Say What?

[SavaTheAggie]

My father says it one way, my wife another. I'm just curious.

So just how would you say 'Ikros'?

Feel free to add any comments as you will

Like how do you like the story?

or What do you think will happen next?

or What do you put into a toaster?

--Anthony

[LEGOFREAK]

or What do you put into a toaster?

--Anthony

bread.
or bagels.

mmmm toasted bagels..

[JPinoy]

I've always read it as Ick-Row-s.

[Athos]

I say "Ick-Row-S." Actually I don't think I say it at all... but that is how I pronounce it in my head.

The parts of the story I've read I have enjoyed, but have not read much as I do not like reading long bits of text on a computer screen. But I do, however, love looking at the pictures and it has inspired me to write my own stories.

No idea what will happen next, as I am incredibly behind in my readings.

English Muffins,

Steve

P.S. Wow, when I went to reply there were no responses, and now I'm 4th?

[The Hordesman]

Heheh, the swedish way (AArrghh Im giving out my nationality even more). Unfortunatly it cant be explained in english, we have another type of way to pronounce letters. However, its basically based allways on one of the basic two sounds the letter has, In swedish.

Actually I read the whole thing in the February I think it was, three days straight. It was surely the best story yet! It felt so... EPIC!

Ive never been a big fan of general fantasy... But Ikros is great! Happy to see chapter 9 of Chaos Skies.

I think a certain big model will be seen in the story(and perhaps play a big role?)... I will not spoil what it is for everyone, but Ive seen it in yer gallery, Sava.

Round Disc Bread from Lapland(in Sweden) is very tasty toasted, I might add. Especially with Swedish Caviar(on tube!) and some Swedish Margarin(it tastes like butter, but is cheaper). Hurray for food from the norselands(scandinavia sounds stupid)!

[eNiGMa]

Heheh, the swedish way (AArrghh Im giving out my nationality even more).

I have Swedish friends.... And if it makes you feel any better, my nationality is American

Anyway, I've loved what little of the story I've actually read. I'm so busy, but summer's coming!

I honestly have no clue what'll be next, but from the way the story's been going, I'll waiger it's gonna be something big.

Mostly bread, but the occasional Pop Tart or two....

[JoshWedin]

eye + k + row + s -- that's how I pronounce it and since that is the first choice on the list, it is the correct way! Just kidding. Actually the real question is how do you pronounce it? You are the creator, your way is law.

Josh

PS. I toasted hotdog buns last night.

[Trigger]

Ik-ross for me.

[footsteps]

"ick-ross" is the closest. More like 'ick-roass' -- for the second syllable say "roast" but drop the 't'.

And I put brown bread in my toaster. For you American readers, that's the same as whole wheat bread.

Alan

[TheOrk]

Ick-ross or as Footsteps said "Ick-Roass". Great story, I can't wait for the next chapter.
BTW I usaully use my toaster for Pop tarts

[Sir Kohran]

I'm surprised that I'm the only person that says "Eye-Cross". Strange.

Like how do you like the story?

SPOILERS!

I certainly liked the story for the first Ikros story. I loved characters like Daravon, Alyia, Kullvox and the like, who had interesting lives and personalities. I enjoyed following them as their tales evolved, always interested as to what would happen next.
The story itself moved greatly, never too slow, or too fast. The plot was very intriguing. To begin with, Ethelred looks like the typical bad guy, a sorcerer with a force of Skeletons at his command. But as the story went on, we slowly realised who the real villains were, the traitor to the Council, and one of Ikros's own Knights. That part was amazing.

My main complaint was that there wasn't really enough emotion. Garalt and Alyia's love was never really explored much, though I admit this isn't important really.
Perhaps the death of a good guy might have helped the story. It turned out that Kullvox wasn't killed by the dragon, but merely pulled the old "He's dead! No, wait, he's not!" trick. I almost cheered when Tundrock was slain, but then it turned out that he was evil all along. I know Ulmerad died, but that was of his own choice, once the evil had gone, and he wanted to go fighting, so I never really felt any emotion to him.

But overall, these nitpicks are far overpowered by the good points. It was a great read!

What do you think will happen next?

No idea. I know the author will have something amazing planned!

What do you put into a toaster?

Oh...I know this one...Um...I think it started with...was it...T?

[Formendacil]

Call me influenced by middle-earth, but I've always pronounced it "ik-Roas", which corresponds (to my ear) to "ik-rows" on the list.. ik is obviously just that- ick! (no, I'm not saying I don't like it...). "ros" is somewhat objective, I guess, but with only one "s", I've always associated it with Maedhros, Cair Andros, Elros*, all of which I pronounce with the long "o" as well.

*For more information, see the published works of J.R.R. Tolkien

[Lord_Of_The_LEGO]

"ick-ross" is the closest. More like 'ick-roass' -- for the second syllable say "roast" but drop the 't'.

This is exactly the same for me. ICK-ROASS.

I certainly liked the story for the first Ikros story. I loved characters like Daravon, Alyia, Kullvox and the like, who had interesting lives and personalities. I enjoyed following them as their tales evolved, always interested as to what would happen next.
The story itself moved greatly, never too slow, or too fast. The plot was very intriguing. To begin with, Ethelred looks like the typical bad guy, a sorcerer with a force of Skeletons at his command. But as the story went on, we slowly realised who the real villains were, the traitor to the Council, and one of Ikros's own Knights. That part was amazing.

My main complaint was that there wasn't really enough emotion. Garalt and Alyia's love was never really explored much, though I admit this isn't important really.
Perhaps the death of a good guy might have helped the story. It turned out that Kullvox wasn't killed by the dragon, but merely pulled the old "He's dead! No, wait, he's not!" trick. I almost cheered when Tundrock was slain, but then it turned out that he was evil all along. I know Ulmerad died, but that was of his own choice, once the evil had gone, and he wanted to go fighting, so I never really felt any emotion to him.

But overall, these nitpicks are far overpowered by the good points. It was a great read!

I second this. I liked all the secondary characters to Garalt, just because they seemed to have a more depth. Kullvox was my favorite character, and I was glad to see him come back from the dead, but I would have liked to see more "good guys" fall that were not nameless soldiers. There were only two things that really bugged me: The Emperor Palpatine bad guy clone, and "stereotypical" love plot of Garalt and Alyia. You know, the "gallant knight gets the princess" plot.

However, other that that, I loved the story and am eager for more!

[footsteps]

I've always pronounced it "ik-Roas", which corresponds (to my ear) to "ik-rows" on the list..

I'd thought about that one too, but the "rows" or "row + s" rendition strikes me as more of a "rose" or "roze" pronunciation. It's interesting how we've all been looking at the same spellings, and yet different pronunciations are "heard". If there are any linguists reading this, would you care to comment on that phenomenon? (but keep it in reference to Lego so that the thread doesn't get locked for going off-topic!! )

Alan

[Sir Dillon]

I say it eye + k + roas.

I just finshed The Kingdom of Ikros and loved it! I have yet to start Chaos Skies.