The big blue guy is called KOTAL KAHN...
The big blue guy is called KOTAL KAHN...
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posted06/11/2014 01:16 PM (UTC)byMK_Fanatic_Member Since
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xxxxftixxxx •06/11/2014 05:45 AM (UTC) •
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Am I the only one facepalming at the sheer laziness in this name
xxxxftixxxx •06/11/2014 05:50 AM (UTC) •
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KOmbat morTAL
[Killswitch] •06/11/2014 05:51 AM (UTC) •
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Shao Kahn did nothing wrong
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xxxxftixxxx Wrote:
KOmbat morTAL
KOmbat morTAL
Wait a minute. Oh shit.
Spider804 •06/11/2014 05:52 AM (UTC) •
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I figured it had more to do with referencing the Aztec God Quetzalcoatl
Mobster_For_SATAN •06/11/2014 05:52 AM (UTC) •
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I think it's a placeholder name
mkwhopper •06/11/2014 05:53 AM (UTC) •
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xxxxftixxxx Wrote:
KOmbat morTAL
KOmbat morTAL
Mind=Blown
Yeah, co-sign on the name bit. If he is related to Shao Kahn in some way like Cassie is to her parents then the name won't bug me like it does now, but it's a minor thing I can get over even if there is no relation.
He looks pretty menacing. I love the red spiked paddle weapon he has in one of the screens.
He looks pretty menacing. I love the red spiked paddle weapon he has in one of the screens.
Kotal is a play on the name of the Aztecan god "Quetzalcoatl," more specifically the "-coatl" part. Correctly pronounced as 'Coh-Ah-Tul', but the pronunciation 'Coat-Ul' is also common, depending on region/dialects.
No laziness involved. I actually think it's rather creative.
No laziness involved. I actually think it's rather creative.
I think it sounds cool. What if it actually means something in some other language or mythos or whatever? Kahn means king and "Kotal" could mean something else. Did you really expect his name to be Hjhsshehshsmmntkene or whatever people were saying?
I was thinking along these lines also.
JLU51306 Wrote:
Kotal is a play on the name of the Aztecan god "Quetzalcoatl," more specifically the "-coatl" part. Correctly pronounced as 'Coh-Ah-Tul', but the pronunciation 'Coat-Ul' is also common, depending on region/dialects.
No laziness involved. I actually think it's rather creative.
Kotal is a play on the name of the Aztecan god "Quetzalcoatl," more specifically the "-coatl" part. Correctly pronounced as 'Coh-Ah-Tul', but the pronunciation 'Coat-Ul' is also common, depending on region/dialects.
No laziness involved. I actually think it's rather creative.
I was thinking along these lines also.
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Spider804 Wrote:
I figured it had more to do with referencing the Aztec God Quetzalcoatl
I figured it had more to do with referencing the Aztec God Quetzalcoatl
Bingo. Fun play on it. If it's part of the game title - so be it.
Look forward to learning the significance of Kahn.
SubMan799 •06/11/2014 05:57 AM (UTC) •
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xxxxftixxxx Wrote:
KOmbat morTAL
KOmbat morTAL
well goddamn
Ultimachu Twitter | DeviantArt | YouTube "When you base your expectations only on what you see, you blind yourself to the possibilities of a new reality." •06/11/2014 05:57 AM (UTC) •
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xxxxftixxxx Wrote:
KOmbat morTAL
KOmbat morTAL
The guy looks like someone from Aztec mythology. I looked up the mythology and found the name Quetzalcoatl. Notice the 'coatl' at the end of the name. The did the same thing with D'Vorah (I forgot what the origin of her name was from) but Kotal Khan's name has meaning and fits his appearance. It's not laziness at all. I actually think it's pretty clever. Edit: @JLU51306 -- Beat me to the punch. You must have posted that right as I was typing mine out xD. We almost literally said the same thing down to the word. I swear I didn't read yours prior to writing mine LOL.
[Killswitch] Wrote:
Wait a minute. Oh shit.
xxxxftixxxx Wrote:
KOmbat morTAL
KOmbat morTAL
Wait a minute. Oh shit.
Kotal Kahn
KOmbat mortAL
Earthrealm was initially saved by a tournament to end all. THE Mortal Kombat.
TH(E) KOmb(at) mo(r)t(al)
e at r al
(atr) ({e}al)
Art Lea(n)
Art Lean confirmed.
[Killswitch] •06/11/2014 06:01 AM (UTC) •
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Please, Dibula. I can't breath.
dibula Wrote:
Kotal Kahn
KOmbat mortAL
Earthrealm was initially saved by a tournament to end all. THE Mortal Kombat.
TH(E) KOmb(at) mo(r)t(al)
e at r al
(atr) ({e}al)
Art Lea(n)
Art Lean confirmed.
[Killswitch] Wrote:
Wait a minute. Oh shit.
xxxxftixxxx Wrote:
KOmbat morTAL
KOmbat morTAL
Wait a minute. Oh shit.
Kotal Kahn
KOmbat mortAL
Earthrealm was initially saved by a tournament to end all. THE Mortal Kombat.
TH(E) KOmb(at) mo(r)t(al)
e at r al
(atr) ({e}al)
Art Lea(n)
Art Lean confirmed.
I... I think I just died. xD
ReptileFinally •06/11/2014 06:04 AM (UTC) •
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Awesome, hopefully we see more tomorrow.
Ultimachu Wrote:
The guy looks like someone from Aztec mythology. I looked up the mythology and found the name Quetzalcoatl. Notice the 'coatl' at the end of the name. The did the same thing with D'Vorah (I forgot what the origin of her name was from) but Kotal Khan's name has meaning and fits his appearance. It's not laziness at all. I actually think it's pretty clever.
Edit: @JLU51306 -- Beat me to the punch. You must have posted that right as I was typing mine out xD. We almost literally said the same thing down to the word. I swear I didn't read yours prior to writing mine LOL.
xxxxftixxxx Wrote:
KOmbat morTAL
KOmbat morTAL
The guy looks like someone from Aztec mythology. I looked up the mythology and found the name Quetzalcoatl. Notice the 'coatl' at the end of the name. The did the same thing with D'Vorah (I forgot what the origin of her name was from) but Kotal Khan's name has meaning and fits his appearance. It's not laziness at all. I actually think it's pretty clever.
Edit: @JLU51306 -- Beat me to the punch. You must have posted that right as I was typing mine out xD. We almost literally said the same thing down to the word. I swear I didn't read yours prior to writing mine LOL.
Damn, our messages are similar, lol.
Great minds...
DjangoDrag •06/11/2014 06:07 AM (UTC) •
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According to a guy who was talking to NRS, Kotal Kahn is an Elder God related to Shao Kahn.
xxxxftixxxx •06/11/2014 06:31 AM (UTC) •
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It seems close but the "coatl " is pronounced "kwah-tel" as where this name appears to be a straight forward "coe-tall" I dont think theres any Aztec reference. I could be wrong tho.Maybe Boon will address it over time
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H3ndrix Wrote:
I... I think I just died. xD
dibula Wrote:
Kotal Kahn
KOmbat mortAL
Earthrealm was initially saved by a tournament to end all. THE Mortal Kombat.
TH(E) KOmb(at) mo(r)t(al)
e at r al
(atr) ({e}al)
Art Lea(n)
Art Lean confirmed.
[Killswitch] Wrote:
Wait a minute. Oh shit.
xxxxftixxxx Wrote:
KOmbat morTAL
KOmbat morTAL
Wait a minute. Oh shit.
Kotal Kahn
KOmbat mortAL
Earthrealm was initially saved by a tournament to end all. THE Mortal Kombat.
TH(E) KOmb(at) mo(r)t(al)
e at r al
(atr) ({e}al)
Art Lea(n)
Art Lean confirmed.
I... I think I just died. xD
Fatality.
Too funny man.
JaymzHetfield •06/11/2014 06:57 AM (UTC) •
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xxxxftixxxx Wrote:
It seems close but the "coatl " is pronounced "kwah-tel" as where this name appears to be a straight forward "coe-tall" I dont think theres any Aztec reference. I could be wrong tho.Maybe Boon will address it over time
It seems close but the "coatl " is pronounced "kwah-tel" as where this name appears to be a straight forward "coe-tall" I dont think theres any Aztec reference. I could be wrong tho.Maybe Boon will address it over time
The guy is very obviously inspired by the Aztecs. Hector Sanchez referred to him as "Aztec God". You really think it's a coincidence that it phonetically sounds like another Aztec god?
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