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Diablo???

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2005

Seattle

SPQR

N/R

23 Nov 2005 at 03:54 - 41

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarthShadow

So what you are saying is that you wouldn't mind if you could change your name at any time or place doing whatever the hell to RUIN guild wars?

hmm?

EDIT:ONE way to make this work: Security Numbers on each person

Example: ICQ numbers

What I am saying is that I would like for this option to be available. If the devs feel that a time cap is not possible, I am willing to compromise. If the name change is not possible at all it's fine with me also.

Although I can imagine how this feature can be abused without some form of restriction it certainly is an idea directed toward creating a more user-friendly feature.

DarthShadow

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2005

R/Mo

23 Nov 2005 at 03:57 - 42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diablo™

What I am saying is that I would like for this option to be available. If the devs feel that a time cap is not possible, I am willing to compromise. If the name change is not possible at all it's fine with me also.

So, like I said before, you are WILLING to be able to have the ability to change names COMPLETELY scratch-free and lose track of a few people, get scammed by a whole bunch more, and possibly impersonated?

Names are just as stupid as they are in Guild Wars; you need to have to have the name change ON RECORD and go through a TEDIOUS process.

Lou

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Sep 2005

Colorado Springs colorado, denver when I'm not in school

Looking

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23 Nov 2005 at 03:57 - 43

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarthShadow

lets not forget everyone that the people who sign this are:
a.)selfish
b.)scammers
c.)uncreative
d.)outright illiterate
EDIT:
e.)Cross-dressers

You sick pathetic RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GOer.

DarthShadow

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2005

R/Mo

23 Nov 2005 at 04:00 - 44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azeroths Hammer

You sick pathetic RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GOer.

What, did you fall into ALL of those categories?

Diablo???

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2005

Seattle

SPQR

N/R

23 Nov 2005 at 04:04 - 45

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarthShadow

So, like I said before, you are WILLING to be able to have the ability to change names COMPLETELY scratch-free and lose track of a few people, get scammed by a whole bunch more, and possibly impersonated?...

I can understand what you're saying, losing-track and scammers are really an exploit of an impersonator..but, "Impersonation" is an existing exploit, as long as a character is deleted and another created with the same name. This feature may just make it easier... and I agree that it's open to scammers and such, but the same way i can avoid impersonations now is the same way i can avoid impersonations when I change my characters name; by letting my friends or guild members know that I am changing my name.

hassle? maybe, but all features comes with give-and-take. Its better to have an open mind for feature-ideas than to lock in existing flaws.

DarthShadow

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2005

R/Mo

23 Nov 2005 at 04:07 - 46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diablo™

I can understand what you're saying, losing-track and scammers are really an exploit of an impersonator..but, "Impersonation" is an existing exploit, as long as a character is deleted and another created with the same name. This feature may just make it easier... and I agree that it's open to scammers and such, but the same way i can avoid impersonations now is the same way i can avoid impersonations when I change my characters name; by letting my friends or guild members know that I am changing my name.

Unfortunately, some people know people that aren't in their guild or are their friends.

The people who really know you can tell by the way you act; otherwise, someone else can go through a bunch of people who know your name and slander it to shit. All because you change your name on a basis.

Lou

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Sep 2005

Colorado Springs colorado, denver when I'm not in school

Looking

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23 Nov 2005 at 04:10 - 47

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarthShadow

What, did you fall into ALL of those categories?

no but its sad to see someone put people into certain categories based on their oppinions.....

DarthShadow

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2005

R/Mo

23 Nov 2005 at 04:13 - 48

its not opinion... it's true fact.

if you are neutral=impartial=dont give a shit=selfish

YOU MUST fall into one of those catagories if you say yes; if you promote mediocre freedoms at great risk, you still go under SELFISH.

Diablo???

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2005

Seattle

SPQR

N/R

23 Nov 2005 at 04:13 - 49

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarthShadow

...All because you change your name on a basis...

That's true, changing name on a regular basis is a bad idea, but people will only hurt themselves if they do so. Certainly a notice to all players that such nuisance may occur if one does so will help. But those that are willing to change their name once.. are far less likely to become a victim of impersonations.

DarthShadow

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2005

R/Mo

23 Nov 2005 at 04:15 - 50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diablo™

That's true, changing name on a regular basis is a bad idea, but people will only hurt themselves if they do so. Certainly a notice to all players that such nuisance may occur if one does so will help. But those that are willing to change their name once.. are far less likely to become a victim of impersonations.

But why EVEN risk it? They'd be better off holding an event for ONE weekend or new people to guild wars to change your name during that time. No aliases. Too much confusion and maintenance.

against

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2005

Edible Granite Pencil [yumy]

R/

23 Nov 2005 at 04:20 - 51

Maybe they can put a limit on name changes like they do on switching servers. Oh...and only idiots get scammed. people who get scammed pretty much deserve it in my eyes.

DarthShadow

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2005

R/Mo

23 Nov 2005 at 04:22 - 52

Trust is needed for bigger trades...

Or have you not had to trade more than 100k?

Diablo???

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2005

Seattle

SPQR

N/R

23 Nov 2005 at 04:22 - 53

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarthShadow

But why EVEN risk it? They'd be better off holding an event for ONE weekend or new people to guild wars to change your name during that time. No aliases. Too much confusion and maintenance.

a name change event? thats fine by me.

DarthShadow

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2005

R/Mo

23 Nov 2005 at 04:23 - 54

okay then... for name change event... /signed

Thunderbolt300

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jun 2005

Baylor University, Waco, TX

Orphans of Kukai [OOK]

E/W

23 Nov 2005 at 04:26 - 55

/signed!

imanixon2

Academy Page

Join Date: Oct 2005

Credendo Vides

23 Nov 2005 at 04:31 - 56

I agree with adding this to GW. When I first made my ele long ago, I decided to keep a common name between my characters, to help with guild recognition, so they know who I am and whatnot. But now, 6 months later...I'm getting tired of the "Mynthe" that I chose. I'm not sure if I would actually change my names, but it would be nice to have it as an option.

Kira Sassan

Academy Page

Join Date: Oct 2005

Corruption Inc [CiX]

23 Nov 2005 at 08:49 - 57

They should allow you to change your name once a week, or once every 72 hours, that way it won't get abused.

Zakarr

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

Finland

23 Nov 2005 at 09:03 - 58

I sign this if name changes can be only done after certain delay like once a week or something like that. This would prevent or reduce abusive usage. It should also cost maybe 1 platinum or more so some people don't change it just for fun but because they really don't like their current name. Friends/Ignore list should have that name what player had when he/she was put on friends/ignore list and new name next to it like this:

He/she was named as Old Name when he got to friends/ignore list but he/she changed the name to New Name so it shows as Old Name (New Name).

Adambomb

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Oct 2005

North Yorkshire, England

If anyone needs a spike ranger for Tombs, a tank or trapper for UW / FoW just PM me ingame ^^

R/Me

23 Nov 2005 at 12:32 - 59

I like my names for both my chars so I'm alright... I sat down and thought about what I wanted.

Anyway other people might want to change their names and I agree with a name change event.

/signed

Plague

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Aug 2005

N/E

23 Nov 2005 at 12:50 - 60

This could be easily abused. Someone could grief in some way, steal money, etc., then district out and change their name to protect their security.

If this is added (and I'd like to see it added), it should still be possible to track someone under their normal name, or some unique ID. Player #34,450 or some such. Of course, I suppose it isn't like this already because some people don't want to be tracked by people they don't like.

jules

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2005

Xen of Sigils [XoO]

23 Nov 2005 at 13:41 - 61

/signed

<<How lame is Miranda the Healer anyway..

neoteo

Banned

Join Date: Jun 2005

Macau

www.exilesofdarksteel.com

E/

23 Nov 2005 at 13:41 - 62

/signed

quickmonty

Ancient Windbreaker

Join Date: May 2005

23 Nov 2005 at 13:55 - 63

I would like the ability to change names, but on a limited basis. Perhaps X number of times, or a cost of 2K, or after ascension?

/signed

Soulfly

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

Mormon Battalion

N/Me

23 Nov 2005 at 14:00 - 64

I would welcome this option. But like many others, you should only be able to change your name with each character only so many times.

/signed

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

W/

23 Nov 2005 at 14:08 - 65

OK, for those worried about Friend's List, this could be easily fixed, with Your new name appearing in the List, and a "Formerly known as ......." appearing underneath.

Ignore should ignore the new name as well, just because you changed names, doesn't mean I want to talk to you!

So, as long as the game makes it clear that this person was previously person X, I have no problem with it.

Janky Crackafoo

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

A cave in the Southern Shiverpeaks.

Absolute Betrayal [AB]

W/N

23 Nov 2005 at 14:09 - 66

Sorry to be different, but...

/not signed

Make sure you're happy with your name before you hit OK.

Chicken Rice Seller

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

Singapore

Mo/Me

23 Nov 2005 at 14:31 - 67

/signed

badd

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2005

Philly

W/Mo

23 Nov 2005 at 15:45 - 68

/signed
i had to remake my war once

finished the whole game and had to start over due to wanting a new name

Don Vito Corleone

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Nov 2005

Guildless

R/

23 Nov 2005 at 16:13 - 69

nice to change name but, only for 1 time for every character.

so changing names will not be everyday

HawkofStorms

Hall Hero

Join Date: Aug 2005

E/

23 Nov 2005 at 16:19 - 70

/not signed

Too much risk for abuse. Next time, make sure you like your name first.

LegendaryLemon

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Oct 2005

Pyromaniacs

W/Mo

23 Nov 2005 at 16:20 - 71

Maybe make it like skills where the price goes up each time you do it? Sounds like a pretty cool idea though .... as long as it's controlled.

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

23 Nov 2005 at 16:29 - 72

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kira Sassan

They should allow you to change your name once a week, or once every 72 hours, that way it won't get abused.

you are either being sarcastic in which case you should put out the sarcastic sign

a scammer who would love to keep having a fresh identity

or someone whose intelegence is in question on this subject.

once maybe but more than that NO

you will put a lot of work into the character so think before you name.

you have 3 more slots for different names so use them

MSecorsky

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

So Cal

The Sinister Vanguard

Me/

23 Nov 2005 at 16:43 - 73

Doesn't anyone pay attention?

It looks like name is a primary key. What that means, in a nutshell, is that name is used as a lookup into the databases for your characters information. Most likely, this field is not modifyable. That means you cannot change it, and any attempts to do so would throw an error.

Now, IF they were to recreate all the databases, copy all the data from the old databases into the new ones, rename the new ones to the same names as the old ones (after deleting the old ones) and have GW shut down the entire time... then they would have to deal with the headaches that come with having databases with modifyable primary keys.

You don't want this. Trust me. The risk goes way beyond potential scammer abuse.

ghostlyranger

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Nov 2005

23 Nov 2005 at 17:02 - 74

changing name not good

Sir Edri

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2005

McAllen, Texas

Black Metal Clan

W/Mo

23 Nov 2005 at 17:07 - 75

/signed

Shimus DarkRaven

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Oct 2005

Titusville, PA <nowhere>

KOD <Knights of the Dragonrose><Guild Officer>

W/Mo

23 Nov 2005 at 18:19 - 76

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarthShadow

lets not forget everyone that the people who sign this are:
a.)selfish
b.)scammers
c.)uncreative
d.)outright illiterate
EDIT:
e.)Cross-dressers

What person beat you to make you hate humanity so? Just because people /sign this doesn't make them conditional to your statements.

Selfish? Possibly.
Scammers? No way to tell.
Uncreative? How so? Change in names would allow for MORE not LESS.
Outright illiterate? Excuse me? Are you insinuating that people who just want a simple name change are, in fact, illiterate? Get your facts straight, man. How can you even remotely link the two?
Cross-dressers? Unprovable.

You forgot to end your /sarcasm which I seriously hope was the case. If not; you have some serious issues that need be talked about at therapy.

//End Rant.

--The Shim

Zakarr

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

Finland

23 Nov 2005 at 18:29 - 77

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSecorsky

Doesn't anyone pay attention?

It looks like name is a primary key. What that means, in a nutshell, is that name is used as a lookup into the databases for your characters information. Most likely, this field is not modifyable. That means you cannot change it, and any attempts to do so would throw an error.

Now, IF they were to recreate all the databases, copy all the data from the old databases into the new ones, rename the new ones to the same names as the old ones (after deleting the old ones) and have GW shut down the entire time... then they would have to deal with the headaches that come with having databases with modifyable primary keys.

You don't want this. Trust me. The risk goes way beyond potential scammer abuse.

One account can have four characters. If player name would be primary key, how they could identify that those four characters belong to same player? Characters probably have own table and account_id is primary key in other table. Account_id datatype is probably some kind of number. That way they can know, what characters belong to same account.

Besides ArenaNet has stated that character names which violates the EULA (the rules or something) can be able to change their character name so it is possible.

MSecorsky

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

So Cal

The Sinister Vanguard

Me/

23 Nov 2005 at 18:31 - 78

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zakarr

One account can have four characters. If player name would be primary key, how they could identify that those four characters belong to same player? Characters probably have own table and account_id is primary key (datatype numbers or something). That way they can know, what characters are belong to same account.

Besides ArenaNet has stated that character names which violates the EULA (the rules or something) can be able to change their character name so it is possible.

With a database that uses your email or whatever as key for account specific information and the player names are data in that table. Then the names would be primary keys on character specific tables.

True on the EULA point, however, so there's a real good chance that I'm not close to being right. Tell no one.

boxterduke

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

Walking the ruins of Ascalon

DVDF

Me/

23 Nov 2005 at 18:37 - 79

I say /signed
But it has to:
1- have a limit on how many times you cahnge the name.
2- should cost money to do so and not 300gp, should be like 1K or so.
Otherwise people would abuse it like hell.
Also for changing appearance, it should be for skin, hair color and type but not the face.
The face should stay the same.

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

W/

23 Nov 2005 at 18:37 - 80

For those complaining about Scammers being able to change names:

What's to stop a person from deleting a character who scammed, and creating a new one?