What is Wrong with Liliana's Name?
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Posted on June 13, 2020, 5:08 p.m. by DemonDragonJ
I just read this post on Mark Rosewater's Tumblr page, and this is not the first time that people have made comments about Liliana's name.
I fail to see what is wrong with Liliana's name being an anagram of "a villainess," because she was quite villainous when she was first introduced, and it was not until the Shadows Over Innistrad block that she began to show greater depth and sympathetic traits.
What does everyone else say about this? What is wrong with Liliana's name?
Also to add to that note I have a young son and the villain type of people always have some play on word name.
June 13, 2020 5:15 p.m.
DemonDragonJ says... #4
Ghosthunter39, I cannot recall exactly who has been making comments about her name, but I shall presume that they thought it was too corny for this game, but I have no problem with it, as it is far better name than, for example, "Nicol Bolas" (how is that remotely an appropriate name for one of the greatest villains in the story of this game?).
June 13, 2020 10:32 p.m.
seshiro_of_the_orochi says... #5
One of the biggest flaws (and sometimes blessings) of the Magic community is that we in general REALLY like to complain. That can be very helpful as it makes WotC know what the playerbase doesn't like (even if they don't act accordingly many times). The disadvantage is that people keep on complaining about things such as "That name's too corny" or what not. It's a game in a very deep fantasy world. Guys, accept such things with humor. And you can even take it as a parody of reality, where many times, names and professions combine for either a weird fit or even some irony.
Btw: Gideon Jura is a mage who represents law and order. Jura is derived from Iura, which is latin for the right (in a human rights way). Nobody complains about this. Why? They don't know.
June 14, 2020 1:17 a.m.
TypicalTimmy that is pretty interesting. Gotta find inspiration from somewhere. I mean they all cant have common names like Joe or something like that.
June 14, 2020 6:09 a.m.
seshiro_of_the_orochi says... #7
Joe, Cult Slaughtermaster
I like the sound of that :D
June 14, 2020 6:16 a.m.
I would assume because her name is related, or appears to be related, to Lillith. Probably an extension of not wanting references to real world races/religions that have seen a couple cards banned recently.
June 14, 2020 8:19 a.m.
seshiro_of_the_orochi sounds very rakdos. maybe a 3/1 for 2 haste, deathtouch. maybe something fun when it or creatures die?
June 14, 2020 8:42 a.m.
seshiro_of_the_orochi says... #10
Ghosthunter39: So basically Judith, the Scourge Diva?
June 14, 2020 9:36 a.m.
was thinking when___ dies or another creature you control dies draw a card and discard a card.
Dromar39 says... #2
A name is just that a name. But out of curiosity who's complaining about a name?
June 13, 2020 5:13 p.m.