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None ofthe Above
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Posted - 2012.07.23 19:04:00 -
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Ryan Easte wrote:Asheru wrote:I don't think name changes will ever be appropriate for a game like Eve. Trust is hard-earned, and your name is your reputation. Being a thief in Eve isn't some arbitrary choice you make at the beginning of the game that dictates what skills you are given when you level up. Thief is a title that is placed upon you by the community because of your larcenous activities. Titles like this are irrevocably tied to your name. If you could just change your name on a whim, that entire dynamic goes out the window. Bollocks. They can implement a record, something along the lines of "previously known as", "alias" etc. if a recruiter is stupid enough not to vet them properly then its his fault if he gets scammed. One can currently just buy an alt and do the same damage if they really wanted too. I do not see any downside to allowing a once a year change or some such. It is not game breaking and it keeps the game fresh for those that perhaps are unhappy with there name choice. i would happily pay RL Money or plex for this opportunity so i back it 100% EVE since Incarna seems to be about identity, so who cares what my avatar looks like if you are not happy with your name.
Agreed in principle. Once a year (or perhaps even just once per character). Cost a Plex or two. FKA (Formerly Known As) Tab.
Next question would be if the old names should be released for new players or namechangers to use? Probably yes after a year or so, but not immediately. EVE is a sandbox; The only "end-game" content in EVE is the crap that makes you rage-quit.
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Reiisha
Splint Eye Probabilities Inc. Dawn of Transcendence
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Posted - 2012.07.24 06:01:00 -
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Paulize Dn'Injer wrote:Essential Features of Name Changing: These are "must have's"
- Searchability GÇô If "Bob" changes his name to "Steve" searching GÇ£BobGÇ¥ will link to GÇ£SteveGÇ¥
Impossible to justify. That would mean "BoB" would not be available anymore. As EVE is a single universe, this would mean names would get more and more convoluted as they get taken - No character should occupy more than one 'name slot' as it were.
That said, i can't really support name changes. EVE promotes a certain amount of forward thinking and if you decided on "XxXxXxloviedovieXxXxXx" you should have thought about it more before comitting to it.
I can see the reasoning behind allowing it for the "it's EVE" thing, but when you can see the old names anyway i don't see the point of it after all. Doesn't make sense.
Rather than allow name changes and using character transfers as an answer, why not simply mark characters who have switched accounts? This way you'll know that the account has changed - Though it wouldn't make clear that the owner has changed aswell. In this regard you're fighting an uphill battle anyway. |
Psichotic
Caldari Provisions Caldari State
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Posted - 2012.07.27 22:49:00 -
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Jint Hikaru wrote:Veruca Salt wrote:It's just a standard and popular service feature for any mmo's older than 2-3 years out there.
Happy customers + constant stream of revenue = bigger budget for further development. Just because other MMOs do it, does not mean that it would be good for Eve. As for your happy customer maths... Nobody is going to quit playing eve because they cant change their name.
Wow Jint, you should quit your job and go into marketing. With the ability to predict consumers' behavior with such a high degree of certainty and precision you could make the entire process of market studies obsolete overnight!
Fact is, its not that simple. Unhappy customers, like unhappy lovers, start thinking about leaving. It won't be one thing that makes you dump your girlfriend - it's a lot of things, and usually there has to be another girl in order for someone to end their current relationship. But if you are unhappy, and there is plenty to be unhappy about with Eve that CCP has no intention of fixing, eventually you will leave. It's just a matter of time and the final straw might be something quite trivial.
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Jagga Spikes
Spikes Chop Shop
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Posted - 2012.08.02 07:01:00 -
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supporting for greater justice |
Pak Narhoo
Knights of Kador
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Posted - 2012.08.02 10:35:00 -
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Thread is just the reason why we should have unlikes.
OP unliked (gosh if only we could....). Hi, I'm CCP Arrow, I screwed up the.. ummm... |
Soldier MCH
School of Applied Knowledge Caldari State
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Posted - 2012.08.10 19:51:00 -
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Agreed with implanting a name change. Just posted something about this not thinking of looking for something already posted |
Kalla Vera Quiroga
Sebiestor Tribe Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2012.08.11 01:18:00 -
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I'd really want this to go forward, I've been displeased with my name often, I didn't know last names were optional (Quiroga), would like to get rid of it, and unite Kalla Vera together. Its a simple small change for it, but not allowed. |
Revan Skyreaper
State War Academy Caldari State
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Posted - 2012.08.11 18:25:00 -
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Let people change their names |
Arch Ville
Renegade Vipers Intrepid Crossing
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Posted - 2012.08.18 07:38:00 -
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Lets make this happen.
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Josef Djugashvilis
The Scope Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.08.18 19:55:00 -
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Think - choose name - problem should not exist.
I recognize a lot of the local names in my neighbourhood.
I do not want to have to read through bio's etc to find out if a new name in my area is an old name which has been changed.
It is bad enough with folk buying off the shelf characters.
My main has a female name - worse things happen in life.
I do understand that a new trial player may not choose their name wisely.
Live with your name or biomass. You want fries with that? |
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