Changing character name

[HEC]

Also, it's pretty hard for people to have the same name when transferring servers, because from my understanding, the name pool is universal, not server limited.

No - each server has it's idenpendet "pool" of names - I have the same name on numerous servers. Hence also the info above in regards of the move that if the character with the same name exists on the server you're moving to you'll be prompted to change yours. This could be used (as paid service indeed) to "change" the name however you'll get charged twice (to move to another server and then back) plus you'll be unable to play for several days during the transfer procedure. Also - first 5 days of the world transfers will be free.

[Phraust]

I'm just going to try to transfer a lv1 toon to my server with my name and see if I get that voluntary name change:
* Players may voluntarily rename their characters even if their name takes precedence.

If not, im just going to stick with my name. Not worth not playing with friends for a month and waiting days to play. My name isnt TOO bad for a girl. Better than Bob or John

[16bitBounty]

I'm considering it, its just one month playing without friends is rough xD

Transfer over to Cactuar, we'll take care of ya


I like that you can change your name even if you take precedence. Hope that works out for you.

[Reiterpallasch]

1. Characters that qualify for Legacy status.
2. Characters whose subscriptions ended after September 30, 2012.
3. Characters that were created first.

In the event that your character must be renamed, please enter a new name by following the on-screen instructions when you first log in following the World transfer.
* Players may voluntarily rename their characters even if their name takes precedence.

That last line has me very worried about something. From the looks of it, if someone were to transfer to a new server and their name has precedence, the person who was already there would need to change their name instead provided the person transferring decides to not take the name change. I'd like to think it's not true, but the wording makes it seem that way. This types of rules are typically only in place for merges anyway, so I have no idea why they would use them for transfers too. Could you imagine logging in one day with a message saying you're being forced to name change, because somebody who has had the name longer jumped to your server?

That being said, hopefully they eventually just give us the option to name change. It's one of those things I think the majority of players would be happy to have, and hopefully SE sees that the benefits outweigh the (few) negative aspects of it.

[16bitBounty]

That last line has me very worried about something. From the looks of it, if someone were to transfer to a new server and their name has precedence, the person who was already there would need to change their name instead provided the person transferring decides to not take the name change.

The person originally on the server always has precedence. The transferring player will not receive the option, only the player who was already on the server.

[Niwashi]

Also - first 5 days of the world transfers will be free.

Anyone know what the regular price for server transfers will be after that first five days?

[HEC]

Anyone know what the regular price for server transfers will be after that first five days?

Nope - we're still awaiting the official announcement about this.

[Naberrie]

Also, it's pretty hard for people to have the same name when transferring servers, because from my understanding, the name pool is universal, not server limited.

Incorrect. I have two characters with the exact same name on different servers.

[Phraust]

Does anybody know if the upcoming server transfers are a one time thing? As in you can only transfer a character once? Is there a cooldown period? As of right now I see the only way to change name is to transfer servers to a server with a character that has your name already so youll be prompted to change. Does this mean i'd have to transfer then wait a few months to transfer back just to change my name?

I contacted GM in game and they said they can't change my name. Also contacted Square via live chat and they said they can't change my name either. Going to be highly disappointed if I have to transfer and not play with my friends for 3 months in order to do a name change. Won't even be worth it.

[PotatoSalad]

Does anybody know if the upcoming server transfers are a one time thing? As in you can only transfer a character once? Is there a cooldown period? As of right now I see the only way to change name is to transfer servers to a server with a character that has your name already so youll be prompted to change. Does this mean i'd have to transfer then wait a few months to transfer back just to change my name?

I contacted GM in game and they said they can't change my name. Also contacted Square via live chat and they said they can't change my name either. Going to be highly disappointed if I have to transfer and not play with my friends for 3 months in order to do a name change. Won't even be worth it.

I'd like to know as well... I mean, JUST LOOK AT MY NAME! I am *not* a cat! D: