Names for this project's end release.

[Wohlstand]

I think, you know about the "PlatGEnWohl" name. It is the codename, as you see, this project's name is "Platformer Game Engine". And I think, we must select the end name for the release of this project, before we finish releasing it. This is important - as this is the project's face.

My little things:
Because GNU OS uses the Linux kernel, and the target OS naming is GNU/Linux. => After the realization of PGE with a full tool pack and the engine part, SMBX-version of PGE: (PGE with SMBX configs, graphics, musics, sounds, algorithms) will be named SMBX/PGE (not "NSMBX", NOT "SMBX 1.4" etc.).

Don't forget, this is only a collector of ideas and target name we will select when we will be ready for it.
Now project have working name "PGE Project"

About variants:

• "Platformer Game Engine" (PGE) is current working title, but still be too generic, and also by "PGE" in google you can find: PG&E (energetic company in USA), PGE Arena (a stadium in the Poland), "Polish Energy Group". So, is hard to find in the google. However "PGE by Wohlstand" gives the right result.
• "Kitten Platform Studio" seems unserious, and now I think to growl up project into higher level to let the indie developers use it for making real projects, not only just a child toy (like legacy engine was). In nearest feature is planned to redesign logo to look more prestigious than just a child toy. Even I like cats, but I with my nearest collegues are discussed that is no connection between cat and game engine, and using cat just "because liking cats" is not good way.
• "WohlSoft Platform Game Studio" - just a small idea in my mind which based on title of our community and describing it's purpose. Title seems long and is not so unique (there are LOT of projects with "Studio" word in title, etc.)
• "RetroMaker" (by CaptainSwag101), even interesting title, but our project can be used not only for retro-style games, and also for any other game styles (look at Blade game as graphical design example, even a case of unique gameplay feature like ability to manipulate with a time, etc).
• "Platformer Maker", or "Platformer Creator", or "Platformer Toolkit." (by Mikepjr) seems very generic and not unique

The best title must be: short, simple (to easy remember), unique (must be easily found in the search engines without guessing and describing extra things, "PGE" is not unique and gives lot of junk results instead our project).

[nexiana]

But I want to call it GyroNeko!

Firstly, I would suggest you actually try to explain the meaning of your name suggestion (if it isn't obvious enough) for everyone to understand what it's supposed to mean (if it's not supposed to have one, then refer to the second point).

Secondly, a better reason besides something like "but I want to" would greatly increase your suggestion's credibility. Besides, explaining why it's a better name in comparison to the other submissions/suggestions is worthwhile for everyone to consider it. Just take a look at some of the other posts/suggestions in this topic to see what I mean.

[Veudekato]

i agre with nexia. you should to explain the meaning of your name suggestion . and what do you meaninf in the 'but i want' ?

[Meowflash]

The first part, Gyro, is short for Gyrostability. The second, part Neko, is the japanese word for cat.

[orane]

well, heres a name.

KittyCode.

Heck you could even adjust the favicon and make the cats sunglasses K shaped

*flies off*

[Meowflash]

Or maybe I could call it GyroPlat, short for Gyroscopic Platformer.

[glitch4]

Codename. Feeling much better with that.

[sky2]

I prefer full project name "Platformer Game Engine". Simple and everyone knows what's about.

[darkhog]

I prefer full project name "Platformer Game Engine". Simple and everyone knows what's about.

And incredibly hard to come by on google. I mean, the only reason I know about this is that a friend of mine linked me to this project.

[Christian07]

I prefer full project name "Platformer Game Engine". Simple and everyone knows what's about.

And incredibly hard to come by on google. I mean, the only reason I know about this is that a friend of mine linked me to this project.

Actually if you search "Platformer game Engine by Wohlstand", you'll get this forum. This is because the index page isn't called "Platformer Game Engine" but it's a long name which starts with "Platformer game Engine by Wohlstand".

[Veudekato]

i think 'Platformer game engine is bad name.' becouse google will find not only this . many engines on internet

[tb1024]

i think 'Platformer game engine is bad name.' becouse google will find not only this . many engines on internet

Man, I don't know why I didn't struggle to understand that.
Let me fix:
I think Platformer Game Engine is a bad name, because Google will not find this only, but also lots of other engines through the internet.
I voted to Kitten Platformer Studio because it's unique enough and it makes reference to the engine's mascot. Through I found it out very girl-ish.

[sky2]

Well, it actually is Platformer Game Engine, but it's by Wohlstand. So in final name we can add a little addon in a title, e.g. "Wohl's (or Wohlstand's) Platformer Game Engine". But it is ok to have another project name, I don't have anything to other names, just I think PGE is the most fitting IMHO.

[Marina]

In my opinion it should be PlatGenWohl/PlatGEnWohl and PGE or PGW as abbreviation. Most people say PGE or PGW anyway because it's still shorter to type than PlatGenWohl. In the end everyone should just be able to chose themselves if they wanna say PGE/PGW, PlatGenWohl/PlatGEnWohl or Platformer Game Engine made by Wohlstand ;)

I'm saying this because the debate has caused some arguments in the past, which, in my opinion were completely unnecessary. In the end we all know what PGE means, and if you want you can still call it that "Kitten Platformer Studio with the random cat head" people are gonna figure out what you're talking about :P

[Mikepjr]

Personally i feel that PlatGEnWohl is hard to pronounce... Wohl i have no clue how you pronounce that.
I get all tongue tied trying to pronounce it and i feel like i am chewing on my tongue.
PGE sounds better, Platformer Game Engine or PGE sounds far better to me.
And it's easy to pronounce without feeling like i am gonna swallow my tongue.

[Wohlstand]

Personally i feel that PlatGEnWohl is hard to pronounce... Wohl i have no clue how you pronounce that.
I get all tongue tied trying to pronounce it and i feel like i am chewing on my tongue.
PGE sounds better, Platformer Game Engine or PGE sounds far better to me.
And it's easy to pronounce without feeling like i am gonna swallow my tongue.

Yea, it was FIRST name of project and now it is legacy, and I using now the PGE [ pi:dʒi: ] instead.
Old was [ Pltʒenvoʹl' ] (l is ringing concordant here. Anyway originlal German word have ringing l letter)

[Mikepjr]

Personally i feel that PlatGEnWohl is hard to pronounce... Wohl i have no clue how you pronounce that.
I get all tongue tied trying to pronounce it and i feel like i am chewing on my tongue.
PGE sounds better, Platformer Game Engine or PGE sounds far better to me.
And it's easy to pronounce without feeling like i am gonna swallow my tongue.

Yea, it was FIRST name of project and now it is legacy, and I using now the PGE [ pi:dʒi: ] instead.
Old was [ Pltʒenvoʹl' ] (l is ringing concordant here. Anyway originlal German word have ringing l letter)

Oh okay, no wonder i have a hard time pronouncing it.

[hacheipe399]

I vote for 'Kitten Platformer Studio'. More original and easy to find.

[ZioyTheCat]

Yeah, Kitten Platformer Studio gets my vote, but what about the name "Meow!"?

[Wohlstand]

"Meow!"?

Funny, but too much common
(Even current working name ('PGE') is too much common)

[ZioyTheCat]

OK, I have one:

Meow!
Platform Engine