Name-pocalypse 2019 has begun.

[solleks]

Specifically they will be targeting GoT names. You have been warned!

[I Felt Nostalgic]

Specifically they will be targeting GoT names. You have been warned!

So you're telling me that I will not be seeing the red witch in EC tunnel anymore?

[feniin]

RIP Khall and Theon.

[ReadOnly]

Do guild names have to follow the naming rules? <The Second Sons> is specifically GoT.

let's help them come up with a new guild name ideas:

<The Second Sontalaks>
<The Minute Men>
<The Hourly Hoagies>

[Troxx]

I want to see a guild named < The Hulking Hogans >

[I Felt Nostalgic]

I want to see a guild named < The Hulking Hogans >

Must be a large race to join.

[DMN]

Was Khall a druid? Khall Doggo would have been a cool name.

[feniin]

Shaman, I think.

[Swish2]

Saw a mage(?) called Oxxxxxxxxxxxxx the other day, its a lot of X's.

May the server be cleansed <3

[aaezil]

Wouldnt it be a utopia if people could just read the written rules/guidelines and then just simply follow them? To dream...

[Champion_Standing]

GoT or GoT inspired names aren't so bad. The worst, most immersion breaking names are people that name their characters after their classes abilities. like Portsforu, Stabbzin, Nukesem etc etc etc. The sheer lack of creativity disgusts me.

[DinoTriz2]

GoT or GoT inspired names aren't so bad. The worst, most immersion breaking names are people that name their characters after their classes abilities. like Portsforu, Stabbzin, Nukesem etc etc etc. The sheer lack of creativity disgusts me.

My druid is named Teleports You

[Legidias]

Werent there NPCs that have GoT names or something? Cant imitate NPC names...

[Swish2]

GoT or GoT inspired names aren't so bad. The worst, most immersion breaking names are people that name their characters after their classes abilities. like Portsforu, Stabbzin, Nukesem etc etc etc. The sheer lack of creativity disgusts me.

+1

- Swish

[Heebs13]

Werent there NPCs that have GoT names or something? Cant imitate NPC names...

There's an NPC in NFP that is named in reference to Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th.

[loramin]

Werent there NPCs that have GoT names or something? Cant imitate NPC names...

http://wiki.project1999.com/Joffrey_Clay
http://wiki.project1999.com/Sansa_Nusk

[Danth]

Guilds have always been allowed to ignore the name policy for the most part. IB was one of the earliest P99 guilds and used the well-known name (and unique spelling) of the movie.

I dislike dumb names, but I don't typically report them. I regard a stupid name as a big neon sign advertising the player as a fool. I see it as an unintentional community service of sorts.

In-game EQ has a number of pop culture-related NPC names, but they're subtle for the most part. I can't think of any offhand that particularly stand out. The "games of thrones" player names probably fall into the same category. Since I don't watch that television show, I don't recognize any of the associated names. They otherwise largely fit within the game setting.

Danth

[Hrothgar]

The opposite end of the spectrum are gnome wizards named Yaren and Filipus.


OBGYNs by trade.

[Phenyo]

cleanse it all

[DinoTriz2]

cleanse it all

wipe Blue

[derpcake2]

i don't see the problem with a player named stabbinz

while it lacks creativity, a lot of NPC names in EQ simply describe what the NPC is (earth elemental, fire giant, orc pawn), i don't think such player names break barriers the game doesn't inherently have

[DinoTriz2]

i don't see the problem with a player named stabbinz

while it lacks creativity, a lot of NPC names in EQ simply describe what the NPC is (earth elemental, fire giant, orc pawn), i don't think such player names break barriers the game doesn't inherently have

Yeah, wasn't there a hobbit from Return for the Ring named Dildo Stabbinz?

[loramin]

Yeah, wasn't there a hobbit from Return for the Ring named Dildo Stabbinz?

You're thinking of Bored of the Rings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bored_of_the_Rings), and his full name was actually Dildo Bugger of Bag Eye.

[derpcake2]

i see i'm dealing with experts on the matter

seek help

[DinoTriz2]

You're thinking of Bored of the Rings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bored_of_the_Rings), and his full name was actually Dildo Bugger of Bag Eye.

That book cover art looks like the cover art for Megaman on the NES.

[joppykid]

Must be a large race to join.

I was in a guild on live (Tunare) called the Pygmy Coalition and it was small races only. We would yell PWO! in every zone lol.

[Primordial Ooze]

In Qeynos bard guild there are NPCs named Joffrey and Sansa.

I'd love to see a purge of lvl 1 toons that haven't been played in forever so those names open back up. People just make toons to save names because it'd give them sadfeelz to see someone else using them.

[Champion_Standing]

My druid is named Teleports You

Well if you actually got the name Teleports then I'd give that a pass for OG name claiming.

[gutterbrain]

The only name i have saved like that is a necromancer named Museum Curator. Mods plz don't come for me, it's an homage to our wonderful server.

[Bardp1999]

I have the name Macequest saved (not joking). Will sell the name for 25kpp

[I Felt Nostalgic]

So do we have any proof of names being removed yet or is OP a pair of clown shoes?

[Tethler]

I should check if my gnome warrior Dixie Normous is unharmed.

[Swish2]

On a side note, Sirken did go through red server 2-3 years back now and have a clearout... Squirtyvagina and Sexualhealing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFjcdx5TIZI) the female ogres were among the axed names.

[Stroboo]

As a sad member off the previous name-pocolypse - cleanse them all! Hang out in ToV during a dragon pop to get the one that really need cleansing! If a list is needed i’d be happy to help!

[solleks]

If you are passionate about fantasy names and immersion you need to submit lists in long form of names via forum petition. Please do not spam petition in game.

Thank you for being a passionate fantasy name lover! Remember GoT names specifically are being targeted but anything immersion breaking is worth a look.

[kotton05]

On a side note, Sirken did go through red server 2-3 years back now and have a clearout... Squirtyvagina and Sexualhealing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFjcdx5TIZI) the female ogres were among the axed names.

Little did he know on red a name change is a gift not a curse

[shuklak]

Little did he know on red a name change is a gift not a curse

If a name changes and nobody is there to see it, does it make a sound?

[bonesaw]

Would love to see more of this. Many many terrible toon names on server

[solleks]

Let's recap, who all got their name changed?

[I Felt Nostalgic]

So far I have only seen and heard about surnames being changed or deleted.

[DromalPhrenia]

Surname deletion is some small potatoes, its time we see first names with 7 years of history behind them get the axe

[Kirdan]

RIP Melisandre, 2010-2019.

[solleks]

There has to be more than one GoT themed name when there's an entire guild based on GoT. Else it would seem like some sort of a hit job!

[kotton05]

I’m still not over my friends druid winchester being changed

[I Felt Nostalgic]

I’m still not over my friends druid winchester being changed

Seriously... why?

[DMN]

I think I only had one name of my characters changed back in the day and I lot of questionable names like ogre twink in full rubicite name Kewl Aydeman

[DromalPhrenia]

I’m still not over my friends druid winchester being changed

i never knew that guy but i must know at least 6 people who are very upset about that name change for some reason

[Baa]

This is why I spend so much time making creative names for my characters.

[Hibbs]

some sort of a hit job!

[Disease]

Have the name "Disease" on reserve if anybody wants to buy. Great necro/sk name. Get it while its hot!

[solleks]

Anybody confirm any got themed named changes? Or was it just the one? Very disappointing namepocolypse.

[waffel]

Dwightschrute corpse has been at the PoD in Neriak for a few days now. Nuke him, too.

[I Felt Nostalgic]

Does that mean we won't be seeing these corpses anymore?

[Kirdan]

idk, that's not from me

[Rainik Stormseeker]

There has to be more than one GoT themed name when there's an entire guild based on GoT. Else it would seem like some sort of a hit job!

I'd like to know as well, because it certainly smells like a hit job..

[Wallicker]

The bankers in FV “WellFord and Wella Fargin” lol

[Swish2]

Is Iloxoll still playing?

[trist4n]

They took Flexxin Kegels from me :-( it was the best name I've ever had. RIP Flexxin Kegels.

[I Felt Nostalgic]

They took Flexxin Kegels from me :-( it was the best name I've ever had. RIP Flexxin Kegels.

That surprises me... I figure most of these virgins don't even know what your name meant.

[Muggens]

I would think flexin kegels are for virgins in training for that glorious day to come?

[Bardp1999]

My bard Cockfight got RIPed the last name change wave =(

[Muggens]

My bard Cockfight got RIPed the last name change wave =(

Recommend the movie Cockfighter directed by Monte Hellman starring the late great Warren Oates

[Ripqozko]

My pally theprimehealer was nerfed.

[kotton05]

Heard my friends alt Stretchpenis was changed

[Kazik]

How are Khaal Drogo, Theon, and Austin Powers still names running around?

[thiz1234]

My alt cleric Chaterbate is gone!

[Rainik Stormseeker]

How are Khaal Drogo, Theon, and Austin Powers still names running around?

I'd like an answer to this as well, but GM Llandris has stopped responding to my hails..

It seemingly was only *our* guildmember presumably targeted for their GoT-themed name only. Pretty lame when an entire guild is allowed to run around infringing on HBO's intellectual property..

[Uuruk]

Saw a mage(?) called Oxxxxxxxxxxxxx the other day, its a lot of X's.

May the server be cleansed <3

You literally have a surname in violation of the naming policy.

[Wonkie]

I'd like an answer to this as well, but GM Llandris has stopped responding to my hails..

It seemingly was only *our* guildmember presumably targeted for their GoT-themed name only. Pretty lame when an entire guild is allowed to run around infringing on HBO's intellectual property..

HBO has property rights in perpetuity until the end of time over elf names in a video game from a time when they were airing hooker sex?

nah lol

[Rainik Stormseeker]

HBO has property rights in perpetuity until the end of time over elf names in a video game from a time when they were airing hooker sex?

nah lol

sorry, i see my sarcasm didn't shine through.. i think it's silly to even bother messing with character names in a free, emulated version of a 20-year old game.

That my guild member was targeted, is what pisses me off.

[putrid_plum]

Don’t make stupid names and you won’t be a target.

[Rimitto]

GoT or GoT inspired names aren't so bad. The worst, most immersion breaking names are people that name their characters after their classes abilities. like Portsforu, Stabbzin, Nukesem etc etc etc. The sheer lack of creativity disgusts me.

so you're saying "Irontoe" wouldn't be an acceptable name for someone that makes chainmail boots? :rolleyes:

[loramin]

so you're saying "Irontoe" wouldn't be an acceptable name for someone that makes chainmail boots? :rolleyes:

name their characters after their class[']s abilities

Tradeskills aren't a class ability (except Alchemy and Poisonmaking, and yes I'd argue "IMakePots" is a terrible name).

[Pootle]

I wouldnt see anything wrong with Irontoe... great surname for a Blacksmith (especially a Dorf one).

Also would suit a monk, can't enter a bar in a KungFu movie without getting in a fight with the local 'bad guy gang', Ironshin, Swiftarm, Tigerclaw, Stonefist.... and so on.

[derpcake2]

Ah, the good old days of playing in a cybercafe and setting your friends surname as soon as they had to afk a minute.

[Tethler]

Ah, the good old days of playing in a cybercafe and setting your friends surname as soon as they had to afk a minute.

Once you could just change them yourself every 7 days or whatever (PoP era?) I used to troll my friends doing exactly that, then wait and see how long it took them to notice.

[fullblown]

Why specifically target GoT names? There's plenty of other fantasy type naming going on already. It's a slippery slope that leads to us all being forced to get names from the random name generator.

[Jibartik]

On very early Rallos Zek there was a druid named Azure Sleeves.. I thought that name was the funniest thing Ive ever seen, cus it was like, right when everyone first found out about that amazing high AC item.

I thought it was funny he was like "ill roleplay, and name myself after the shining blue sky that blankets the karanas, Azure"

then by the time he was 20 he was like.. "lol ima make my surname Sleeves."

EQ was the best game, but there was never any roleplay in it that lasted longer than a few levels.

Altho some freak half elf did try to have emote sex with me once at the bottom of guk back in 2000.

[DromalPhrenia]

Altho some freak half elf did try to have emote sex with me once at the bottom of guk back in 2000.
Please tell me you mean a male half-elf with the John Waters mustache XD

[kaev]

GoT or GoT inspired names aren't so bad. The worst, most immersion breaking names are people that name their characters after their classes abilities. like Portsforu, Stabbzin, Nukesem etc etc etc. The sheer lack of creativity disgusts me.

Halfelf Bard not on your list, deliberate omission? (sorry I'm so late to the party)

[Worry]

I don't personally mind names that are taken from shows or movies as long as it COULD be believable as a fantasy name (Fiddycent for instance, is not)

But I agree with an above poster, the "portsem, nukesum, stabbem" names are the worst and imo even trumps the "Kardashiann, Hipsturr, Optimuss" names in terms of immersion breaking.

[PieOats]

I don't personally mind names that are taken from shows or movies as long as it COULD be believable as a fantasy name (Fiddycent for instance, is not)

But I agree with an above poster, the "portsem, nukesum, stabbem" names are the worst and imo even trumps the "Kardashiann, Hipsturr, Optimuss" names in terms of immersion breaking.

How do you feel about names derived from rap groups, pharmaceuticals or ethnic colloquialisms?

[Worry]

How do you feel about names derived from rap groups, pharmaceuticals or ethnic colloquialisms? If it's funny I don't mind it as much.

There is nothing redeeming about class-related names.

[bthomsen0312]

If i see another bard "music/sound" related name i'll lose my mind

noisez
beatz
tunez/toonz

etc - why do they also all have a z at the end??? These are all recent names I've seen

[Zippit]

Im just a Mezican now. they removed Siesta ><

[Zippit]

Perhaps in light of the subject of this thread, they will approve the surname Snow?

Mezican Snow has a nice ring to it no?

[Heartsbane]

I don’t mind most names, but
Fatpoose
Sowfornudes

[Zipity]

Zipity Doodah mutha fuckas

[Iksar Master Race]

I witnessed a live name change while leveling an alt in Crushbone. :D

The names of the innocent have been hidden to protect their identities.

[Tethler]

I witnessed a live name change while leveling an alt in Crushbone. :D

The names of the innocent have been hidden to protect their identities.

What was the new name?

[Hibbs]

LOL that's awesome

[Iksar Master Race]

What was the new name?

I don't want anyone to be mean to the guy and send hecklers his way so I won't give his new name but it isn't any better. :D

[Tethler]

I don't want anyone to be mean to the guy and send hecklers his way so I won't give his new name but it isn't any better. :D

This is literally the place for naming and shaming