naming policy rules... what are they?

[Pheer]

Originally Posted by Taxi [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Allrite instead of spamming petitions ill help you do the right thing. Here, ill give you a list. When you get the opportunity, all these people probably have names that need to be changed:

Nurtured hadababyitsaboy, hammer time, sweet cheeks, Kram kingkonginmytrunk, fight club, crackzilla lacedyou, cirrhosis, Astro Physics, Eternal damnation, Ektar DPSmeister, magicflow magicflow, Psyduck stankdankduck, Merllin, Metaversion, Vierge, Prospect, getsome, lessplay, hits, glitch, stumble, upgrayedd, sausagelink, swishahouse swishablast, Macroz Dablack, Heebee Cavalier, Bronson Deathwish, jijika maffaka, taichi, perky nips, sneaktooth sneakwhistle, sweat lodge, peekayyoo leibowitz, symmetry, special, orgazmo, rickjamez, senaeil dasinister, therevenger, skeezer, absolut, skeezerz, infinity, spektrum haspewpew, ghulak puppyslayer, Motrin, goregut fleshripper, kalmy missesalot, Jester, clairvoyant, Tokyo, Teacup, twogirls, onecup, liver, Blocky Balboa, fatch icks, Mordavin Mayhem, priestof, forsale, phatso fosho, evilbaa thesheep, deathgirl, Coolboi, Donaldson Afkdoingdrugs, Scooter, Eashan Enforcer, feign, Uuur Cleric, raiyn, snoogan skywalker, triplesix fallenangel, Talisman, Bootleg, Wonton, Kraizee, stomps, spleenripper, shamwhat madeingermany, nerfed, Mountaineer, Mana, Aadill pickle, Vengeful, Wraith, Bukowski Drinks, Isenguard, itzlegend, Banzo Istrouble, debuff urface, Thunderstruck, Rozie Rotten, Grimskull, Infectious, Porcinet, Grenade, Fizzlefingers, Phunqi, Hasbinbad, Pheersome, Bubbles, Spectre, Amaya Kissesgirls, morestorage.

Actually i suggest you dont do it... i cant imagine the kind of trouble it would cause if you actually went and appeared at random in front of all these people and tell them they have to pick a new name on the spot. I think some real thought needs to be given to this. More thought than not telling me i was about to lose 4 pages of macros.

Or just do it like the EC tunnel. One day wipe, everyone loses their name with GMs in EC going BANG! rename BANG! rename BANG! on and on. With how it is right now youre just gonna piss people off and attract whines of favoritism. And please, does it really matter if i call myself Taxee Draivur? Seriously?

My suggestion is that the rule be that only offensive names will be removed, and that Devs/GMs make the call of whats offensive and it is final. There must be something better to do with GM time than this.

Originally Posted by Cyrius [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Nice list, will be some work for me!

Great job taxi, just cause yours got nerfed doesnt mean you need to rat others out [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Taxi]

Originally Posted by Pheer [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Great job taxi, just cause yours got nerfed doesnt mean you need to rat others out [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

My intent was to show the absurdity of the situation, where half the server has names that mean something, not give him a list. It was more like, allrite, go and be the most hated GM in the history of the universe and annoy all these people lol. And Cyrius if youre seriously gonna rename all these players, for gods sake tell them they are going to lose their UI and macros in advance, a consolation illusion is not going to cut it lol.

[Bumamgar]

You can simply rename your Charname_project1999.ini and UI_Charname_project1999.ini files to Newname_project1999.ini and UI_Newname_project1999.ini to retain your UI and macros.

[mr.miketastic]

I saw a Female monk yesterday named Vulvazela I laughed.

[Taxi]

Originally Posted by Bumamgar [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You can simply rename your Charname_project1999.ini and UI_Charname_project1999.ini files to Newname_project1999.ini and UI_Newname_project1999.ini to retain your UI and macros.

He should tell them that before wiping their toon's UI. Considering, unless im wrong, this is a rule that isnt written anywhere in the official rules. I cant beleive hes going to go and change all these names. What a waste of GM time. And unless more than 1 GM is on it and for hours and hours, its a total waste of time because unless theres a real concerted effort on renames, its never going to stop. Its like removing global OOC and letting people create private channels.

[nilbog]

Originally Posted by Taxi [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

He should tell them that before wiping their toon's UI. Considering, unless im wrong, this is a rule that isnt written anywhere in the official rules. I cant beleive hes going to go and change all these names.

You need to calm down.

If you want to get technical, it is in the rules.

Server Rules thread.

- Character renaming can and will occur if a player’s name is offensive. (GM Discretion)

http://www.project1999.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1057

Definition of offensive:

Causing anger, displeasure, resentment, or affront

Definition of discretion:

freedom or authority to make judgments and to act as one sees fit (esp in the phrases at one's own discretion, at the discretion of)

With that being said, he is following almost the exact same naming policy as live GMs used.

We will post more formal rules when we can. (Yeah I don't give a fuck how soon anyone thinks I should do it. The name policies are being reviewed by the Developers and guides.)

What a waste of GM time. And unless more than 1 GM is on it and for hours and hours, its a total waste of time because unless theres a real concerted effort on renames, its never going to stop. Its like removing global OOC and letting people create private channels.

Is there really a waste of volunteer time? When I pass by the Salvation Army should I tell them they are wasting their time, because they will never be able to feed all the hungry people? Anyways, this isn't at the forefront, nor will it be. Petitions are done in a triage manner of urgent to non-urgent. If your name gets changed, it might be because someone petitioned against it, or you happen to pass by a Guide or GM. No one is out looking for them.

To me, it looks like you were trying to call a bluff, and it didn't work out in your favor.

[Taxi]

Originally Posted by nilbog [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

To me, it looks like you were trying to call a bluff, and it didn't work out in your favor.

If you think what im trying to do here is save my name... fine.

[Bones]

Originally Posted by Taxi [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If you think what im trying to do here is save my name... fine.

It's like when a kid gets in trouble for doing something, you don't like being the only person in trouble for something others have done too... so you start tattling... "Well he did it too! Why isn't he in trouble?"

[Bogart]

The thing with names online is that primarily they are a tool. And now with vent being widespread they need to be a pronounceable comfortable length (short)and unique-enough(not easily confused with other players). Then realize most people have a collection of alts...

It's going to be a personal affront to players when you change their name after they've been around. It disrupts all the reputation they've gained negative or positive. And it'll make them completely unknown to people that they only dealt with in passing or grouped with once or twice.

I just don't think it's worth the trouble

[siri]

it's good that this is being discussed. there are some really awful names on this server, and some are pretty high level.

anyone who thinks there should be leniency for retarded but non-offensive names, please try to remember this is still an RPG and its a little more fun when you don't see stupid shit like...

Claytonbigsby
HIVpositive
Hellaboreman
Pimpydeluxe
Hurtsbro
Rockk Lobster
Fatbody Byjake

there's a lot more.