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The big blue guy is called KOTAL KAHN...
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posted06/11/2014 01:16 PM (UTC)by
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 •06/11/2014 05:45 AM (UTC) •
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Am I the only one facepalming at the sheer laziness in this name
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 •06/11/2014 05:48 AM (UTC) •
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? what do u mean? last time I checked hes the first Aztec fighter... or are u referring to his name?
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 •06/11/2014 05:50 AM (UTC) •
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KOmbat morTAL
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Shao Kahn did nothing wrong

 •06/11/2014 05:51 AM (UTC) •
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xxxxftixxxx Wrote:
KOmbat morTAL


Wait a minute. Oh shit.
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 •06/11/2014 05:52 AM (UTC) •
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ummm,,, I think your reading into it to much , its just a name :)
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 •06/11/2014 05:52 AM (UTC) •
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I figured it had more to do with referencing the Aztec God Quetzalcoatl
I think it's a placeholder name
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 •06/11/2014 05:53 AM (UTC) •
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xxxxftixxxx Wrote:
KOmbat morTAL

Mind=Blown
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 •06/11/2014 05:54 AM (UTC) •
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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.
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•06/11/2014 05:55 AM (UTC) •
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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.
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 •06/11/2014 05:56 AM (UTC) •
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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?


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.


I was thinking along these lines also.
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 •06/11/2014 05:57 AM (UTC) •
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Spider804 Wrote:
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.
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 •06/11/2014 05:57 AM (UTC) •
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xxxxftixxxx Wrote:
KOmbat morTAL


well goddamn
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 •06/11/2014 05:57 AM (UTC) •
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xxxxftixxxx Wrote:
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.
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 •06/11/2014 05:58 AM (UTC) •
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[Killswitch] Wrote:
xxxxftixxxx Wrote:
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
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Shao Kahn did nothing wrong

 •06/11/2014 06:01 AM (UTC) •
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Please, Dibula. I can't breath.
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 •06/11/2014 06:04 AM (UTC) •
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dibula Wrote:
[Killswitch] Wrote:
xxxxftixxxx Wrote:
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
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 •06/11/2014 06:04 AM (UTC) •
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Awesome, hopefully we see more tomorrow.
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•06/11/2014 06:05 AM (UTC) •
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Ultimachu Wrote:
xxxxftixxxx Wrote:
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... wink
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 •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.
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 •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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 •06/11/2014 06:47 AM (UTC) •
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I thought of Kukalkan before Quetzalcoatl...
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 •06/11/2014 06:56 AM (UTC) •
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H3ndrix Wrote:
dibula Wrote:
[Killswitch] Wrote:
xxxxftixxxx Wrote:
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.
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 •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


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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