ZylonBane on 18/9/2014 at 15:05
Shouldn't the title be "A Thief's Pawn"? "A Thieves" doesn't make grammatical sense because "A" is singular but "Thieves" is plural. If Garrett is the pawn of more than one thief, then the title would be "Thieves' Pawn".
Marbrien on 18/9/2014 at 17:06
Quote Posted by ZylonBane
Shouldn't the title be "A Thief's Pawn"? "A Thieves" doesn't make grammatical sense because "A" is singular but "Thieves" is plural. If Garrett is the pawn of more than one thief, then the title would be "Thieves' Pawn".
Not if the indefinite article refers to the pawn instead of the thieves. A pawn who belongs to several thieves is quite grammatical, if a little unfortunate in his/her predicament. It depends on what the author is trying to say.
It does appear that an apostrophe has gone missing, but OK, I'll shut up now :laff:
ZylonBane on 18/9/2014 at 18:44
Quote Posted by Marbrien
Not if the indefinite article refers to the pawn instead of the thieves.
English doesn't work that way. Indefinite articles, like adjectives, bind to the noun they precede. "A" could only refer to "Pawn" if "Thieves" was also an adjective, which it isn't. For example "A Thiefy Pawn" / "Thiefy Pawns" would be correct.
Basically, "A Thieves Pawn" is agrammatically equivalent to "An Elves Knight". Sounds weird, doesn't it?
Tannar on 18/9/2014 at 19:44
Quote Posted by Marbrien
A pawn who belongs to several thieves is quite grammatical...
If that was the intended meaning, then it would be: A Thieves' Pawn. You'd need the apostrophe. But while this is grammatically correct, it wouldn't be common usage.
SneakyGuy101 on 18/9/2014 at 20:10
Lol it's too late now, the Cutscene for it was made back a year ago using the "grammatically incorrect" title :laff:
Renault on 18/9/2014 at 20:26
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Oh well I just can't wait for release by October ;)
To Do list:
1. Finish terrain
2. Place objects
3. Finish story
4. Write readables
5. Beta test
I think October is extremely optimistic, bud. Take your time and do it right. You'll be glad you did when it's finally released.
Also, I'm sure whoever did the briefing for you can change the title fairly easily.
ZylonBane on 18/9/2014 at 20:27
Quote Posted by SneakyGuy101
Lol it's too late now, the Cutscene for it was made back a year ago using the "grammatically incorrect" title :laff:
No need for the scare quotes, it actually is grammatically incorrect.
Well, hopefully you're better at DromEd than you are at English.
Tannar on 18/9/2014 at 20:48
Judging from his screenshots I'd say he is.
Marbrien on 18/9/2014 at 20:51
Quote Posted by Tannar
If that was the intended meaning, then it would be: A Thieves' Pawn. You'd need the apostrophe. But while this is grammatically correct, it wouldn't be common usage.
I fear the development of a members' tendency to not read posts in their entirety...:cheeky:
Purgator on 18/9/2014 at 20:58
Except it isn't grammatically correct.
Think of it this way.
A sleuth of bears have a pawn.
This pawn would be: The Bears' Pawn.
A lone bear has a pawn.
This pawn would be: A Bear's Pawn/The Bear's Pawn.
A skulk of thieves steal the bears'/bear's pawn.
This would be: The Thieves' Pawn.
A lone Thief steals the bears'/bear's pawn.
This would be: A Thief's Pawn/The Thief's Pawn.
Of course the pawn in question is an individual being manipulated by criminal elements, but the grammar holds true.
Edit: This would make an excellent Fan Mission!
Edit yet again: I have no idea why I brought bears into the equation.
