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[Suggestion]: Character rename for PLEX
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Foxstar Damaskeenus
why did i join this corp
Not Purple Shoot It.
#61 - 2014-03-19 21:15:30 UTC
I'm against this, a characters name and reputation are important in this game.

Buying characters is almost too much. Eve is a game about consequences, planning and relationships.

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Petrified
Old and Petrified Syndication
#62 - 2014-03-20 00:51:14 UTC
Daichi Yamato wrote:
Petrified wrote:
Tora Hamaji wrote:
And most importantly, its not only for those who buy characters. a lot of people end up hating the name they chose once when they were drunk, and now they're stuck with it forever just because?


Which goes to show that you should not drink and engage in creative activities. Blink
At least, don't get drunk. Lol

But on topic - overly I am against the idea. Though it would be somewhat acceptable if, and only if the prior name were retained.
Character Name: Blah Blah
AKA: Blah Bl4h Blah, AKA: Blip Blah

etc...


it would have to be the new names that are the AKA's. when everyone shows info, it needs to be his original name, on my overview it needs to be his original name, on guest list in station it needs to be his original name and in local it needs to be his original name. And everyone must see the same original name.

if one person is talking about name A, to his friend who is talking about name B, and these two players dont realise they are talking about the same person, then hunting players and target calling, and everything that is to do with a name becomes ridiculously confusing and broken.


Current name is what would show up everywhere. You see the prior names as AKA on the character sheets and when you look at employment history you would see the name they held under each corp they were a member of....

Overall, this would be more work for a cheap thrill. Best not to implemented when what EVE needs is more content... more ships... more ways to go boom.

Cloaking is the closest thing to a "Pause Game" button one can get while in space.

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Mazzara
Band of the Red Sun
#63 - 2014-03-20 02:51:28 UTC
Kirimeena D'Zbrkesbris wrote:
Evei Shard wrote:
Chribba wrote:
I keep voting no on such features, has to be some downside to trying to buy your way ahead...


Have you noticed though over the past few years that these threads are gaining more and more positive response?

Because CCP gradually simplifies things in EvE. As a result more and more casual players come to the game and voice their casual opinions and ideas on forums.


Dude! Those casual players help just as much as u do to keep eve going. Paying subs just like you.

Whats wrong with making the game a tad easier for new players? 
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Saint Vaiti
Republic Military School
Minmatar Republic
#64 - 2014-03-21 00:43:49 UTC
Chribba wrote:
I keep voting no on such features, has to be some downside to trying to buy your way ahead...

You mean like buying plex and selling it for ISK? Running Faction Warfare missions with a bomber that can warp while cloak when the Tier is high so you earn millions upon millions of LP in mere hours?

I like you Chribba, I really do. I just think you are completely wrong since there are very simple solutions to addressing issues like this that are brought up.

A player being lazy and impatient is no excuse to not doing something. The reason should be valid.
Samillian
Angry Mustellid
#65 - 2014-03-21 09:41:50 UTC  |  Edited by: Samillian
I'll leave this here because Batelle summed the case against this up far better than I could when he posted in a similar thread.

Batelle wrote:
absolutely not. This is pretty much equivalent to being able to pay CCP to make your character untraceable, which would be pretty horrible. Being able to trace toons across multiple owners is of critical importance to many people.


Original Post

Also I seem to recall that the last time CCP made a comment upon this topic (I have been unable to find it, sorry but it may be buried on the old forums) it could be best summarised as "Not Now, Not Ever, Now Go Away", thank you Ines Tegator for the quote.

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nia starstryder
Native Freshfood
Minmatar Republic
#66 - 2014-03-21 09:51:47 UTC
I can see times this would be of great use. I can also see it being abused badly. It would take some balancing to work.

I have a thread about a q-ship and think that would be great for people that wanted to use them. On the other hand people would frequently just use it to avoid being seen for the losers they are.
Zappity
New Eden Tank Testing Services
#67 - 2014-06-02 20:58:06 UTC
Yes, it is being discussed. By CCP, what's more.

https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=4666449#post4666449

CCP Legion wrote:
Sarel Hendar wrote:

You might also want to look into character renaming (of course with prominently noted "formerly known as" in employment history tab).


We have actually looked into this, but haven't decided anything yet. If we do end up introducing this,there would probably be some limit to how often you can do it, it would not be a way to escape your past and your previous names would be clearly displayed and searchable.

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w3ak3stl1nk
Hedion University
#68 - 2014-06-02 22:38:42 UTC
Maybe if was for an obscure amount like 100 plex... then you have to take a hit if you really want it.

Is that my two cents or yours?
Tengu Grib
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#69 - 2014-06-02 22:52:42 UTC
Only way I would see this working is if it can only be done when a character is sold to an account that is not owned by the same person.

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