General Discussion

Originally posted by Ihmotepp

What's your take on naming Characters in an MMORPG?

 

Do you want all names to be made up fantasy/Sci Fi  names, like Toncha Kantesh?

Is it ok if people use common names, like Joe or Steven?

Does it bother you if people use leet speak names, like Haxxorzpwnsjoo?

What about celebrity names, like naming your toon Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie?

How about naming your character things like Sonic, Lightning, or Tiger, actual words basically?

Is there anyone that wouldn't care if people use stupid or offensive names, like Smellmyfart, or Smokemoarcrack?

I prefer made up fantasy/sci-fi names. I don't mind common names, but leet speak names annoy me extremely. I also can't stand it when people name their characters after celebrities. In fantasy games, names such as Sonic don't cut it for me, but in super-hero themed MMOs and to a certain extent, sci-fi MMOs I don't mind them. As for offensive names - it speaks much for the person behind the character. It usually involves their lack of maturity.

I put a lot of thought into naming all of my characters (with exception of mules perhaps).  I really have to love the name of my char before i accept it.  I try to be very original. I hate it when people aren't original in their naming.  Case in pioint, FFXI has so many sssssephiroths and xxsephiroths and sephirothhhss.  is it really necessary?  I would prefer Dave or Joe to those names.

Originally posted by Ihmotepp

What's your take on naming Characters in an MMORPG?

 

Do you want all names to be made up fantasy/Sci Fi  names, like Toncha Kantesh?

Is it ok if people use common names, like Joe or Steven?

Does it bother you if people use leet speak names, like Haxxorzpwnsjoo?

What about celebrity names, like naming your toon Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie?

How about naming your character things like Sonic, Lightning, or Tiger, actual words basically?

Is there anyone that wouldn't care if people use stupid or offensive names, like Smellmyfart, or Smokemoarcrack?

Even though I don't play on RP servers, I allways try to make my name not only fit the setting  - sci-fi/fantasy, but also the class and race.

So in a fantasy game with a dwarf warrior, I would look for a name that resembles a tolkien world or midgard, then something in line with dwarf name, then something that sounds like a warrior.

Not so challenging as it sounds, especially with people calling themselve 'IPWNUMANN' and 'Dixsuxxorz'  the good names are left behind

But yes, I'd rather it was more difficult to find a name because of people trying to make it fit the character/class/race.

I think how different people look at mmorpgs effects their opinion on naming.  People who like roleplay obviously prefer more realistics names.  Personally I view my character no differently than I would one of the bats in pong so I don't really care what it's called.

I rarely RP, but I still try to pick names that fell appropriate for the world. Character names tend to be a pretty good indicator of a player's overall personality. I don't auto-ignore anybody, but I find that players with stupid names, celebrity names, place holder names (xXxsomel33tnameIcouldn'tlivewithoutxXx), all lower case names or all upper case names tend to be idiots.  There are exceptions, of course.

Lately, I've been creating a lot of names in German.  For example, in WAR, I have the following characters:

• Gewehr (Engineer) - translates to "rifle"
• Schwarzenbart (Ironbreaker) - translates to "black beard"
• Lowemahne (White Lion) - translates to "Lion's mane"
• Vaterbar (Rune Priest) - translates to "Father Bear" (he's very hairy)
• Tanzerin (Swordmaster) - translates to "Dancer", seemed appropriate for the class

Sometimes I pick names that just seem to "fit":

• Justicus (Witch Hunter)
• Malixia (With Elf)
• Dominox (Disciple of Khaine)
• Purty (Squig Hunter) - used the "purtiest" face available
• Skulfax (Zealot) - he carries a skull, 'nuff said...
• Ulfdar (Marauder)

Lastly, I actually use silly names once in a while:

• Waaaghmbulance (Shaman) - just seemed fun :)
• SnuSnu (Warrior Priest) - couldn't resist having a battle cry "Death by Snu Snu!"

~Ripper

Name your char whatever you like, as long as it doesnt break any rules.  If it offends someone then its their fault for being offended.  Although leet names and xxxblahblahxxx are not something I would name my characters.

I typically go with fewest letters possible, while sounding like a word that fits the scene but still a unique name that is not a word, such as "Ruun" for an enchanter type.

I've seen a ton of Expression-ItsMe names and iNames.

OMGITSJACKIE

WTFITSBOB

HOLYSHITITSKEVIN

iAssassin

iSoCool

iPoopy

I pick an mmo name by slaming my head into my keyboard and whatever shows up on the screen is my name.

Originally posted by Slampig

Donkies that use leet speak names really get under my skin. I would like to push them off a cliff...

 

I try and name my characters according to the game...

 

Indeed...

I remember a time when you got ONE warning then game suspension granted that was before today's competition. Yet & still standards should be upheld nonetheless. Make no mistake though dopes tried it even back in the golden age. Diffrence being EQ & DAOC nipped that nonsense in the bud quickly. Circa 2000 I saw an Erudite in EQ with an offensive name. I kindly reported and the idiot's name was changed immediately.

Silly kids.