It never even crossed my mind that slanted line was supposed to be an "i". I always read it as "a" since it looks identical to the two other "a"s in the word.
Title: Re: Masiya or Masna?
Post by: Turbo D on November 04, 2007, 04:54:46 PM
This is like that volfied or volfiev thread, haha.
Title: Re: Masiya or Masna?
Post by: rag-time4 on November 04, 2007, 06:07:34 PM
Also, WTF does it say in the moon language that's above the N and A?
The katakana is "me-sa-i-ya."
I wonder why they forgot the first a... from the katakana "sa"
Title: Re: Masiya or Masna?
Post by: Necromancer on November 04, 2007, 06:14:57 PM
I always thought that it was Masiya, but pcecp.com says that it's Masaya.
On a side note: I checked my Japanese Double Dungeons manual for a correct spelling, but no dice (no English); when I checked my US version, I found that the manual is in French. I bought it a couple of years back from TZD, but apparently never opened the manual; now I wonder if I have any more Canuck versions.
Title: Re: Masiya or Masna?
Post by: Keranu on November 04, 2007, 07:41:12 PM
Hah, I never noticed the N resemblence before! I've always been pronouncing it the correct way "Masaiya" ever since I heard someone pronounce it that way.
Title: Re: Masiya or Masna?
Post by: ParanoiaDragon on November 04, 2007, 08:11:53 PM
I used to call it Masna for years upon years, but some time ago, I somehow figured out it was Masaya. #-o
Title: Re: Masiya or Masna?
Post by: termis on November 05, 2007, 02:28:59 PM
Well, they didn't use romaji to transliterate the English word (as mentioned above, then it would've been メサイヤ - MESAIYA.
All the Japanese websites spell it as "MASIYA".
Title: Re: Masiya or Masna?
Post by: spenoza on November 06, 2007, 03:19:34 AM
Kinda looks like they wanted to be "Messiah" but screwed it up :)
Title: Re: Masiya or Masna?
Post by: Bonknuts on November 07, 2007, 01:25:41 PM
Also, WTF does it say in the moon language that's above the N and A?
That's kana for " (it) scales and rotates on Target Earth". 馬鹿外人...
Title: Re: Masiya or Masna?
Post by: Joe Redifer on November 07, 2007, 01:45:37 PM
That pic is actually from Target Earth, but I removed the stars with a space-age program called something like "Adobe Photoshop". I didn't want people to know that I got that logo from a freakin' Genesis game. I am so ashamed now. :(
I agree, those Japanese foreigners are foolish!
Title: Re: Masiya or Masna?
Post by: Keranu on November 07, 2007, 02:15:25 PM
W00t! You dirty Sega traitor! Off with your head now! Someone sharpen up the moderator's death axe.
Title: Re: Masiya or Masna?
Post by: Turbo D on November 07, 2007, 04:02:32 PM
We all know Redifer loves the genesis, haha. I found out he was the mod at some sega forum. I bet he is sharpening his genesis mod golden axe for your battle :wink:
Title: Re: Masiya or Masna?
Post by: Joe Redifer on November 07, 2007, 04:54:01 PM
That would be awesome if Keranu and I got into some epic battle, continuously banning each other in their respective forums.
Title: Re: Masiya or Masna?
Post by: Turbo D on November 07, 2007, 05:02:09 PM
lol, only if the golden axe was involeved 8)
Title: Re: Masiya or Masna?
Post by: Keranu on November 07, 2007, 08:00:06 PM
I'm ready to axe duel anytime anywhere. 8)
Title: Re: Masiya or Masna?
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on November 08, 2007, 12:53:25 AM
I have the Legendary Axe Readied for you Master Keranu!!
I'm sure it won't let you down!
Title: Re: Masiya or Masna?
Post by: Neo Rasa on November 08, 2007, 11:59:22 AM
With that pegasus star thing, maybe they wanted people to associate them with Saint Seiya.
Title: Re: Masiya or Masna?
Post by: Keranu on November 08, 2007, 07:24:13 PM