# in-game Arkadion descriptions (monster list) **URL:** \ **Category:** Bugs, Suggestions & Monster Ideas\ **Created:** [December 2, 2013, 12:44am UTC](https://www.neomonstersforum.com/t/in-game-arkadion-descriptions-monster-list/798 "2013-12-02T00:44:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Wilv](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/www.neomonstersforum.com/wilv/32/1407_2.png) [@Wilv](https://www.neomonstersforum.com/u/Wilv)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2013, 12:44am UTC](https://www.neomonstersforum.com/t/in-game-arkadion-descriptions-monster-list/798/1 "2013-12-02T00:44:24Z")
(note: post to be edited as more come in… or as i identify my own spelling errors, lol. i intend to identify my edits at the bottom of the post) the game certainly is not in need of anymore literary content. but were anyone to further add to the written flavor of the story, what about short descriptions of the monsters themselves? (note: no idea where or how this would be added or viewed. perhaps a hover-over or an extra window when you click on the arkadion? the drawback here is that the more windows we have to click through, the clunkier it all feels. so perhaps a moot point!) any plans for in-game descriptions in the next game? anybody know? i’d gladly volunteer to churn out some throwaway content, for the edit/veto/approval of any staff. (note on previous suggestions: a search for “arkadion” “descriptions” “written” or “describe” didn’t give me exactly the result i was hoping for. if anyone has another post this should be located in, please let me know, i’d be happy to move it! furthermore i’d love more ideas for these here) before i begin, a quick exposé on me: just another fan! my profile [http://www.hunterislandforum.com/index.php/user/6837-wilv/](http://www.hunterislandforum.com/index.php/user/6837-wilv/) my hunter island blog [http://wilvatzigzag.blogspot.com/](http://wilvatzigzag.blogspot.com/) my “hello” post [http://www.hunterislandforum.com/index.php/topic/802-im-wilv-wandering-copywriter/#entry12606](http://www.hunterislandforum.com/index.php/topic/802-im-wilv-wandering-copywriter/#entry12606) i try to follow my Wilv’s Fun Writing Rules (WFWR? that’s a mouthful) here, especially effeciency/describing as short as possible (aiming for about 4 words). as many puns as possible, as per the humor style of the game. one finds that endgame content is “more fun” to write. that is to say, the cool-sounding arkadions are easier and more fun to describe and thus should be reserved for staff. the difficult stuff is getting through the beginning creatures, and here’s where a copywriter or thinktank finds an opportunity to help. because all arkadions are named, identifying a noun (“an arkadion” “the monster” “this little guy” and so on) would be redundant so with the exception of a noun separate from the arkadion itself (example: the very first one, spark, identifies “a personality” rather than “an arkadion”), all my descriptions begin with an adjective, adverb, gerund or otherwise… off we go! 1. Spark: “an electric little personality.” 2. Sparkape: “buzzing with potential.” 3. Sparkong: “king of the storm.” 4. Thunderback: “ruthless, explosive and lethal.” 5. Brakie: “hiding in a shell.” 6. Brakio: “prehistoric… or is it?” 7. Brakion 8. Brakitorus pigs are noted for their cleanliness. it’s somewhat misunderstood as an animal, being associated with dirty troughs and agriculture. i chose to go with this because the Arkadion looks especially cute. 1. Snorkling: “a clean, cute familiar.” 2. Blazenort: “flames escape its (his? her?) nose.” 3. Hogfire 4. Soltusk: “the tusked inferno.” 5. Frostkit: “aw! so adorable.” 6. Frostbite: “a hazard of the wilderness.” 7. Blizzard: “chilling to the bone.” 8. Glazio: “a disaster to behold.” 9. Gustbat: “they travel in swarms…” 10. Galebat: “a dangerous nocturnal predator.” 11. Plasmo: “alkaline, viscous and surprisingly animated.” 12. Plasmodious: “watch out for chain reactions.” 13. Fireworker: “they serve the hive, or master.” 14. Firesoldier: “venomous and hot for battle.” the next 2 refer to concepts outside the game (the fast food industry?) so i’m not really sure what to do with them… 1. Sanders: “finger-licking good at fighting.” 2. Kentucky 3. Seaquill: “watch where you step.” 4. Seaspine: “the urchin champion.” 5. Bluechick 6. Bluetail 7. Goldlamb: “a beautiful familiar.” 8. Goldfleece: “grows shining gold wool.” 9. Goldram: “their duels shake mountainsides.” 10. Bitefish: “are there more?” 11. Biteschool: “frenzying for a target.” 12. Seedtooth: “the woodland’s novelty familiar.” 13. Leaftooth 14. Shrubtooth 15. Bronzeshell: “sounds like a gong when struck.” 16. Breezeling: “a soft coat of feathers.” 17. Breezekite: “swiftly darts through the air.” 18. Breezehawk: “dispatches targets efficiently.” 19. Glaucoal: “not your average amoeba.” 20. Glaukindle 21. Fang 22. Lobo: “its howls are heard at night.” 23. Remus: “a beast of legend.” Spooky (not Spooker!) is currently my favorite. despite being adorable, he (it?) is almost kind of ominous/creepy, too… 1. Spooky: “travels the world…” 2. Spooker: “boo!” 3. Snowfawn 4. Snowhorn 5. Snowstag: “a noble sentinel.” 6. Bullhorn 7. Bosshorn: “the bovine bruiser.” 8. Narpike: “when sighted, sailors make a wish.” 9. Narpoon 10. Narlance 11. Squirehawk: “eager to serve the brave.” 12. Knighthawk: “eager to defend the just.” 13. Mantisword 14. Pengboy: “a lackey of the penguin streets.” 15. Pengster: “beware the mob mentality.” 16. Pengboss: “lynchpin of the inner circle.” 17. Jabby 18. Jabbit 19. Sphinxcat 20. Pharaocat: “sacred, revered and feared.” …interception! my personal little note: these next 11 here have the variety and gravity of pets that could almost be starters, don’t you think? “Beowulf” by the way refers to a story about infidelity, punishment and a sort of revenge, so that’s where i got that… 1. Chillbear: “they dance when you sing!” 2. Icebear 3. Freezebear 4. Smokepup: “a smokey, oily coat.” 5. Firewolf 6. Beowolf: “punishes unseemly indiscretions…” 7. Hedgehot 8. Hedgeheat: “the spikes are hot!” 9. Stegy 10. Stegodon 11. Stegotops: “a towering giant.” 12. Frostjack: “no two are alike.” 13. Frostknight 14. Flarerunner 15. Flamerunner 16. Blazerunner 17. Bladeshark: “equipped with powerful jaws.” 18. Sabreshark 19. Clubby 20. Bouldon 21. Duskling: “a mote of darkness.” 22. Duskhawk “Duskroc” imo one of the coolest names in-game. “Dusk” referring to the time or color of twilight, “roc” being the Persian mythical megabeast bird that could carry an elephant. (an earlier name was “Garuda” which we’ve all seen in other video games, i’m sure. happily, Hunter Island is the top-returned/only genuine result when googling the word “Duskroc” so, hats off to whomever thought up this name!) 1. Duskroc: “the terrifying bird of prey.” 2. Dullakid: “phantasmal trickster.” 3. Dullahan 4. Dullakhan: “conqueror of the afterlife.” 5. Squallfox 6. Thunderfox 7. Stormfox 8. Seabite: “thick bones belie its deftness.” 9. Seadile 10. Searex 11. Moby: “perhaps an object of obsession.” 12. Rockfin 13. Tidalwhale 14. Torchtail 15. Scorchtail 16. Musharoo 17. Wooly 18. Mammut 19. Rockoid: “gathers no moss.” 20. Dynabird 21. Flamewing 22. Blazewing 23. Pteroling 24. Pterosoar 25. Gremly 26. Voltyke 27. Voltooth 28. Voltiger 29. Miniceros: “found in the back of the herd.” 30. Geoceros 31. Gigaceros: “stampedes that can flatten hillsides.” 32. Prickly: “its name refers to its personality.” 33. Prickster 34. Grizzie: “deceptively cute-looking.” 35. Grizzpunk 36. Grizzex 37. Flamogaru 38. Flamurai 39. Flamogun: “wields fire effortlessly.” 40. Orcan 41. Orcoid 42. Flama 43. Solama 44. Joustfish 45. Rexy 46. Georex 47. Pearex 48. Raptorex 49. Levi 50. Leviathan: “from the darkest depths.” 51. Sizzler 52. Pyroviper 53. Tinder 54. Firemane 55. Fireheart 56. Halocat 57. Halopard 58. Moogong 59. Tombguard “Chopperbug” probably not my favorite Arkadion name, as it really only repeats what we (the players) are seeing. one writers’ staple (that’s a pun! writing staple, get it?) is “show don’t tell” or in other words, lead your reader to the word you want by describing it articulately enough that they get there themselves. this makes a more satisfying reading (gaming?) experience and avoids chopper bugs named “chopperbug” (redundant!) …i might have named this Arkadion something like “Thupthup” (sounds like a chopper, lol) or “Gadget” or “Whirlisect” instead. 1. Chopperbug: “is it a machine… or an insect?” 2. Nightfoal 3. Nightmare 4. Gargol 5. Nilo 6. Nilos 7. Nilox 8. Metallo 9. Metallodious 10. Cherub 11. Cherubion 12. Skullwraith 13. Prometheo 14. Yetigo 15. Sanctolamb 16. Blackadus 17. Raioh 18. Skullrex 19. Galey 20. Skywing 21. Aerowing 22. Ventowyrm 23. Bluey 24. Bluewing 25. Aquawing 26. Hydrowyrm 27. Ashie 28. Ashwing 29. Scorchwing 30. Pyrowyrm 31. Leafy 32. Leafwing 33. Greenwing 34. Gaiawyrm 35. Bearfist 36. Volvoxon 37. Firequeen 38. Flamorider 39. Orcow 40. Marspin 41. Mechadino 42. Nitrobird 43. Inferneo 44. Skywolf 45. Gremknight 46. Raijin 47. Nilomoth 48. Angelon 49. Shadowlance 50. Luxknight 51. Plasmorex 52. Barricadus 53. Tremorback 54. Dreadwolf 55. Magmawyrm 56. Typhonwyrm 57. Omegawyrm 58. Halochron 59. Guardiron 60. Deletroid 61. Destructor 62. Arky 63. Arkwing 64. Darkling 65. Necrodrake 66. Volvon 67. Krake 68. Krakar 69. Krakhan 70. Saphireon 71. Greenmane 72. Greenking 73. Sluga 74. Naga 75. Strato 76. Stratowyrm 77. Puffor 78. Puffoxin 79. Twiggy 80. Twigster 81. Thickskull 82. Sledgeskull 83. Scallotooth 84. Hammertooth 85. Birdy 86. Archeonis 87. Tout 88. Toucan 89. Lavaraptor 90. Vulvacoraptor 91. Nubis 92. Anubis 93. Gryphon 94. Moji 95. Megajaw 96. Megalorex 97. Samuraice 98. Snowja 99. Iceratops 100. Trizeratops 101. Subzeratops 102. Charcal 103. Charcalynx 104. Copperhorn 105. Bronzehorn 106. Goldenhorn 107. Volcadog 108. Volcawolf 109. Spinoheat 110. Spinoburn 111. Spinoflame 112. Vegikit 113. Vegilynx 114. Vegitiger 115. Minespider 116. Shisapup 117. Shisaguard 118. Minispine 119. Stegospine 120. Stegospike 121. Ninjagust 122. Ninjagale 123. Bluecub incoming: one of my personal favorite descriptions, “black ice” referring to the “invisible” danger on the road and the animal type itself being known as a relatively stealthy predator… 1. Blackice: “the invisible threat.” 2. Coldheart 3. Frillzy 4. Frillzeon 5. Cryptwing 6. Osiriswyrm 7. Hadepup 8. Hadehound 9. Cryokid 10. Cyroberg 11. Chillmaiden 12. Chillqueen 13. Shadowkit 14. Shadowstalker 15. 16. Haniwel 17. Elmoling 18. Elmoburn 19. Pyrobull 20. Magmahorn 21. Minoflare 22. Minoblast 23. Mossling 24. Mossgolem 25. Mandrapod 26. Mandaroot 27. Golrock 28. Gigarock 29. Plasmoid 30. Jumboid 31. Horrorfish 32. Terrorfish 33. Garudabird 34. Garudahawk 35. Onilad 36. Oniscar 37. Cyberdrake 38. Cyberwyrm 39. Roosquire 40. Rooknight 41. Darkpaw 42. Bloodclaw 43. Flaredrake 44. Infernowyrm 45. Starleo 46. Astroleon 47. Wizpur though i’m still forming an opinion of the Arkadion itself, one cannot help but absolutely love the name of the pet “Meowizard” lololol… 1. Meowizard 2. Felichanter 3. Felimancer 4. Penguini 5. Don Penguini 6. Pegahoof 7. Pegasion 8. Frigateefish 9. Cruiserfish 10. Windra 11. Triphoon 12. Orbling 13. Kamiwyrm 14. Golgem 15. Golgemios 16. Lavafang 17. Hydrablazer 18. Goldio 19. Goldius 20. Moltegant 21. Lavagant 22. Octor 23. Octoneer 24. Coredrake 25. Titanwyrm 26. Metalheart 27. Ironheart 28. Scorpiode 29. Scorpionix 30. Gearhound 31. Gearwolf 32. Cryoling 33. Cryowyrm 34. Droneguard 35. Roidguard 36. Whirlcore 37. Vortexor 38. Zephys 39. Arborus 40. Dahag 41. Vulcarex 42. Esapid 43. Deucalion 44. Tiamat (post/edit 1: ack! a browser crash! thankfully it recovered my content but maybe it’s time to post what i’ve got before all is lost, lol…) (edit 2: added a little more. one step at a time!) (edit 3: replaced “pet” with “familiar” and added yet more descriptions) ---
**Author:** ![Kookaburra](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/www.neomonstersforum.com/kookaburra/32/262_2.png) [@Kookaburra](https://www.neomonstersforum.com/u/Kookaburra)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2013, 2:13am UTC](https://www.neomonstersforum.com/t/in-game-arkadion-descriptions-monster-list/798/2 "2013-12-02T02:13:23Z")
… you certainly did a lot of work. Though… I’m not too sure why you commented on chopperbug but let birdy slide. LOL. Birdy… is just… well… ^^; Can you explain what you mean by hover over? You can’t exactly… “hover over” on iOS games. On another game, there were, in fact, “monster” descriptions. I really liked it, as it gave us SOME information to base off of when we are writing rather than letting us just wonder, and though it’s definitely good to wonder, I prefer at least just a little inkling of an idea to get me kicking. Ah, I’d add more but they are mostly irrelevant musings of a silly little bird sitting at a computer ---
**Author:** ![Wilv](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/www.neomonstersforum.com/wilv/32/1407_2.png) [@Wilv](https://www.neomonstersforum.com/u/Wilv)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2013, 3:28am UTC](https://www.neomonstersforum.com/t/in-game-arkadion-descriptions-monster-list/798/3 "2013-12-02T03:28:11Z")
> [@Kookaburra](#): > > … you certainly did a lot of work. > > Though… I’m not too sure why you commented on chopperbug but let birdy slide. LOL. Birdy… is just… well… > > ^^; > > Can you explain what you mean by hover over? You can’t exactly… “hover over” on iOS games. > > On another game, there were, in fact, “monster” descriptions. I really liked it, as it gave us SOME information to base off of when we are writing rather than letting us just wonder, and though it’s definitely good to wonder, I prefer at least just a little inkling of an idea to get me kicking. > > Ah, I’d add more but they are mostly irrelevant musings of a silly little bird sitting at a computer yes, i feel that the “other game” should NOT be something we attempt to emulate. the work of Zigzag is, after all, a groundbreaking project and a category in its own right. on that note: i really enjoy that when an Arkadion evolves, it learns its entire spellset automatically and doesn’t gain abilities depending on its level. that is relatively new for games on this operating system and one of the defining features that gives these games the steam/momentum we all enjoy so much. muse away! i can’t wait to hear more of your opinions, you’re obviously well-read and well-thought and i’m sure i’m not the only one that wants to hear what’s going on in that avian head of yours. to answer your question, i didn’t go critical on “birdy” (and a handful of others) because i always prefer to err on the side of “constructive criticism” rather than simply being critical- that is, in any given response or critique, i make a point to say more “good” than “bad” and, if that means i limit the number of critical things i say, so be it 🙂 oh and as far as hovering over: hm, what about “click and hold” or “click and drag” so that when your finger/cursor stays there for an extra moment, you get a (brief? temporary?) popup of some kind? can’t say i’m much of a programmer, myself… anyway, back to work! a quick note: here’s an overwhelmingly positive review, only 2 weeks old, which hits all the notes i was going for: a “category in its own right” and not-exactly-a-successor to that “other game.” [http://www.gamezebo.com/games/hunter-island/review](http://www.gamezebo.com/games/hunter-island/review) ---
**Author:** ![Kookaburra](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/www.neomonstersforum.com/kookaburra/32/262_2.png) [@Kookaburra](https://www.neomonstersforum.com/u/Kookaburra)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2013, 3:28am UTC](https://www.neomonstersforum.com/t/in-game-arkadion-descriptions-monster-list/798/4 "2013-12-02T03:28:23Z")
“Avian head”? Haha, that made me grin! I agree, we shouldn’t try to make HI just like another game. However, we should attempt to “borrow” ideas and improve on them. Once upon a time, monster catching games were unthinkable… :\> I see your point about the critiques. Perhaps the descriptions can be seen on the encyclopedia page… in some empty space there. Basically, my “musings” is just me wondering if “pet” can be replaced with a different word. I don’t know, they just seem to be… more than pets, yeah? ---
**Author:** ![Wilv](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/www.neomonstersforum.com/wilv/32/1407_2.png) [@Wilv](https://www.neomonstersforum.com/u/Wilv)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2013, 3:45am UTC](https://www.neomonstersforum.com/t/in-game-arkadion-descriptions-monster-list/798/5 "2013-12-02T03:45:12Z")
yes, i find that the word “pet” is used not just in the wiki but also (indirectly) in the game in places. they’re not just “tools” (also, tool carries a negative stigma) but companions that the world appears to revolve around. companions? familiars? ---
**Author:** ![Kookaburra](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/www.neomonstersforum.com/kookaburra/32/262_2.png) [@Kookaburra](https://www.neomonstersforum.com/u/Kookaburra)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2013, 9:56pm UTC](https://www.neomonstersforum.com/t/in-game-arkadion-descriptions-monster-list/798/6 "2013-12-02T21:56:35Z")
“Familiar” sounds pretty. ;\>