Character transfer limit?

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10-11-2013, 09:18 PM
fixitman

Character transfer limit?

I've been hoping for another name change option since Fantasia's description was changed to state it wouldn't allow this. Initially, it was stated it would allow changing everything except starting class. With the world transfer service starting next week, I figured I would just make a new character with her name on a low-population world, and then transfer her there. According to the guidelines, that should force a name change.

My questions are: Is this an acceptable way to change her name, and will there be a waiting period before I can transfer her back? I'm not concerned with having to pay for the second transfer, I just don't want to leave my FC for any longer than I have to.

Thanks in advance for any official responses :)
10-14-2013, 08:59 PM
fixitman

I posted this on Friday, and received no answer over the weekend.... Can I please get an official answer before transfers start?
10-15-2013, 02:37 AM
worldofneil

Sorry, but SE rarely reply on the forums at all and very few posts have been in technical support.

Although this is not a definitive answer, with FFXI you had to wait 90 days between transfers (source) so I would expect this to probably be the same (and then you'd have to pay to transfer back as the free transfer window would have long passed).
10-15-2013, 04:19 AM
fixitman

I figured it would be like XI, but was hoping for some clarification before transfers went live. I was originally going to try with a different character (if I didn't get an answer here), but I don't want to put my game on hold for a test. I'll probably just wait and see what other details they add once the service has been up for awhile.

Maybe I'll get lucky and they'll announce a free or paid name change option soon (not holding my breath though). That's all I really want anyhow.... seems kinda pointless to allow sex-changes (Fantasia) without name-changes DOH!
10-15-2013, 11:34 AM
Trobural

Greetings,

You can find all information regarding the upcoming World Transfer service here.

Regards,
Trobural
10-15-2013, 12:45 PM
Another-Game-Issue

I'm not sure if this is a viable option, but can't you just create a character with the same name on the server you want? Then it would force a name change on the one transferring.
10-15-2013, 03:51 PM
ZohnoReecho

Quote:

Originally Posted by Another-Game-Issue

I'm not sure if this is a viable option, but can't you just create a character with the same name on the server you want? Then it would force a name change on the one transferring.

Do you know this will just increase server population and increase the possibility everyone gets kicked out from the transfer?
10-15-2013, 04:15 PM
Another-Game-Issue

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZohnoReecho

Do you know this will just increase server population and increase the possibility everyone gets kicked out from the transfer?

Yeah, I figured as much. Helping an individual is easier than the masses.
10-15-2013, 07:53 PM
fixitman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Another-Game-Issue

I'm not sure if this is a viable option, but can't you just create a character with the same name on the server you want? Then it would force a name change on the one transferring.

I want to end up on the server I'm already on, but with a different name. At this point in time, this will require 2 transfers back-to-back. This name is already in use on many servers, likely due to it being on the auto-generate list. I believe my last search on the lodestone returned 20 servers with this name, but can't verify due to Lodestone maintenance. Regardless, I shouldn't have to make a new character before transferring due to the popularity of this name :)

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Originally Posted by Trobural

Greetings,

You can find all information regarding the upcoming World Transfer service here.

Regards,
Trobural

Thanks for the reply, but I already read through that page several times before posting my question. I always research an issue intensively before asking directly for help. Doing this takes more time, but it does reduce my impact on the support system. That page does not state if there will be a restriction on how many times the same character can be transferred. It also does not state if transferring for a name change, and then immediately transferring back, is an acceptable way to force a name change. Basically, the page you referred me to does not answer my questions. Why just refer me to information that does not help? Is this just another way to indirectly tell me to "We have no idea" yet again?
10-15-2013, 10:41 PM
ZohnoReecho

The free transfer is only one.
10-15-2013, 10:52 PM
AltaneenXIV

Quote:

Originally Posted by fixitman

I want to end up on the server I'm already on, but with a different name. At this point in time, this will require 2 transfers back-to-back. This name is already in use on many servers, likely due to it being on the auto-generate list. I believe my last search on the lodestone returned 20 servers with this name, but can't verify due to Lodestone maintenance. Regardless, I shouldn't have to make a new character before transferring due to the popularity of this name :)

Thanks for the reply, but I already read through that page several times before posting my question. I always research an issue intensively before asking directly for help. Doing this takes more time, but it does reduce my impact on the support system. That page does not state if there will be a restriction on how many times the same character can be transferred. It also does not state if transferring for a name change, and then immediately transferring back, is an acceptable way to force a name change. Basically, the page you referred me to does not answer my questions. Why just refer me to information that does not help? Is this just another way to indirectly tell me to "We have no idea" yet again?

It does answer your question, before you get snippy with the guy trying to help you look a little harder, took me less than a minute to find it.

Step 3: Apply for a World Transfer
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the World transfer process. Please also bear in mind the following before submitting your application:

Subscription Type Restrictions
Accounts with entry subscriptions are only allowed one character per World; therefore, for these accounts, characters cannot be transferred to a World on which a character is already present. With a standard subscription, players are allowed up to eight characters on a single World.

Characters with the Same Name
In the event the name of your character has already been chosen by another character on the destination World, you will be required to change your character's name when logging in for the first time.

Although it is possible to confirm the availability of your character's name when submitting your application, multiple applications bearing characters with the same name may necessitate the renaming of your character, depending on the order in which the applications are processed.
10-16-2013, 12:11 AM
fixitman

Quote:

Originally Posted by AltaneenXIV

It does answer your question, before you get snippy with the guy trying to help you look a little harder, took me less than a minute to find it.

Step 3: Apply for a World Transfer
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the World transfer process. Please also bear in mind the following before submitting your application:

Subscription Type Restrictions
Accounts with entry subscriptions are only allowed one character per World; therefore, for these accounts, characters cannot be transferred to a World on which a character is already present. With a standard subscription, players are allowed up to eight characters on a single World.

Characters with the Same Name
In the event the name of your character has already been chosen by another character on the destination World, you will be required to change your character's name when logging in for the first time.

Although it is possible to confirm the availability of your character's name when submitting your application, multiple applications bearing characters with the same name may necessitate the renaming of your character, depending on the order in which the applications are processed.

Either you didn't read my posts fully, or they were too confusing. I'll base my reply on the latter so as not to come off as being a jerk. That is not my intention. Frustrated-yes, but not a "snippy" jerk :)

I read the page, and I know how the transfer and renaming work. I want to know the following:

1> Can I transfer back right away, or do I have to wait?
2> Will I be breaking any rules by doing this just for a name change (Is this considered an exploit?)

The suggested page does not address either question.

I sincerely hope this simplifies it for everyone. I didn't mean to make my initial posts so confusing :)

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Originally Posted by ZohnoReecho

The free transfer is only one.

Where was that stated? BTW-I already stated I don't care about paying to transfer back. The initial transfer will likely use up the free period anyhow...

Final edit: The full terms of the transfer service listed at the Mog Station state that there is a 3-day waiting period between transfers. It also states that the paid transfer will be $25, which I have no issue with. I'd really like to know for certain if this is considered an exploit before I start the process tonight though. I don't want to cause, or get into any trouble.