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wlafeen · Apr 02, 2009, 10:19 PM // 22:19

omg yes - the ability to change character names. have wanted this forever. i understand that it would not be easy to implement into the game but i am confident that it could be done. so make it hurt (just a little) - make the price to do so what it needs to be to offset the complications it brings. it would be fair to make it a pricey option.

Rhamia Darigaz · Apr 02, 2009, 10:47 PM // 22:47

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Originally Posted by HawkofStorms

Try telling that to parents who will buy this game for their children.

Children do play this game, regardless of its rating (because, lets be honest, how many parents really understand the difference between video games).

Having a chat filter and enforcing certain rules is a selling point and feature to concerned parents.

if parents buy teen rated games for their children they have no right to complain about harsh language.
also i wouldn't call something in a naming policy a good selling point; it's hardly advertised and i imagine many people would be turned off by a game made by a prude company.

Sniper22 · Apr 02, 2009, 10:50 PM // 22:50

GG anet. Maybe in the future or GW2 people can buy name changes for like 5 bucks or something.

HawkofStorms · Apr 02, 2009, 11:13 PM // 23:13

I'm sorry Rhamia, VERY few people in the real world would call someone prudes because they don't want their children exposed to sexually explicit language or violent threats by psychopaths. I've been on this forum long enough to know your position on this and that I won't change it.

But that doesn't change the fact that we live in a real world. Intellectual discussions on the internet doesn't change the fact that the average person is offended, and would probably punch someone in the face, upon hearing stuff from RA district 1 in real life.

Bof · Apr 02, 2009, 11:43 PM // 23:43

Why aren't PvPers who compete in the tournaments with offensive names not automatically banned? They are seen by all who open the observer mode, and yet they are getting away with it. The character name Nucking Phuts is banned in PvE, but people in PvP with Phuck in their names are not.

Could their be an implement on banning character names before they even get started. We already have this character name is already in use. Why not put in: This character name could be offensive to come in the game.

ryan__ryan · Apr 03, 2009, 12:01 AM // 00:01

this really isn't on the topic of character names... but i fail to understand how people can get reported for bad language if there is a CHAT FILTER. if u find it offensive TURN IT ON its really really really really really really annoying to me. also ppl shouldn't take anything ppl say personally or offensively cuz they are ppl u dont and probably will never know in real life... like srsly r some of u guys for real?

Black Metal · Apr 03, 2009, 12:10 AM // 00:10

ryan, in cases where people deliberately bypass the filter.......such as using the above example, phucking, they deserve the ban

ryan__ryan · Apr 03, 2009, 12:24 AM // 00:24

yes, and many of those ppl do get a 3 day ban. and also, if u find character names offensive like phucking, do you have ur filter on? if you don't i wonder why u find it offensive and why the player, who you probably won't affect u in the game, deserves a ban. So what if they 'cheat' the system. they don't win a prize. not even a pat on the back.
anyways, it's not too big of a deal... ppl with those names usually only have it for like a few hours before they reroll and delete it.

Bof · Apr 03, 2009, 12:29 AM // 00:29

Chat filter doesnt filter character names. Cheating the system is cheating its the whole point the rules. If they let a few names go more and more will come in and eventually you will go into Kamadan and 3/4ths of the names will be offensive.

ryan__ryan · Apr 03, 2009, 12:32 AM // 00:32

first of all, i highly doubt that will happen as most 'offensive' names are temporary pvp characters.
secondly, i wonder why some ppl are offended by character names, but don't have their filters turned on.
either way, i could care less if they were banned or not. thats only my opinion tho and im sure other ppl don't share mine. they can go ahead and report the name and hope for the 3 day ban

Deathlok · Apr 03, 2009, 12:46 AM // 00:46

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Reference major religious figures.

So here comes the banning of anyone named*

Allah
Mohamad
Jesus
Budah
Mary
Joseph
Phillip
Mathew

And any other persons name that is in reference to any of the many religious figures?

Jesus, this world is becoming to RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GOing PC.

*Apologies for any mispellings. I am not religious and so have NFI how they are all spelled.

Bof · Apr 03, 2009, 12:48 AM // 00:48

1. Probably not but theoritically could happen
2. As I said before Chat Filter Does NOT Filter Names
3. With the new mark system they will get random generated names whenever they get banned.

As you imply most are pvp and will just delete and remake, but I am guessing that most of the names are coming from PvE players getting offended. Though it does irritate me to see PvP players with offense names on observer mode.

Neez · Apr 03, 2009, 01:33 AM // 01:33

http://i41.tinypic.com/334m4na.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/2ev6uqf.jpg

Just when I thought that a Maple Story-ish toons invasion was all I could expect from the April's Fool in Guild Wars, this dude came up and wins the day. Or, it could just be some hidden sexual attraction for strong and big African men I have. But it still made my day.

PS: Couldn't think of a better thread to share it.

Bof · Apr 03, 2009, 01:42 AM // 01:42

Lol that is hilarious. Eventhough I do not mind the name because its funny and that is probably the only time we will ever see him. It is still against the rules and the next time he shows up or if he actually plays daily it should be banned.

AidinSwiftarrow · Apr 03, 2009, 02:01 AM // 02:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by makosi

Jewish people (driving German cars.)

You'd be surprised at how many people can be offended over the most minor things they're exposed to and you'd be surprised at how people get trigger happy with the /report system. However, I suppose the support team have to respect people's concerns in this politically correct age.

QFT

I once got reported for verbal abuse when I said the Jonas Brothers sucked...lolwut?

Bof · Apr 03, 2009, 02:45 AM // 02:45

You can get reported for anything you say that is negative. However whether they 3 day ban you or not is a different story.

BlackAngel · Apr 03, 2009, 02:50 AM // 02:50

* Reference major religious figures.

Going by this word "God" would be on a ban list, yet we have title in the game called "God Walking Amongst Mere Mortals". Classic case of the pot calling the kettle black :P. I know there's a difference between god and God, but that's not the point, it's all about context (God --> mortals). Would character named "God Walking Amongst Mere Mortals" get a ban?

Bof · Apr 03, 2009, 02:55 AM // 02:55

1. Your name cannot be that long
2. People have Goddes or God in their name and do not get banned.

All depends on context.

HawkofStorms · Apr 03, 2009, 03:11 AM // 03:11

Agreed Bof.
I don't think its the fear of names like "God of War," but fear that there would be names like "F*** God/Muhammad/Jesus/Budah" etc

And I like the argument that just because it's a temporary PvP character, that somehow makes something less offensive. Because.... that makes no sense.

Chthon · Apr 03, 2009, 03:12 AM // 03:12

My one concern is that, under the current system, a-net sometimes seems to do a poor job of actually evaluating whether names are actually offensive before issuing a temp ban. I don't think it's wise to increase the penalties unless the quality of review also increases.

Now, if a-net starts really reading the offensive name reports critically before issuing temp bans, and establishes an appeals procedure to restore a reported-but-not-actually-offensive name, then I'm all for escalating the penalties.