SuperPlyx Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 Not sure where to ask this but.. I am curious as to why I was forced to change a toons name today. I hadn't played him in awhile now and got this when I did: To be clear I don't mind changing it. Just wondering why I had to ? What was wrong with Syx1 ? Which was Syx but 1 got added when I moved servers.
Apparition Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 You'll always be forced to rename if you move a character to another shard with a naming conflict. Just the way it is. 1 1
SuperPlyx Posted July 13, 2021 Author Posted July 13, 2021 Ok, I misunderstood how it worked. I thought the 1 added to the name it was the end of it. So it basically gave me a free name change when I logged the character in for first time, that's actually pretty cool. I moved this guy a couple of months ago and just forgot about him....which is why I didn't put 2 and 2 together. Thanx Apparition 1
lemming Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 1 hour ago, SuperPlyx said: Ok, I misunderstood how it worked. I thought the 1 added to the name it was the end of it. So it basically gave me a free name change when I logged the character in for first time, that's actually pretty cool. I moved this guy a couple of months ago and just forgot about him....which is why I didn't put 2 and 2 together. Thanx Apparition Name changes are free in the character selector. Click on the pen in the upper right (not the red delete one) 1
GraspingVileTerror Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 If your character is ever renamed due to a violation of the Code of Conduct, then it will appear as "Generic#######" where the numerical value is . . . actually, I don't know. Is it random, sequential, or is it an ID code? In any event, if you ever find your character renamed to a Generic, then you should also receive an email from a GM explaining why. If not, then users should contact the GMs in private to establish the reason and correct course of action to take. 2
Hartanna Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 9 hours ago, SuperPlyx said: Not sure where to ask this but.. I am curious as to why I was forced to change a toons name today. I hadn't played him in awhile now and got this when I did: To be clear I don't mind changing it. Just wondering why I had to ? What was wrong with Syx1 ? Which was Syx but 1 got added when I moved servers. Hey, love, Awhile back the Devs implemented an automatic system that frees up names of inactive characters. Said characters will get their names open to other people taking it. If another person takes said name, you will be forced to rename. Here's the inactive character requirements: Characters will be flagged as ‘inactive’ when the following time thresholds are met: Level 1-5 characters will be flagged as inactive if they have not been played in the last 30 days Level 6-20 characters will be flagged as inactive if they have not been played in the last 90 days Level 21-49 characters will be flagged as inactive if they have not been played in the last 365 days Level 50 characters will never be flagged as inactive I assume this is what happened to yours. Hope this helps! 1
Greycat Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Hartanna said: Hey, love, Awhile back the Devs implemented an automatic system that frees up names of inactive characters. Said characters will get their names open to other people taking it. If another person takes said name, you will be forced to rename. Here's the inactive character requirements: Characters will be flagged as ‘inactive’ when the following time thresholds are met: Level 1-5 characters will be flagged as inactive if they have not been played in the last 30 days Level 6-20 characters will be flagged as inactive if they have not been played in the last 90 days Level 21-49 characters will be flagged as inactive if they have not been played in the last 365 days Level 50 characters will never be flagged as inactive I assume this is what happened to yours. Hope this helps! Um... no, actually. If we look here: Specifically, you're missing this bit from *right above* that: Quote 23) What is this name release policy I've heard about? Is it in effect yet? The name release policy is not yet in effect. Here's how it'll work once it is enabled: So while that's the proposed system, it's not active. 1 Kheldian Lore and Backstory Guide 2.0: HC edition Out to EAT : A look at Epic ATs - what is, could have been, and never was Want 20 merits? Got a couple of minutes? Mini guide to the Combat Attributes window
Hartanna Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 17 minutes ago, Greycat said: Um... no, actually. If we look here: Specifically, you're missing this bit from *right above* that: So while that's the proposed system, it's not active. Ohh, I thought it was. I remember them saying it would likely be implemented in a few weeks, and that was years ago. Pardon the mistake! 1
Greycat Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 No worries. It's been there and talked about pretty much since then, but never implemented. :) 1 2 1 Kheldian Lore and Backstory Guide 2.0: HC edition Out to EAT : A look at Epic ATs - what is, could have been, and never was Want 20 merits? Got a couple of minutes? Mini guide to the Combat Attributes window
Captain Valiant Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 There was already a "Syx" on the server you moved to, so they added the "1" and gave you a "free" name change token (a throwback to NCSoft's money grabbing) in case you're not happy with "Syx1".
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