Name Change

[Laughlyn]

you guys funny, getting flip off something like this

ok, let me get this straight
1. I'm not against change
2. I'm in no way can change SE plans to implement something, to change something
3. I'm just wondering, why would you like to change your appearance? your name? It's your identity pre 2.0, an accumulated experience for almost 2 years (since beta)! Don't you all have pride or something? Of what you are? Of what choice you choose? Of regrets that made?
4. Learn to make choice, and what most important, learn to accept that choice, for whatever regret you will have

wow you really do ignore people's answers dont you?
I've seen several replies with various reason for changing their name.
(Most that seems valid imo thou)

When some of us started 2years back there was an option to have your old FFXI server name be
connected to your ingame character name like "Bobby Sylph" (as an example) im sure these
players would really like to get rid of that surname.

Forgot what that option was called back then but i think it
was required in order to get those winged shoes or w/e.

Pride in our character names?
Oh hun..you dont know the half of it, i take pride in it allright.
And even if i change my character name i'll always be no0my in many others mind.

My "enemies"...lol or w/e i should call them.... will have to guess / think again next time
they decide to do something really...stupid.

[Gao]

you guys funny, getting flip off something like this

ok, let me get this straight
1. I'm not against change
2. I'm in no way can change SE plans to implement something, to change something
3. I'm just wondering, why would you like to change your appearance? your name? It's your identity pre 2.0, an accumulated experience for almost 2 years (since beta)! Don't you all have pride or something? Of what you are? Of what choice you choose? Of regrets that made?
4. Learn to make choice, and what most important, learn to accept that choice, for whatever regret you will have

Most of your posts are either asking the same question or you stating the same statement over and over again even though plenty of people have given you an answer.

and your number "3 & 4" doesn't that contradict on what you said about people getting a flipped out of this O_o you keep posting questions and people keep answering you O__________o what you said in this sounds the most serious out of all the posts that I have read O______O omg it's like a time loop.

[rina_inverse]

Yes, I see people reply, some of them reasonable, some of the totally funny and even moronic
What I fail to see is people do not want/refuse to take consequences of the option they take

Take example, XI vet. As far as I know, SE offer, and not forcing, them to take their XI identity.
Another example is character creation. Again, SE offer them a variety of option, I even can put a tiny mole under my right eyes! Some people take this seriously, even spent hours after hours for options, but some doesnt take it seriously and ended regret it. Heck, even I regret why didnt I perform character creation on my PC, on my on monitor, instead of doing it from office PC. But what the hell, what happen is happen
Another funny example is character ID. I've seen many Rina (and all of its variant) in my server. Should I change my name just because of that? Truly funny

[Dragon]

Yes, I see people reply, some of them reasonable, some of the totally funny and even moronic

The only moronic posts in this thread have been by none other than yourself, you insist on continuing to ask the same damn thing claiming that it shouldn't happen despite being told and refuted every single time.

What I fail to see is people do not want/refuse to take consequences of the option they take

We're not talking about some simpleton MMORPG where you play multiple characters for different jobs/whatever; this is a Final Fantasy MMORPG wherein you're playing the same character on multiple jobs with multiple skills. If this were some normal MMORPG that didn't have a multi-class/job system, then there'd be no problem having to "start over" to get a character you want, but it's not like that - we're getting at least 3 new race/gender choices come 2.0 (Highlander F, Miqo'te M, and Roegadyn F), and even more customization options by then that not giving us the option to have a name change is nothing more than a slap-in-the-face to anyone currently invested into this game.

[raelee]

Yes, I see people reply, some of them reasonable, some of the totally funny and even moronic
What I fail to see is people do not want/refuse to take consequences of the option they take

Take example, XI vet. As far as I know, SE offer, and not forcing, them to take their XI identity.
Another example is character creation. Again, SE offer them a variety of option, I even can put a tiny mole under my right eyes! Some people take this seriously, even spent hours after hours for options, but some doesnt take it seriously and ended regret it. Heck, even I regret why didnt I perform character creation on my PC, on my on monitor, instead of doing it from office PC. But what the hell, what happen is happen
Another funny example is character ID. I've seen many Rina (and all of its variant) in my server. Should I change my name just because of that? Truly funny

Like many people before me have mentioned - Not everyone is like you. You may not care that there are a lot of other Rinas on your server. But some people don't like to be one of many.

Personally, I doubt I'll change my name. I like my name, and I used this name for a specific reason. But, I still support it. If I were to change my character to a male (which won't happen, but lets just say it did), I wouldn't want my first name to be Lady. Eliniel is also very girly. Now, if you tell me I'm lazy for just not remaking another character in the way that I want: I've worked hard in game to get to nearly all 50s and work on my achievements. Why would I want to start all of that over when I've worked as such to make this my main? I would want my main to look how I would like it to look. Just because a male Miqo wasn't available at the time that I created my character isn't my fault.

Also, this is just a game. It's not as important as you're making it out to be. Legally, you can change your real name if you wanted to, so why not be able to do it in a game?

As for game identity, if the person is a bad person, even if their name were to be changed, they would still be bad. A name change isn't going to change their personality, and if they had a reputation for being a jerk, they'll just get a rep new for the same thing. Honestly, in the end, it will probably be easy to figure out who the changed person was in the past based on linkshell, personality, and friends. I really doubt it will be as hard as you're making it out to be. To me, personally, game identity doesn't really say much for you. You're playing with a bunch of people who you don't know and will probably never meet. Yeah, it doesn't really mean you should treat them like shit, but I don't really care if people think I'm a bitch because I'm trying to advise them on how to play their job better.

[AegisXI]

Yes, I see people reply, some of them reasonable, some of the totally funny and even moronic
What I fail to see is people do not want/refuse to take consequences of the option they take

Take example, XI vet. As far as I know, SE offer, and not forcing, them to take their XI identity.
Another example is character creation. Again, SE offer them a variety of option, I even can put a tiny mole under my right eyes! Some people take this seriously, even spent hours after hours for options, but some doesnt take it seriously and ended regret it. Heck, even I regret why didnt I perform character creation on my PC, on my on monitor, instead of doing it from office PC. But what the hell, what happen is happen
Another funny example is character ID. I've seen many Rina (and all of its variant) in my server. Should I change my name just because of that? Truly funny

Can u like stop posting plz thx.

[rina_inverse]

Like many people before me have mentioned - Not everyone is like you. You may not care that there are a lot of other Rinas on your server. But some people don't like to be one of many.

Personally, I doubt I'll change my name. I like my name, and I used this name for a specific reason. But, I still support it. If I were to change my character to a male (which won't happen, but lets just say it did), I wouldn't want my first name to be Lady. Eliniel is also very girly. Now, if you tell me I'm lazy for just not remaking another character in the way that I want: I've worked hard in game to get to nearly all 50s and work on my achievements. Why would I want to start all of that over when I've worked as such to make this my main? I would want my main to look how I would like it to look. Just because a male Miqo wasn't available at the time that I created my character isn't my fault.

Also, this is just a game. It's not as important as you're making it out to be. Legally, you can change your real name if you wanted to, so why not be able to do it in a game?

As for game identity, if the person is a bad person, even if their name were to be changed, they would still be bad. A name change isn't going to change their personality, and if they had a reputation for being a jerk, they'll just get a rep new for the same thing. Honestly, in the end, it will probably be easy to figure out who the changed person was in the past based on linkshell, personality, and friends. I really doubt it will be as hard as you're making it out to be. To me, personally, game identity doesn't really say much for you. You're playing with a bunch of people who you don't know and will probably never meet. Yeah, it doesn't really mean you should treat them like shit, but I don't really care if people think I'm a bitch because I'm trying to advise them on how to play their job better.

A polite answer. And perfectly rational. Apreciate it

[TokyieRage]

you guys funny, getting flip off something like this

ok, let me get this straight
1. I'm not against change
2. I'm in no way can change SE plans to implement something, to change something
3. I'm just wondering, why would you like to change your appearance? your name? It's your identity pre 2.0, an accumulated experience for almost 2 years (since beta)! Don't you all have pride or something? Of what you are? Of what choice you choose? Of regrets that made?
4. Learn to make choice, and what most important, learn to accept that choice, for whatever regret you will have

Basically what you are saying is you don't want to lose your "rep" on the server you are on. Assuming you actually had one, the only people would care is your friends anyway. And what your saying is, if you change your name then you would lose all those friends because of that name change. If they are real friends you wouldn't stop talking to them just because you changed your name.

Everyone on this thread has made a valid point as to why they would want to change their name or appearance. Stop asking.

[Dragon]

Basically what you are saying is you don't want to lose your "rep" on the server you are on. Assuming you actually had one, the only people would care is your friends anyway. And what your saying is, if you change your name then you would lose all those friends because of that name change. If they are real friends you wouldn't stop talking to them just because you changed your name.

Which is funny as I've been told he has a bit of infamy on his server.

[Mudd]

While I'd like to see it for those people that need it, it just might not be possible given how they would have to edit data from the servers, no?
If not, people will just have to make new characters *shrugs*