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Post by Hollow, Sky, Laurel, Jay, Rye on Nov 27, 2014 16:25:20 GMT
The names are the names that speak for themselves. They require no extra explanation to make sense and they describe the cat with little room for misinterpretation.
From my experience, I have noted three different types of suffixes. The first is the physical suffix, which is a suffix of a body part - such as -foot or -claw. These are always accepted in name-rates and role plays; I have yet to see someone turn down a Redfur or Blacktail.
The second kind of suffix is the emblematic suffix, which includes names such as -cloud, -flower and so on. These are not physically a part of any cat, and therefore do not represent a skill. They represent a state of being or temperament type; though, sometimes certain personalities tend to be more talented at certain activities. These names tend to be slightly more inclined to interpretation, and some Warriors fans will disagree with their usage. Personally, I think if they can be validated, properly, then there is no reason not to use them.
The last kind is the abstract suffix. These are, essentially, any of those that do not fit into the above categories, such as -shine or -leap. They are neither a body part, nor a suffix indicative of personality. By and large, I have yet to find a successful suffix of this nature.
My advice is to stick with suffixes that leave short, sharp imagery of the character you have in mind. If you need to elaborate on why a cat has a particular name, it is probably not doing its job of distinguishing the cat with ease and efficiency.
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