Name Changes

[Vheran]

My name in game is Chinese, my second language. Sounds like it baits to everyone's stupid immersion but it's literally just "resurrect". So I should get a petition or the rules should include the preclusion "APPLIES TO ENGLISH ONLY"

Also, I am in KWSM. And everyone either falls into the categories of: they made something up to resemble some made up language for "immersion" purposes in a almost two decade old elf sim, its in another language that means something as matter of fact as persecuted english names, or they just did it in english and play the game and dont get butthurt about people's names in an almost two decade old elf sim. So hopefully in the sanctity of this crusade I'll log in soon and not recognize my name, my guild, or any of my friends. lol weee IMMERSION

[skarlorn]

Enjoy your immersion thanks to the noble staff and caring players. Sorry you decided to BREAK THE LAW LOL.

[Voodude]

I guess it's good that names are "thematically consistent with the high-fantasy environment of EverQuest" while we're having conversations about the Super Bowl and McDonalds in guild chat.

[khanable]

Alright, real talk time. Nuking names and laughing at them is great and all, but are we going to get a public list of before and afters?

Y’all just gave a ton of shithead motherfuckers a clean slate in one of the only MMOs where reputation actually matters

[Haloren]

Not that I had any names that broke the rules, i logged in to check a character just in case and popped in next to a 'Jakefrom Statefarm' chuckled like that wasnt caught? I dont think the insurance company has set up in Norrath yet...

[Mauricio]

Originally Posted by Haloren [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Not that I had any names that broke the rules, i logged in to check a character just in case and popped in next to a 'Jakefrom Statefarm' chuckled like that wasnt caught? I dont think the insurance company has set up in Norrath yet...

Jakefrom Statefarm - No other possible interpretation other than its use in a commercial. Literally uses a company's name that is completely unambiguous - ACCEPTABLE.

Winchester - A common name when (by itself) does not refer to any particular product or work, fictional or otherwise - NOT ACCEPTABLE.

These naming rules sound like they are taken very seriously. Rest assured that our immersion is safe in the hands of the staff.

[Ciksharn]

Originally Posted by Mauricio [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Jakefrom Statefarm - No other possible interpretation other than its use in a commercial. Literally uses a company's name that is completely unambiguous - ACCEPTABLE.

Winchester - A common name when (by itself) does not refer to any particular product or work, fictional or otherwise - NOT ACCEPTABLE.

These naming rules sound like they are taken very seriously. Rest assured that our immersion is safe in the hands of the staff.

Winchester is a proper noun, the name of a company the makes rifles. At least do a basic Google search before trying to flame. It'll make you look smarter.

[sunbask]

Originally Posted by Ciksharn [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Winchester is a proper noun, the name of a company the makes rifles. At least do a basic Google search before trying to flame. It'll make you look smarter.

Im sorry but i found this so hilariously ironic it compelled me to reply.

You do realize Winchester is a name first? Thats like saying Jordan only refers to the shoes...

Please use some common sense. It'll make you look smarter.

[Ciksharn]

Originally Posted by sunbask [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Im sorry but i found this so hilariously ironic it compelled me to reply.

You do realize Winchester is a name first? Thats like saying Jordan only refers to the shoes...

Please use some common sense. It'll make you look smarter.

You stated it does not refer to anything specific which is just wrong, but I do appreciate your attempt to rectify your first post

[Mauricio]

Originally Posted by Ciksharn [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Winchester is a proper noun, the name of a company the makes rifles. At least do a basic Google search before trying to flame. It'll make you look smarter.

Wilson makes sporting goods. So does Easton. So does Bauer. So I guess that means no one is ever allowed to use these names anywhere else for any use whatsoever, right? Sucks if your last name is Bauer! Guess you can't open "Bauer Shooting Range", because Bauer makes hockey equipment, right? (Wrong).

Winchester the wood eld druid in a fantasy RPG is not in violation of any trademark or copyright. It's down to "the staff doesn't want to allow that name". Since it's a private server, they have that right and don't have to have a reason. But let's not pretend that there is any infringement or rule violation here over a name as prevalent as "Winchester", especially over "guns and ammo" in a world where guns and ammo don't exist. Get real.

Interesting note - there actually is a trademark registered for "Winchester Ranger". Had he been a ranger, there would have been a legitimate case!