Suggestion: French Canadian names

Pwal · 02-27-2017, 10:18 AM

I know there isn't a lot of French Canadians in the MLB currently, but since the French Canadian names are already included in the database, it would be nice to enable this language. Maybe you could ask the FHM team if you could use their great French Canadian names set.

I mostly play Canadian based fictional leagues, and I replace the French names with Joefromchicago's French Canadian names, which are pretty good. But it would be nice to have real French Canadian names ready to use in-game.

Number4 · 02-27-2017, 10:29 AM

Sorry for my ignorance, but how do French and French Canadian names differ? I notice some Canadians having obviously French and others obvioulsy English names when I create fictional leauges.
Omlette du fromage.

Pwal · 02-27-2017, 10:45 AM

Well, it's like the difference between US English and British English, but I would say the difference is even more pronounced between Canadian French and France French names.

Chico Guilbault · 02-27-2017, 11:00 AM

Make sure you get this guy in there...

Number4 · 02-27-2017, 12:25 PM

Then it is a good point. Canada is, following the US and Japan, probably the third biggest baseball market worldwide - though you might have more fans in third world countries, there is little money to be made there.

But aren't French Canadians usually preffering sports where you beat yourself up with sticks while chasing a ball, or beat yourself up with sticks while chasing a puck on ice?

Pwal · 02-27-2017, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Number4

But aren't French Canadians usually preffering sports where you beat yourself up with sticks while chasing a ball

Exactly. See Éric Gagné in action.

BBGiovanni · 02-28-2017, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Pwal

Exactly. See Éric Gagné in action.

I was there!

joefromchicago · 02-28-2017, 07:51 AM

I'd be happy to know why the French Canadian name database (#33) isn't available in the in-game editor.

Caporegime · 02-28-2017, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Pwal

I know there isn't a lot of French Canadians in the MLB currently, but since the French Canadian names are already included in the database, it would be nice to enable this language. Maybe you could ask the FHM team if you could use their great French Canadian names set.

I mostly play Canadian based fictional leagues, and I replace the French names with Joefromchicago's French Canadian names, which are pretty good. But it would be nice to have real French Canadian names ready to use in-game.

Maybe someone on the development team can simply incorporate Joe's name set into the game, or maybe "requisition" the one from FHM. I mean, it is a hockey game, after all. One would assume that its French-Canadian name file is impeccable.

Pwal · 02-28-2017, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by joefromchicago

I'd be happy to know why the French Canadian name database (#33) isn't available in the in-game editor.

Exactly. It's right there, so why it isn't used already?

Pwal · 02-28-2017, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Caporegime

Maybe someone on the development team can simply incorporate Joe's name set into the game, or maybe "requisition" the one from FHM. I mean, it is a hockey game, after all. One would assume that its French-Canadian name file is impeccable.

Yep, Joe's nameset is great and FHM nameset is almost perfect. So either one of these sets would be a huge improvement.

Padreman · 02-28-2017, 05:45 PM

So your saying that French Canadian names are both English and French? So like an English first name and a French last name or vice versa?

Pwal · 02-28-2017, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Padreman

So your saying that French Canadian names are both English and French? So like an English first name and a French last name or vice versa?

Well, yes, this happens, but what I mean is that for various reasons, like history, geography, demography and fashion, given names and surnames in Quebec (Canada) and in France are different.

For example, I don't think you'll find many "Tremblay" (a surname) in France while it's probably the most widespread surname here in Quebec.

Padreman · 03-01-2017, 12:55 AM

Oh ok I get it just like Niles or Nigel might be more common in England but not in the United States

RMc · 03-01-2017, 02:54 PM

Maybe you could ask the FHM team if you could use their great French Canadian names set.

Now, that's just silly. What's next, a major league team in Quebec?

02-27-2017, 10:18 AM	#1
Pwal All Star Starter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Sherbrooke, QC Posts: 1,514	Suggestion: French Canadian names I know there isn't a lot of French Canadians in the MLB currently, but since the French Canadian names are already included in the database, it would be nice to enable this language. Maybe you could ask the FHM team if you could use their great French Canadian names set. I mostly play Canadian based fictional leagues, and I replace the French names with Joefromchicago's French Canadian names, which are pretty good. But it would be nice to have real French Canadian names ready to use in-game.

02-27-2017, 10:29 AM	#2
Number4 Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 460	Sorry for my ignorance, but how do French and French Canadian names differ? I notice some Canadians having obviously French and others obvioulsy English names when I create fictional leauges. Omlette du fromage. __________________ "Odor is now 2 for 5 today" (Commentator, after Rougned Odor, up to then 1 for 4, punched Jose Bautista square in the face.)

02-27-2017, 11:00 AM	#4
Chico Guilbault All Star Starter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Harlingen, NJ Posts: 1,079	Make sure you get this guy in there... __________________ BeechumCounty.com

02-27-2017, 12:25 PM	#5
Number4 Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 460	Then it is a good point. Canada is, following the US and Japan, probably the third biggest baseball market worldwide - though you might have more fans in third world countries, there is little money to be made there. But aren't French Canadians usually preffering sports where you beat yourself up with sticks while chasing a ball, or beat yourself up with sticks while chasing a puck on ice? __________________ "Odor is now 2 for 5 today" (Commentator, after Rougned Odor, up to then 1 for 4, punched Jose Bautista square in the face.)

02-28-2017, 07:51 AM	#8
joefromchicago Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,725	I'd be happy to know why the French Canadian name database (#33) isn't available in the in-game editor. __________________ American-Ethnic (and Canadian) Namesets Historical Minor League Schedules 1870s City/Team Nickname Randomizers "It's Usually Sunny in Philadelphia" weather mod Negro League Schedules

02-27-2017, 10:45 AM	#3
Pwal All Star Starter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Sherbrooke, QC Posts: 1,514	Well, it's like the difference between US English and British English, but I would say the difference is even more pronounced between Canadian French and France French names.

02-28-2017, 05:45 PM	#12
Padreman Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (formally San Diego, CA.) Posts: 4,131	So your saying that French Canadian names are both English and French? So like an English first name and a French last name or vice versa? __________________ Chargers= Despicable Traitors

03-01-2017, 12:55 AM	#14
Padreman Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (formally San Diego, CA.) Posts: 4,131	Oh ok I get it just like Niles or Nigel might be more common in England but not in the United States __________________ Chargers= Despicable Traitors

03-01-2017, 02:54 PM	#15
RMc All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,718	Maybe you could ask the FHM team if you could use their great French Canadian names set. Now, that's just silly. What's next, a major league team in Quebec? __________________ "We're all behind our baseball team..."