Obsidian, what's in your name? Names, of course!

[IndiraLightfoot]

I just realized that the company name Obsidian consists of three names: Ob-Sid-Ian. Having deciphered this secret code, I can now give you the true meaning.

First, I learnt from the absolutely bizarre site kabalarians.com that the name Ob entails this:

• Your name Ob gives you a strong sense of responsibility in business and material affairs, and the practicality and determination to make a success of anything you undertake.
   
• Your ability to organize and direct the efforts of others enables you to excel in any managerial position because you have the ability to grasp the concept of a goal complete with an understanding of the steps to be taken.
   
• This name has allowed you to develop depth and breadth of mind.
   
• You are able to retain facts, to grasp new information to your existing store of knowledge.
   
• You never seem to be out of your depth of understanding.
   
• For these reasons others who may not have the same quickness of mind classify you as a "know it all" and, although you may be highly respected, this characteristic is unlikely to endear you to your associates.
   
• You have a very responsible nature, are capable and mature, and are willing to assume a position as a pillar of the community.
   
• You are quite healthy, but possible trouble areas are found in the generative organs.

You can't contradict Kabalarian Philosophy, it's just divine.

 

The next name in Obsidian is of course Sid, and it's not Sid Meier of the Civilization franchise we're talking about. Obviously, it's Sid Vicious from Sex Pistols who set the spirit free and wild.

Sid Vicious' true name was John Ritchie, but like Siddharta turning to Buddha, a pivotal defining moment in his youth changed everything:

Ritchie was given the nickname "Sid Vicious" by John Lydon, after Lydon's pet hamster, Sid. The hamster had bitten Ritchie, who said that "Sid is really vicious!" The animal was described by Lydon as "the softest, furriest, weediest thing on earth."

Obsidian knows this, but their favourite pet is not a hamster, but a badger, so they have infused their sacred name with a vicious badger that last was seen in MotB.

 

The last name in Obsidian Is Ian. In this case, after quite some digging and more or less illegal research, I can reveal with certainty that it's the spirit of Ian Livingstone that is evoked. His brilliant FF-books and sharp D&D contributions makes him an ideal candidate to strengthen any CRPG endeavours.

 

How clever of you, Obsidian! But now your closely guarded secret is out, so deal with it!

Edited March 21, 2014 by IndiraLightfoot

[teknoman2]

someone had too much time on his hands

[IndiraLightfoot]

Darn! Busted...

[Bartimaeus]

Suddenly, I feel like I'm on a Rareware forums discussing Stop 'n Swop theories...