Name Changes

[jakerees]

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[Leiker]

Can I have your stuff?

[Wfrench1234]

Nice job deleting your char. You’ll
Never regret that.

[Cambiant]

Llandris, would a real world place as a character name be "thematically consistent with the high-fantasy environment of EverQuest"? For example, can I make a character named Minneapolis? Could this be interpreted as me trying to represent all the people of Minneapolis, which depending on my behavior could certainly be offensive to someone who is from there?

[Mauricio]

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

Llandris, would a real world place as a character name be "thematically consistent with the high-fantasy environment of EverQuest"? For example, can I make a character named Minneapolis? Could this be interpreted as me trying to represent all the people of Minneapolis, which depending on my behavior could certainly be offensive to someone who is from there?

The correct answer is, "If they feel like it".

Don't waste your time getting bent out of shape or trying to reason with these people. Every dispute or discussion is always going to end with some variation of, "Because I'm the boss and I said" or "My server, my rules".

[Watchmyfeet]

Pretty petty changes if you ask me. Obviously we can read there is a policy that some names didn't go along with, but when you wait 6 + years to finally change them it comes across as pretty sad. A lot of long term players had 6,7,8 year names removed. Don't think it's respectful to wait that long, change a bunch of names, and leave the other violating names up for the next time you want to /flex

[Lhancelot]

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

Pretty petty changes if you ask me. Obviously we can read there is a policy that some names didn't go along with, but when you wait 6 + years to finally change them it comes across as pretty sad. A lot of long term players had 6,7,8 year names removed. Don't think it's respectful to wait that long, change a bunch of names, and leave the other violating names up for the next time you want to /flex

I just remind myself it's not our world we are visitors here, nothing more and try to remind myself of all the good things etc. that we get for free. It's a lot.

That being said, I empathize with those affected by the name changes especially ones that are established and been here literally for years.

The guides owe no explanation, but even when knowing that it doesn't make it easier for those who had names they cared about to see their names stripped off their characters instantaneously.

People form attachments to their toons, and I am just surprised by the manner in which the policy was suddenly enforced with no kind of warning whatsoever. An early heads up before doing it would have been nice, just so people could be able to mentally prepare and process it.

I feel for you guys that are upset by this. It's not the end of the world however and you can still enjoy p99, you will just have to bond with a new name and identity on your toon.

If that's not possible make an alt, and if that's not possible well you will probably leave which would suck but I get that too.

[Watchmyfeet]

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

I just remind myself it's not our world we are visitors here, nothing more and try to remind myself of all the good things etc. that we get for free. It's a lot.

That being said, I empathize with those affected by the name changes especially ones that are established and been here literally for years.

The guides owe no explanation, but even when knowing that it doesn't make it easier for those who had names they cared about to see their names stripped off their characters instantaneously.

People form attachments to their toons, and I am just surprised by the manner in which the policy was suddenly enforced with no kind of warning whatsoever. An early heads up before doing it would have been nice, just so people could be able to mentally prepare and process it.

I feel for you guys that are upset by this. It's not the end of the world however and you can still enjoy p99, you will just have to bond with a new name and identity on your toon.

Well said

[Ciksharn]

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

People form attachments to their toons, and I am just surprised by the manner in which the policy was suddenly enforced with no kind of warning whatsoever. An early heads up before doing it would have been nice, just so people could be able to mentally prepare and process it.

A heads up would have accomplished nothing. Same poopstorm would have ensued.

[kotton05]

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

A heads up would have accomplished nothing. Same poopstorm would have ensued.

its not your world, the gods have spoken, this is the way brad intended

for all those who feel betrayed, you have not been betrayed, you're being sorted for when brad returns!