand each other, but for the rest Toki Pona.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toki_Pona
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Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
Got a question:
Why would Toki Pona be a better choice compared to Esperanto, which is used more widely?
Also, I don't think minetest has an "official" language. License notices etc. are written in English because they can't be lawfully changed and that was just what celeron55 used when he launched the project.
Yes, the forums are largely in English but that's really just because it's the language most widely used.
Why would Toki Pona be a better choice compared to Esperanto, which is used more widely?
Also, I don't think minetest has an "official" language. License notices etc. are written in English because they can't be lawfully changed and that was just what celeron55 used when he launched the project.
Yes, the forums are largely in English but that's really just because it's the language most widely used.
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Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
Just keep it the SAME as it is now, Minetest. There is too much change as it is.
Beating people down will not help your cause, and I don't care if you think I am 'foolish' or 'absurd'. Don't change it, please.Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
by runs » Today, 5:44 am
The name Minetest is obsolete according to celeron55 and ruberwardy. So get used to the idea that it will be changed.
'Supporting Minetest as a name is absurd and foolhardy.'
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Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
Every suggested alternative I've heard sounds terrible to me. They all sound like some lousy Minecraft knockoff from the google play store.
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Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
Esperanto is a much more super complicated invented language than tokiponaLRV wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 17:55Got a question:
Why would Toki Pona be a better choice compared to Esperanto, which is used more widely?
Also, I don't think minetest has an "official" language. License notices etc. are written in English because they can't be lawfully changed and that was just what celeron55 used when he launched the project.
Yes, the forums are largely in English but that's really just because it's the language most widely used.
Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
Minetest sounds like a clone of Minecraft, and what is worse, a bad copy because of the subject "test" which in English means "under test" ((somewhat unfinished and unpolished). Celeron55 put it because he was "testing" a new game. And then he forgot to change the name to a definitive one.
After 12 years it's time for it to have a real name, I say.
I have proposed several, now let them choose the one they want. I mean among the rest of github as well.
Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
My vote goes towards "Minetest" and I will always refer to it as that.
Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
I have an imostant question... If Minetest is forced to change name what happens to the lua minetest.* commands, do they stay the same for compatibility or change also ???
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Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
Most likely both; Wrapper functions will be made and allow both names to be used. But then i have a question; What will the wrapper functions wrap? minetest.* commands or x.* commands?
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Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
Wrapper functions? Preserving backwards compatibility is as simple as minetest = voxeltest. The core alias hasn't caused any issues either.
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Re: The best name instead of Minetest is...
If MT has to change, then to properly reflect its potential,
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