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Paid name change. Still think its a good idea.

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sXyphos
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#61 - 2013-08-12 20:51:44 UTC  |  Edited by: sXyphos
I'm not against it as long as your previous names are visible in a "previous name/alias" history tab and you can chage it maybe once a year to avoid spamming of said tab

I don't get it why people are so against it "NO!,Hell NO! etc." if the above applies why not consider it? clearly you guys don't see the benefit of having entire corps full of "Chribba's Enforcer1,2,3,4,5,6,100" Lol
Tippia
Sunshine and Lollipops
#62 - 2013-08-12 20:54:33 UTC
sXyphos wrote:
I don't get it why people are so agains it "NO!,Hell NO! etc." if the above applies why not consider it?
It has been considered in the grillion other threads suggesting the same bad idea, and they've just grown tired of explaining it to people who can't be bothered searching for it.
sXyphos
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#63 - 2013-08-12 21:00:38 UTC
Fair enough, i suppose it shouldn't be implemented if the majority is against it, i'm just saying it could, given some strong constraints to prevent abuse(like once in 10 years or something),so you can rename your mrpotato243 from your crazy start year Lol
Inokuma Yawara
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#64 - 2013-08-12 23:23:07 UTC  |  Edited by: Inokuma Yawara
Logical Chaos wrote:
Inokuma Yawara wrote:


So.... You say, that it's "measly", but they can't handle it, because they have too much on their plate? That shows a lack of confidence in CCP.

Software companies manage their time and prioritize work. They set time aside to fix bugs. They set time aside to create new features. The set time aside to create the next expansion. You're saying they should focus only on that list of 9000 bugs, and not consider new features, or new content, or new.....

Did you get the big survey in the email form CCP? Did you complete it? They sent out that survey because they're going to begin planning for the next big expansion. That means, they're not concentrating on just those bugs. They're looking ahead to the next big thing. That shows confidence. The confidence to do more than just add a measly paid name change feature to EVE Online.... They have bigger dreams and agendas, and you won't give them credit that they can do it.

Defeatist.


So you really are that kind of special flower. Thanks for letting me know stuff I already knew.

I didn't say they should not develop new things. I said: Please do not spend ANY time on a feature to enable this namechange thing. Anything else done with those resources is better spent for sure.

And yeah, I have indeed taken that survey.

And now stop trying to legitimate your newly learned word Defeatist by trying to use it on an internet spaceship forum and crawl back to that cave you came from.

By the way: CCP themselves said that it is difficult for them to implement even tiny changes (as long as it is not just changing some already existent numbers basically) because their Code has developed over so many years that it is indeed a complete mess. That is also the reason why things completely unrelated to changes break when they do stuff. It's all connected in a very messy way.

EVE would need a complete rewrite but that would mean a lot of workforce has to work on something that does not directly benefit the playerbase. It would only enable them to make changes more easily after that.


If you don't like the idea, then say, "I don't like the idea. I think it stinks." Stop trying to say things like, it's impossible for CCP to do because of *insert technical reasons here* If CCP wants to do something, they'll do it - on their terms and in their time frame. If they don't want to, then they won't. It's that simple. Trying to impose your view on why CCP can or can't do something, when you don't even work there is what leaves you open for fun and games.

If you read carefully, other posters are posting whether they like or dislike the idea, and then explaining why.... That's completely different from saying, "CCP does not have the technical ability to do it, so, no...." I believe CCP DOES have the ability to do it. They'll do it, if players want it. They won't, if players don't want it. It's that simple.

I chose good names, so I don't need it, but xxXXPotatoPeeler420XXxx has been regretting his name for years and would like a way to fix that. I say, give him the chance to fix it - for a price - but keep his previous name listed as an A.K.A. Just like a list of past corporations.....

Also, I don't live in a cave, and I don't crawl. I live in a rental an apartment, and I walk up-right. So, please do not impose your living accommodations and means of locomotion to me. P

Watch this space.  New exciting signature in development.
Yulinda Ambraelle
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#65 - 2013-08-13 00:48:33 UTC
Yeah. About that. I realize its a hotbed issue. Would have posted there instead. Didn't realize I had posted to the wrong forum until it was too late. sorry. Obviously, if there was such a change to be made, I'm sure safeguards would be put in place to prevent the very issues you all are worried about, i.e. scammers, and such. such as a means of tracking name changes to prevent such anonymity. But likewise there would probably be a means of making such anonymity very expensive but possible. And, in EVE, as it is pointed out. this is the Wild Wild West. I thought that we had to be grown ups about the whole thing and accept the fact that if we flew into null sec space and got the crap blown out of us that was on us right?

Also, you who said GTFO WoW. Not. I like it. :-) So have a nice cup of shut the F up. :-) I just turned off my subscription because recently because EVE has my attention right now. It is a more mature game after all. I only made the analogy to point out that it was possible. Don't worry I'm not offended not that anyone would really care either way. Just sharing my opinion. That being what it is, lets not get our panties in a bunch. I'm sure they have their reasons for not implementing this if they haven't already. Its not like I didn't think this through when I posted the idea, but I will repost in the proper forum which is where I intended to put in the first place.

So I appreciate everyone's input. I will certainly petition for the possibility of the name change to the one I preferred. Maybe I'll get lucky. If not oh well. Nothing ventured nothing gained. Fly safe!
Yulinda Ambraelle
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#66 - 2013-08-13 00:52:56 UTC
Incidentally the only reason there is really any abuse of anything is because we, as human beings tend to lack self control, unless we make the effort to engage it.
Char Fritz
Perkone
Caldari State
#67 - 2013-08-13 02:05:30 UTC
I'd be the first customer. I mean, who would pick my name? Could I get a mercy name change? It's rough having people snicker and try to kick sand in my face. But, do so at your own risk because I would consider microwaving your pet. On defrost.
Logical Chaos
Very Italian People
The Initiative.
#68 - 2013-08-13 16:42:26 UTC
Inokuma Yawara wrote:

If you don't like the idea, then say, "I don't like the idea. I think it stinks." Stop trying to say things like, it's impossible for CCP to do because of *insert technical reasons here* If CCP wants to do something, they'll do it - on their terms and in their time frame. If they don't want to, then they won't. It's that simple. Trying to impose your view on why CCP can or can't do something, when you don't even work there is what leaves you open for fun and games.

If you read carefully, other posters are posting whether they like or dislike the idea, and then explaining why.... That's completely different from saying, "CCP does not have the technical ability to do it, so, no...." I believe CCP DOES have the ability to do it. They'll do it, if players want it. They won't, if players don't want it. It's that simple.

I chose good names, so I don't need it, but xxXXPotatoPeeler420XXxx has been regretting his name for years and would like a way to fix that. I say, give him the chance to fix it - for a price - but keep his previous name listed as an A.K.A. Just like a list of past corporations.....

Also, I don't live in a cave, and I don't crawl. I live in a rental an apartment, and I walk up-right. So, please do not impose your living accommodations and means of locomotion to me. P


Haha, oh my. Stop making things up I "said". Or is it the voices you are hearing? I don't know. Possibly troll.

I have stated all that needed to be said and you make your own weird things out of it. Ignoring your posts now since it seems pointless to reply and explain.

Riding on the "please state everything as your own opinion" wave doesn't make it better. It's a forum on the interweb - everything is the posters own opinion.
RubyPorto
RubysRhymes
#69 - 2013-08-13 16:47:00 UTC  |  Edited by: RubyPorto
Yulinda Ambraelle wrote:
Incidentally the only reason there is really any abuse of anything is because we, as human beings tend to lack self control, unless we make the effort to engage it.



.... or could it be that there's "abuse" of game mechanics in a game where finding unexpected uses for game mechanics is celebrated because... well...

In other words, it's a game where scamming, piracy, extortion, etc are all legitimate gameplay. Why should you be able to change your name (and escape the consequences of your actions) for a lower cost than you can now? Why should you be able to squat on many different names on each alt?

"It's easy to speak for the silent majority. They rarely object to what you put into their mouths." -Abrazzar "the risk of having your day ruined by other people is the cornerstone with which EVE was built" -CCP Solomon
Evei Shard
Shard Industries
#70 - 2013-08-13 17:53:01 UTC
$100 for one time character name change, NOT payable by PLEX
Player portrait gets a mark in the upper right corner, easily visible, that notifies others that their name is not their original.
Employment history reflects the old user name.
If you wind up with CCP naming you Caldari Citizen 143513135 or whatever because your new name is not acceptable, no refunds.
Overview is modified to allow users to have pilots who have changed their names show up with a different color. I suggest pink.

I'd accept it under those conditions.

Profit favors the prepared