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Originally Posted by Albinodarkelf
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1) How do you guys think of names? I have been at the character naming screen for almost 2 whole days. Tried hundreds of names.. all taken. I even tried some off the wall stuff, nothing... I tried name generators and everything I dunno... I'm one of those people who if I don't like my name I wont like my character. (one of the main reasons I deleted my 20 mage)
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I'll share my naming system: Work with simple syllables. JAH, RAY, SEK, TAL, XAR, NIK.
I've found in most online games your name will be shortened to the first syllable anyway. Someone named "Wyzenarkle" will be referred to as "Wyz" or "Wyzen" and almost never fully typed out - so focus primarily on that
first syllable.
I generally keep my names to two syllables whenever possible.
To further craft a name, think about what kind of character you're playing. Is "Janierys" the name of a blood thirsty ogre, or a high elf priestess? What about "Kredjok"? Is "Skalf" more a noble Paladin or a tricksy Rogue?
So some examples with this system:
Ogre Warrior: Dregul, Girtol, Oxwum, Kregut
Wood Elf Ranger: Selwyn, Kaesin, Neyril, Fenvri
Iksar Necromancer: Xelvryn, Pexgris, Nazik, Akryt
Human Rogue: Ravlin, Marse, Koti, Prak
Sometimes you'll enjoy two sounds "JAH" and "ROO", but hate how it looks typed out "Jahroo" so you need to finesse it into an alternate spelling like "Jharu".
What's your character's race, class, religion, and "back story"? I'm sure I can help you come up with some fun names.