Curse

darknight2169 · Apr 27, 2007, 08:44 AM // 08:44

/signed
I made my sin with a different name, I then began to become known as "darky" (from Darknight, my other char), eventually, all my new chars had darknight in the name, I'd kill to make my sin Darknight the sin or something

arimicci · Apr 27, 2007, 12:12 PM // 12:12

/signed
To avoid abuses, just make it possible do again only after a reasonable timeframe. I said, one month?

Nemo the Capitalist · Apr 27, 2007, 06:22 PM // 18:22

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Originally Posted by against

The ability to change the name of your characters in Guild Wars is a feature that we are considering as an addition to the game, but is not an option at this time. (The only exceptions to this are characters with names that violate our User Agreement or Rules of Conduct. Such characters must be renamed by their players with an automated name violations tool, or the character must be deleted.)

If a name-change feature is something you would like to see as part of the Guild Wars service, then we encourage you to share your suggestions on one of the many Guild Wars fansite message boards.

If you want to see this happen, post your support here!

/signed also let us pay 5 k to change our characters looks please getting sick of seeing a factions tank own all campaigns would like to have a tyrian face =D ...ty

Formula488 · May 02, 2007, 01:26 AM // 01:26

Yeah, long and painful thread not planning on reading it all... Anyways my point is that if so many people are unhappy with their character's names, why doesn't Anet do anything about it? Right, right the server issues, too many would change names, well here's an idea; (though this may have already been said, "not planning on reading it all") Why not setup name changes like account location switches, set a limit for an account, lets say 3 or 5 per, or add in-game fee's, much like a guild registration, charge 25 - 100k per change (there's a deterrent for most inexperienced n00bs, who haven't put ant effort into their characters). Guilds are made and destroyed quite often, that seems to be allot of name changes to me, and besides if pets can do it why can't we? If the only problem is server-related, then I believe this would be an adequate solution, please any replies/suggestions are appreciated. I really hope Anet does something about this, as it would make many much happier then being given another crappy event weekend.

Shayne Hawke · May 02, 2007, 02:00 AM // 02:00

Not for me. When I make my character names, I make them the good character names that I know I'm going to want forever, and I'm not going to regret.

And if I start to regret the name, it's probably because I started regretting the entire character.

A more desirable option would be to switch primary professions.

But then again, I don't want to rip apart Guild Wars at it's seams.

Formula488 · May 05, 2007, 01:47 AM // 01:47

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Originally Posted by Shayne Hawke

Not for me. When I make my character names, I make them the good character names that I know I'm going to want forever, and I'm not going to regret.

And if I start to regret the name, it's probably because I started regretting the entire character.

A more desirable option would be to switch primary professions.

But then again, I don't want to rip apart Guild Wars at it's seams.

Switching primary professions will NEVER be added, and the idea is absurd. As far as regretting a character goes, this is not the case for all. People change, reasons for giving a particular character a certain name can change, thus stirs the desire to change the name; however this does not mean the character is "regretted", and when a character progresses to the point of having exp in the millions, and by this point of course having nearly all the skills for its class, remaking the character is no longer an option. People simply do not have the time to do things like this. Not everybody who plays this game is twelve years old with all the free time in the world. Those with responsibilities (and lives) simply do not have the time for this, and to be honest for a game, Arenanet could be a little more "forgiving" in these cases. Considering the vast periods of time required to reach the status that many in this predicament wishing for a name change implementation have, for simply the devotion to guild wars that these players have shown in order to obtain this status, at least of all Arenanet owes them this.

savage vapor 33 · May 05, 2007, 08:20 AM // 08:20

You picked the name, knowing what the outcome could be if you later down the road didnt like the name. If you went into the char thinking, hey they will let us change our name later, then you deserve to keep the name. That is what makes every name different. If your able to change your name, there would be too many copycats, just like with guild tags, ugh.

Lydz · May 05, 2007, 08:55 AM // 08:55

I don't like my character name but I certainly didn't give it that name because I thought we would be able to change it later. It sucks badly.

Anyone can copy anyone else already when making a new character, so I hardly see the difference between renaming old characters and naming new ones.

Amon Warrior · May 05, 2007, 09:33 AM // 09:33

Adding this feature one way or another would be good.

But what will happen to the old name? Could it be reused immediately by another player? Will it be forever lost or pegged to the original player's account? Could we change back to the original name?

Hmmm... I hope this won't get messy! :P

Lydz · May 05, 2007, 10:54 AM // 10:54

I think the name should just become reavailable to anyone who wants to use it (though who in their right mind would want my one char's name is beyond me)

Hyper.nl · May 05, 2007, 11:02 AM // 11:02

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For a price tho. Maybe 5 to 10k (rather 10) because it's kinda annoying when ppl change names all the time.

Maybe a time restriction would work as well, like 1x per 6 months.

Perfected Shadow · May 05, 2007, 11:25 AM // 11:25

/Signed, also since it's kind of related why not consider the option of being able to change face, hair, height, skin tone, etc.

Amon Warrior · May 05, 2007, 11:39 AM // 11:39

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Originally Posted by Perfected Shadow

/Signed, also since it's kind of related why not consider the option of being able to change face, hair, height, skin tone, etc.

A Hairdresser option has been discussed for a while now, and that includes several posts from this long thread already.

As for the other options, might as well make a brand new character!

MAnderson · May 05, 2007, 11:47 AM // 11:47

/Signed and Signed to changeling character looks as well.

I think the best way to stop abuse would be to only let you change your name once every so often like how account naming works. Making it cost to change would be unfair to some people and wouldn't stop everyone abusing it.

Perfected Shadow · May 06, 2007, 06:54 AM // 06:54

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As for the other options, might as well make a brand new character!

Ah but I could be unhappy about the look and don't wanna lose my time and energy : (

Formula488 · May 12, 2007, 01:58 PM // 13:58

People, if you want this then keep this thread alive...

Formula488 · May 16, 2007, 07:53 PM // 19:53

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Originally Posted by Nemo the Capitalist

/signed also let us pay 5 k to change our characters looks please getting sick of seeing a factions tank own all campaigns would like to have a tyrian face =D ...ty

I assume nemo's quote means arenanet is actually paying attention to our concerns, Just a question, how long ago was their last visit?

Sophitia Leafblade · May 17, 2007, 07:54 AM // 07:54

/signed, my assassin has a spelling mistake in her name and i really dont wanna put her through Prophecies and Factions again

i would also love to be able to change my characters skin colour, it was fine in pre but the different colours in post on the rest of the world make her skin look way too white rather than the nice colour she was in pre

Juk3n · May 17, 2007, 09:20 AM // 09:20

/100%-Not signed

This will teach all of you /signers not to name your character - Teh Leet Pwnser - now no matter where you go / how many titles you have / how much exp in-game you have, you'll still look like a C**K.

Once again /NOTSIGNED , learn your lesson, and see you in GW2 with a PROPER NAME..Pwnser!!!!1ONE

LOL's @ /signers

Fuzzy Taco · May 17, 2007, 09:32 AM // 09:32

/signed. for some reason i was forced to change my main's (necro's) name. It was Fuzzy Taco (my fave name ever) but they called it offensive. a day later I made a PvP Rit with the same name, and nothing happened. all my armor and weps are still customized for Fuzzy Taco though. Please give me my name back.... i got 4 mil and some change XP, so i refuse to remake him.