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PepsiKing
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Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 125 Location: So lost even Lassie couldn't find me.
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2002 1:29 am Post subject: Character Manager |
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Ok names, Is one name possible <ie: Cher, Bono, Prince> or how about intials for first names <ie: J.T., B.T., J.P., A.J., you get the picture>
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HR-Trevor Boss Type Guy ![](images/avatars/35774638d348e1809.gif)
Joined: 04 Oct 2002 Posts: 6683 Location: Louisville, KY
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2002 1:49 am Post subject: Re: Character Manager |
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Unfortunately, no, only letters, no numbers or punctuation, and names are first / last combo. Like MO, only the first/last name combo is unique, so you can have many people named Fred, many people with last name Smith, but only one Fred Smith.
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PepsiKing
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2002 1:54 am Post subject: Re: Character Manager |
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Dragoonseal
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Joined: 11 Sep 2002 Posts: 326 Location: Shaded alcove
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2002 12:45 pm Post subject: Re: Character Manager |
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Like MO, only the first/last name combo is unique, so you can have many people named Fred, many people with last name Smith, but only one Fred Smith. |
Oh weird. I'm so used to DR, where if someone has a name thats it. There is only one Fred, regardless of last names. So this should be pretty cool <g>. _________________ Dragoonseal |
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HR-Eleanora
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Joined: 05 Sep 2002 Posts: 87 Location: Second Floor of the Agora, Terra Historia
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2002 6:03 pm Post subject: Re: Character Manager |
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See, I couldn't understand DR and the one-name thing. That's how people ended up with downright silly names. Anyone had a normal-sounding name, you knew they had to have been playing forever.
Eleanora _________________ Terra Historia: So authentic, you'd think you were back on Earth. Come for a visit and you'll never want to leave! |
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HR-Trevor Boss Type Guy ![](images/avatars/35774638d348e1809.gif)
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2002 6:10 pm Post subject: Re: Character Manager |
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I think it's to give that "fable" sense to characters. For example, how many people know Merlin, Arthur, Lancelot, etc's names, and of those many many use them when speaking of these characters?
For a more modern game it makes more sense. It's also more difficult to code a game that uses dual name parsing, as I often evidenced in MO, tho I have to say our tools make it much easier.
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HR-Eleanora
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2002 7:17 pm Post subject: Re: Character Manager |
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I know why they do it, but it's still frustrating. I remember trying desperately to come up with a realistic-sounding name and they would all be taken. It's hard to create a real persona when you're bogged down by choosing a name, which should be the simplest part.
Eleanora _________________ Terra Historia: So authentic, you'd think you were back on Earth. Come for a visit and you'll never want to leave! |
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PepsiKing
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Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2002 1:36 am Post subject: Re: Character Manager |
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Got my name figured out already, I think it's pretty cool sounding if I do say so myself, though you'll all have to wait months to hear?/see it.
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HR-Drake Machine King ![](images/avatars/2591542489a26d4d1c.jpg)
Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 465 Location: Gadget Hell
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Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2002 2:38 pm Post subject: Re: Character Manager |
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I got kind of annoyed in DR when I started seeing stupid names like "Blazingheart Battlefist" (not actually a player that I saw, just an example ) or, in TF, "Killmagesded Ikillmages" (and he WAS an actual player)... MO, and now Haelrahv's way of doing names is much better. ;D _________________ Something wicked this way comes... |
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Durinthal Arr! ![](images/avatars/188c21263da72692c602f)
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Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2002 8:52 pm Post subject: Re: Character Manager |
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Can you guys give examples of names that the other races might use? |
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HR-Trevor Boss Type Guy ![](images/avatars/35774638d348e1809.gif)
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Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2002 10:39 pm Post subject: Re: Character Manager |
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Alteri, randomly generated:
Lecesaco Sheexa Sho Serivei Wieishie Yei Shisholeishi Laceiei Sheihlo Saalica Vay Xeiowio Xeie Ler Reisac Yeiewoa Reiiviw Hiwei Xeiire Ciha
Darju:
Hedfli Kevda Gottum Mik Gfifke Mhaz Lkeh Rne Kvo Dmehfka Tah Nol Zzozni Hfivvdi Fmifkrif Kakmu Kguk Kgul Ronma Mig
Eolai:
Olaishical Eocheor Ekeleowi Aeneowaiicaif Ani Aiwaerae Elaish Eoseoch Aeco Aesikai Aifiai Aebaiaisaia Aene Aice Ecae Airoaeeolilai Ashifaeocho Enaeaeebae Isoae Irobaisaefe
Jaddan:
Rogunbog Nujnkudan Mamn Bunror Ruchnnup Numn Duchanporu Gonn Juju Shum Bavnah Dug Nuchangoha Karn Jujan Hoduhah Chunon Naga Gushvupa Navjukun
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Durinthal Arr! ![](images/avatars/188c21263da72692c602f)
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Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2002 10:47 pm Post subject: Re: Character Manager |
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Ashifaeocho Enaeaeebae? Sheesh. Glad I'll probably be Alteri. |
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Dante Boi Toi ![](images/avatars/0ce1874f3e3beb8359676)
Joined: 12 Sep 2002 Posts: 728 Location: Orlando, Florida
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Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2002 5:41 pm Post subject: Re: Character Manager |
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MAtching first names is a good thing. That means I'll likely be able to use my staple names without fear of someone else randomly grabbing them somehow!
I got so annoyed in DR when I tried to pick a name that I use for characters and having to alter it until it was accepted. I hope this also means we won't be seeing names like "Kaassaannddrraa" and the like. ;D _________________ Help! Help! I'm being oppressed! |
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senutyenool
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Joined: 03 Dec 2002 Posts: 117 Location: Down Unda
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Sticking to the CM theme. When we 'exit' the character manager will we always emerge in the some city or will it be a random affair?
My belief is it should be random, thereby your population majority will not necessarily be congregating in one city all the time and it will make people actually explore some of their surroundings.
But then again this is only my 1.75 cents worth (inflation rate is killing me ) _________________ ~My Reality Check Bounced~
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HR-Hunter
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Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 564 Location: [Deep Wilderness Shrine, Haelrahv]
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Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2003 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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My belief is it should be random, thereby your population majority will not necessarily be congregating in one city all the time and it will make people actually explore some of their surroundings. |
It will be in one city to start with, though once there's a large enough player base we hope to spread it out. Hopefully the teleporting jewelery will let people spread out a little more without feeling like they're alone in the world. _________________ ~Hunter~ |
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