Why is this called quake?

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idk I don't get it

[Larzech]

Because the main villain is codenamed Quake.

[Scrub]

The reason Quake is called Quake is a very confused and muddy story that doesn't really have any satisfying answer.

It's called Quake because it's cool, basically. Any other definitions will have you learning about id software's old D&D game, failed attempts at creating Quake as a completely different video game in the past, and other loose ends.

It just sounds cool.

[SCIM]

Oh yeah, shake baby, shake, but I ain't gonna quake

[Kitt 🌟 Stargazer]

Because that's what ID wanted it to be named

[Sean]

quake is the most rightous hero for justice in the universe

[Abelord]

It's called Quake because it was destined to ripple down the tectonic plates of the games industry.

[Knud den Store 🧙‍♂]

Originally posted by Irisu Kyouko:

idk I don't get it

Quake was the hero of a D&D campaign Romero, Carmack and the OG Id team had for a long time. Stuff like the daikatana was also featured in those games, did I mention the OG Id team were unbelieveable nerds?

Quake was the titular hero and the game was supposedly be a dark fantasy game but erm stuff happened and I recommend you that you read Masters of Doom to learn more to make your own opinion about it.

The titular weapon was not featured until the expansions because Quake was pretty tough to develop but the leap in technology alone is staggering.

That said, that is the reason why Quake II went back to the Doom formula rather than building Quake original design. Modern Id could technically reboot like they did Prey and Nu-Prey is pretty awesome despite being Bioshock meets Evangelion which has nothing to do with the original Prey which was Duke Nukem meets Turok.

[Lightwave]

Because DOOM is DOOM and QUAKE is QUAKE. You got it?

[erc]

Because they DOOMed the whole world with what they came up with before and then they needed a QUAKE to shake off the unworthy.

[f00]

Originally posted by doc:

The reason Quake is called Quake is a very confused and muddy story that doesn't really have any satisfying answer.

It's called Quake because it's cool, basically. Any other definitions will have you learning about id software's old D&D game, failed attempts at creating Quake as a completely different video game in the past, and other loose ends.

It just sounds cool.

Er, no. It's not because it 'sounds cool'.

What Knud says above is the genesis of the name 'Quake' as it did belong to a player that Carmack used to have in one of his D&D campaigns.

However the game ultimately took this name because Quake is the codename that the government forces have for Shub-Niggurath, The Old One and final boss of the game who is wreaking havoc by sending her minions through the slipgates.

It spells this out quite literally in the .txt file included with the original game which contains the story background.

[margalus]

Because that is what id decided to call it. Pretty simple...

[randir14]

Because back when it came out it made people quake with epileptic seizures since they weren't used to 3D graphics and mouselook.

[Da5e]

Because it's a cooler name than IAN.

[ULTRA]

Because if it were called Shub-Niggurath then the ESRB would perform the most electrifying move in sports entertainment history on them

[rufus_mcgayhee]

Because the Earth quaketh at the almighty power of John Romero who worked on this game for free. He didnt make a dime. He said he was pushed out and he continued to do his job.

Thats passion. You will quake in your shoes when you see for the first time, 3D bad guys!!! Quaketh in your socks as you see the gore explode in 3D!!! Doom wasnt enough. We took it further!!!

Also because your name is Quake. You are Quake Oswald. Savior of humanity. He was actually a follower of the long disbanded Quakers from the 1700s. My math may be off. Quake was so big that Kelloggs invented Quaker Oatmeal. Mr Oswald really left his mark on the world and get this... he was just a dood John Romero made up.

Now now now, while Romero was the crazy one, John Carmack made his visions true. Together they were a formidable team. Praise Carmack everyday for basic ray casting. He invented that ♥♥♥♥. We should all praise Carmack for all the innovations he brought gaming. Just look at a "derivative chart" of Doom. It leads to Quake, it leads to Half Life, its still a quake engine used on Rage!!!! Carmack coomed all over the gaming world and his presence will probably never be forgotten. At least by me.

Anyway, dont buy quake. Its quite boring. And the Shamblers have fur. Middle finger emoji.

ALSO totally kidding buy Quake 5 times and give it to your mom, grandma, great grandma, and uncle Rick