Shorten Names Poll

[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.

[Zoltan]

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.

Why did Yoshi-san mention it then?

Perhaps since there is so much information on the screen, that having shorter names would make it easier to read? I imagine that no one would concede that point.

Perhaps you're not a game developer for Square Enix.

Why people continue to try and emphasize their point by stating that other people are whining, bitching or complaining is beyond me.

[Alcide]

Why did Yoshi-san mention it then?

I guess you're not a game developer for Square Enix.

Clearly I'm not, I'm not even a game designer, is it relevant?
I think I gave a rational explanation of the reason I think this idea is BS, also what I said is basic knowledge for every designer, can you argue with something smarter than "you're not working for SE"?

About Yoshi... actually I have nothing to say, I was quite shocked when I read that thing, asking hundreds of players to change their names because of "UI issues" is just dumb, there are ton of better solutions.

[Alcide]

Perhaps since there is so much information on the screen, that having shorter names would make it easier to read? I imagine that no one would concede that point.

Are you really saying that asking everyone to change their names is a better solution than adapting a UI that is not even done yet??
That's the dumbest thing I've ever read.

Why people continue to try and emphasize their point by stating that other people are whining, bitching or complaining is beyond me.

Uhm... maybe because this is plain bitching? Seriously people are saying sending /tells is hard lol...