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Name changes/ Bounty Hunter add-in
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Desmond Kesh
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#1 - 2012-07-22 23:02:52 UTC
Yes I know, there are no name changes. However I keep hearing the same reasons behind it:
1.Hard to implement (according to many games somehow, which seems silly since they've all made it possible
2.In eve, a player's name and history is paramount to catch spies, criminals etc.

The first in my eyes is an illegitemate excuse imo, and if it was so difficult you could add a name tax to stem people from changing constantly.

Furthermore, why not just have name changes with a tab dubbed "Alias's?" In real life people legally change the name or go by nicknames, it shouldn't be far fetched for capsuleers.

I highly doubt Fatal or Rabbit were the names given to Guristas by there mothers, why shouold I be stuck to a name that does not represent the present self?

This I think could make for an interesting part of the already lackluster Bounty Hunter Profession. Finding bounties placed on people and then having to gather intel of the person's location, weapons/ships, accomplices, and past Aliases to track them would be extremely fun and interesting to me.

Then again I'm a noob, what does everyone else think?Roll
DrSmegma
Smegma United
#2 - 2012-07-22 23:05:48 UTC
Desmond Kesh wrote:
Yes I know, there are no name changes. However I keep hearing the same reasons behind it:
1.Hard to implement (according to many games somehow, which seems silly since they've all made it possible
2.In eve, a player's name and history is paramount to catch spies, criminals etc.

The first in my eyes is an illegitemate excuse imo, and if it was so difficult you could add a name tax to stem people from changing constantly.

Furthermore, why not just have name changes with a tab dubbed "Alias's?" In real life people legally change the name or go by nicknames, it shouldn't be far fetched for capsuleers.

I highly doubt Fatal or Rabbit were the names given to Guristas by there mothers, why shouold I be stuck to a name that does not represent the present self?

This I think could make for an interesting part of the already lackluster Bounty Hunter Profession. Finding bounties placed on people and then having to gather intel of the person's location, weapons/ships, accomplices, and past Aliases to track them would be extremely fun and interesting to me.

Then again I'm a noob, what does everyone else think?Roll


I think CCP is too lazy to implement name changes.

FiveAgainstWilly, formerly known as DrSmegma.

DrSmegma autolinks to FiveAgainstWilly.

Not so hard. Bear

Eve too complicated? Try Astrum Regatta.
Grumpymunky
Monkey Steals The Peach
#3 - 2012-07-22 23:34:09 UTC
DrSmegma wrote:
Desmond Kesh wrote:
Yes I know, there are no name changes. However I keep hearing the same reasons behind it:
1.Hard to implement (according to many games somehow, which seems silly since they've all made it possible
2.In eve, a player's name and history is paramount to catch spies, criminals etc.

The first in my eyes is an illegitemate excuse imo, and if it was so difficult you could add a name tax to stem people from changing constantly.

Furthermore, why not just have name changes with a tab dubbed "Alias's?" In real life people legally change the name or go by nicknames, it shouldn't be far fetched for capsuleers.

I highly doubt Fatal or Rabbit were the names given to Guristas by there mothers, why shouold I be stuck to a name that does not represent the present self?

This I think could make for an interesting part of the already lackluster Bounty Hunter Profession. Finding bounties placed on people and then having to gather intel of the person's location, weapons/ships, accomplices, and past Aliases to track them would be extremely fun and interesting to me.

Then again I'm a noob, what does everyone else think?Roll


I think CCP is too lazy to implement name changes.

FiveAgainstWilly, formerly known as DrSmegma.

DrSmegma autolinks to FiveAgainstWilly.

Not so hard. Bear
Yours would be even easier to change though. If you want, I can report it for being offensive. P

Post with your monkey.

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Lady Spank
Get Out Nasty Face
#4 - 2012-07-22 23:53:48 UTC
You could always buy a new character or biomass and roll a new alt. Otherwise you should live with the consequences of your actions in New Eden.

(ಠ_ృ) ~ It Takes a Million Years to Become Diamonds So Lets Just Burn Like Coal Until the Sky's Black ~ (ಠ_ృ)
Nyreanya
Serenity Labs
#5 - 2012-07-23 00:05:23 UTC
Desmond Kesh wrote:
I highly doubt Fatal or Rabbit were the names given to Guristas by there mothers, why shouold I be stuck to a name that does not represent the present self?
Luckily, we are not named by our mothers either. Should have been more careful when you chose your name.

[/sarcasm]
Desmond Kesh
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#6 - 2012-07-23 04:02:27 UTC
Nyreanya wrote:
Desmond Kesh wrote:
I highly doubt Fatal or Rabbit were the names given to Guristas by there mothers, why shouold I be stuck to a name that does not represent the present self?
Luckily, we are not named by our mothers either. Should have been more careful when you chose your name.


Don't get me wrong I'm fine with my name, I was just thinking this would be a great oppurtunity to kill two birds with one stone.

And although everyone chooses their name, nicknames change all the time. with the new ship shaders we'll soon see Corp logos on ships etc, I think it would be cool to have a simple nickname display in local and when you click info you see the persons "legal name". Simple as that.

No need for Baazaars, new characters etc.
Corina Jarr
en Welle Shipping Inc.
#7 - 2012-07-23 04:07:18 UTC
I can see one issue with this (the aliases part).


This would tie up names.

Or would allow someone to use the name someone had in the past and take their identity (bananble, but they would need to be caught first).
Desmond Kesh
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#8 - 2012-07-23 04:14:10 UTC
Corina Jarr wrote:
I can see one issue with this (the aliases part).


This would tie up names.

Or would allow someone to use the name someone had in the past and take their identity (bananble, but they would need to be caught first).


In that case follow suit with Blizzard, each profile can have any name because each character has a unique number associated with them already. Kinda like API's

And taking someones Identity would be great! Doing so would create a new level of crime, espionage, fraud and could make hunting fakes down even more fun!
Corina Jarr
en Welle Shipping Inc.
#9 - 2012-07-23 04:19:04 UTC
Desmond Kesh wrote:
Corina Jarr wrote:
I can see one issue with this (the aliases part).


This would tie up names.

Or would allow someone to use the name someone had in the past and take their identity (bananble, but they would need to be caught first).


In that case follow suit with Blizzard, each profile can have any name because each character has a unique number associated with them already. Kinda like API's

And taking someones Identity would be great! Doing so would create a new level of crime, espionage, fraud and could make hunting fakes down even more fun!

Except taking someones identity is bannable. CCP intends it to be that way.
Sentamon
Imperial Academy
Amarr Empire
#10 - 2012-07-23 04:43:35 UTC
in EvE what you do matters, in other "mmos" what do means squat therefore name changes can be added as a money making gimmick.

Just my 2 cents ... hope to never see it here.

~ Professional Forum Alt  ~
James Amril-Kesh
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#11 - 2012-07-23 05:04:54 UTC
One name change per account, costs 1 PLEX, old name links to new name.
Bam, done. Should be easy and fairly inconsequential.

Enjoying the rain today? ;)
Gun Gal
School of Applied Knowledge
Caldari State
#12 - 2012-07-23 05:22:16 UTC
Look mah, another individual who thinks his opinion matters.

Names will not be changed. Period. You get that? Or do we have to beat you again until it sinks in.
James Amril-Kesh
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#13 - 2012-07-23 05:25:11 UTC
Gun Gal wrote:
Look mah, another individual who thinks his opinion matters.

Names will not be changed. Period. You get that? Or do we have to beat you again until it sinks in.


I didn't realize you spoke for CCP. Or are you posting your opinion?

Enjoying the rain today? ;)
oldbutfeelingyoung
Perkone
Caldari State
#14 - 2012-07-23 05:36:05 UTC
i could use a name change

but i am already getting used to hear people calling me Oldbutt

R.S.I2014
Halete
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#15 - 2012-07-23 05:55:59 UTC
Lady Spank wrote:
You could always buy a new character or biomass and roll a new alt. Otherwise you should live with the consequences of your actions in New Eden.


You must be smoking some ****.

"To know the true path, but yet, to never follow it. That is possibly the gravest sin" - The Scriptures, Book of Missions 13:21
ThisIsntMyMain
Doomheim
#16 - 2012-07-23 05:58:29 UTC
Desmond Kesh wrote:
Then again I'm a noob, what does everyone else think?Roll


We think when you've stopped being a noob you'll realize what a stupid noob suggestion this is.
Tavin Aikisen
Phoenix Naval Operations
Phoenix Naval Systems
#17 - 2012-07-23 06:02:50 UTC
As others have said, "Alias History", just like there is Employment History. This is a perfect service for AUR. What?

I personally wanted a caldari-ish name so badly I deleted a 1.5 year old character to start again with it... What?

"Remember this. Trust your eyes, you will kill each other. Trust your veins, you can all go home."

-Cold Wind
Desmond Kesh
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#18 - 2012-07-23 06:20:56 UTC
ThisIsntMyMain wrote:
Desmond Kesh wrote:
Then again I'm a noob, what does everyone else think?Roll


We think when you've stopped being a noob you'll realize what a stupid noob suggestion this is.


how exactly? you don't provide much a reason. I know its a beaten horse but that obviously shows a demand. Its been done before so it is a feasible addition.
Cede Forster
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#19 - 2012-07-23 06:35:14 UTC
if there ever was a first world problem ...
Halcyon Ingenium
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#20 - 2012-07-23 08:07:17 UTC
I think it should be an option, but I don't think I would change mine. Listening to people try and pronounce my first name is like listening to someone unlearn the English language. It's fun and fascinating:

Dude: "Hal-kuh-kuh-kuh, Hal-see-see-see, Halkeeeeeeee, Huuuuuuuu, huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuH"

Dude: "Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh"

Me: "**** it dude just call me Hal like everyone else and get on with it."

Dude: "Oh ok."

By the way, since we're already talking, do you want to buy a rifter? I've got the cheapest rifters in Metropolis. If you can find a cheaper rifter, buy it!
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