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You Look Grim · Apr 20, 2008, 10:52 PM // 22:52

why hasn't this been implemented yet <_>

Vengeful Spirit · Apr 21, 2008, 05:00 AM // 05:00

I agree do you realize how stupid I feel with the X's in two of my characters (my favorite ones as fate has it) I would like even a one time name change because being able to change on will multiple times is just stupid.

/SIGNED

shoyon456 · Apr 21, 2008, 06:47 AM // 06:47

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Originally Posted by Vengeful Spirit

I agree do you realize how stupid I feel with the X's in two of my characters

Yes, im sure you feel very stupid because YOU are the one responsible for putting them in the name. Seriously ppl, complaining about how you messed up on naming your character is sad.

If I were to use your logic, I could say that I want the ability to make my main (dervish) into a paragon because I messed up in choosing which char I want to be my title guy.

/notsigned x1000

Zesbeer · Apr 21, 2008, 07:42 AM // 07:42

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Originally Posted by shoyon456

Yes, im sure you feel very stupid because YOU are the one responsible for putting them in the name. Seriously ppl, complaining about how you messed up on naming your character is sad.

If I were to use your logic, I could say that I want the ability to make my main (dervish) into a paragon because I messed up in choosing which char I want to be my title guy.

/notsigned x1000

people dont mess up on name creation they just dont know what there going to do or how involved with the game there going to get if you where to tell me when i made my ch that i would get really into the game and do pvp and all that stuff. i would not have believed you. and thus made my ch name to reflect that. it wasnt untill later that i decided that all of my ch were going to have the same last name. and i have about 3 ch that dont have that name that i wish did.

Mars Dragonblade · Apr 21, 2008, 10:15 PM // 22:15

I'd like to see this become possible, because I'm sick of my ranger's generic "Legolas" name (how I hate myself for that one -_-; ). I agree with Vengeful, It would be good if at the very least it was a one off, that way it's fair and you'd get a chance to have a name you're comfortable with, and people won't be changing them for the sake of it all the time.

Sbljsoda · Apr 22, 2008, 01:14 AM // 01:14

/notsigned

This would take too much programming. Not only will you have to change the name of the person (making it so they have to also either A:Let all your customizables have their name changed so you can use them).
Also, if you add someone to your friends list, and then they change their name? Could this not cause lag? You could have some gang of nubs just keep changing they're names, making it so the server has to keep saving the newest name.

Zesbeer · Apr 22, 2008, 01:27 AM // 01:27

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Originally Posted by Sbljsoda

/notsigned

This would take too much programming. Not only will you have to change the name of the person (making it so they have to also either A:Let all your customizables have their name changed so you can use them).
Also, if you add someone to your friends list, and then they change their name? Could this not cause lag? You could have some gang of nubs just keep changing they're names, making it so the server has to keep saving the newest name.

it wouldnt take to much codeing seeing as it is already in the game. ever think of what happens to people who are banned for inappropriate names? they are forced to change there name, yes they lose there customizables but who cares? it wouldn't cause lag learn how the friendliest works. if someone gos on another ch all that happens is there in brackets there new name is place next to there old one. thirdly anet knows when something is going to be abused and they make steps to make it so its not.

Vengeful Spirit · Apr 22, 2008, 02:33 AM // 02:33

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Originally Posted by shoyon456

Yes, im sure you feel very stupid because YOU are the one responsible for putting them in the name. Seriously ppl, complaining about how you messed up on naming your character is sad.

If I were to use your logic, I could say that I want the ability to make my main (dervish) into a paragon because I messed up in choosing which char I want to be my title guy.

/notsigned x1000

to be honest I understand what your saying and I'll have to live with my X's but how was i supposed to know when i purchased this game i would be playing still today and I'm sorry if i didn't have that foresight, however like i said i will live with my X's

also name and profession are two VERY different things a name does not change the way in which you play the game simply how you are identified in the chat box or in your guild

GrimweeperX · Apr 22, 2008, 05:44 PM // 17:44

/signed

Another idea is to change the sex of the class? it may not be possible to go down that route but i thought it was worth mentioning

-Grim-

Valerius · Apr 22, 2008, 09:13 PM // 21:13

/signed

although I am happy with my username... i'm unhappy with my char's appearance... I really wish their was a char customization NPC (change hair, skin colour, etc...)

Sbljsoda · Apr 22, 2008, 09:37 PM // 21:37

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Originally Posted by Zesbeer

it wouldnt take to much codeing seeing as it is already in the game. ever think of what happens to people who are banned for inappropriate names? they are forced to change there name, yes they lose there customizables but who cares? it wouldn't cause lag learn how the friendliest works. if someone gos on another ch all that happens is there in brackets there new name is place next to there old one. thirdly anet knows when something is going to be abused and they make steps to make it so its not.

Theres no problem with losing customizables?

So if i customized what would be a 100k +15E sword, it wouldn't be problem?
Think about it though, they have to SETUP that they can change their name when banned, now you would have to make it so that EVERY character can change their name at ANY time.

Zesbeer · Apr 22, 2008, 10:39 PM // 22:39

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Originally Posted by Sbljsoda

Theres no problem with losing customizables?

So if i customized what would be a 100k +15E sword, it wouldn't be problem?
Think about it though, they have to SETUP that they can change their name when banned, now you would have to make it so that EVERY character can change their name at ANY time.

90% of the gw population dost have 100k+15e swords nor would they be stupid enough if they did to change there name. you also have to remember that anet IS NOT STUPID they would do it in such a way that would warn people. before they change it and also would probably make a limit on how many times you can change it. ALSO you would be very stupid to customize something thats worth that much, on a ch that you don't like the name of. there is also the fact that we know that they can make changes to the customizations posses as seen with mini pets.

use your brain and use logic.

Sbljsoda · Apr 23, 2008, 12:28 AM // 00:28

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Originally Posted by Zesbeer

90% of the gw population dost have 100k+15e swords nor would they be stupid enough if they did to change there name. you also have to remember that anet IS NOT STUPID they would do it in such a way that would warn people. before they change it and also would probably make a limit on how many times you can change it. ALSO you would be very stupid to customize something thats worth that much, on a ch that you don't like the name of. there is also the fact that we know that they can make changes to the customizations posses as seen with mini pets.

use your brain and use logic.

LULWUT?!
Anet is not stupid, but then again, it's not saying it could take a months worth of scripting.Very stupid? If i wan't to succeed at pve, or pvp, im gonna obviously try to get best gear possible. Why not get an additional 20% damage?

the savage nornbear · Apr 23, 2008, 12:31 AM // 00:31

/signed

ive made some poor choices with my character names before and had no choice but to re-roll

Neo Nugget · Apr 23, 2008, 01:53 AM // 01:53

oh how I would love to change my first necro's name/appearance.....his name is incredibly lame.

/signed.

Zesbeer · Apr 23, 2008, 02:14 AM // 02:14

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Originally Posted by Sbljsoda

LULWUT?!
Anet is not stupid, but then again, it's not saying it could take a months worth of scripting.Very stupid? If i wan't to succeed at pve, or pvp, im gonna obviously try to get best gear possible. Why not get an additional 20% damage?

IT WOULD NOT TAKE MONTHS OF SCRIPTING omg 90% of it is already in the game.
1. MINI PETS when you put them in the hom it would "customize" them now they changed it to where it dedicates them. same thing could very easly be done for all the other customized items.

2. like i have said before when people get banned for inappropriate names. they are forced to change there characters name.

3. hero battles already has the account name system which is set up in such a way that you can only change the name every 30 days.

so anet can do it, and has the means to do it.

also on the note of changeling looks. we know they can change that system as well. seeing as they re-did the how dyes work.

dont think you are reading what i am saying.

Ghostcell · Apr 23, 2008, 03:56 AM // 03:56

/singed
i like the idea, but it should have a limit - like once a month

Sbljsoda · Apr 23, 2008, 09:56 AM // 09:56

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Originally Posted by Zesbeer

IT WOULD NOT TAKE MONTHS OF SCRIPTING omg 90% of it is already in the game.
1. MINI PETS when you put them in the hom it would "customize" them now they changed it to where it dedicates them. same thing could very easly be done for all the other customized items.

2. like i have said before when people get banned for inappropriate names. they are forced to change there characters name.

3. hero battles already has the account name system which is set up in such a way that you can only change the name every 30 days.

so anet can do it, and has the means to do it.

also on the note of changeling looks. we know they can change that system as well. seeing as they re-did the how dyes work.

dont think you are reading what i am saying.

1.Ok.....

2.Ah yes, but Anet has to MANUALLY let them change their name.

3.Thats not the same thing as changing your name. Thats like comparing how fast a cheetah goes compared to a snail. You could have about 1000 people change their names everyday.

tracco · Apr 23, 2008, 02:11 PM // 14:11

LOOK: I'm sure, in their database characters are not stored as names. I am certain they MUST be stored as a number next to their account number.
The numbers are the keys, the names, looks and everything else are are not used to determine the character. That would be silliness.
In my mind, they're just too lazy to come up with a way to allow the character to change the name associated with their character number and devise a system to store all the variables that come with that.
In my mind, when a character has an inappropriate name, ANet simply changes that field in their database entry and then they probably change the character number to make all weapons and armour uncustomised as punishment.
This is in my mind.
This is the way it would work if I had anything to do with it.

Ghen · Apr 23, 2008, 02:42 PM // 14:42

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Originally Posted by Ghostcell

/singed
i like the idea, but it should have a limit - like once a month

ditto^
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