Unhappy with your character name, but don't want to lose your time and energy?
You Look Grim
why hasn't this been implemented yet <_>
Vengeful Spirit
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.
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shoyon456
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I agree do you realize how stupid I feel with the X's in two of my characters
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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.
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Zesbeer
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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 |
Mars Dragonblade
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
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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.
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
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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. |
Vengeful Spirit
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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 |
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
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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-
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
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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...)
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
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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.
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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
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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. |
use your brain and use logic.
Sbljsoda
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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.
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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
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ive made some poor choices with my character names before and had no choice but to re-roll
ive made some poor choices with my character names before and had no choice but to re-roll
Neo Nugget
oh how I would love to change my first necro's name/appearance.....his name is incredibly lame.
/signed.
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Zesbeer
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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? |
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
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i like the idea, but it should have a limit - like once a month
i like the idea, but it should have a limit - like once a month
Sbljsoda
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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. |
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
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.
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
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i like the idea, but it should have a limit - like once a month |
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Lykan
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Originally Posted by You Look Grim
why hasn't this been implemented yet <_>
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Loviatar
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you are simply flat out wrong.
1. very early on in 05 a few months after GW came out the head programmers stated flatly that the way the secure account database is designed/programmed/set up it is not chanageable for love/money/or a pissed employee.
2. SO CALLED BAD NAME CHANGES ARE A MASK PROGRAM SHOWING THE PLAYERS AN ACCEPTABLE NAME.
CUSTOMIZE SOMETHING AFTER A SO CALLED NAME CHANGE AND IT IS STILL CUSTOMIZED FOR THE BAD NAME SHOWING THE ACCOUNT ITSELF WAS NOT CHANGED.
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Originally Posted by Zesbeer
IT WOULD NOT TAKE MONTHS OF SCRIPTING omg 90% of it is already in the game.
2. like i have said before when people get banned for inappropriate names. they are forced to change there characters name. so anet can do it, and has the means to do it. |
1. very early on in 05 a few months after GW came out the head programmers stated flatly that the way the secure account database is designed/programmed/set up it is not chanageable for love/money/or a pissed employee.
2. SO CALLED BAD NAME CHANGES ARE A MASK PROGRAM SHOWING THE PLAYERS AN ACCEPTABLE NAME.
CUSTOMIZE SOMETHING AFTER A SO CALLED NAME CHANGE AND IT IS STILL CUSTOMIZED FOR THE BAD NAME SHOWING THE ACCOUNT ITSELF WAS NOT CHANGED.
Zesbeer
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Originally Posted by Loviatar
you are simply flat out wrong.
1. very early on in 05 a few months after GW came out the head programmers stated flatly that the way the secure account database is designed/programmed/set up it is not chanageable for love/money/or a pissed employee. 2. SO CALLED BAD NAME CHANGES ARE A MASK PROGRAM SHOWING THE PLAYERS AN ACCEPTABLE NAME. CUSTOMIZE SOMETHING AFTER A SO CALLED NAME CHANGE AND IT IS STILL CUSTOMIZED FOR THE BAD NAME SHOWING THE ACCOUNT ITSELF WAS NOT CHANGED. |
Loviatar
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actually read dont skim.
the mask is applied on a one by one basis not an automatic anybody could get it.
second i stated items customized to the character AFTER THE CHANGE remain the original UNCHANGED account name proving the programmers correct that the account name itself has not been changed.
way back before the mask you had to delete the character and everything on it and start over.
because the account name is not changable.
clear now?
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Originally Posted by Zesbeer
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the mask is applied on a one by one basis not an automatic anybody could get it.
second i stated items customized to the character AFTER THE CHANGE remain the original UNCHANGED account name proving the programmers correct that the account name itself has not been changed.
way back before the mask you had to delete the character and everything on it and start over.
because the account name is not changable.
clear now?
Zesbeer
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Originally Posted by Loviatar
actually read dont skim. the mask is applied on a one by one basis not an automatic anybody could get it. second i stated items customized to the character AFTER THE CHANGE remain the original UNCHANGED account name proving the programmers correct that the account name itself has not been changed. way back before the mask you had to delete the character and everything on it and start over. because the account name is not changable. clear now? |
even if its a mask they could change the customization to dedicated just like they did with mini pets. so case in point it still isnt that much work.
also you dont work for anet nor do you or i know exactly how that codeing is implemented. we just know its there.
Itokaru
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I hate some of my characters names, but everyone knows that character already, so I don't wanna delete. D=
I hate some of my characters names, but everyone knows that character already, so I don't wanna delete. D=
circuscalamity
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Make it limited though, a one or two time thing. It would be pretty easy to violate alot of the in-game rules if a victim was unable to use the /report option, due to a constant name change. I think this is a great idea, but keep in mind how it may be abused.
Make it limited though, a one or two time thing. It would be pretty easy to violate alot of the in-game rules if a victim was unable to use the /report option, due to a constant name change. I think this is a great idea, but keep in mind how it may be abused.
The Little Viking
I have 2 or 3 charicters I would love to be able to change the names on. Im all for a name change feature.
Aldric
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If you couldn't be arsed to make a proper name for a character before you spent 2000 hours playing it before realising that "LOL I SN1F P4NTI3S" was a bit silly then tbh , you're stupid and deserve to be stuck with it.
If you couldn't be arsed to make a proper name for a character before you spent 2000 hours playing it before realising that "LOL I SN1F P4NTI3S" was a bit silly then tbh , you're stupid and deserve to be stuck with it.
addictedtodietcoke102
HECK YES! If I named my blood necro "The Sugar Plum Berry Fairy". I would definately want the option to change the name to "Bloodslinger". But i think how many times people changes their names should be limited to about 2 or 3 cuz i bet a lot of people would spam it. /signed
Taco Bell
/sign 10x
SirSausage
I accidentally named my Ranger after a NPC in Yohlon Haven. Really don't know why. And I wasn't drunk back then. I feel a bit ashamed to play a ranger named like that...
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MasterSasori
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I know this is probably my fault, but I shouldn't have name my Mesmer "Naughty Secretary."
Now I'm getting spammed with ASL (Age/Sex/Location).
I know this is probably my fault, but I shouldn't have name my Mesmer "Naughty Secretary."
Now I'm getting spammed with ASL (Age/Sex/Location).
El Presidente
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because its never going to be??
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Grego
I'm all over The Sugar Plum Berry Fairy!
Tmm Ryan
about time this was implemented tbh.
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rohan boru
/signed Would really like to change a few chars names >.< Please put this into effect!
Taninim Nurin
I think fundamentally this perhaps is a wonderful option. Though, I'd also like to see the option to retain copyrights to the name; making it unavailable to anyone else.
I have retired a few characters over the last year or so, in doing so their names have become available. I must admit to a little envy seeing different variations of their particular name. Perhaps I am being selfish, well in admitting that *sticks out tongue* mine mine mine.
Back to the topic, yes the option is indeed, needed. With that, next the change of gender will come, looks, and so on. I look forward to that.
/Signed
I have retired a few characters over the last year or so, in doing so their names have become available. I must admit to a little envy seeing different variations of their particular name. Perhaps I am being selfish, well in admitting that *sticks out tongue* mine mine mine.
Back to the topic, yes the option is indeed, needed. With that, next the change of gender will come, looks, and so on. I look forward to that.
/Signed
zayphr
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would i like for this feature to be available......yes.
do i think it will ever happen.........no.
not all the people who want to change their names have dumb names. i would love to change the name of my main, simply because i'm tired of it but don't want to stop playing her cuz of all her accomplishments.
if it ever were to be implemented, i think a "name change" should only be available via some sort of experience or reputation achievement OR as a birthday present. make the people actually do some work to change their names, not spend money. or the birthday present option since the character has been around for at least 1 year. it's sort of like being able to change your name on some message boards. you can only do it after a set time or a set number of posts and/or achievements.
would i like for this feature to be available......yes.
do i think it will ever happen.........no.
not all the people who want to change their names have dumb names. i would love to change the name of my main, simply because i'm tired of it but don't want to stop playing her cuz of all her accomplishments.
if it ever were to be implemented, i think a "name change" should only be available via some sort of experience or reputation achievement OR as a birthday present. make the people actually do some work to change their names, not spend money. or the birthday present option since the character has been around for at least 1 year. it's sort of like being able to change your name on some message boards. you can only do it after a set time or a set number of posts and/or achievements.
Arma3000
good idea, i would like to change my in-game name