Doubtful Character Names

[bilbous]

I envision this thread as a place to post character names that seem to break the naming rules and the reason we think they are unfit.
I will not out anyone here at this time as this thread may be deemed unacceptable. Delete if necessary.

[Karyuu]

If you see a name that you feel needs correcting, just make a petition in-game. I fear this thread may take on a haughty/insulting tone in time, and it won't serve much purpose except to point and laugh at mistakes. If you're unsure of some names and want to start a discussion on that, start away :> Otherwise though petitions are preferred.

[Kezzik]

14 petitions of names that are clearly breaking the naming policy submitted today alone :], 6 have been answered this morning, the rest I have submitted later this afternoon and evening, I see at least 5 a day when pottering about ^_^

[Syilph]

14 petitions of names that are clearly breaking the naming policy submitted today alone :], 6 have been answered this morning, the rest I have submitted later this afternoon and evening, I see at least 5 a day when pottering about ^_^

That was my doing And btw, I felt spammed lol
Anyway, there seems to be an infusion of "I-didn't-read-te-players-policy" people lately but we are dealing with it the best we can Keep up the good work in sending petitions about those names.

[Narure]

I was told the other day that last names don't fall under the naming policy... i was very doubtful of that but still unsure, is it true?

[Karyuu]

Syilph:





Narure: Last names have a bit more leniency, like adjectives are allowed, but nothing crazy.

[Syilph]

I was told the other day that last names don't fall under the naming policy... i was very doubtful of that but still unsure, is it true?

We alow some exceptions for last names, and even the random name generator would "generate" names like "Stronghand" "Hammerweilder" and such if poked enough.

@Karyuu: OMG! OMG! OMG! That is awsome \o/ Feel the power of a graphic tablet! XD And the power of tha' hamma'! Lots and lots of <3  

Edit: I'm soooo going to add that to my sig, if that's ok with you
Edit2: By the gods! I just checked and I changed over 40 names the last couple of days. That's a small army! We must add a Players Policy quiz at account creation.

[Hadfael]

When petitioning, don't hesitate to give details.
I have seen some "rename xxx" petitions but with no clue on the reason this name could be bad...
Sometimes, a web search showed me what was wrong with it. But when it's a phonetic reading, slang, a sentence in a foreign language that you feel unfitting with the PS world...say it.
So, it's better to petition "the name xxx needs to be changed because ..."

After submiting your petition, read it to ensure nothing was lost. Some punctuation characters are truncating the petition text.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[Kezzik]

every single name i submitted was blatantly obvious, if i come across a more awkward name then I will point out reasons and hints as to why it's unsuitable.

I'm not unfamiliar to this process you know ¬_¬

[Verrliit]

A name is the only thing a player really owns.

Many are named for something that they love, and every single person that they know in the game, is attached to them by that name only, and nothing else.

To change a name is a very serious and extreme thing to do.

Not just emotionallly, but it can also severely cripple relationships with other players.


Basic Courtesy:

If the name is pushing a product for sale, a sex act, an obscenity, or is the name of a person as famous as Harry Potter or Bill Clinton, it is a problem.

But just because you recognize it, or can find it iin google, does not mean it needs to go.

Names are problems, only when they interfere with play.

And if a name really bothers you, then say so.

But unless it does, leave it alone.[/list]


~Verrliit~

[ThomPhoenix]

No, Planeshift is not a game where you can name your character something you like.
Planeshift tries to create a world which could be real.

It's like this:
You are born into this world as a simple peasant.
Your parents then give you a name.

That simple process excludes names like
-Cookie Behemoth
-Sir Laughalot
-Hellson

Above names aren't 1) pushing a product for sale 2) sex related 3) obscene 4) famous

But they are still stupid

[bilbous]

What about phrases with the words spelled backwords to hide their meaning? ... annoying. Some characters are rarely seen as well such as my Ikyiky Ptang, strictly speaking, unacceptable I believe. Does the character have to be online to have a name change?

[Kezzik]

yeah, I'll keep in mind that next time i point out that 'Alexisthebest' needs a rename I'm killing him inside ...

Bilbous, no the name can be changed offline aswell.

the way i see it is, as long as they aren't blatantly obvious, you'd have to have a sharp eye to pick up on some wandering around thesedays

[Hadfael]

Don't look for those with really bad nor stupid names. If they just want to test PS, they will leave soon enough before they annoy anyone or they will create a character to whom people will want to talk to.
But when you happen to cross the path of someone with a name that makes you think he his not a PS char but a cookie brand, a movie char, desc,... just ignore him and petition so he will recieve a name fitting for roleplayed conversations.

[Kezzik]

hmm, no, I think I'll report any unsuitable name I come across, they should all be changed and banned from re use no matter what way they break the policy