Curse

RBK · Feb 23, 2006, 09:26 AM // 09:26

Right as you know finding a name that is worthy of you character is now next to impossible. So when they bring out factions what’s going happen? I mean if we can use all the characters from he first guild wars that means even less names will be available for factions!?

So I was thinking is it possible to delete the name of characters that haven’t been used for say 30 days or something? They would still keep there items however they would just need to be renamed be four you could use them again. Maybe a button could be made available between create and delete of something. Otherwise I can see people going around with some really lame names just so they can make a char. What do you all think?

Daena · Feb 23, 2006, 09:48 AM // 09:48

I agree that finding a new name will get harder.
To be honest I have no idea what Anet will do about that, but I am certain that they are aware of this problem.
However, just deleting a character's name cause they haven't played for 30 days seems a bit too harsh to me. I personally think that they will give us more options to make new character names e.g. longer names, one word names, etc.

I do agree though that there is currently no option to completely leave the game and turn in your character names for others to use. I mean if someone has decided to stop playing GuildWars alltogether (God knows why

), that account cannot be cancelled and the names stay registered as "taken". Maybe Anet should consider this option?

Falcon213 · Feb 23, 2006, 09:52 AM // 09:52

I don't think it's hard to find a name.. only if you decide to use common names or phrases. It doesn't take much imagination to find a good name that is unique.

Soul Shaker · Feb 23, 2006, 09:55 AM // 09:55

If someone has stopped altogether, and never intend to go back..well, see that little delete button?

No, i don't like the idea, but you have to be more creative. Most names are titles, rather than names. Just think. I think of last names for some chars like this: i want an ele that will either use earth or water. So i think...merge earth and water somehow..earth is shortened, water is sea. So, my last name turns into Ersea. Did the same think with my monk. Disoul=divine soul

Tuoba Hturt Eht · Feb 23, 2006, 09:59 AM // 09:59

No.
There is no need to delete anyone's name just because you cannot come up with an unique name yourself.

Just bring out the creativity in you.

Daena · Feb 23, 2006, 10:04 AM // 10:04

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Originally Posted by Soul Shaker

If someone has stopped altogether, and never intend to go back..well, see that little delete button?

You honestly think all people delete their characters when they stop playing? Anyway that's not the main issue.

With the Factions event at the end of March they expect over 3 million players, all looking for a new name, maybe even making 2 or more characters in those two days.. that will ask for a lot of creativity!

I personally don't have problems finding a name for my characters, but I can understand other people will.

Falcon213 · Feb 23, 2006, 10:15 AM // 10:15

I'm sure ANET will eventually start deleting characters on accounts that have been inactive for three months or so, just to cut costs on storing all those dead characters. However I don't see this happening all too soon, at least not until Factions, and then you would still have to wait three months before characters started to get deleted.

Manic Smile · Feb 23, 2006, 10:30 AM // 10:30

not true...took some time off...no deletion

Makkert · Feb 23, 2006, 10:50 AM // 10:50

No deletion.
Don't like it.

Just call your character 'Legal Ass the Elf' or 'xxxAragornxx zomg'. I'm sure everyone can think up a variation of the name they want for a long time.

Apple · Feb 23, 2006, 10:54 AM // 10:54

Or you could be like these other peasants and make stupid ethereal sounding names like "Blaze Shadowbreath" or some crap like that. Ugh.

Cymmina · Feb 23, 2006, 01:33 PM // 13:33

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Originally Posted by [Apple]

Or you could be like these other peasants and make stupid ethereal sounding names like "Blaze Shadowbreath" or some crap like that. Ugh.

And what's wrong with RP sounding names?

Only the people without any sort of imagination or are unwilling to at least *try* looking for a half decent random name generator will have problems with names. The most unoriginal names and names from popular fiction will always be taken after a game launches, that's life. There's no possible way every single letter and space combination 20 characters long is taken. Maybe when even the most unusual and unique names are gobbled up, then ANet will do something about inactive accounts.

xxSilhouette · Feb 23, 2006, 01:39 PM // 13:39

I agree it will be even harder, But I'd say they will lengthen the name or like others have said, let you have a one word name or something of the sort.

I don't think they should delete the characters name though - maybe after not playing for a couple of months or something, But 30 days is to shorts, I went on vacation for 2 weeks and the week I came back I had a lot lot to do and was very tire, so i was off for 3 weeks - but it didn't mean i was inactive, just meant i was busy. There is all types of names though that you can still come up with - It is hard but not all that hard.

Fantus · Feb 23, 2006, 02:24 PM // 14:24

Yes, Drizzt, Legolas, Gandalf and Wulfgar are taken. Every possible variation of those names, too. If I had a dime for every time I've seen a Drizzt in game...

How about the following suggestion...:

Use your imagination!! Not every character in game has to have a retarded name like "Drizzzzt-Wulffgarrrrrrr Do-Burden", right?

Isis Mordecai · Feb 23, 2006, 04:47 PM // 16:47

www.dictionary.com , dictionary and thesaurus is a good source, i mean i used thesaurus to get the word Eidolon and crimson(thought of as colour of blood)for my N/Me called 'crimson eidolon' it fits the char and is unique(i think) and my War/Mo i took the name decon, changed it to Zekon and added a lil bit of unpopular mythology with the word Mordecai as my last name(also a Between the buried and me song name tho

).

AxiomSoulthief · Feb 23, 2006, 05:09 PM // 17:09

Disagree highly on name deletion. I have two accounts 8 builds and have had 0 problems with getting a unique and interesting name for each of my builds!!!

Loviatar · Feb 23, 2006, 05:28 PM // 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falcon213

I'm sure ANET will eventually start deleting characters on accounts that have been inactive for three months or so, just to cut costs on storing all those dead characters. However I don't see this happening all too soon, at least not until Factions, and then you would still have to wait three months before characters started to get deleted.

sorry for being rude but you somehow forgot that Anet has specifically stated that your character and account will be intact for you to play for as long as the game is there.

you will be free to play chapter 1 even if you dont buy

CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 5
CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 7

THAT (AT 2/YEAR) IS 3 YEARS NOT MONTHS

they will not delete period

Diablo™ · Feb 23, 2006, 05:36 PM // 17:36

I do wonder where Anet manage to store all those data? So many idle accounts...

Loviatar · Feb 23, 2006, 05:42 PM // 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diablo™

I do wonder where Anet manage to store all those data? So many idle accounts...

because they come back now and then.

did you notice the 200+ districts for the specail events?

they will simply expand storage as needed

Flame · Feb 23, 2006, 07:12 PM // 19:12

There have been only two names I failed to get in my dozens of characters. Dihydrogen Monoxide for my Hydromancer, and Gavin T, a tribute to the funniest Call of Duty 2 player every (who, coincidentally, was the one who had the Guild Wars name).

Dralspire · Feb 23, 2006, 07:28 PM // 19:28

/not signed

I like my IGNs, and I want to keep them until I properly delete them, so I don't need anybody to put a time limit on them.