Aren't you guys tired of the endless supply of "double triple quadruple exp bonus per skill cap", "x500 faction weekend", "Double Green Blue Rainbow drop", and etc. weekends? I want something new.
I'm here to suggest that we have something like a Character Name Change Weekend. Where one (Just ONE) special weekend we get to change the name of of our characters permanently. I'm sure there are some players out there that want to change a certain character's name for their own personal reasons.
Now how this is done is simple. There can be one NPC in Lions Arch, Kamadon, and Kaineng which offers a quest that would allow you to change your character name as a quest reward once completed.
The quest description can go something like: "So you want to change your name in the History Books of Tyria (Cantha, Elona....) blah blah blah..."(let the devs fill in the rest).
Also, not just anyone can obtain this special weekend event quest. Only characters that have ascended or reached all those other checkpoint missions in the other campaigns can obtain this quest. This can be worked out as well.
I'd like some feedback on this. Sign or UnSign if you want. I just want to be able to change some of my character's names.
P.S For those of you that are going to say things along the line of "Why don't just start a new character with a better name?" etc. etc. I would just like to say that I've spent so much time and too much money on some certain characters that I cant just pack-up and re-roll. I'm sure there are other GW players out there that have always wanted to change a certain character's name but have gone through the process of getting FoW armor, Tormented weapons, etc. and have just found it to be a hassle if we we're too just re-roll all over again.
Thanks for Reading
Name Change Special Event Weekend!
blooQkazoo
Mewcatus
Not a bad idea, even if its just for a minor aesthetics change.
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[Morkai]
What? Someone from guru ACTUALLY has an interesting/original idea?!
Quick. Someone call a news team.
/signed
Quick. Someone call a news team.
/signed
JAK3US
Good idea.... would be great if we could change hairstyle/height/color too
/signed
/signed
Sora267
Not sure how hard it would be to implement this, since they're "too busy working on GW2" to have enough resources allocated for this type of thing.
But, all in all, I hate some of my characters' names, so /signed.
But, all in all, I hate some of my characters' names, so /signed.
NumberOfTheBeast
/sign, but as said above, let us change apperance
Ghostly Genocide
/signed Ive been moaning to my alliance on and off about this for ages now! when i first started playing GW i pretty much had the intention of making one or two main chars, that people would recognise in my guild/alliance etc, now i have 8 and have settled on a 'theme' to naming chars that i like, and that people recognise. This leaves me with the problem of all of my earlier chars that havent been named in this format, so when i sign on i sometimes get queries of 'are you new'? etc... 
StormDragonZ
I have no reason to change my name. What is the point of doing so? If you change it and don't like it... you're screwed.
Lazerath
OMFG!!! Great Idea!!
/SIGNED!!!
To Be Honest I don't Think It Would Be Too Hard To Implement.
The Server Holds The Names So It Would Be A Simple Re-Write, Though There Would Have To Be Some Sort Of Security And A Double Check.
+1 On Appearance Too.
This Part Should Be Even Easier! All Models Will Be Given A Code On Creation So That When You Load In You Load The Correct Model. This Should Be No Problem To Change And All Though I Know The Whole Can't Change What YOU Look Like But This Is A Game And Even In These Mythical Times There Would Be...
Hair Growth? - Hairdressers
We Know theres Dyes - Hair Colour
BIG FIGHTS!! - Cosmetic Surgery
FOOD!!!! - General Size/build
/SIGNED!!!
To Be Honest I don't Think It Would Be Too Hard To Implement.
The Server Holds The Names So It Would Be A Simple Re-Write, Though There Would Have To Be Some Sort Of Security And A Double Check.
+1 On Appearance Too.
This Part Should Be Even Easier! All Models Will Be Given A Code On Creation So That When You Load In You Load The Correct Model. This Should Be No Problem To Change And All Though I Know The Whole Can't Change What YOU Look Like But This Is A Game And Even In These Mythical Times There Would Be...
Hair Growth? - Hairdressers
We Know theres Dyes - Hair Colour
BIG FIGHTS!! - Cosmetic Surgery
FOOD!!!! - General Size/build
El Presidente
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Originally Posted by blooQkazoo
I'm here to suggest that we have something like a Character Name Change Weekend. Where one (Just ONE) special weekend we get to change the name of of our characters permanently.
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I guess I'll be the one to rain on your parade.
No matter how you try to sugarcoat it ~ it is still another thread about a permanent name change! Unless you reroll or have to change it, per Anet, due to a reported/unacceptable name...you are going to get a lot of one or more of the following:
1. You should have spelled it correctly the first time;
2. You should have chosen an acceptable name the first time;
3. You should have chosen a name you will be satisfied with (until you decide to reroll or are flagged by Anet);
4. Just great, more QQing about wanting to name change...
RedStar
/signed
But ideas like name changing /hairdresser/etc... have been suggested many times. But I've never seen in as a special event weekend xD.
But ideas like name changing /hairdresser/etc... have been suggested many times. But I've never seen in as a special event weekend xD.
mystical nessAL
Name changing, so stupid, once you choosed your first name, you like it, after a while you just cant be bothered with it so you want to change ur nick. If you would have a chance to change your name, you woulld pick other name, and after a while you wont be bothered with it, again.
it is just psychologic, just dont change it, you have an option to write the "perfect" name for ur character once, use it wisely.
it is just psychologic, just dont change it, you have an option to write the "perfect" name for ur character once, use it wisely.
Lazerath
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Originally Posted by RedStar
/signed
But ideas like name changing /hairdresser/etc... |
Solas
meh /semi signed
it shouldnt be a once off event (as people would change name then make threads wanting to change name again-.-) maybe every 6 months.
not pushed either waty though.
it shouldnt be a once off event (as people would change name then make threads wanting to change name again-.-) maybe every 6 months.
not pushed either waty though.
mystical nessAL
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Originally Posted by Lazerath
OMFG!!! Great Idea!!
/SIGNED!!! To Be Honest I don't Think It Would Be Too Hard To Implement. The Server Holds The Names So It Would Be A Simple Re-Write, Though There Would Have To Be Some Sort Of Security And A Double Check. +1 On Appearance Too. This Part Should Be Even Easier! All Models Will Be Given A Code On Creation So That When You Load In You Load The Correct Model. This Should Be No Problem To Change And All Though I Know The Whole Can't Change What YOU Look Like But This Is A Game And Even In These Mythical Times There Would Be... Hair Growth? - Hairdressers We Know theres Dyes - Hair Colour BIG FIGHTS!! - Cosmetic Surgery FOOD!!!! - General Size/build |
Lazerath
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Originally Posted by mystical nessAL
No need for capital letter each word, and I'm so gladfull you arent an anet admin.
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Cope With It.
After All Is This Hurting Anyone???? Not To Mention, Look Who's Talking!!
Mr. nessAL <--
Hammer Drawn
/signed
And rofl @nessAL - Laz has a very Valid Point!
And rofl @nessAL - Laz has a very Valid Point!
mystical nessAL
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Originally Posted by Lazerath
Everyone Has There Own Style Towards Doing Things. It's Called Personalization.
Cope With It. After All Is This Hurting Anyone???? Not To Mention, Look Who's Talking!! Mr. nessAL <-- |
Mortal Amongst Mere Gods
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Originally Posted by Lazerath
OMFG!!! Great Idea!!
/SIGNED!!! To Be Honest I don't Think It Would Be Too Hard To Implement. The Server Holds The Names So It Would Be A Simple Re-Write, Though There Would Have To Be Some Sort Of Security And A Double Check. +1 On Appearance Too. This Part Should Be Even Easier! All Models Will Be Given A Code On Creation So That When You Load In You Load The Correct Model. This Should Be No Problem To Change And All Though I Know The Whole Can't Change What YOU Look Like But This Is A Game And Even In These Mythical Times There Would Be... Hair Growth? - Hairdressers We Know theres Dyes - Hair Colour BIG FIGHTS!! - Cosmetic Surgery FOOD!!!! - General Size/build |
On topic: /signed. I would definitely like to change the names of some of my characters. However, I'm not all for the physical makeover. Name-changing is one thing to ask, but model-changing is something else.
Lazerath
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Originally Posted by mystical nessAL
Ok, I'm not here to argue with you, ----> go back to school and have a nice day.<----
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As For School?? I'm Afraid To Say I Left With Great Honour Some Time Ago And At The Very Minimum I Gained The Ability To Spell And Use Punctuation.
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Originally Posted by mystical nessAL
gladfull
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once you choosed your first name
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woulld
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I Believe That From This If Even The Name Changing Isn't Accepted The Restyle Should Be. Certainly A One Off, As Talach Stated There Would Be People Wanting To Repeat Often.
GaaaaaH
"too busy on GW2"?? you mean that they dont have time for doing stupid stuff like PvE/PvP skill sepeation?? (Which they ARE doing)
I like the weekend event though.
I like the weekend event though.
mystical nessAL
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Originally Posted by Lazerath
It's People Like You That Degenerate The Community. In The Very First Place There Was Entirely No Need For Your Statement. So With Your Follow Up Of Not Being Here To Argue Is Simply Rendered Null By Your Opening Post Pointing It Out.
As For School?? I'm Afraid To Say I Left With Great Honour Some Time Ago And At The Very Minimum I Gained The Ability To Spell And Use Punctuation. Now Back To Thread. I Believe That From This If Even The Name Changing Isn't Accepted The Restyle Should Be. Certainly A One Off, As Talach Stated There Would Be People Wanting To Repeat Often. |
Stockholm
Does anyone have a clue about the amount off work that would mean?
The whoul database would have to be updated, and double checked to make sure.
/not signed
The whoul database would have to be updated, and double checked to make sure.
/not signed
Lazerath
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Originally Posted by Stockholm
Does anyone have a clue about the amount off work that would mean?
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@nessAL - May I Inquire As To Where Or What This "Advice" Was? And At Least Check My Profile To See That I'm A Bit Old For School. No Matter What Your Present Thoughts May Be, I'm Not A Kid. I'm In Such A Position To Believe That Your The Original "Flamer" Referring To My Individual Style Of Presenting My Posts.
mystical nessAL
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Originally Posted by Lazerath
Surely It Would Be No More Work Then The Current PvP/PvE Skill "Balance" And From An Understanding View A Simple Update Of A Code String Could Easily Be Automated With Little/Easy Work Required.
@nessAL - May I Inquire As To Where Or What This "Advice" Was? And At Least Check My Profile To See That I'm A Bit Old For School. No Matter What Your Present Thoughts May Be, I'm Not A Kid. I'm In Such A Position To Believe That Your The Original "Flamer" Referring To My Individual Style Of Presenting My Posts. |
Proff
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Originally Posted by blooQkazoo
P.S For those of you that are going to say things along the line of "Why don't just start a new character with a better name?" etc. etc. I would just like to say that I've spent so much time and too much money on some certain characters that I cant just pack-up and re-roll. I'm sure there are other GW players out there that have always wanted to change a certain character's name but have gone through the process of getting FoW armor, Tormented weapons, etc. and have just found it to be a hassle if we we're too just re-roll all over again.
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/notsigned
Operative 14
/Signed for the OP and /Signed for other weekends were we can modify our characters apperances.
The Little Viking
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Originally Posted by blooQkazoo
Also, not just anyone can obtain this special weekend event quest. Only characters that have ascended or reached all those other checkpoint missions in the other campaigns can obtain this quest. This can be worked out as well.
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I really dont think it would be fair to someone that has say... Prophesies, Nightfall, and EOTN, but not factions. So they cant change the name because they are unable to reach a perticular town. These people should have the same options as the rest of us.
Yes make it a quest, but make it so the quest must be completed in the campaign that the charicter was created in.
After all, its not like the baby moa quest where the end product can be purchased in any booming matropolis in the game, a name change cant be baught.
/signed but with a slight change.
newbie_of_doom
/sign
12plz
12plz
legion_rat
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Originally Posted by Stockholm
Does anyone have a clue about the amount off work that would mean?
The whoul database would have to be updated, and double checked to make sure. /not signed |
/notsigned
Not trying to be an asshole to the OP, but, if you dont wanna be known as "the great cornhole" or some other retarded thing dont name your toon that. I have read several of these threads about people wanting to change their name,hairstyle,height,sex what ever. Why did you make you derv short female and blonde and name her "Monkeynuts the Wild" if you thought it was stupid then it is still stupid now. Reroll and start over or quit bitching and live with it.
While I am sure parents think their childrens have great names, children often think otherwise. If you were you toon would you want to be named "Stoned Monk" or something like that?
No, you named the toon that. Live with it.
~the rat~
Red Sand
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Originally Posted by Lazerath
I'm Afraid To Say I Left With Great Honour Some Time Ago And At The Very Minimum I Gained The Ability To Spell And Use Punctuation.
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/signed for hairstyle changes only, not full appearance changes. Anyone should be able to change their haircut anytime IMO.
/unsigned for name changes: If people cared about the toon, they would have gotten the name right the first time.
KyaFeathrbow
In before thread lock...
This has been discussed to death, and while I do believe it would be nice to have, it's pointless to discuss - the way GW is written and the way the game is programmed, doing this is nearly impossible.
/notsigned
This has been discussed to death, and while I do believe it would be nice to have, it's pointless to discuss - the way GW is written and the way the game is programmed, doing this is nearly impossible.
/notsigned
Thizzle
A good idea after I've deleted so many characters because of their name.
Marverick
ANet already allows people to change their character names if it's an inappropriate name, I believe.
So the code for changing names is already in the system.
They just need to make it available to everyone on a different trigger.
/signed
So the code for changing names is already in the system.
They just need to make it available to everyone on a different trigger.
/signed
Thizzle
Pay 1k for name change? I think you should be able to.
Trylo
sure... but i would also like a hair changer. i liked how i looked when i made my char three (3) years ago but now i do not. how hard could it be, you already changed my gender and hair for april fools?
Thizzle
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Originally Posted by Trylo
sure... but i would also like a hair changer. i liked how i looked when i made my char three (3) years ago but now i do not. how hard could it be, you already changed my gender and hair for april fools?
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blooQkazoo
I am NOT promoting appearance changes: hair, face, height etc. Just character names. For those of you that are signing for appearance changes, please go sign in a thread that promotes that.
-To those posters that reply by saying "stop QQing, quit bitching, you're retarded etc etc." I would just like to remind you guys that I'm only offering solution to a problem many GW players have been having trouble with. I'm not "QQing", complaining or bitching. I still appreciate the feedback though.
-To those posters that reply by saying "stop QQing, quit bitching, you're retarded etc etc." I would just like to remind you guys that I'm only offering solution to a problem many GW players have been having trouble with. I'm not "QQing", complaining or bitching. I still appreciate the feedback though.
Sparks Dawnbringer
/ niot signed you live by your name you die by your name. Don't want scammers just changing their names so they can scam more people. If you wanted a good name you should have taken a minute when you made the character.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Originally Posted by Lazerath
Everyone Has There Own Style Towards Doing Things. It's Called Personalization.
Cope With It. After All Is This Hurting Anyone???? Not To Mention, Look Who's Talking!! Mr. nessAL <-- |
Your "personalized style" is a] really freaking stupid, and b] not original.
/notsign thread - I deleted the character who had a name I did not enjoy. Bite the bullet, and don't claim you've invested too much, she had well over 20 customized r7s.