112891-few-questions-regarding-the-megaserver-username-situation

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I managed to get a pretty good name during the reservation period that I'm very happy with. When the game launched, in the event of future server merges, I took the name on all other servers because I've lost names on other games that way before and it sucks.
 
But now I've read about the introduction of surnames and the FAQ didn't make this 100% clear but I'm wondering if everyone needs to use one, even if the name isn't take on destination servers. Is this correct? I'd really just like to continue using my name how it is.
 
I'm hoping not but if that's true will we have the option to hide surnames or is it an integral part of the name?
 
Also I'm not sure how the merge is working... are they going to pick the most popular servers and merge the other into them? or send everyone to brand new servers?	
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From my understanding, EVERYONE will get flagged for a name change. So it's sort of first come first serve I think.
 
Also, no you can't hide your surename.
 
 
 
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Also I'm not sure how the merge is working... are they going to pick the most popular servers and merge the other into them? or send everyone to brand new servers?
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All this has been answered.
 
Yes, you have to have two "names" ... though they can be any two words of three letters or more.
 
Yes, all your toons will require this.
 
No, you can't hide it or opt out of it.
 
Also, this is not a server merge, so much as a server-squishing. Meaning, we're all going to be squished onto 2 NA servers and 2 EU server. (PVE and PVP) These will be new "servers" with new names. Not old servers being reused.	
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Gosh, post in the Megaserver Feedback thread already.
 
Yes, everyone will have to change their 1 name to 2 names separated by a space.
 
No, you won't be able to hide the 2nd name.
 
Everyone on the same server type will be together. PVP, PVE US, and PVE, PVP EU.	
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Gosh, post in the Megaserver Feedback thread already.
 
Yes, everyone will have to change their 1 name to 2 names separated by a space.
 
No, you won't be able to hide the 2nd name.
 
Everyone on the same server type will be together. PVP, PVE US, and PVE, PVP EU.
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Hey everyone,
 
We're going to go ahead and lock this thread. Please continue in the "Megaserver Feedback Thread." Pro-tip: a good way to get brought up to speed is to click on the "Next Developer Post" link, read, and repeat until you are at the end. There is lots of great info there.
 
Cheers,Team WildStar	
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