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Abbreviations and item/spite names

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I've recognised the many abbreviations that are used for the magic items and units. The more commonly are more or less self-evident but since not everyone has access to the English version of the AB it is quite difficult to say something about items without knowing the correct name.
Maybe there is already such a thing but otherwise it would be a great idea to list all items and spites as well in the order they are listed in the AB with a suggestive abbreviation.
(If it's neccessary I could post the German translation afterwards.)

If there is already such a list, could anyone send me a link, please?
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Sticky thread in the Hall of Discussion
http://www.asrai.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=5543

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Yeah, I've already discovered this one, but it is not entirely complete ...
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Re: Abbreviations and item/spite names

Post by Beithir Seun »

Velmates wrote:Yeah, I've already discovered this one, but it is not entirely complete ...

Well, it is in a way :smirk: Not all items have or need an abbreviation. Only the most common ones (such as Stone of the Crystal Mere or Cluster of Radiants) get abbreviated. Most people tend to use the full names for less common items and spites.
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That is where my problem begins ... I haven't got the english version of the AB and hence I don't know the correct name of the less common items and spites. Sure, I can translate the German names but they are hardly ever correct, so what I wanted was a list in the order like the one in the AB so I can compare (since the order is the same in all languages) ...
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Post by Mist Walker »

it might not look preffesional but just saying things like -1 to hit spear or killing blow spear seems to work fine, the translation is usually close enough too
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Well, okay ... I've just asked ...
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Post by matthew_swifty »

You could always just ask in the thread, i'm sure it isn't too common but then again, I am English. If I had the time, I might make one but on sunday i'm away for 2 1/2 months so I haven't really got the time.
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Post by t12161991 »

Keep in mind that i might forget some (im going from memory)

Weapons
Spirit Sword
Daith's Reaper
Bow of Loren
Blades of Loec
Dawnspear
Spear of Twilight
Callach's Claw
The Hunter's Talon
The Sword of a Thousand Winters
Rageth's Wildfire Blades
Asyendi's Bane

Armor
The Oaken Armor
Railarian's Mantle
The Armor of the Fey
The Helm of the Hunt
The Briarsheath

Talismans
The Rhymer's Harp
The Amber Pendant
Amaranthine Brooch
The Stone of Crystal Mere
The Glamourweave
Stone of Rebirth
Fimbulwinter Shard
Merciw's Locus

Enchanted Items
Wraithstone
Hagsbane Arrows
The Stone of Hidden Ways
Hail of Doom Arrow
Horn of the Asrai
Starfire Arrows
Arcane Bodkins
Gwytherc's Horn
Dragontooth Arrows
Elynett's Brooch

Arcane
Wand of Wych Elm
Calaingor's Staff
Divination Orb
Deepwood Sphere
Ranu's Heartstone
Banners
Ariels Banner
Gaemrath- Banner of Midwinter
Faoghir- Banner of Autumn
___-Banner of the Zenith (marchblocking)
Aech- Banner of Springtide (S&S)

I think this is what you were looking for...
ill edit if i remember them
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