Marika_CZ
Well-Known Member
Discussed couple of times on bulbagarden forums... crossposting here because I think it is interesting and relevant in general.
We often use "PMD" for stories set in universe where Pokemon exist (usually!) without humans, they can speak English and have their own society/civilisation resembling the human one. (#1)
The problem is, half the people expect more than that when one tags their story with "PMD." They expect actual dungeons, their exploration, rescue teams and whatnot. (#2)
So, the question is, should we try to coin a new term for #1, seeing they are as popular as #2?
And if so, what term do you consider appropriate?
This shouldn't be too much of a problem, but it can lead to potential misunderstandings or incorrect expectations. I myself plan on writing a short story set in #1 and I would like to avoid a negative review based on the point that my story didn't have any mystery dungeons or exploration teams! Don't I know what PMD is about?! Didn't I play one of those games even?!
(For the record, no I don't think anyone here would give me this type of review, I exxagarated just to illustrate my point)
At any rate, my idea was for #1 to be named PNMD or simply PND (Pokémon NO Mystery Dungeon / Pokémon NO Dungeon).
It is short, similar to the original term and therefore easy to get used to, and simple enough for first time reader to figure out "Oh it sounds like PMD but probably somewhat different?"
We often use "PMD" for stories set in universe where Pokemon exist (usually!) without humans, they can speak English and have their own society/civilisation resembling the human one. (#1)
The problem is, half the people expect more than that when one tags their story with "PMD." They expect actual dungeons, their exploration, rescue teams and whatnot. (#2)
So, the question is, should we try to coin a new term for #1, seeing they are as popular as #2?
And if so, what term do you consider appropriate?
This shouldn't be too much of a problem, but it can lead to potential misunderstandings or incorrect expectations. I myself plan on writing a short story set in #1 and I would like to avoid a negative review based on the point that my story didn't have any mystery dungeons or exploration teams! Don't I know what PMD is about?! Didn't I play one of those games even?!
(For the record, no I don't think anyone here would give me this type of review, I exxagarated just to illustrate my point)
At any rate, my idea was for #1 to be named PNMD or simply PND (Pokémon NO Mystery Dungeon / Pokémon NO Dungeon).
It is short, similar to the original term and therefore easy to get used to, and simple enough for first time reader to figure out "Oh it sounds like PMD but probably somewhat different?"
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