Twinblades713 Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 I was wondering how often this happens. Number one, you notice someone else's name and know where it's from but the imms don't so they get to have it. (Not bashing on imms AT ALL, they're people too, with limited knowledge of the world. We can't expect them to know everything about everything to be able to know when a name isn't acceptable) But then you make a name that you don't realize is either a) The name of someone famous that YOU don't know. The name of a past great in FL that you didn't hear of. or c) Too close to a real word that you had no intention of "sliding by" with. Because of these, sometimes I'll actually google and wikipedia the name I've chosen to make sure it isn't that popular or even anywhere. Googling the names of other chars is fun, because it's amazing what you'll find. It kinda bugs me, and it's no one's fault but I was wondering I was alone on this. I pick my names and LOVE them from that point on. If I don't get the name I want, and I usually do, but if I don't, I won't play the character. Not out of throwing a tantrum or anything, but I just lose interest. Anyone else with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oog Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 I feel ya too. I pick the name, thinking Im gonna be the next great thing, then BAM gotta change it. Then Im just like whatever, delete delete a week later. I no longer try to come up with cool names, I just try to sound out wierd things, and see where it goes now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinblades713 Posted June 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Well my biggest problem is like when I get my char out and about, and someone's all: "So... you're like with an "ly" at the end?" And I'm like... Sh*t... who was that guy? Oh just a Syndicate Leader with like a thousand hours logged. Aww... no more special me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRins Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 I used name generators...then rearrange the letters of th name on the list to my liking...generally it is a perfectly acceptable name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinblades713 Posted June 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 I used name generators...then rearrange the letters of th name on the list to my liking...generally it is a perfectly acceptable name. Now just imagine you do that, and you're one letter off of some huge past FL name... surely you don't know every cabal L in the past eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evangelion Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Happened to me with Cormic. He started as Seamus McFinnigan, and ended up Cormic Goldgobbler. Which one do you think sounds more Leprechauny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-guitarist Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Cormic. I haven't seen any potato's in fl yet... but I haven't exactly been looking. a-g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRins Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Now just imagine you do that' date=' and you're one letter off of some huge past FL name... surely you don't know every cabal L in the past eh?[/quote'] Then I reroll the generator when the IMM pulls me up to change my name. That or just move on with my day if I'm not forced to change...I work with 5 other Kevins at my work, 1 being my supervisor, so having the same name as someone important isn't that big a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinblades713 Posted June 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 ok then. Hehe, power to you. I was going nowhere with it really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatic Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 I did the random noises with Ook Bakook Abraka Growlik Elar Azral Xybillixil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsestomp Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 It bugs me a little when people have names like (not picking on whoever this is, but honestly) Vincent, and I see them above level 15. I just kinda do a 'wtf?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imoutgoodbye Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Here's a good rule of thumb. Google your FL name. No hits? Excellent! You're pretty much good to go....unless you do like me and have a name deemed to be too close to an obscure IMM you've never heard of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinblades713 Posted June 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 It bugs me a little when people have names like (not picking on whoever this is' date=' but honestly) Vincent, and I see them above level 15. I just kinda do a 'wtf?'[/quote'] I can't not second this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locopostal Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 oi..i took one of my very earlier characters to 50...condeath...then a couple years later, tried to reuse the name (yeah not a big fan of reusing names anymore) and up to the imms I go...turns out someone wrote a fantasy book, with that name as a main character. boooooo . (i want royalties) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
random_clown Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Always nice when googling your name, the top result among a total of 5 is as follows: Cleric Hater's Got there Wish - Page 2 - Forsaken LandsThis change has been in the coming since Suunmar. Had not much to do with any ... Heh, too bad Suunmar isn't around anymore. What took you guys so long!? ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'tarako Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 I did the random noises with Ook Bakook Abraka<--- Reminds me of a pokemon, abra Growlik<----Growlith. Elar Azral Xybillixil 'just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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