Shorten Names Poll

[Alcide]

I can't belive ppl are using tells and party invites as arguments... are you retarded or what?? Geez it's not like people are spelling their names, all you have to do is READ and TYPE, if you can't do that I highly suggest you to delete your char and go attend primary school.

I'm sorry but all the argument against surnames are just ridiculous, while they have so many pros: they add depth to the char, create connections betwen chars (i know many ppl with the same surnames that are either relatives or close friends) and obviously they make sure that everyone get to call themselves how they want.

Asking to get rid of surnames implies that A LOT of ppl currently playing will have to change their names into something that isn't their first choice and that just because some ppl were too lazy/dumb to deal with surnames... imho that's quite selfish.

[indira]

people want to lose the surname?
everyone already knows if they made it first name only there would be a crybaby post of why they had to change the name of there character and the ones who want to drop the surname will be the ones to post there mad about it.

I think the naming system is fine. Changing it will just create problems like when people got server merged/world transferred in FF11 and had to end up changing their name.

yup, and this time the all the "worlds" will be one big world

[Felis]

I think what SE means with shorter the names is shorter the numbers of letters in the names
From 3-15 (current) to 3-8 or 3-6

Instead Qwertzuiopasdfg Qwertzuiopasdfg (2*15) it would be Qwertzui Qwertzui (2*8)

[RolandDebreton]

I think its fine the way it is. There are a few people that have insanely long names, what of it? If you don't want to invite them (because you are too lazy to ask them, or look it up, or memorize or write down their name), don't. Just that simple - leave it to choice. However, be sure to tell them you are too important to be bothered with their name so they can truly know they didn't miss anything by being in a party with you.

It's hilarious; this vocal minority crowd on this game that screams, "I want things to be easier for me, so take away the option for others!" I detest this attitude in life and I'm not fond of it in my entertainment either.

[Zoltan]

I think its fine the way it is. There are a few people that have insanely long names, what of it?

It may be necessary when they change the UI.

Maybe they should condider improving the UI so that you can type a message to a person who is near you by clicking on their name, like you can check or browse them now.

Perhaps they should also allow you to click on a name typed in chat or linkshells to invite them to parties.

They definitely whould improve the Linkshell interface so that you can send a tell or invite a linkshell member directly from seeing their name in the list.

Then it wouldn't matter how long your name is or how difficult it is to spell.

[Alcide]

It may be necessary when they change the UI.

If an improved UI requires some players to change their names they're doing something wrong.
Improvements are meant to make the gaming experience better, if it creates more hassles it's not an improvement.

[Zoltan]

If an improved UI requires some players to change their names they're doing something wrong.
Improvements are meant to make the gaming experience better, if it creates more hassles it's not an improvement.

Take another look at the screen shot of actual gameplay they posted .

I'd post the link, but I'm sure you;ve seen it.

Now, after seeing that, can you see how really long names would be a problem?

Probably not.

I want to keep all my gold. I don't care. Not surprising in the very least.

[Alcide]

Take another look at the screen shot of actual gameplaythey posted .

I'd post the link, but I'm sure you;ve seen it.

Now, after seeing that, can you see how really long names would be a problem?

Probably not.

I want to keep all my gold. I don't care. Not surprising in the very least.

No, i'm sorry, I fail to see how long names in UI are an issue. The longest name there is Romeo Guildenstern (wich I consider a long name, but I've seen longer ones) and it perfectly fits the party UI, also it looks fine over the character's head wich honestly is odd since there are tons of informations over the characters (name, LS, title and company).

I'm a designer myself and I know for basic knowledge that if you wanna improve something you have to create as little hassle as possible, so if the lenght of names is really a problem it's common sense to see if there isn't any other solution that doesn't force ppl to change the name they're already using, because it would be a big hassle.
So IMHO the best solution would be to riarrange the UI to contain all the informations (abbreviate names in party UI, move the company name over/under the character's name, lower the font body).

So no, it's not me afraid of changes, it's just ppl here bitching.

[Nahaara]

I'd rather keep the name I have already instead of having to rename because it turns out it's too long, thanks <.<

[Answa]

The only thing I have against long-ass names is when I'm trying to type out their name after they shout for a party.