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KiyaKoreena · Jan 01, 2007, 06:48 AM // 06:48

Neither my husband nor I can figure out why "Collector" is not allowed in character creation. Can anyone shed light on why that is a bad word?

Hell Raiser · Jan 01, 2007, 06:54 AM // 06:54

if the whole name is Collector, then your mistake is that you have to have at least two(2) words.

Muk Utep · Jan 01, 2007, 06:56 AM // 06:56

I think they might have ruled out names containing words like Collector, Merchant, Storage, Weapons and so on. Most games don't want you to copy into your name things that are fundamental to the game world.

Ryo Azuro · Jan 01, 2007, 06:57 AM // 06:57

If you have "Collector" and a last name afterwards, it might be because of the Collector's located in towns/outpost/field. That could be my only guess, even though some collector's don't use "Collector" as their first name. Best of luck!

- Ryo

KiyaKoreena · Jan 01, 2007, 06:58 AM // 06:58

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Originally Posted by Muk Utep

I think they might have ruled out names containing words like Collector, Merchant, Storage, Weapons and so on.

Its a bit sad if that is the reason. I was hoping to make my mules a little more descriptive to what they were holding.

Malice Black · Jan 01, 2007, 07:17 AM // 07:17

Try something like "Mule Armoury" for weapon storage etc

Mournblade · Jan 01, 2007, 07:39 AM // 07:39

My mule is named Carrie Mebootay - be creative! =)

xiaotsu · Jan 01, 2007, 07:48 AM // 07:48

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Originally Posted by Mournblade

My mule is named Carrie Mebootay - be creative! =)

Lmao. That one look me a minute to get. I wish it wasn't taken

foamymaster1479 · Jan 01, 2007, 08:18 AM // 08:18

lol yah, but it is with any game you just can't use key words that they use in the world, such as merch, collector, and others

tasha · Jan 01, 2007, 09:50 AM // 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muk Utep

I think they might have ruled out names containing words like Collector, Merchant, Storage, Weapons and so on. Most games don't want you to copy into your name things that are fundamental to the game world.

Storage, Weapons, Materials are allowed words. My guild has a dump account and the character names contain those words

MegaMouse · Jan 01, 2007, 02:57 PM // 14:57

Several of my old Guild mates have storage toons that have the word storage in it. the difference is what they hold (upgrades items and so forth). The name "Collector" is allowed just need to use one that tells you what is in it, unless the name is already taken.

Mega Mouse

The Pointless · Jan 01, 2007, 03:45 PM // 15:45

I have two mules, both named "Storage Boy [Insert Japanese name here]" and coloured their outfits so I can easily choose which one is my Weapons and Upgrades, and which is my collectables

KiyaKoreena · Jan 01, 2007, 06:14 PM // 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by MegaMouse

Several of my old Guild mates have storage toons that have the word storage in it. the difference is what they hold (upgrades items and so forth). The name "Collector" is allowed just need to use one that tells you what is in it, unless the name is already taken.

Mega Mouse

No, "Collector" is not allowed anywhere in the name when I try.

I've long figured out alternate names for my mules, that isnt a problem. :-) Its sheer curiosity of why that word isnt allowed. It bothers me that I cant figure out why.

Relambrien · Jan 01, 2007, 06:39 PM // 18:39

Just want to back up the OP here, after extensively trying to find name combinations I can safely conclude that "Collector" is not permitted by GW in a character name. However, the name "C O L L E C T O R" is currently in use by another player.

My guess is that Storage isn't an NPC title, Storage Agent is, so the name is permitted. Weapons, while an NPC title, is an otherwise VERY common word and thusly permitted. Collector, however, IS the name of an NPC title, and while fairly common, is disallowed. My only guess is it has to do with the whole key feature of the game thing.

Jan 01, 2007, 06:48 AM // 06:48	#1
KiyaKoreena Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Guild: Kirins of Holy Light Profession: N/	Not allowed name Neither my husband nor I can figure out why "Collector" is not allowed in character creation. Can anyone shed light on why that is a bad word?

Jan 01, 2007, 07:17 AM // 07:17	#6
Malice Black Site Legend Join Date: Oct 2005	Try something like "Mule Armoury" for weapon storage etc __________________ Old Skool '05

Jan 01, 2007, 06:54 AM // 06:54	#2
Hell Raiser Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: [PHNX] Profession: Mo/	if the whole name is Collector, then your mistake is that you have to have at least two(2) words.

Jan 01, 2007, 06:56 AM // 06:56	#3
Muk Utep Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2006	I think they might have ruled out names containing words like Collector, Merchant, Storage, Weapons and so on. Most games don't want you to copy into your name things that are fundamental to the game world.

Jan 01, 2007, 06:57 AM // 06:57	#4
Ryo Azuro Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: The Brotherhood of Pandemonium Profession: E/Me	If you have "Collector" and a last name afterwards, it might be because of the Collector's located in towns/outpost/field. That could be my only guess, even though some collector's don't use "Collector" as their first name. Best of luck! - Ryo

Jan 01, 2007, 07:39 AM // 07:39	#7
Mournblade Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Guild: Dawn Treaders [DAWN] Profession: W/Mo	My mule is named Carrie Mebootay - be creative! =)

Jan 01, 2007, 08:18 AM // 08:18	#9
foamymaster1479 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Spencerport, NY Guild: Guild Wars Team Play Profession: D/Mo	lol yah, but it is with any game you just can't use key words that they use in the world, such as merch, collector, and others

Jan 01, 2007, 02:57 PM // 14:57	#11
MegaMouse Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: south mississippi Guild: Warriors Of Melos WOM Profession: E/N	Several of my old Guild mates have storage toons that have the word storage in it. the difference is what they hold (upgrades items and so forth). The name "Collector" is allowed just need to use one that tells you what is in it, unless the name is already taken. Mega Mouse

Jan 01, 2007, 03:45 PM // 15:45	#12
The Pointless Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Stuck in the UK Guild: Rage International [RAGE] Profession: W/Me	I have two mules, both named "Storage Boy [Insert Japanese name here]" and coloured their outfits so I can easily choose which one is my Weapons and Upgrades, and which is my collectables

Jan 01, 2007, 06:39 PM // 18:39	#14
Relambrien Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delaware, USA Guild: Error Seven Operators [Call] Profession: W/	Just want to back up the OP here, after extensively trying to find name combinations I can safely conclude that "Collector" is not permitted by GW in a character name. However, the name "C O L L E C T O R" is currently in use by another player. My guess is that Storage isn't an NPC title, Storage Agent is, so the name is permitted. Weapons, while an NPC title, is an otherwise VERY common word and thusly permitted. Collector, however, IS the name of an NPC title, and while fairly common, is disallowed. My only guess is it has to do with the whole key feature of the game thing.