/signed... with a warning
There has to be limiations on this, such as one change every couple of months or so, a fee for this, and a limit on the amount of changes one particular character can go through.
Whoever said that real money should be used? Consider this, do you really want to spend that much real money to change a simple aspect in a game?
Anyway good idea but has to have limitations. Right now i think they should just at least add face/skin color/hair color or Style changes that arent available when u start the game.
Both: /signed
Unhappy with your character name, but don't want to lose your time and energy?
Liberations
birdfoot
/signed
Customization features are always cool to me.
Customization features are always cool to me.
Orphan Anthem
Im in favor of a maybe once a week ability to change your name.
one thing i would really like to be able to do is change the appearance of my character and even gender.
one thing i would really like to be able to do is change the appearance of my character and even gender.
GedLongbow
Ya, I'd love this. I named one of my characters something that my friend didn't like so he hacked me and deleted the guy and the guy had 17k and the Deathbringer on him. Be nice if I could have changed it.
Danny Chaos
/Signed
I think its a good idea to have it in the game.
I think its a good idea to have it in the game.
Draxanoth
This should be in already. Even if it cost us 5k to do it.
You just got tomahawked
/notsigned you just have to be more careful
Effendi Westland
I'll join in the necromancy!
/signed
/changename *newname
once a month, if taken it doesn't count
/signed
/changename *newname
once a month, if taken it doesn't count
RotteN
/signed
but make it much like territory changes : put it inside account maintainance, and put a maximum number of changes / character, and a timelimit between changes, maybe even add an ingame gold price, where you need to buy "name change credits" before you can change a toon's name.
but make it much like territory changes : put it inside account maintainance, and put a maximum number of changes / character, and a timelimit between changes, maybe even add an ingame gold price, where you need to buy "name change credits" before you can change a toon's name.
Hideous Beast
/signed
Because I have been in a situation where I've run a character up and then fallen out of like with the name I chose. I don't see how it would be 'abused' because there are filters against using offensive names. I do agree that there should be a fee and a substantial fee at that. Think of it this way, you could have an NPC (name registrar) pay 1 or 2k and he will change your name for you. It's not unreasonable considering that's what it costs to change your cape. Plus if you've put so much time and energy into a character that you don't want to delete it just to change it's name 1-2k is nothing to get rid of a name you no longer like.
Because I have been in a situation where I've run a character up and then fallen out of like with the name I chose. I don't see how it would be 'abused' because there are filters against using offensive names. I do agree that there should be a fee and a substantial fee at that. Think of it this way, you could have an NPC (name registrar) pay 1 or 2k and he will change your name for you. It's not unreasonable considering that's what it costs to change your cape. Plus if you've put so much time and energy into a character that you don't want to delete it just to change it's name 1-2k is nothing to get rid of a name you no longer like.
Hand of Ruin
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/notsigned you just have to be more careful
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if you're gonna disagree with someone's idea, try comming up with one good reason why first... otherwise stfu, because we don't care about your opinion.
I agree with the op, i've always wanted to change the name of my warrior.
greendc27
/signed
If they ever do put it in it they should make it so you can only change it at most a couple times, and have to wait at least a month if not longer. As much as I think it would be nice it really isn't that big of a deal. I really don't like my main characters name (didn't even realize the last name was the same as a Harry Potter character until someone pointed it out in-game) but it doesn't bother me enough to stop using him. After all, it is just a name.
If they ever do put it in it they should make it so you can only change it at most a couple times, and have to wait at least a month if not longer. As much as I think it would be nice it really isn't that big of a deal. I really don't like my main characters name (didn't even realize the last name was the same as a Harry Potter character until someone pointed it out in-game) but it doesn't bother me enough to stop using him. After all, it is just a name.
leeky baby
/signed
leeky the second
wtf was i thinking >.< leeky the first got deleted :P
leeky the second
wtf was i thinking >.< leeky the first got deleted :P
MMSDome
/not signed
lose your name lose your identity
lose your name lose your identity
Nyssa
/signed
Name changes can become mistakes sometimes. You think a name sounds cool and than half way to level 20 you realise you no longer like that name and wonder why in the world you picked it.
I have a mesmer whose name I wouldn't mind changing, actually. I liked the name but my character's are like small family members to me, like having kids, and I want names that suit the way I play the character and how I see them. May sound corny but it is just the way I see it.
I think there should be an option to change one's character name, but have restrictions so that people aren't just changing character names every five minutes. Say, a limit where you can do it after a month or when you hit level 20. I do reckon there should be a price to pay for doing it though, 2k or so, which you pay to a specific NPC at some point in the game. Like how you can change secondary professions when you get so far, you know?
Even if I had no desire to change a character's name, I believe that the option should still be there for those who do want to change their character's name. Makes it fair, instead of having the urge to delete your character and restart just based on a name. Although I do understand the sillyness of deletions based on only a name, but it is better to have a character you are completely happy with than to have one you aren't.
Name changes can become mistakes sometimes. You think a name sounds cool and than half way to level 20 you realise you no longer like that name and wonder why in the world you picked it.
I have a mesmer whose name I wouldn't mind changing, actually. I liked the name but my character's are like small family members to me, like having kids, and I want names that suit the way I play the character and how I see them. May sound corny but it is just the way I see it.
I think there should be an option to change one's character name, but have restrictions so that people aren't just changing character names every five minutes. Say, a limit where you can do it after a month or when you hit level 20. I do reckon there should be a price to pay for doing it though, 2k or so, which you pay to a specific NPC at some point in the game. Like how you can change secondary professions when you get so far, you know?
Even if I had no desire to change a character's name, I believe that the option should still be there for those who do want to change their character's name. Makes it fair, instead of having the urge to delete your character and restart just based on a name. Although I do understand the sillyness of deletions based on only a name, but it is better to have a character you are completely happy with than to have one you aren't.
aeroclown
This is a dead horse. This issue has been discussed several times over, across a great many websites that are monitored by developers.
The ultimate outcome of this discussion was, that it was not possible to do this type of casual name change for security reasons.
The following is a link to the official PlayNC Support response to request on Character Name changes
http://www.plaync.com/us/support/doc_1198.html?prod=48
The ultimate outcome of this discussion was, that it was not possible to do this type of casual name change for security reasons.
The following is a link to the official PlayNC Support response to request on Character Name changes
http://www.plaync.com/us/support/doc_1198.html?prod=48
Feminist Terrorist
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well i will give you facts to replace your guesses.
the account name is unchangeable and is indeed not changed. for offensive names someone at Anet sets up a mask so other people see the *new* name. if you customize a weapon it will still show customized for *banned name* which proves the account is unchanged. this is a mess they will not touch. |
Saphrium
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well i will give you facts to replace your guesses.
the account name is unchangeable and is indeed not changed. for offensive names someone at Anet sets up a mask so other people see the *new* name. if you customize a weapon it will still show customized for *banned name* which proves the account is unchanged. this is a mess they will not touch. |
For example,
Player name is: player(113567).name
Player customized weapon name: "customized for:" + player(113567).name... like that.
Mad King Corn
/signed
A great idea! I don't know what I was thinking at the time I created a few of my characters.
A great idea! I don't know what I was thinking at the time I created a few of my characters.
Perynne
/notsigned
This doesn't really improve gameplay itself, and it'd encourage people to just make characters without really thinking about their names. I have a couple of characters whose names I don't like, but I'd still rather Anet spend their time on changing some more worthwhile aspects of the game.
This doesn't really improve gameplay itself, and it'd encourage people to just make characters without really thinking about their names. I have a couple of characters whose names I don't like, but I'd still rather Anet spend their time on changing some more worthwhile aspects of the game.
Tempy
This feature would be a great addition. I know I have one that needs to be renamed...LOL
Ung
My two cents:
I suggest creating something like "NameList" for each account, consisting of 5-10 slots. Player can add names in this list and delete names from it. Player can change his character's name to every name in this "NameList". But other names in this list are protected from choosing by other players, so these names are belong to the player.
The goal of this list is not to lose your name, for example:
Player1 changes his name to Player2;
Player3 changes his name to Player1;
Sometimes you need to change your character's name for some time, but you don't want to lose your previous name. For example, your PvE-character's name is "Quiet Gentle Ranger", but you played HA or TA a lot with your PvP-character named "Uber Pownage Ranger". You've met a lot of people in PvP, they remember you. When you return to your PvE-character after half a year, people do not recognize you. It would be useful to change your PvE-characters name (if "NameList" will be created, there won't be a problem with the same names of the characters on the account) to "Uber Pownage Ranger", when you go to PvP or you send a message to the friend you met in PvP.
P.S. Sorry for my English.
Best Regards,
Ung
I suggest creating something like "NameList" for each account, consisting of 5-10 slots. Player can add names in this list and delete names from it. Player can change his character's name to every name in this "NameList". But other names in this list are protected from choosing by other players, so these names are belong to the player.
The goal of this list is not to lose your name, for example:
Player1 changes his name to Player2;
Player3 changes his name to Player1;
Sometimes you need to change your character's name for some time, but you don't want to lose your previous name. For example, your PvE-character's name is "Quiet Gentle Ranger", but you played HA or TA a lot with your PvP-character named "Uber Pownage Ranger". You've met a lot of people in PvP, they remember you. When you return to your PvE-character after half a year, people do not recognize you. It would be useful to change your PvE-characters name (if "NameList" will be created, there won't be a problem with the same names of the characters on the account) to "Uber Pownage Ranger", when you go to PvP or you send a message to the friend you met in PvP.
P.S. Sorry for my English.
Best Regards,
Ung
freekedoutfish
Its a nice idea, but I doubt i would use it. I see it infringing on alot of stuff such as ignore lists.
Aslong as the previous names can be re-used then this shud be fine.
Aslong as the previous names can be re-used then this shud be fine.
Tact
Good idea, I currently have one character that I might delete due to its name. The only thing that keeps me from deleting the character is the amount of money I've spent on it. A name changing ability would be really helpful.
Keithark
pls pls pls /changename !!! I have decided to create a new character several times and had a name in mind that I wanted to use to find that every variation of that name is taken, so instead of trying different ones for hours I just put anything in there so I can get started then later a name "comes to me" but too lat I have spent XXX hrs and xxxx $ on the character I already have
Tingi
:S I've remade most of my characters...this would have been really usefull a while ago lol.
Snirp
It would be a nice addition, go for it!
jhuang1231988
What I would really want is the ability to change your whole character's name, appearance and hairstyle etc. without restarting the character.
RSGashapon
As far as the whole thing about changing your character's looks are concerned, hairstyles I can understand, but not faces.
On a realism standpoint, hair is an easy thing to modify. It can be cut, grown out, styled, colored. But a new face? Even with 21st century plastic surgery it's still a difficult process to undertake.
Do you really think that it could be done in the Sword & Sorcery world of Guild Wars? A sword sure isn't precise enough, and a spell might turn you into a frog, or a pile of ash, more readily than re-sculpt your face.
/signed for a hairstylist of some kind.
/notsigned for changing faces.
/undecided about names.
On a realism standpoint, hair is an easy thing to modify. It can be cut, grown out, styled, colored. But a new face? Even with 21st century plastic surgery it's still a difficult process to undertake.
Do you really think that it could be done in the Sword & Sorcery world of Guild Wars? A sword sure isn't precise enough, and a spell might turn you into a frog, or a pile of ash, more readily than re-sculpt your face.
/signed for a hairstylist of some kind.
/notsigned for changing faces.
/undecided about names.
Emy53pr
I'm in favor of being able to change your name. But as Struth said it should have a limited amount of times you are able to do that.
I created a character just for kicks didnt mean to play it but as fate would have it i did. Got it to lvl 20 and bought luxon 15k armor, but I hate the name being able to change the characters name if you are not happy about it will allow us to have a better in-game experience, and we wont look at our great characters with tired eyes, just because of a name.
I created a character just for kicks didnt mean to play it but as fate would have it i did. Got it to lvl 20 and bought luxon 15k armor, but I hate the name being able to change the characters name if you are not happy about it will allow us to have a better in-game experience, and we wont look at our great characters with tired eyes, just because of a name.
Comrade87
/signed
This is a great idea, I have a very old character that I cant bring myself to delete but does not fit the same naming system as all of my other characters. This would be ideal.
Of course, some sort of anti-abuse should be implimented with this, so you wont have people changing names every 2 hours.
This is a great idea, I have a very old character that I cant bring myself to delete but does not fit the same naming system as all of my other characters. This would be ideal.
Of course, some sort of anti-abuse should be implimented with this, so you wont have people changing names every 2 hours.
holababe
/signed
You get x amount of name changes for every x amount of weeks?, months? the character has existed.
And please don't make it an ingame option. Add a button on the character select screen so that people can't change their name in the middle of a convo.
You get x amount of name changes for every x amount of weeks?, months? the character has existed.
And please don't make it an ingame option. Add a button on the character select screen so that people can't change their name in the middle of a convo.
Dahl
/signed BUT only under the condition that it takes a full 7 days to change your characters name. Otherwise people can break all kinds of rules then quickly change their name and do it all over again and not get caught doing it.
This gives anet time to still be able to track people down easily.
This gives anet time to still be able to track people down easily.
Grasping Darkness
I support this and also think we should be able to modify the characters appearance. I think we should have the ability to change the characters appearance if Anet is able to change the characters appearance like they have done before. It's very saddening to have the notion that you want to change these things at a later date when you have invested an insane amount of time into your character. I also think you should have a limited amount of times you can do this, like the way you can change your home districts.Take a poll please Gaile and make it happen.
LordFFM
/not signed
Want a new name ? Make a new char ^^
Want a new name ? Make a new char ^^
S1CKS
/signed ish
I like the idea cause i made some of my characters when i was new and i really dont wanna spend all that time doing all three chapters on them again but have really crap names, but maybe make it so its like the changing home lands like from american to koria ect where you can do it but only a limited number of times then you are stuck with it for good....
plzzz... just once would be nice lol
(Minion Master Sicks - necro) gets old rofl
I like the idea cause i made some of my characters when i was new and i really dont wanna spend all that time doing all three chapters on them again but have really crap names, but maybe make it so its like the changing home lands like from american to koria ect where you can do it but only a limited number of times then you are stuck with it for good....
plzzz... just once would be nice
lol (Minion Master Sicks - necro) gets old rofl
Meat Axe
I don't like the idea of people being able to change names. Character creation should be one of the most thought of processes of the entire game, solely because of the fact that you get stuck with it. If people rush through it without really thinking, it's their own fault. If you have a stupid name, that once you thought was funny, and now realise it's not, I think that that name should be a constant reminder of you not to do it again.
However, I do think you should be able to change hairstyles. Not faces or height, just hairstyles and the colour. With each new game, there are better hairstyles that look more realistic and exotic and beautiful. For people playing with a Tyrian character in Elona, you just think "Damn, I wish I could have cool hair like that!" But faces, not only would it be unrealistic to be able to change them, but they haven't changed very much, and the same goes for height.
However, I do think you should be able to change hairstyles. Not faces or height, just hairstyles and the colour. With each new game, there are better hairstyles that look more realistic and exotic and beautiful. For people playing with a Tyrian character in Elona, you just think "Damn, I wish I could have cool hair like that!" But faces, not only would it be unrealistic to be able to change them, but they haven't changed very much, and the same goes for height.
linh
/signed of course. But this idea will never become true, to be honest.
lacasner
/signed I would like this also, i dont see a reason why it would be bad, your name is still part of your account so u can be found either way by other players.
daraaksii
/signed if it is only 1 time / character