Names on PSU

[Saraphim]

I was wondering if any of the Beta testers can answer this. Are names reserved once they are taken as in many MMO's, or can you have many characters share the same name as in PSO.

I doubt that they reserve the name since your character isn't restricted to 1 server like WoW or DDO is, but just wanted confermation.

[Feran]

I believe that Ryna stated that names are not reserved, same as in PSO. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

Spoofers rejoice http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

[Feran]

No, same as in PSO.

Well, thats what Ryna stated (I think...lol)

[Saraphim]

Feran, thanks for the info but why the 2 double posts?

[Kalamari]

No name reservation? >.< I don't like that much. I don't want to see another Kalamari running around...

[DikkyRay]

On 2006-05-11 17:53, Kalamari wrote:
No name reservation? >.< I don't like that much. I don't want to see another Kalamari running around...



but what if kalamari is taken before you get it? Thats why you choose a bizzare name tht no one will take.... Such as Dikky Ray

[Kaeorii]

Oh great... Here comes the influx of Cloud, Sephiroth, and *insert DBZ character here* clones if they don't make the names reserved... I was very much hoping they'd make names unique.

[Latiku]

I have to agree with Kaeorii. As much as it would such to have the name I wanted taken already, I still kinda like the idea of that name is yours and yours only. I remember on PSO, I would have numerous people ask me if I was the other guy.
Either way, I will be happy. Thanks for clearing it up for me guys, good to know it is based on partner cards now.

As for DBZ and FF names, you can never stop them. Although, I do fine clones to be interesting from time to time.

[DikkyRay]

I expect to see at least 50 Sephiroths on the first day i get online lol

[Ryna]

I would like to note that I never got the chance to test whether people can have duplicate names. I am just under the impression that it is possible.

On a site note, you'll be able to have fairly long names in this game. One of my characters had a 15-letter name with a few spaces left.

[DikkyRay]

Ryna do you know if they will censor some names? Becaus I know that some people see my name as a perverted thing.... but its actually a nickname.

[Ryna]

They will probably censor certain names, but that is just speculation.

I do know that the censoring is more intelligent this time. You can actually say words like "shoe" and "Saturday" now.

[Oji_Retta]

I'm actually fine with their being multiple name duplicates. It is like in real life. How many Pauls are there in the city of Boston, or how many Jasons? I don't see a problem with it though it does feel nice to be unique. But most of the time, I've never seen a duplicate of my name on PSO and I know I won't see one on PSU.

[voxie]

This image suggests you can have duplicate names in Japanese.

http://psuni.org/images/PSUbeta/PSUbeta3243245.jpg

(photo originally taken by inazuma - ty^^)

[DikkyRay]

vox when did you get pics on your site? lol i just checked psuni and saw.... the female thingy.
I thought i told you ppl would come if it had a huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge pic of Me lol

[Tystys]

Meh...
as long as each of us atleast look different, names won't be much of a problem in my opinion.

[Kimil]

No one will EVER take the name Kimil, so I'm happy either way

[mechatra]

I don't think reserved names would stop the flood of Sephiroths, Ryu's and Goku's.

Moreso we'd end up with something along the lines of these:

SSJ1GOKU - SSJ2SEPHIROTH - all the way up to
SSJ2006-NARUTO

[MEGAHAWK21x]

Reserved names would make it easier to maintain friends lists and such...

What if I want to party with the same players? Do I have to contact them through a ID number or something?

[voxie]

On 2006-05-11 18:24, DikkyRay wrote:
vox when did you get pics on your site? lol i just checked psuni and saw.... the female thingy.
I thought i told you ppl would come if it had a huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge pic of Me lol



I have random pics on the site, yes. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

And to person above, I totally agree. Names being as limited as our email addresses would be annoying!

[Ryna]

On 2006-05-12 07:33, MEGAHAWK21x wrote:
Reserved names would make it easier to maintain friends lists and such...

What if I want to party with the same players? Do I have to contact them through a ID number or something?


You can always contact a party member using their Partner Card (if you have it).

If the team leader has your Partner Card, they can invite you to join the team remotely.

[PrinceBrightstar]

i created 2 brightstars. its not reserved

[linkzone]

im of two minds about this. cause i hated in GW not being able to get any of the names i wanted, but i also would dislike seeing abunch of people with anime names. i mean dont get me wrong anime rules, but lets leave it where it is at, on tv or in a video game. not online.

[fumatanera]

On 2006-05-11 17:53, Kalamari wrote:
No name reservation? >.< I don't like that much. I don't want to see another Kalamari running around...



i don't think you'll have much trouble with someone stealing Kalamari...

[Neith]

Uriko Nonomura is a big possibility, I can see Uriko being taken quite fast ;_:

[Saiffy]

Heh, I'm glad it's like PSO's names, Ryo is such a bland name, but I figured, I never named a PSO character after myself, might as well do it with PSU http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif I don't care if others take it, I only plan to play with old PSO friends anyways

ANd no, Ryo isn't my real name technically http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_disapprove.gif

[kassy]

I don't really mind, but reversed names kinda make it easier to know who's who for me, the amount of clouds/spirits etc I've played with on PSO, they might as well be the same person, because I can never remember who's who once I see a popular name http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime2.gif

I also like the ability to search or message someone if all you have is their name, I like that feature in other MORPGs, some people might not like a name search due to want of privacy, but a message service without requiring someone's gc at the very least would be great imo (ala WoW)

EDIT: fixed typo-s XP



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[Saiffy]

On 2006-05-12 08:37, kassy wrote:
I also like the ability to search or message someone if all you have is there name, I like that feature in other MORPGs, some people might not like a name search due to want of privacy, but a message service without requiring someone's go at the very least would be great imo (ala WoW)


Perhaps there will be a better CHoice Search function(I know it doesn't exist on BB), such as where you can search people by level, race and names. Just speculation, I dunno, I've never had much trouble with the card system in the past, but I guess this is a different game for a reason.

[Sgt_Shligger]

Well, there is no one that can match my names.... Sgt. Shligger. How much more original can it get?

[REJ-]

REJJII Of the Azure Flame
22 characters 18 if I leave out the spaces, I hope it fits...

...otherwise, I can just mock all the FF/DBZ clones:

My name:

LOLZ MY NAME IS GOKU

or

CLOUD IS FAIL ROFL

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h179/Rej_Ay/Discko.gif

[Fleece]

I can't see many people wanted to be named after deep fried squid, kalamari.

Well apart from you.

[Saraphim]

I wish they were reserved, because it leads to greater variety and an over all better experience. Considering the rather hefty visual customization you can do in PSU, I doubt that you will see too many people that look alike with the same name (unless of course the person is intentionally copying some one else).

Seriously though, can't people come up with something better than a FF or DBZ name? Don't get me wrong, I have a HUnewearl named Morrigan (one of the best Capcom Characters ever http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif), with the wings and all. But I have never seen any one do that so I thought it would be fun. Oh well, that's my 2 cents http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

[Valure]

I think its fine that the names arn't reserved. As long as their is no two people running around with the same name, act the same way, and have the same friends, i think that system cant go wrong.

About the DBZ, FF, etc, names... oh well. lol. If someone is really inclined to be Goku then thats their choice, now whether people mock them for it well.....thats their own fault.

[Kalamari]

On 2006-05-11 17:55, DikkyRay wrote:


On 2006-05-11 17:53, Kalamari wrote:
No name reservation? >.< I don't like that much. I don't want to see another Kalamari running around...



but what if kalamari is taken before you get it? Thats why you choose a bizzare name tht no one will take.... Such as Dikky Ray



I didn't think Kalamari was a commonly used name http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

[Feratique]

I think its fine that the names arn't reserved. As long as their is no two people running around with the same name, act the same way, and have the same friends, i think that system cant go wrong.


Uh i think there can't be duplicate names since players can now search for their friend using Partner Card. If there are 2 guys of the same name then how do you know which one is your friend.....

"When a player gives you his/her guild card, you will be able to search for them and invite them to join your team. Also, you will be able to send them short mail messages."



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[DikkyRay]

On 2006-05-12 13:40, SgtShligger wrote:
Well, there is no one that can match my names.... Sgt. Shligger. How much more original can it get?




Two words:
Dikky Ray

[Sinue_v2]

I don't really mind, but reversed names kinda make it easier to know who's who for me, the amount of clouds/spirits etc I've played with on PSO, they might as well be the same person, because I can never remember who's who once I see a popular name

On PSO - I generally wouldn't accept Guild Cards from anyone who had a FF/DBZ name. I didn't know them, and I didn't care about them. Though even with the original sounding names - I sill woudn't keep their guildcard unless they were a very good friend, and extremely good player, or had a interesting/funny Guild Card comment.

Then again.. I guess I'm not one to talk since I plan to name my character Neika. Though, I think, Neika works better as an independant name than something like SSJSeymoroth. Most people don't even recognize it as a mixture of Nei and Rika until I explain it to them.



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[Latiku]

I feel kinda the same way Sinue.
If someone with a DBZ/FF name asks to team with me, I'll usually say no. Unless they prove me otherwise, my experience has shown me that those type of people usually don't work out well in a team.

Only once, once mind you, have I ever had someone with a DBZ/FF7 name prove me wrong about that assumption to which I prompty apologized for assuming the worst.

[Sgt_Shligger]

It won't be a problem for me or for many others. The point of this system... if you choose a really common name then that is fine... it's not original so it hcllenges you to get a good name.

I came up with "shligger" when me and a friend got into a racial argument...

[PhotonCat]

Uh i think there can't be duplicate names since players can now search for their friend using Partner Card. If there are 2 guys of the same name then how do you know which one is your friend.....

I am gonna assume it's like PSO. The card has an ID number on it. When it does the search it isn't looking up the name, it is looking up the number that is unique to you(or the guy your looking for).

I like this. I really hate it when someone else takes a name I want, it gets disapointing when you cannot name your character what you had originally planned. I can be at ease that I don't have to rush out on launch day and hurry to reserve a name.

And let's put it this way, if the names where unique to each character, if the servers are linked with the JP and it comes out in Japan first, guess whos gonna get 1st dibs on names? I bet no one would like that.

[Sev]

Yeah, I definitely couldn't be Sev on most of the games that I play. And I mean... When you think about it, it's not logical for only one person to have a name. I guess it's because they don't have any other way of identifying the person as mentioned, so I really hope they do allow it.

[bstm300]

Some of the stupidest names I encountered on PSO- Xbox:

Riku
Shadow Warrior
Killer
Killa-probably the stuidest ever if chosen by anyone
Shadow force
Captain America
Of course, Goku and pretty much any other two letter combinations with "ku" you can think of

Things I am guaranteed to see on the first day I log into PSU Xbox 360 version:
-Stupid tards playing annoying rap music as loud as they can in the lobbies
-Some girl screaming at sexist guys who are making fun of her
-Hackers most likely with Sonic characters talking about how cool they are
-People making porno symbols with the chat symbol tool (the most disgusting one I saw was what looked like a stick being rammed into a pandas behind)
-Some kid with a southern drawl trying to speak english to northerners
-people chasing each other like noobs in the lobbies
-some guy getting to the top most point of the lobby and exclaiming, "I am king, bow down to me!"
-screaming annoying 10 year olds wanting rare items

[physic]

i was the guy in the lobby screaming i am king bow down to me. but i was in empty lobbies most the time. course this was pso GC

[Zarbolord]

I make my own names up, or use japanese names (they fit with the games). Shinobu is japanese, Temli is made up, I have my own excentricism.

[Kalamari]

On 2006-05-12 23:52, bstm300 wrote:



Things I am guaranteed to see on the first day I log into PSU Xbox 360 version:
-Stupid tards playing annoying rap music as loud as they can in the lobbies
-Some girl screaming at sexist guys who are making fun of her
-Hackers most likely with Sonic characters talking about how cool they are
-People making porno symbols with the chat symbol tool (the most disgusting one I saw was what looked like a stick being rammed into a pandas behind)
-Some kid with a southern drawl trying to speak english to northerners
-people chasing each other like noobs in the lobbies
-some guy getting to the top most point of the lobby and exclaiming, "I am king, bow down to me!"
-screaming annoying 10 year olds wanting rare items



Wow sounds pretty much like playing Halo 2 on X-Box Live....



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[ANIMEniac]

choice search would be quite convinient as it is on PSO, but not many ppl actually new to turn it on so one could only find like 4 ppl this way. i also try to give my chars 2 names for uniqeness like Jace Tridwell or Rina Matsugane. i have to admit i did make a Kikoku and Jou'un characters (2 of 4 legendary katana makers) for fun, but i wonder how origional do ppl think they are making sepheroth and inuyasha chars? what would be funny is to see a Goku char that modeled his after a different goku like from saiyuki or somethin than have avery1 online say he looks nothing like Goku. btw would one still treat a sepheroth differently if he was of medium hight with short red hair?

[Zeota]

I always had mine off so as to reduce spam.

[Shinjiro]

I usually use Noah (My name) or Shinjiro (A japanese name I like).

[Neural_Nebula]

Well, I've never had any gripes since I've never encountered anyone using the same name as me. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif Although it would be nice to know my identity were safeguarded with a name registry I'd also hate it if someone got first call on a name I wished to use and thus I miss out. :/

Anyway, it's illogical for one person in the entire world to have a unique name so I like it this way.

My name's inspiration has been drawn out from Breath of Fire 2's array of characters, I just thought that Katt's appearance shared some similarities with a HUnewearl - and even more so now in PSU - and so it just stuck. Resstar was not the result of a distorted 'Resta', rather I wanted to use the name 'Redstar' but I wanted my char' to yield the Redria ID so that was off.

My other characters? Well, Lin = BoF 5's Lin - or Rin if you insist. Felis - made up to yield the desired ID.
Sakura Kero - yeah, well... that was just a half-assed character. =x
Merrith Xue - ahah! Now this one is made up. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wink.gif

Strangely enough I am normally very finicky about my names, in my other MMORPG experiences I've insisted that I come up with totally original or semi-original names. When I say semi-original, I mean I've mashed up two character's names together. Regolevrae is an example, who is an Iksar Coercer on EQ2.

I wonder if anyone can guess which two names I've used for that? Clues: the characters are from games of the RPG genre, they are not from the same game, they are bosses, they are draconic-like creatures - I think I've said too much.

My alt' on EQ2 is another non-original name however... a Froglok named Flaahgra, and yet no-one in-game has grasped its origins. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

[Lyrise]

Uh i think there can't be duplicate names since players can now search for their friend using Partner Card. If there are 2 guys of the same name then how do you know which one is your friend.....

"When a player gives you his/her guild card, you will be able to search for them and invite them to join your team. Also, you will be able to send them short mail messages."



As mentioned before, ID numbers are assigned per account, but also like in PSOBB, you may append comments to your partner cards. Additionally, you can always change the sort rank on your cards (You can now affix a number value to all the cards you've gotten from other players, value from 1-5, 1 being most important, to 5, being bottom of the barrel [the default for new cards]).

[Rihcky]

It doenst matter much either way. I don't think there wil be another Rihcky.

[Saner]

the chances are really low for same names unless you use a common or popular name. and even then the chances are slim. Anyways, people commonly have the same name here and there, so it's quite natural.

A good tip though is if you really wanna keep your name unique and stand out at least partially, maybe apply a last initial, or a middle initial, or a last name, or something.

[DarthTyranus]

Well guys, whenever I name a character I'm very unoriginal. In my first PSO experience, I made a HUMar and called him Mystic Gohan. But I got bored being LV100 for months and not being able to go any further, so I made a new HUMar called Vegito.(My Dragonball names)

Now for Star Wars names, in PSOBB my main guy is a HUMar named CountDooku. Then I made a RACast called EVA-01(Evangelion Unit-01 from Neon Genesis Evangelion), a FOMar called Juza(A boss from PS4 on the MD) and a HUCast called Megazord(MMPR).

See how unoriginal I am? In GW, I have a Ranger called Zachery Knightblade(FFVII). But for PSU I'm not sure, maybe I'll name my guy after a Dynasty/Samurai Warriors character.

[Saner]

Then I made a RACast called EVA-01(Evangelion Unit-01 from Neon Genesis Evangelion), a FOMar called Juza(A boss from PS4 on the MD) and a HUCast called Megazord(MMPR).




wow! Juza! I remember him from PS4! He was a really cool boss!

I think you were original enough to use that name, since it's really rare.

You don't have make up completely original names to be original. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

[DarthTyranus]

I guess you're right, Saner. I think this time using a Dynasty/Samurai Warriors name would be a new angle for me, but I don't know which one to choose.

[Saner]

On 2006-05-16 16:01, DarthTyranus wrote:
I guess you're right, Saner. I think this time using a Dynasty/Samurai Warriors name would be a new angle for me, but I don't know which one to choose.



well you pull a name out of a hat. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

[Shivore]

I intend to call my first character "Aegir" pronounced: Eye-jir It's original, I think, and I guess it's okay. I might come up with something better though, dunno.

One thing I wonder though, is it possible to have a space in the name of a character name? I hope so, makes first name last name a lot more natural.

[Saner]

On 2006-05-17 10:19, Shivore wrote:
I intend to call my first character "Aegir" pronounced: Eye-jir It's original, I think, and I guess it's okay. I might come up with something better though, dunno.

One thing I wonder though, is it possible to have a space in the name of a character name? I hope so, makes first name last name a lot more natural.



I think it might be possible.

or you could try underscore.

name_name

[Neural_Nebula]

Well... I'm sure I saw a screenshot someplace but I doubt it'll be any different from PSO in that you can have a space in your name, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to call myself 'Katt Resstar'. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

Only downer is that when NPCs referred to you they said your entire name... it got kinda annoying with all the Katt Resstar this and Katt Resstar that, damn it! Why can't you just call me Katt? Quit being so formal! ><;

[Saner]

On 2006-05-17 12:26, Neural_Nebula wrote:
Well... I'm sure I saw a screenshot someplace but I doubt it'll be any different from PSO in that you can have a space in your name, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to call myself 'Katt Resstar'. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

Only downer is that when NPCs referred to you they said your entire name... it got kinda annoying with all the Katt Resstar this and Katt Resstar that, damn it! Why can't you just call me Katt? Quit being so formal! ><;



lol! http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime2.gif

[bstm300]

I will be just regular old bstm300. I have never met another bstm300 in my lifetime so can you top that name for originality?



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[HiKeRI]

I'll be HiKeRI always if someone shows up with that name im changing to Almus, Alus or other names i have on mind

[Ancient]

Even if you had reserved names, with 15+ characters available that would leave room for Cloud 1-100000000 not to mention any form of alpha-numeric l33t speak variations to tag along instead. We'd still still have a billion Goku's an Sephiroth's, just like FFXI. So if I had the choice, ya none reserved names please, I'd rather just see Sephiroth without a serial number after it.

And I did meet one other Ancient in my PSO travels...I was much cooler than him ^___^

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