I want my name back!!!

[Heartbeats]

I've been playing on p99 for a few days now, and for the most part loving it. A short time before I started, my friend introduced me to a really cheesy song called Heartbeats, by Swedish electropop group The Knife, which I will shamelessly admit being addicted to. So, when I decided to roll an enchanter, I named him Heartbeats, thinking it would be appropriate given the amalgamation of chanter buffs/debuffs, particularly haste/slow. I was really fond of that name. I've been farming Steins of Moggok, and today I ran from Freeport to Highkeep to sell one. On the way, I stopped in Rivervale to grab a Honey Jum (part of the Stein quest). To get the Jum, you have to give a Halfling NPC three honeycombs and three plat. I gave her the honeycombs but forgot the plat, so she took them and told me something to the effect of "This isn't everything I need! You also have to give me 30 gold coins!" (3 plat works, too). I gave her the plat, and she gave me the same message, except for honeycombs. Whatever. I went to Highkeep, sold the Stein for 300 plat, and cast Gate. At that point, the game froze, and I had to ctrl alt delete to close EQ. When I logged back in, I didn't have the Stein or the 300 plat. Naturally, I petitioned it, and added the bit about the NPC eating my quest turn in in Rivervale. I went outside for a smoke, and came back in time to catch a bit from one GM about my name violating server rules, and a different GM about having to post my issues about the 300 plat and the quest on forums, before I disconnected. When I logged back in, my toon was named Jarartik! I talked to a GM, who told me character names can't be "brands, words, or phrases." Seriously? He's standing outside the NFP bank turning everyone into frogs, and a good portion of them have word/phrase names, while I'm reading global OOC posts where a third of the players have word/phrase names. So I come to the forums, and I notice that almost every single post where people put their characters' names in the sig have character names that are words/phrases. Including posts that have been read/responded to by GMs. I'm not suggesting that you make everyone else change their name, too, but I am wondering why the hell I got singled out about my (non-offensive, isn't detrimental to others' gameplay in any way) name because I got dicked out of 300 plat. I love that name. This isn't a roleplaying server as far as I can tell, and even if it was, there are NPCs in the game with word/phrase names (i.e. Frostbite). Screw the plat, screw the honeycombs, I want my name back!!!

[Heartbeats]

BTW, renaming my character reset my UI and deleted my friends list. So I'll try to remember the names of the people I enjoyed grouping with so far, and in the meantime they'll have no way of messaging me, because they don't know I'm Jarartik now.

[mixxit]

the only person that changes people into frogs is me!!!! but i certainly didn't rename you, i know the other gm's do this though as it was a similar policy on classic

[iamjacksrage]

I actually read that cluster of text and i gotta tell you, if the shit ain't broke don't fix it.

I find heartbeats a very acceptable name as opposed to Hitlerwasright who played on server for quite some time, but that's my opinion, which holds no clout when it comes to GM decisions.

And if I recall, it was rats mixxit turned everyone into.

Which was fun as hell.

[iamjacksrage]

....but jarartik? That's like one of those rediculous pet names. Which is why your name change seems like a slap in the face...

which it kinda is.

[Heartbeats]

I can change it to something else, it doesn't have to stay Jarartik. The problem is, I can't think of another name, because when I think "what do I want to name my enchanter?" I answer "Heartbeats!"

[Jify]

Jabaner!

[Heartbeats]

I was wrong. It's Larartik.

[Heartbeats]

I just logged in, and I see a GM standing here next to, among others, Motrin (haha, he's a cleric), Funeral Forafriend, Taxi Driver (haha, he's a druid), Marley Thebob, Sicc Boy, Burlystache Whiskeybreath...should I keep going? I'm sure Richgurl will log on soon with the casino spam that GM's have undoubtedly seen, because she does it right next to them. It is utterly fucking ridiculous that they changed my name. I'm at a loss for words. Just give it back.

[iamjacksrage]

lol well played sir

[iamjacksrage]

Honestly I'd be nice about it dude, if you make a logical argument then you might get your way. Demanding things on an already free server just aint the way to go about it.

[Gorgetrapper]

Unless you're from a larger guild, i.e. IB/DA, then be prepared to have your name changed.

[ShadowWulf]

I think someone needs a hug.

[Phallax]

find the UI_Heartbeats_project1999 file in your EQ folder and change it to UI_NewName_project1999, UI problem solved.

Find your Heartbeats_project1999 change it to Newname_project1999 hotkeys and friends list problem fixed..

As for being sore about your name change, toughluck.

[Abacab]

As a victim of identity theft, I sympathize with you!

[Gideon]

Give him his name back, no reason for this.

[TheDudeAbides]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcv3v6XfEvM

[Lazortag]

Even if we had a strict roleplaying policy, "Heartbeats" doesn't seem like that unusual of a name. I mean, given all the corny names that the Bard GM's/merchants have (Justin Rhymes? Lyrsic Loresinger? Come on), my jaw wouldn't drop if I saw an NPC named Heartbeats. Just admit it was a mistake and give the guy his name. I mean, a guy named Saddam Hussein was allowed to play without any problems, why what's wrong with Heartbeats?

[Elendae]

I really like the name Heartbeats. Were you not showing up in /who all? I don't really get why it was taken away.

[khanable]

I don't see anything wrong with the name...


esp when compared to some of the names going around on the server!

best of luck in getting it back!

[Heartbeats]

Phallax - I got my UI/friends list back. Thanks!

[girth]

Good luck on getting your name back, that seems like some serious bull shit.

[girth]

Only because of the sheer amount of people also breaking the rule* who don't get nerfed, and some of them are OBVIOUS as hell.

[Jeebus]

no we should totally keep slutmagic, but get rid of heartbeats. I understand the thought process in that. *thumbs up*

[nicemace]

least you didnt lose the greatest name ever like me, dirtytampon.

[GagIuk]

Nothing to see here, move along.

[Burlyboss]

, Burlystache Whiskeybreath..

I'm 100% sure im name is RP!!

Ironbeard, Stonefist etc. etc. ;)

[Burlyboss]

I'm 100% sure im name is RP!!

Ironbeard, Stonefist etc. etc. ;)


My name...that is

[Heartbeats]

That's fine, I don't mean to be a dick and call other people out, I don't have any sort of problem with your name. I'm just saying if you guys are allowed to have your word/phrase names, I should too. Everyone should.

[astarothel]

Well here is the reason the GMs took your name, you are just a little peon in a world they created, they have control over your life and feel the need to display that control among the other peons because they get a sort of orgasmic sensation out of doing so. although the GMs in real life are obese, cheeto stained t shirt wearing slobs that constantly smell like shit because they are to lazy to go take a shower and the constant consumption of high fructose corn syrup makes their skin a sticky texture. since they have never used, nor seen their own penises they rely on their GM powers over a virtual online game to satisfy their sexual desires in controlling you and making you obey their ridiculous little rules for their ridiculous little illegal server. thats why he changed your name, probably.

Grats Gagluk on pissing someone off enough in /ooc for them to make a forum account similar to your in game name. I salute you sir.

[Gorgetrapper]

Grats Gagluk on pissing someone off enough in /ooc for them to make a forum account similar to your in game name. I salute you sir.

I know, I feel so happy. I can die a happy person now.

[xshayla701]

Heartbeats seems like a harmless name, and I don't feel as though this theory would apply, but my thoughts were that they went around changing people's names because of the copyright infringement possibilties. They want to save their(our) asses from anything possible. I could be wrong though.

But like someone said, I think if you go about it nicely you may be able to get your name back.

[Ihealyou]

Ihealyou Forahug infringed a copyright on awesome. I offered to be Mixxit's bff if he changed my name back, but no one wants to be my friend for some reason.

[iamjacksrage]

I'll be your friend!

[Flicka]

<--------------another vote for GIVE HIM HIS NAME BACK!

It's WAY late in the game to be doing this naming convention nonsense. 3/4 of the server would have to have one or BOTH of their names changed. Though there are about 1/4 I'd personally love seeing changed, Heartbeat? seriously? on my personal obnoxious meter it doesn't even tremble.

[Tallenn]

Regarding the quest issue:

Due to the way quest hand-ins are coded in EMU, multi-questing does not work. That also means that in order for a quest hand-in to work, ALL items must be handed in AT THE SAME TIME. That's just the way it is, here. If you don't have everything, and have already started handing in, then cancel the trade, and go get what you need.

[azxten]

Hey Heartbeats, I remember grouping with you around crushbone a lot. Mine name was changed too.

I'm starting to get pissed off that this server seems to be about enforcing every rule and fixing every bug that gives players an advantage or the ability to have fun and leaving in all the rules and bugs that make the game more difficult and less fun. The never ending argument about what is "classic" always seems to sway towards making the game suck more.

[Elendae]

What was your name?

[Zordana]

yes, voting will bring his nick back definitly.. not!
I dont think the GM will change his decision, he changed your name for a reason and i dont think that reason changed :p

[twizztid]

I just logged in, and I see a GM standing here next to, among others, Motrin (haha, he's a cleric), Funeral Forafriend, Taxi Driver (haha, he's a druid), Marley Thebob, Sicc Boy, Burlystache Whiskeybreath...should I keep going? I'm sure Richgurl will log on soon with the casino spam that GM's have undoubtedly seen, because she does it right next to them. It is utterly fucking ridiculous that they changed my name. I'm at a loss for words. Just give it back.

Yeah dude you got gayed....