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rick15465 · May 16, 2007, 06:39 PM // 18:39

Hey, this midday I could still play Guild Wars, but I log in now..;and I'm banned!!

I got all 3 campaings...and now I'm banned;;;

For having an un-acceptable name...

Now you say:

Are these un-acceptable:

greendc27 · May 16, 2007, 06:43 PM // 18:43

If its for an unacceptable name they normally let you change it I think. If thats the case then you'll be able to see which one they thought was bad.

rick15465 · May 16, 2007, 06:46 PM // 18:46

I only get a message saying:

You have been banned from guild wars for having an un-acceptable name. You may continue playing GW within 71 hours.

Or something. But NOT what the name was...

However, I did ask for a name change, BUT that was for Rick Habets.

greendc27 · May 16, 2007, 07:10 PM // 19:10

Are you sure it wasn't a pet name?

toddhd · May 16, 2007, 07:32 PM // 19:32

Just a guess, but it may have been "The Elona Guardian" that did it. Sometimes they don't like people using in-game name resources. For example, naming your char "Prince Rurik" would a no-no. (I doubt you could do that in the first place, but you get the point). Remove the Elona part and see if that's better.

Sometimes, having a "bad word" inside another bad word might do it to. Like "Eshito Matsuma" might set it off, because the Eshito contains a bad word.

Good luck!

milkflopance · May 16, 2007, 08:11 PM // 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddhd

Just a guess, but it may have been "The Elona Guardian" that did it. Sometimes they don't like people using in-game name resources. For example, naming your char "Prince Rurik" would a no-no.

I highly doubt they'd ban anyone for using names like that, as it's not an inappropriate name.

Mournblade · May 16, 2007, 08:18 PM // 20:18

So whats your theory then milk? There isn't anything obviously wrong with his names...

milkflopance · May 16, 2007, 08:31 PM // 20:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mournblade

So whats your theory then milk? There isn't anything obviously wrong with his names...

The only name that seems to come under the catagory of "un-acceptable", is Run For Me Or Die, although i'm not sure if ANet would class it as one or not.

Have you tried contacting ANet about it?

lakatz · May 16, 2007, 08:57 PM // 20:57

I'll bet you a nickel you were accidentally banned. There's nothing wrong with any of those names. It was probably a typo on the PlayNC end. Doesn't it feel just a tad too coincidental that you got a name ban when you asked for a name change?

Ron Ng · May 16, 2007, 09:00 PM // 21:00

Abbadons God

It spoils parts of Nightfall and Prophecies.

milkflopance · May 16, 2007, 09:26 PM // 21:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Ng

Abbadons God

It spoils parts of Nightfall and Prophecies.

Rubbish, it's the name of a god in the GW lore that doesn't tell you anything about the storyline whatsoever.

Loviatar · May 16, 2007, 09:45 PM // 21:45

they have already stated prominent ingame names are not acceptable.

i think this qualifies.

send in an official ticket and ask them which is the problem and to unban if a mistake as been made.

GO TO SUPPORT NOT HERE

*Darcy* · May 16, 2007, 10:01 PM // 22:01

1. You say you requested a name change, which is normally not allowed.

2. You then received a "problem name" ban.

3. Normal procedure with #2 is when ban expires you can request a name change for the problem character and ANet will do it and unblock that character with his/her new name in place.

And your problem is what?

Messy · May 16, 2007, 10:01 PM // 22:01

I had a 3 day ban once for an un-acceptable name:

Hu Flung Pooh

the sad part was I had gone to Droks, and these 2 guys were on a roll with the most hateful racist remarks, and I told them I had taken a screenie and was going to report them. Then one said " your name is offensive to Orientals". So I guess he reported me as well, no idea.

When they ban your for a name, they tell you which name you were banned for and they make you change the name. If it happens again, then they will delete that character with whatever it has.

So if it was due to a name, and for my life I see nothing wrong with any of them, if they haven't told you for which one, when you go log on after the ban, you will be told to rename your character, and then you know which name they consider innapropriate.

Keep us posted, I'm really curious.

take care
and
good luck

Lydz · May 16, 2007, 10:34 PM // 22:34

It still sucks that you have a "strike" on your account. The support site says that if you get too many strikes you're out

Mercury Angel · May 16, 2007, 11:36 PM // 23:36

As has been stated, please contact the appropriate plaync support site for your region, which may be found here.

Whatever given community members may or may not feel about your name is largely irrelevant. The individuals who can handle the issues, and the only ones that can overturn it, are not here, and these topics lead to little more than pointless speculation, sometimes which has little to nothing to do with the actual ban reason.

You should be able to receive clarification and state your case through support, and, if appropriate, possibly even overturn it.
Also note that, if an inappropriate character name is the case for a ban, after completion of suspension, you will be able to continue playing that character after a name change. This means both that you will lose nothing but your time, and you will be able to find out which name resulted in the ban.

Source: http://www.plaync.com/us/support/doc_1198.html?prod=48

Best of luck with your support ticket.

May 16, 2007, 06:39 PM // 18:39	#1
rick15465 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2005	Banned..but for what? Hey, this midday I could still play Guild Wars, but I log in now..;and I'm banned!! I got all 3 campaings...and now I'm banned;;; For having an un-acceptable name... Now you say: Are these un-acceptable: Last edited by Neo Nugget; Aug 11, 2009 at 10:43 PM // 22:43.. Reason: removed

May 16, 2007, 10:01 PM // 22:01	#13
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	1. You say you requested a name change, which is normally not allowed. 2. You then received a "problem name" ban. 3. Normal procedure with #2 is when ban expires you can request a name change for the problem character and ANet will do it and unblock that character with his/her new name in place. And your problem is what? __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

May 16, 2007, 10:01 PM // 22:01	#14
Messy huh? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Follow the rainbow, make a left and voila Guild: Guildless Profession: R/	I had a 3 day ban once for an un-acceptable name: Hu Flung Pooh the sad part was I had gone to Droks, and these 2 guys were on a roll with the most hateful racist remarks, and I told them I had taken a screenie and was going to report them. Then one said " your name is offensive to Orientals". So I guess he reported me as well, no idea. When they ban your for a name, they tell you which name you were banned for and they make you change the name. If it happens again, then they will delete that character with whatever it has. So if it was due to a name, and for my life I see nothing wrong with any of them, if they haven't told you for which one, when you go log on after the ban, you will be told to rename your character, and then you know which name they consider innapropriate. Keep us posted, I'm really curious. take care and good luck __________________ HABLO ESPA??OL

May 16, 2007, 11:36 PM // 23:36	#16
Mercury Angel Avatar of Gwen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wandering my own road.	As has been stated, please contact the appropriate plaync support site for your region, which may be found here. Whatever given community members may or may not feel about your name is largely irrelevant. The individuals who can handle the issues, and the only ones that can overturn it, are not here, and these topics lead to little more than pointless speculation, sometimes which has little to nothing to do with the actual ban reason. You should be able to receive clarification and state your case through support, and, if appropriate, possibly even overturn it. Also note that, if an inappropriate character name is the case for a ban, after completion of suspension, you will be able to continue playing that character after a name change. This means both that you will lose nothing but your time, and you will be able to find out which name resulted in the ban. Source: http://www.plaync.com/us/support/doc_1198.html?prod=48 Best of luck with your support ticket. __________________ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...uting_projects Donate idle computer time.

May 16, 2007, 06:43 PM // 18:43	#2
greendc27 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wisconsin Guild: Gaming Continuum [GCon] Profession: R/Mo	If its for an unacceptable name they normally let you change it I think. If thats the case then you'll be able to see which one they thought was bad.

May 16, 2007, 06:46 PM // 18:46	#3
rick15465 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2005	I only get a message saying: You have been banned from guild wars for having an un-acceptable name. You may continue playing GW within 71 hours. Or something. But NOT what the name was... However, I did ask for a name change, BUT that was for Rick Habets.

May 16, 2007, 07:10 PM // 19:10	#4
greendc27 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wisconsin Guild: Gaming Continuum [GCon] Profession: R/Mo	Are you sure it wasn't a pet name?

May 16, 2007, 07:32 PM // 19:32	#5
toddhd Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Downingtown, PA Guild: Rite of Passage Profession: E/Me	Just a guess, but it may have been "The Elona Guardian" that did it. Sometimes they don't like people using in-game name resources. For example, naming your char "Prince Rurik" would a no-no. (I doubt you could do that in the first place, but you get the point). Remove the Elona part and see if that's better. Sometimes, having a "bad word" inside another bad word might do it to. Like "Eshito Matsuma" might set it off, because the Eshito contains a bad word. Good luck!

May 16, 2007, 08:18 PM // 20:18	#7
Mournblade Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Guild: Dawn Treaders [DAWN] Profession: W/Mo	So whats your theory then milk? There isn't anything obviously wrong with his names...

May 16, 2007, 08:57 PM // 20:57	#9
lakatz Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2006	I'll bet you a nickel you were accidentally banned. There's nothing wrong with any of those names. It was probably a typo on the PlayNC end. Doesn't it feel just a tad too coincidental that you got a name ban when you asked for a name change?

May 16, 2007, 09:00 PM // 21:00	#10
Ron Ng Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2007 Profession: W/	Abbadons God It spoils parts of Nightfall and Prophecies.

May 16, 2007, 09:45 PM // 21:45	#12
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	they have already stated prominent ingame names are not acceptable. i think this qualifies. send in an official ticket and ask them which is the problem and to unban if a mistake as been made. GO TO SUPPORT NOT HERE

May 16, 2007, 10:34 PM // 22:34	#15
Lydz Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Guild: The Crazy Dragons [TCD] Profession: E/Mo	It still sucks that you have a "strike" on your account. The support site says that if you get too many strikes you're out