Is this ever enforced on this server?

[Bruman]

Given that GMs, on their non-GM characters, have rule breaking names (phrases, swearing, etc), no, it's not enforced, and definitely not consistently.

[feanan]

p.s.

99% of you aren't as witty or funny as you think you are

[kingsBlend]

Grandmaster Bater - Iksar Monk

[Swish]

lol, some of the names of Warcraft characters are just ridiculous... like on my server (Emerald Dream - Europe) our first High Warlord was a tauren warrior called "Tbk" ...wtf?

I blame the name generator as well, it threw out some fruity names.

[myriverse]

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

Using a stupid name is like getting a face tattoo. You might be a really cool person, but people just aren't going to treat you the same.

Your fantasy might be a dark and gritty drama, but someone else's might be comedy or cartoon.

Even the Amber novel series, regarded as one of the best of the genre, had a character named Droppa MaPantz.

[Laugher]

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

I see people always complain about camp rules, train rules, harassment rules, etc, but I see this one broken every day and not a peep (I will not mention names). Ironically, many of the people spouting off the other rules are in violation of this one.

Just curious.

Naming Policy

Character names in EverQuest should be thematically consistent with the high-fantasy environment of EverQuest. These guidelines apply both forenames and surnames, and also to the combination produced by a forename and surname. (For example, the first name Clint and the last name Eastwood are both acceptable names separately, but Clint Eastwood is not.)

The server staff can, in accordance with all described rules and ultimate discretion, provide assistance with surname changes, including names with multiple capital letters and/or a single accent grave (`). Examples of this are Kirn V`Last, Harl McTarnigal, Leeza MacTeagan.

The server staff will be happy to change your surnames on request, however we will not provide forename changes unless the name violates the naming policy.

The following names are considered unacceptable.

Vile, profane, rude, or racist names including common swear words, anatomical references, racial slurs, and homonyms of these words.

Combinations of words that produce an offensive result (e.g. Hugeazz, Tug Mcgroin).

Names of religious, occult, or significant historic origin (e.g. Jesus, Allah, Satan, Stalin).

Copyrighted or trademarked names of products, characters, services, or concepts (e.g. Bigmac, Marlboro, Sony).

Names from popular media. These names can be either fictional (e.g. Rambo, Darthvader) or non-fictional (e.g. Garth Brooks, Pierce Brosnan, George Washington, Michael Jordan).

Common words and phrases that would not be found in the time, place and setting of EverQuest (e.g. Switchblade, Phaser, Toaster, Cannabis).

Proper names from EverQuest (e.g. Rathe, Karana). This also includes the first or last name of any significant EverQuest NPC (e.g. Dorn, Trumpy, Karn).

The names of senior Customer Support Representatives or developers of Project 1999 (e.g. Nilbog, Rogean, Amelinda).

Names chosen with the intent or possessed with the effect of harming the reputation of a player or Customer Service Representative.

Forenames containing titles within them, such as, but not limited to: The, Lord, Lady, Master, King, Knight, Sir, Father (e.g. Sirtallon, Lordeagle, Mothermaggy, Darksister).

Names that contain sentences (Ikillorcs), phrases (Ontop), or two or more words that do not form descriptive compound words (Petcarbob, Diediedie and Tablechair).

Descriptive compound words are allowed in first names and are encouraged in surnames (e.g. Treehugger, Giantslayer).

Descriptive compound words (each separate part of the word and the entire word) must otherwise adhere to all other naming rules.

Fantasy-oriented names which are easily recognized from popular existing media (e.g. Merlin, Gandalf, Drizzt).

Names where the combination of the first and last name forms a phrase or violate a previous rule (e.g. Crymea River, Bran Muffin, Story Thyme).

For all of the above, misspellings and alternative spellings (such as spelling it backwards) of the word or words are also unacceptable.

For all of the above, any foreign variations are also unacceptable. If a player petitions a name he or she feels is offensive in a foreign language, all rules set forth shall be applied.

Above all else, you may not choose character or guild name which, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Project 1999 Customer Service Staff, is deemed to be offensive or improper.

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*edit* I think if this rule was enforced nobody would recognize Jeremy on any of his toons anymore lol

[Flipsyo]

i had a erudite female named Bigbootyjudy. when i hit about level 12 they made me change it, i said i didnt understand what was so bad about it. they wouldnt tell me why and changed my name to nancy or some random shit. i dont play that char anymore