Two names are cumbersome.

wuuuuttt? lol for realz? I would much rather have two names, and the option to pick a name i really want then end up named xx_Kyri_xx and STILL have that taken too. The two name system was something I -really- complimented SE for and I wish and hope every mmo picks this up.

Wow, a lot of people didn't read the OP lol. At no point did he mention taking out the two name system.

I want the option to have 5 names: a first name, a second-first name, a middle name, a nickname, and a last name.

(/seriously)

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Originally Posted by Cyonos

How about an option to have just one name for those who don't like having two names, and let anyone that wants two names keep them.

Also can we rename or characters at 2.0 pls if we desire to?:cool:

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Every inconvenience is a challenge

I couldn't resist rofl

I like having 2 names, but yeah, there should definitely be an option to leave either the first or second name blank.

I like my name and I wouldn't change it for anything. Fits perfectly seeing as how I'm a Dragoon.

but....with only one name I can't do XxsephrothistehsexybeastinyourhousexX XxfoxmcloudisnotafurrybutatotalbadassxX

Perhaps just an option to display either both or only your first name in our configurations.
I would also like it if they allowed a name change in 2.0, I am not happy with my first name and used it only because I can not use 'Nique' (banned word in french it seems)- my usual first name... ^_^

This is an interesting perspective to see...I honestly thought surnames were nothing short of genius, and something that should be implemented in every MMO. I spend a lot of time thinking up my names, since they're going to be stuck to my toons for an extended period of time...often hours, only to have to start all over again when I discover the one I wanted is taken. Seems like it would be a waste of time to have the last name truncated or go unseen, though I can see where they could get cumbersome. I'm sure not everyone stopped to think about the length of their name before going to town. Personally I try to keep my names short, 2-3 syllables max and easy to spell regardless of whether there's a surname or not.

While the option would be nice, it won't happen. I can almost guarantee that it would HAVE to be one of the other. I would think that with the current game version, and likely 2.0, that they would only be able to support one of the two options. And the amount of trouble it would be to have everyone rename their characters after they have all been ported over to the 2.0 servers and not to mention the amount of people who would rage at the loss of their surname, it would not even be remotely worth it.

But honestly, there really are better things for them to be worrying about right now, don't you think?

Double names give more option. This way we do not get people called "name123098130912832" Or worse "dr4g0nf8t3"

Also I can see so many complications with the idea of being able to "hide" your surname. Some people have mentioned that as an option. But I don't see how this would work, Lets say Cloud Ravengaurd, Cloud Dragonheart and Cloud Frostbane are all in favour of this option and have all decided to "/hide surname" and are now all running around Uldah as "Cloud". Could be confusing from both a communication between players and a systematic standpoint, no?

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Originally Posted by Masamune1004

Wow, a lot of people didn't read the OP lol. At no point did he mention taking out the two name system.

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QFT.

Also, this would be perfect:

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Originally Posted by Masamune1004

How bout they give us one big name and let us use the spacebar?

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Although I'd be a little sad that we'd need quotes around some peoples' names in some text commands, but people are trying to move away from text commands. Also, a max of three spaces per name, and cannot have 2+ in a row.

Yoshi already said that with letting us change stuff in 2.0 they may remove our last names...I really hope this doesn't happen, though...I love having my last name and being linked to my family that plays with me :3

Wouldn't mind if it was optional, however...

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Originally Posted by KaplanHomahru

I love having my last name and being linked to my family that plays with me :3

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This, the roleplaying aspect of Final Fantasy seems intact with a surname as well as a first name.. y'know? All fancy and what not.


... But in all seriousness it provokes a lot more originality in the names and thinking about a surname doesn't require that much effort, really?

I love the surname, it's just one of those things that makes FFXIV..... FFXIV. It's not something that most other games have, I don't mind typing that extra name to add someone to a party, it really doesn't take that much extra time.

It also allows for familys/couples to play with the same last name which is a cool feature, I know my LS has a married couple in it that share the last name :)

I also know that Yoshi has expressed possibilites of Roleplay in 2.0 possible RP servers? Having the surname would really add to this experience as well.

Not to mention there's always the whole oh hey... someone has that name... crap, next! oh.... that ones taken too....dang... that you don't really see much on here because with the name combo the chances of you picking the same exact name as someone else isn't likely.

Just my thoughts on the matter~

Seriously people come on...

You only need 1 character to experience everything the game has to offer... Is your brain cells so shot that coming up with a full name, probably once in the games life span, has you sweating bullets?

Guess what? If you can't think of a last name use the one you were born with. I know you would have never thought of that but this is a helpful community after all.

Highlight "Player Name" + ctrl c + /pcmd add ctrl v = win

Yes to name change no to single names.

I would like to name change to Chibi Perv.

Or if cat men are released to Neko Perv.

Im all for one name only..lol not gonna lie, I don't remember anyone's last name...ever

Viewing only the First Name? Yup!
Possibility to input only the First Name in the Character Creation? Yup!
Removing the Surnames that we have? Nope! (which isn't OP's question)

There is choice. Some people don't like long names, some want to express their imagination and creativity, and I think that both people have the right to co-exist, but not having read the thread admittedly, if someone said that Surnames have to be abolished, then I'm gonna put a NO on your head and Sledgehammer it on your brain!

I wanted to be mad but you state that people could keep their full names if they wanted and that you just wanted an option for a single name. I think that's a pretty fair request... I have no real idea if their server could be set up in a way to process a single-named character since what if someone had your full name as their first name; it might cause some issues.

But that said, if it's possible and something people want, I think it would be pretty fine... maybe not everyone wants a last name, or wants others knowing their character's mysterious last name. I'd say maybe they even just want a "title" though there's a title system so, I dunno.

6am, words words words!

Just My 2 cents.

I prefer a system when, in the character creation you have 2 separated input text. One for the name and one for the surname.

the FIRST name should be the one used as mandatory ID of your character, for uniqueness check, /tell parameter and stuff. Then you can, if you wish, input a surname and have it visible.

ALSO, and I know i will be BASHED hard for this .. but i'm a Roleplay whore, so it would be COOL for Roleplaying sake, have an option (so on/off switch) for showing only the names of people in your friend list, and other listed as Anonymous. But alas i know that such things are bound to be forgotten in the past, in some UO shard.. sigh