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XvXReaperXvX
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Posted - 2009.11.05 15:44:00 -
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G'day
As this is my first ever post may i ask you all to go easy and not beat the post down at first glance. Now i wouldent be surprised if this has made it to this forum on countless occasions so please dont comment on that. That being said, here is my Petition.
I, and from the amount of forum topics on the subject, many others would like ccp to make character name changes an available feature on the account management page. I have read quite a few threads on the subject and found it seems to be a heated topic because it conflicts with the user and character name policy (http://www.eveonline.com/pnp/namepolicy.asp). I say the policy should be able to be changed.
I am asking for all your support (and criticism) on the subject to help me and eveyone else have this option available once and for all.
Make Character Name Change A Reality!
Please post your views
XvXReaperXvX
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Scerolikk Teromni
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Posted - 2009.11.05 17:39:00 -
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Edited by: Scerolikk Teromni on 05/11/2009 17:38:49
You should be able to change your character name for any reason... once. It's obviously possible without breaking the game--as GM's can change a person's name for breaking the rules--so why can't we do it?
The original character name should also be listed on his Info screen.
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Ashina Sito
Center for Advanced Studies
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Posted - 2009.11.05 18:12:00 -
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While I do not believe this should be a priority I would like it to see it implemented sometime in the future. As long as the original pilot's name is listed somewhere in the pilot info I do not see much of a problem.
Limits such as number of times/frequency you could change a pilots name would be important. With the new "Redeem PLEX" option showing up in SISI this might be another easy way for CCP to suck those PLEX off the TQ server.
Ashina for CSM
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Herschel Yamamoto
Agent-Orange
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Posted - 2009.11.05 18:40:00 -
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Character name change already is a reality. Sell your character, buy a new one with similar skills. I don't see any great reason to allow name changes beyond that - if you're the sort of person who starts and ends their name with "XvX", you can live with that afterwards.
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darius mclever
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Posted - 2009.11.05 20:00:00 -
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just as in the last 10 threads about the same topic. your name is your identifier in game. all your reputation is tied to it. you shouldnt be allowed to change that. even with history.
not supported.
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XvXReaperXvX
Equilibrium Corporation LTD
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Posted - 2009.11.05 20:13:00 -
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Herschel> im not sure if that was ment to be an insult or not. I quite like my name :). Thank you for your input.
darius> I believe i covered the fact that there are alot of theads on the subject :). Thank you also for your input.
Everyone> Thank you all for your imput. You all have some great ideas on the subject. Thanks Again.
XvXReaperXvX
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Mz Behavin
Minmatar
Republic Military School
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Posted - 2009.11.06 05:03:00 -
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I do not support the idea of permitting a name change. As has been previously stated, your name carries with it certain baggage, that should remain. Even the notion of having a history that would include all name changes is flawed IMO.
I believe in the crime and punishment principle. If you create a character/or use a character to commit a crime ingame, then that crime should always directly be linked to that character name, not in the form of a history of name changes which can become quite convoluted.
My Two ISK on the subject,
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De'Veldrin
Minmatar
Special Projects Executive
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Posted - 2009.11.06 05:10:00 -
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My first question is why? Why do you need to be able to change your name? I mean I realize people have some downright stupid and/or offensive names, but it's not like they didnt have a choice when they signed up for them.
So why is it necessary to support changing a character's name?
--Vel
In the world of emoticons, I was colon capital d. |
Malcanis
Vanishing Point.
The Initiative.
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Posted - 2009.11.06 07:54:00 -
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 Originally by: Herschel Yamamoto
Character name change already is a reality. Sell your character, buy a new one with similar skills. I don't see any great reason to allow name changes beyond that - if you're the sort of person who starts and ends their name with "XvX", you can live with that afterwards.
Why do people do that? I've never understood.
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Kara Sharalien
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Posted - 2009.11.06 11:09:00 -
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Originally by: XvXReaperXvX
As this is my first ever post may i ask you all to go easy and not beat the post down at first glance.
no, i will, because it is on a ******ed topic.
here is why namechanges are not viable:
1. i sucicide gank you in a raven, proving im not afraid to lose money to troll
2. you remember my name and dock up whenever i enter system
4. i change my name. my old name goes in some kind of list on my bio, but next time i enter system you dont notice because you dont check the bio of every single person in a system with 100+ people in it.
5. i gank you again
there are a large number of people in this game who i would dock up if they entered system. its an upshot of their prior actions.
even if you add names to some kind of list, the instant recognition will be gone, along with any consequences of prior actions.
not supported!
Originally by: Thuul'Khalat
WHY YOU VIOLENCE MY BOAT?!
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De'Veldrin
Minmatar
Special Projects Executive
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Posted - 2009.11.06 12:35:00 -
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Originally by: Malcanis
Originally by: Herschel Yamamoto
Character name change already is a reality. Sell your character, buy a new one with similar skills. I don't see any great reason to allow name changes beyond that - if you're the sort of person who starts and ends their name with "XvX", you can live with that afterwards.
Why do people do that? I've never understood.
Normally because the name they wanted was taken, and they weren't creative enough to come up with another one.
--Vel
In the world of emoticons, I was colon capital d. |
Doc Deeb
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Posted - 2009.11.06 12:45:00 -
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if you're allowed to change your name once. JUST ONCE. This'll definately get supported.
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Herschel Yamamoto
Agent-Orange
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Posted - 2009.11.06 15:50:00 -
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Originally by: XvXReaperXvX
Herschel> im not sure if that was ment to be an insult or not. I quite like my name :). Thank you for your input.
I'd categorize it more as "poking fun". It's a naming scheme I don't really like, but I sort of figured you did.
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XvXReaperXvX
Equilibrium Corporation LTD
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Posted - 2009.11.06 16:38:00 -
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Thank you all for your posts. all your imput has been appreciated.
As brought up by Kara, MZ and others. there are problems with the idea. but with every problem there is a solution. For example the gank situation. now this is just one idea so dont shoot me down. the gankers name text could show as red to indicate that you have kill rights against that person which would peak your interest and as you check why you have kill right you would see the last name of the ganker. :)
Doc Deeb i agree completely. Just once is more then enough. Thank you
And to the person who asked why? i say why not? I think everyone should have this option available to them. If they choose to use it is up to them. After all this is an amazing game with so many options and paths to choose, why not this option? Sure there will be problems to to address but as i said, each problem has a solution.
Now this thread wasent intended to be any kind of debate thread. This was made to see if anyone else, like myself, thought that this would be a good idea to implement in to the game. That being said, this is a majority rules thread and the majority has spoken.
Thank you all for posting your views they where all appreciated.
Fly Safe All
See you ingame
XvXReaperXvX
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Danton Marcellus
Nebula Rasa Holdings
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Posted - 2009.11.13 01:24:00 -
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Support the cause!
Should/would/could have, HAVE you chav!
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Zartanic
Red Federation
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Posted - 2009.11.13 06:09:00 -
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In another game where name changes, server transfers and even changing race are the norm you get the biggest asshats screwing over others time and time again with no consequences. This definitely degraded the quality of the player base. In EVE it would make the whole point of characters being the sum of their history meanlingless.
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Vaal Erit
Science and Trade Institute
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Posted - 2009.11.13 07:34:00 -
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Originally by: De'Veldrin
My first question is why? Why do you need to be able to change your name? I mean I realize people have some downright stupid and/or offensive names, but it's not like they didnt have a choice when they signed up for them.
So why is it necessary to support changing a character's name?
Two main reasons come to mind:
1) You typed in something dumb to start and after you've played awhile you realize that your name "l33tawesomek00lduudz" is not what you want
2) You purchased a character but the name is "l33tawesomek00lduudz" and you cannot stand that.
I don't see anything wrong with a name change if it is extremely limited and the history is shown. I'm thinking it would cost $15 and only doable once per character with a history shown and that cost waived when done through character transfers.
This is not a whine from scammers wanting a free pass. There are legitimate reasons for wanting a name change. I don't see why you people are so paranoid over it, if a scammer changes his name he will be easily caught via history. Besides, REAL scammers have disposable characters in which to scam and are perfectly happy biomassing/not using/selling the character after he cannot scam anymore because of reputation.
Originally by: CCP Whisper
So you're going to have to do some actual thinking with regards to hull components and their capabilities instead of copying some cookie-cutter setup. Cry some more.
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Izo Alabaster
Friendly Neighbourhood Extortion Company
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Posted - 2009.11.13 08:13:00 -
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Originally by: XvXReaperXvX
G'day
character name changes an available feature on the account management page
No. Absolutely not. Your name is what identifies you. If you're a scammer, and you scam a lot, there are consequences. You develop a reputation. Same with corp thievery, and many other notorious acts.
Likewise, Chribba, Noir. and many others have developed a reputation based solely on their names and their word.
Actions should have consequences, and I don't mean just clicking "select new name $10" from a menu.
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Keeno Smythe
Amarr
Viper Squad
Triumvirate.
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Posted - 2009.11.13 10:07:00 -
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No, as some people wrote earlier your name should be your ingame "id". There's already character selling/buying - you can change name that way, if you want to loose your identity.
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La Merovingian
Gallente
Veto Corp
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Posted - 2009.11.13 10:32:00 -
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The only way I could even remotely support this is that it's only available ONCE, and it should cost a fairly hefty sum. Those two points would help DETER, but not remove the possibility for a scam artist to hide their identity. I'm still not really okay with it.
Also, having a list in your bio, even if it's just one name, means that more names will be taken up that aren't being used. It's a PITA for the newcomers to the game, I'm sure.
I guess the only reason why I'd even want this for just a little bit, is because I've changed the "lifestyle" of my character, and gone from a good little Federation Navy Officer, to being wanted by all of the Empires. For RP purposes, that I couldn't really have foreseen when I created my character, I'd like to change my "Call Sign." But even then, I still see it as something I have to live with.
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De'Veldrin
Minmatar
Special Projects Executive
The Obsidian Legion
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Posted - 2009.11.13 17:31:00 -
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Originally by: Vaal Erit
Originally by: De'Veldrin
My first question is why? Why do you need to be able to change your name? I mean I realize people have some downright stupid and/or offensive names, but it's not like they didnt have a choice when they signed up for them.
So why is it necessary to support changing a character's name?
Two main reasons come to mind:
1) You typed in something dumb to start and after you've played awhile you realize that your name "l33tawesomek00lduudz" is not what you want
2) You purchased a character but the name is "l33tawesomek00lduudz" and you cannot stand that.
In the two cases listed above, only #2 seems like a legitimate situation to me. #1, frankly, is your own damned fault. Next time put some thought into your character name.
However, I would support character name changes as part of character sales, for an additional (small) fee.
--Vel
In the world of emoticons, I was colon capital d. |
Emma Royd
Caldari
Maddled Gommerils
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Posted - 2009.11.13 18:11:00 -
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I say no to name changes, you earn the reputation you get, so if you're known as a can flipper then people will know when you're in system to be on their guard for example.
The only way I would allow a name change is maybe within the 1st month and only if you've got no negative sec status issues.
Why oh why did I call myself after a painful sitting down condition ...... oh yeah I remember, I thought it was funny at the time and still do 
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Nikita Alterana
Clearly Compensating
Da Orkz
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Posted - 2009.11.14 15:58:00 -
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I'm gonna say signed, but only as a one time thing, that should balance it.
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The PitBoss
Caldari
Interstellar Brotherhood of Gravediggers
Privateer Alliance
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Posted - 2009.11.14 16:08:00 -
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NOT signed ... thats why CCP gives you 2 alts
Thank-You,
The Pitboss (Space between The & Pitboss)
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Roland Khavant
Old Reliable Salvage and Reclamation
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Posted - 2009.11.14 21:16:00 -
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I support this just to give players who created silly names another chance and so I don't see as many of those names floating around space. I think limiting its usage or, if you like, charging for its usage would counter most ill effects.
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FU22
Imperium Signal Corps
Underworld Excavators
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Posted - 2009.11.14 22:21:00 -
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Not supported, my name is annoying as people read it as **** you twenty two but you just deal with it.
want a new name? Do what others have suggested and sell ur character and buy a new one via the char bazaar forum.
Case closed imo
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