Unhappy with your character name, but don't want to lose your time and energy?
Laibeus Lord
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RTSFirebat
Yeah I don't see any issue with name changing, as long as it doesn't allow people on your ignore list to bypass your ignore of them.
Also they should make name chaging a bit more expensive then 1K, make it 10K or 20K. The way I see if, if you really want to change your name you should pay a high price for it.
Also they should make name chaging a bit more expensive then 1K, make it 10K or 20K. The way I see if, if you really want to change your name you should pay a high price for it.
Thallandor
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ReaverGTX
I fully support the idea! I would like my chars to have the same last name, without starting all over. There are also people who try a character and first make up a name they don't really like just to try out the char. Only later do they realise that they actually like that char (after getting the more impressive skills), but played a lot and don't wanna start all over again. Still they wanna give a more suitable name for their char but can't. I also agree with changing looks even if it's not too realistic to change an already made char. Body scale (mainly in case of a warrior, cuz not everyone really likes the bulk look) is also a good idea, though I read this in another thread. Still it could be added to changing looks in Factions. As for avoiding the rapid changing of char names and looks, it could be limited. Not with paying fees. Simply allow every character to be changed only once. Just like recreating a character. I think everyone has played long enough by now to be able to come up with a normal character name and look. This character recreation could be allowed after every expansion. Which would mean players could change their characters' names and looks once in a year.
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Ojtbd
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Lady Lozza
While I agree with this on the basis that occassionally you make mistakes, or later you decide that you don't like it, the problem that I - and many others no doubt - foresee is scammers using this service. No matter what the price, because you can make cash in GW easily, scammers will always have the money to do so. This means that when support is checking out scammers, they will have to trawl through the logs to see if they can find a name change that has occurred - assuming they log it. Sure it CAN be done, but it takes time. The more time it takes the less scammers will be caught because at the end of the day they will have a pile of complaints they can't jump over and they will have to suck it in a bin some, or risk a back log of several years.
If name changes were done on a LIMITED basis, it could help this problem.
Naturally the best way is to not allow it at all.
If name changes were done on a LIMITED basis, it could help this problem.
Naturally the best way is to not allow it at all.
kvndoom
/signed
And really, I don't even wanna rename my characters-
My first character was deleted after a few days of not liking it. But that's still the primary name that's linked to my account, even though I've created 4 other toons since then. The primary name should roll over to the next oldest character when it gets deleted.
And really, I don't even wanna rename my characters-
My first character was deleted after a few days of not liking it. But that's still the primary name that's linked to my account, even though I've created 4 other toons since then. The primary name should roll over to the next oldest character when it gets deleted.
Vermilion
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Yeah I don't see any issue with name changing, as long as it doesn't allow people on your ignore list to bypass your ignore of them.
Also they should make name chaging a bit more expensive then 1K, make it 10K or 20K. The way I see if, if you really want to change your name you should pay a high price for it. |
I seem to spend hours before making a new character, and often the time is wasted mostly on the name.
This would also make limiting name changes sort of pointless, if it costs as much as a sigil. /signed
Signori
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excellent idea imo, I agree with firebat i think it should cost a fair amount like 10k to change it, to avoid it being abused.
although a high price like this could encourage people to farm ebay
excellent idea imo, I agree with firebat i think it should cost a fair amount like 10k to change it, to avoid it being abused.
although a high price like this could encourage people to farm ebay
Tookis Elite
I wanna change one of my characters names....
all of their names but that one have "Elite" in their name sumwhere
all of their names but that one have "Elite" in their name sumwhere
disposable-hero
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AznSup3rman
Sign this Mother! Hallelujah! [sp?]
Etrigan
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The ability to change the name of your characters in Guild Wars is a feature that we are considering as an addition to the game, but is not an option at this time. (The only exceptions to this are characters with names that violate our User Agreement or Rules of Conduct. Such characters must be renamed by their players with an automated name violations tool, or the character must be deleted.)
If a name-change feature is something you would like to see as part of the Guild Wars service, then we encourage you to share your suggestions on one of the many Guild Wars fansite message boards. If you want to see this happen, post your support here! |
jasonchewy
/signed!
do it!
those new faces looks hot, my ele can actually look like an asian now!
waste of time and energy to start new character just for the look.
do it!
those new faces looks hot, my ele can actually look like an asian now!
waste of time and energy to start new character just for the look.
Hella Good
I know I wanna change the name of my necro. It was an accident that resulted in 2.5mil+ xp character with a ton of skills bought, fissure armor, cool golds and greens, whatnot. I favor the change of hair, I don't think you should be able to change your face/skin tho, that's like pushing it. But a new hair style cant hurt. Definitely a name change option tho- they do it for people with offensive names anyway. I see no problem in doing it for everyone.
Solberg the Exiled
God, changing names would be good. I messed up during name creation and forgot to put in a space and I had to live with it ever since.
Tarun
/signed
Would be nice to change the appearance of your char too. I made a few goofs on mine cause the brightness on my old monitor was so low and this new LCD I have I can really see what it looks like and.. gah!
Would be nice to change the appearance of your char too. I made a few goofs on mine cause the brightness on my old monitor was so low and this new LCD I have I can really see what it looks like and.. gah!
sinetwo
/signed - but i think it should cost LOADS, like 5,000g or something.
This would not only encourage people to actually work for their new name, but also prevent abuse. (sorry, i didnt go through all the 16-17 pages, but i'm sure some small fee was suggested :P)
This would not only encourage people to actually work for their new name, but also prevent abuse. (sorry, i didnt go through all the 16-17 pages, but i'm sure some small fee was suggested :P)
death_hawk
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Here's the easy way to stop abuse:
One name change per week. And have it cost 50k.
Done and done.
/double signed (with other account)
Here's the easy way to stop abuse:
One name change per week. And have it cost 50k.
Done and done.
/double signed (with other account)
Replicant
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I have 3 characters with the same last name, and may want to change it's last name to correspond.
and i agree, 1 name change per week and make it cost like 15k.. only problem i see emerging from this is character names on the Guild Roster and on your friendslist... but ANet has probably thought of this.
I have 3 characters with the same last name, and may want to change it's last name to correspond.
and i agree, 1 name change per week and make it cost like 15k.. only problem i see emerging from this is character names on the Guild Roster and on your friendslist... but ANet has probably thought of this.
misthero
/NOT SIGNED
creating a character name in a mmorpg is always a looong studyed thing for me, and part of the fun of character creation, it will last forever and maybe someday will be fomous. If they add this option you lose the importance of your name. Choose it better next time.
creating a character name in a mmorpg is always a looong studyed thing for me, and part of the fun of character creation, it will last forever and maybe someday will be fomous. If they add this option you lose the importance of your name. Choose it better next time.
Malice Black
/not signed
this might/might not have been mentioned...scamming, it will just be another way to scam ppl im sure some geek will find away to scam ppl by name changing
this might/might not have been mentioned...scamming, it will just be another way to scam ppl im sure some geek will find away to scam ppl by name changing
nomercy
/signed
I'd love to change the name of my main
I'd love to change the name of my main
nomercy
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One name change per week. And have it cost 50k.
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imo, you should get 3x name changes that would be good.
Sir_BlackJack
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Loviatar
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this might/might not have been mentioned...scamming, it will just be another way to scam ppl im sure some geek will find away to scam ppl by name changing |
/NOT SIGNED IN SPADES
i didnt like the name on a character so i rerolled it early instead of suffering with it.
EndoftheSyringe
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Matix411
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I think it's a great idea.
Then again, I take a lot of time and care when thinking up a character name, but I don't always get annoyed with my choice until around level 10, and at that point, I've played too long to want to reroll that character and make a new one.
I think the ability to change your name and features would be pretty cool, in my opinion for an MMORPG it would add more realism. Maybe not so much the name changing, but people change their hair color all the time, and get tans etc. It's stupid in a sense but it would almost be like MMORPGs where you're out in the sun for a period of time and your skin tans or burns depending on your original complexion.
Might be a bit of work for the programmers but it's just a thought.
I think the name changing should be allowed, though not for money.
I already get irritated paying for half of the things I waste my money on, I don't see what paying (example) 100gp to change your name is going to do aside from waste more money. I don't see a point in putting such a restriction on something so miniscule as a name change.
I think it's a great idea.
Then again, I take a lot of time and care when thinking up a character name, but I don't always get annoyed with my choice until around level 10, and at that point, I've played too long to want to reroll that character and make a new one.
I think the ability to change your name and features would be pretty cool, in my opinion for an MMORPG it would add more realism. Maybe not so much the name changing, but people change their hair color all the time, and get tans etc. It's stupid in a sense but it would almost be like MMORPGs where you're out in the sun for a period of time and your skin tans or burns depending on your original complexion.
Might be a bit of work for the programmers but it's just a thought.
I think the name changing should be allowed, though not for money.
I already get irritated paying for half of the things I waste my money on, I don't see what paying (example) 100gp to change your name is going to do aside from waste more money. I don't see a point in putting such a restriction on something so miniscule as a name change.
dito199
favored the name change. I made a spelling mistake and I am thinking real hard whether to re-roll the character.
Granted we human are fickle minded, how about one-name-change per char lifecycle which grant us the opportunity of re-adjusting the toon? That is at least justifiable instead of one-a-week or pay-50k which can lead to abuse.
Granted we human are fickle minded, how about one-name-change per char lifecycle which grant us the opportunity of re-adjusting the toon? That is at least justifiable instead of one-a-week or pay-50k which can lead to abuse.
Master Kimchee
/signed
I think that having one and only one name change is a great idea that as brought up earlier. I made a character with a pretty bland name because i thought i wouldn't use him... now he's my main and i want him to have a better name...
I think that having one and only one name change is a great idea that as brought up earlier. I made a character with a pretty bland name because i thought i wouldn't use him... now he's my main and i want him to have a better name...
Lepton CFd
/signed
Please do not allow us to do multiple name changes and whenever we want...that would be a nightmare.
Just once per Chapter would be fine for me!
Please do not allow us to do multiple name changes and whenever we want...that would be a nightmare.
Just once per Chapter would be fine for me!
Eden2k5
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The scam excuse is sort of void.
What's stopping someone from making a level 1 char, trading/scamming, muling the scammed items, and remaking a new char? Or alternating between accounts and characters. Don't get scammed in the first place. :P
When you add someone to your friends list it shows thier main character (the one you first added) and the current character they may be on. Im suprised some people don't even realize this.
So if you have a friend on your friends list named: Bob the warrior, and he decides to get a name change to Bob the Brave. It will say Bob the Brave (whatever char is online). And if Bob is any good friend he would message you so you would also have a heads up that he had changed his name!
You can change your name in real life, why not GW - no legal documentation!. But seeing as it would take some technical work to implement, maybe charge a small fee such as 2-5$ for a name change, something like that.
But overall I like the idea, Wish I could change my mesmers name. I'd really like to see changes for appearance in game.
The scam excuse is sort of void.
What's stopping someone from making a level 1 char, trading/scamming, muling the scammed items, and remaking a new char? Or alternating between accounts and characters. Don't get scammed in the first place. :P
When you add someone to your friends list it shows thier main character (the one you first added) and the current character they may be on. Im suprised some people don't even realize this.
So if you have a friend on your friends list named: Bob the warrior, and he decides to get a name change to Bob the Brave. It will say Bob the Brave (whatever char is online). And if Bob is any good friend he would message you so you would also have a heads up that he had changed his name!
You can change your name in real life, why not GW - no legal documentation!. But seeing as it would take some technical work to implement, maybe charge a small fee such as 2-5$ for a name change, something like that.
But overall I like the idea, Wish I could change my mesmers name. I'd really like to see changes for appearance in game.
chaos of the elemen
I would love this feature... Limit it to maybe 3 changes per char life (or less)
Misa
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Evilsod
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The scam excuse is sort of void. What's stopping someone from making a level 1 char, trading/scamming, muling the scammed items, and remaking a new char? Or alternating between accounts and characters. |
2. Alternating between accounts and characters is going to stop the account getting banned for scamming how exactly?
All i can say is, if you can't be bothered to spend your time and energy re-rolling the character because you used a stupid name, perhaps you should've put more time and energy into naming it in the first place. Anet have no reason to bend over backwards just so you can change your characters stupid name.
The_Lewis
Agreed
Tailon
It would be a nice feature. However, as pointed out above, it's too easy to abuse. This could off course be solved by either having a gold fee for a name change, or only allowing to change the name once every xx real-life days.
GloryFox
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I see nothing wrong with more options for players.
I see nothing wrong with more options for players.
Koliki
One change per Char and that is enough
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Zuggy
I would love to this. My main PvE character carries the name of an old guild and I would love to be able to change it.