113682-mega-serverswill-i-get-to-keep-my-characters-names

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*I'm asking the question below mainly because I have a character on 6 different servers with a the same name I want on all of my characters. Will it be possible to have the same name 6 times on a mega server? Let's say on all 6 servers I have one character named "Rex" (just an example)....will I be able to use Rex 6 times on the same mega server?*
 
 
 
When we transition into mega servers...how will our names be affected?
 
In some MMO's you have to change your name entirely...as if you are entering a brand new server from scratch.
 
Other MMO's will allow you to keep your name and add onto the end of your name something that shows your original server.
 
And some MMO's will put a number at the end of your name that stays hidden until someone needs to send you mail or buy something from you off an auction house.
 
I personally prefer the last option...let us pick any name we want and just attach a hidden number to the end of it.
 
What do you think will be the case?	
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All characters will be required to change their names.
 
All names will consist of 2 words separated by a space.
 
That can be a proper name like John Doe, or a name with a title like Doctor Who.
 
You can change your name to anything you like, including keeping your existing first name, as long as the name as a whole is unique.	
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All players will be required to add a surname to their character's name.
 
Example: My main toon's name is Rocket. I will have to be "Name Rocket" or "Rocket Name" when Megaservers hit.
 
EDIT: I think it is a horrible way to treat names. Some people don't want two names for their toon. It is a sloppy and rushed fix for name issues.	
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Holy read the forums before posting Batman!
 
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I believe this is what you are looking for....
 
 
 
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Q 6. What happens if two characters from different realms have the same name?Along with the Megaservers, we will introduce character last names. Each characters will have a unique name comprised of a first name (this is your existing character name) and a last name separated by a space. In the character select screen, you will have to choose a last name before entering the game. You will be limited to a total 30 characters including the space.
 
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Holy read the forums before posting Batman!
 
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I believe this is what you are looking for....
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More specifically
 
Q 6. What happens if two characters from different realms have the same name?Along with the Megaservers, we will introduce character last names. Each characters will have a unique name comprised of a first name (this is your existing character name) and a last name separated by a space. In the character select screen, you will have to choose a last name before entering the game. You will be limited to a total 30 characters including the space
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IB4TL
 
According to the thread created by the devs on this matter, everyone will have to create a new name. Both first and last.	
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Ok I'm reading two different things....
 
 
Some of you are saying we have to change our whole name and others are saying we are simply creating a last name.
 
Will that last name be hidden?
 
Also, should I start leveling the characters with the same first name on different servers? Or can I simply use the first name over and over and change the last names on a mega server? When we switch to a mega server will I be changing FIRST and LAST names or just the last name?	
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Ok I'm reading two different things....
 
 
Some of you are saying we have to change our whole name and others are saying we are simply creating a last name.
 
Will that last name be hidden?
 
Also, should I start leveling the characters with the same first name on different servers? Or can I simply use the first name over and over and change the last names on a mega server? When we switch to a mega server will I be changing FIRST and LAST names or just the last name?
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Regarding surnames: I was talking to some engineers in the studio and they confirmed that we will be flagging the entire name for renaming and not just picking a surname. BAM!
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			Since this thread is the place for all megaserver questions, comments, and feedback I'm going to lock this one up.	
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