No, really, very geeky.
The word ‘drow’ (as in the dark elves (hey, I said this was geeky)): how do you pronounce it? Rhymes with ‘now’ or rhymes with ‘know’?
(I’m listening to the ‘Homeland’ audiobook, and I’m discovering that the way I’ve pronounced many words in my head over the years does not match the apparent official line.)
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I’ve always heard it said rhyming with “now”. No idea if that’s right, but it’s how the people I used to play with said it.
Back before the Earth’s crust cooled (you know… AD&D 1st edition) our group pronounced it rhyming with “now”
I have always pronounced it such that it rhymes with “now.” I declare a tribal war on anyone who pronounces it as if it rhymes with “know.” Clearly they are disrespecting the high priestess.
Rhymes with now.
I have found the Maosit Elves to be very formidable.
WoC says ‘Drow: DRAU (as in drowsy; rhymes with now and how)’, which also agrees with me. http://www.wizards.com/dnd/DnDArchives_FAQ.asp
Huh.
Jer: It seems we are in the definite minority. In my head, it’s always been ‘rhymes with know,’ too.
Tim: I haven’t played in, oh, 20 years or so, but I’m intrigued!
Karen: Oh dear. Lloth is gonna be after me and Jer, then? Meep.
I’ve always rhymed it with know.
It’s obviously pronounced “Drow”. I don’t see what the problem is…
I’d love to play but I fear the logistics 🙁
Still, the time difference…but if you DO get a game going I’d love to try and join.