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ProPhetZ FaTe · Mar 10, 2006, 03:00 AM // 03:00

This is a simple question, would you like to change your character's name after you have already made it and is quite far in the game. If Guild Wars Support Team see's how many people want to change their character's names, they might allow it, so vote yes if you would like to change your character's name without starting all over. Vote no if you like it the way it is.

1.Yes
2.No

Sorry guys, I don't know how to make this into a checkbox vote, so just post reply's and any info. on how to create the checkbox would be helpful

Selerious · Mar 10, 2006, 03:08 AM // 03:08

I say No.

It wouldnt matter much in PvP scince many are deleted and remade all the time, but characters that are lv 20 or around will be most of the way through, which is a few hours and you could say that the name gets moulded to the character in my eyes. Its not the best to log on and look at your characters, look there is blah, blah and a new name, you get used to characters, they were tecnically born with their name.

Plus if you don't like the name in the later parts how did you get that far with it in the first place.

brybry · Mar 10, 2006, 03:08 AM // 03:08

1.yes....plz anet, plz

KANE OG · Mar 10, 2006, 03:23 AM // 03:23

No.....

lord_shar · Mar 10, 2006, 03:27 AM // 03:27

I would support this if it had steep built-in limitations, like 25k to initiate, allowed only once per month, dynamic friends-list updates, etc... Something that prevents frequent name-changing from being abused.

ProPhetZ FaTe · Mar 10, 2006, 03:31 AM // 03:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by lord_shar

I would support this if it had steep built-in limitations, like 25k to initiate, allowed only once per month, dynamic friends-list updates, etc... Something that prevents frequent name-changing from being abused.

Yes, Lord_Shar, that is a very good idea

coldplay · Mar 10, 2006, 03:44 AM // 03:44

changing character name? This kind of thing has never happened in entire mmorpg history.

Juicey Shake · Mar 10, 2006, 04:39 AM // 04:39

I'd have liked it 2 months ago when I deleted my 400 hour / 5 month old ranger [deleted because I didn't like the name I had chosen.] had all ranger skills unlocked, 15k armors.... deleted it anyway.

Kook~NBK~ · Mar 10, 2006, 04:58 AM // 04:58

If a person takes the few extra minutes to come up with a name they like, then it shouldn't be a problem in the first place. But naming you character seems to be a bit of a sticking point in character creation.

With My characters, I already had names in mind and they weren't very much sought after, so I had no problem with trying to get a name that was already taken.

Vilaptca · Mar 10, 2006, 05:05 AM // 05:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kook~NBK~

If a person takes the few extra minutes to come up with a name they like, then it shouldn't be a problem in the first place. But naming you character seems to be a bit of a sticking point in character creation.

With My characters, I already had names in mind and they weren't very much sought after, so I had no problem with trying to get a name that was already taken.

Yup, I agree. Too many people rush through character creation and then don't like the characters name they end up using. Or the hair they have. People just need to take their time. Trying different things with your PvP slot helps too.

So...No to name changes.

Valdaran Longfoot · Mar 10, 2006, 05:29 AM // 05:29

No to name changes.

Having an apperance changer like hair style and color isn't that bad of an idea. Its realistic atleast. Plus Anet has been looking for some gold filters for a while now, might be a good idea..............

Cymmina · Mar 10, 2006, 01:55 PM // 13:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by coldplay

changing character name? This kind of thing has never happened in entire mmorpg history.

Oh no? Try one of the oldest MMORPGs ever.

http://www.uogamecodes.com/store/prod_detail.asp?ProdID=UONAMECHANGE&CartID={820E44 FC-5226-4A53-A9C7-00BC1469601F}&PromoID=996

I'm stuck with deleting my 2nd oldest character or simply living with the fact that I didn't really like the name I came up with for my ranger. I may have to anyway when Factions comes out and I find a new hair style/face I like better and there isn't a way to switch.

The arguments for "no" are pretty weak. "Oh, you should have thought of a better name." There's honestly nothing wrong with my ranger's name, I just don't care for it anymore. Not everyone wants to bring a new game home and not be able to play it until they come up with a name they love that isn't taken.

I support a name change, provided there are very strict restrictions to ensure people aren't changing willy-nilly.

Charqus · Mar 10, 2006, 02:39 PM // 14:39

Yes

BUT

not permanently I'd do it as a joke from time to time tho

ThY[Ninj] · Mar 10, 2006, 03:01 PM // 15:01

it would be confusing, but I see how it could help people so i'll say yes. Also, we should be able to create characters with just one word in their name.

Starsky-sama · Mar 10, 2006, 03:48 PM // 15:48

No. thx.

Esprit · Mar 10, 2006, 05:27 PM // 17:27

No, bad idea. People need to take their time in making their character, and not just throw a random set of letters together.

Plus, scammers would love this. They'd scam people, get their name known, and then change it, to continue the process. It would be like plastic surgery for a thief to change their identity.

Loviatar · Mar 10, 2006, 05:44 PM // 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProPhetZ FaTe

This is a simple question, would you like to change your character's name after you have already made it and is quite far in the game.

if search were up i would direct you to pages of threads that exist on this.

Anet said no for account security and not giving scammers a new identity.

this horse has not just been beaten to death it has been buried under Bandini mountain for some time.

/not just no but hell no

Toben_Hexx · Mar 10, 2006, 09:55 PM // 21:55

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YES!

I've used Toben Hexx across a few games now, and here before I knew about Hexes.

Now that I'm a Me/N, it's just too cheesy! My fault, I know, but something like a name change feature seems easy enought to implement, and rather harmless.

Sparks Dawnbringer · Mar 10, 2006, 10:48 PM // 22:48

Your name is the only way other players can recognise you. Your reputation is determined by your name. So if I played with Someone and had a good time I would want to do so again. And the reverse is true too if Someone was a jerk and a very bad unsportsmanlike player or a scammer if they could change there names I would not know this was a person I would rather not have in my party or trade with. So I am very sorry if you named yourself some stupid name, but I do not think you should be able to change it. I'd be happy to let yo change any thing else, your hair, sex,color of skin or hair, height, but not your name.

Ninetail Trickster · Mar 10, 2006, 10:54 PM // 22:54

Problem here is that people may abuse it, as Sparks suggested.
If it were a matter of yes or no, I'd be against the namechange, but if a condition could be attached, make it cost a decent chunk of gold, proportional to how much gold you have. Thus, if someone were to scam another player and change their name, the scam would be a wasted effort in illicit dealings.