Ability to switch names

#1 - Oct. 13, 2012, 7:15 p.m.

Hi, all -

First time playing Guild Wars, just bought it yesterday. My question is, how easy will it be to switch names once the GW1 reserved names are released? I understand there’s no time-frame for that currently, but it’s a pretty big deal for me personally when creating an MMO character.

If I could at least be guaranteed that one day these names would be released, AND the ability to change to one of those names would be relatively easy (whatever it costs in game from a monetary standpoint or otherwise) then I’d create a character ASAP and worry about the name prior to hitting 80.

Until then, I feel like I’m in a holding pattern, and haven’t enjoyed the game yet. I’m getting really good at creating a character and then deleting it though :/

Thanks!

Gaile Gray

#3 - Oct. 13, 2012, 10:47 p.m.

We have publicly stated that renaming will probably be a purchasable option in the Gem Store sometime in the future. I cannot tell you for certain when that option will be available, but I believe that at some point in the future, you will be able to purchase a character rename.

What I cannot assure you, of course, is that the specific name that you desire will be available. That is a matter of chance, of course, as it is with any game.

Gaile Gray

#5 - Oct. 13, 2012, 11:13 p.m.

Pavel.6840:
Thanks Gaile.

I know the one’s that say “Name is Taken” I can’t do much about. But will there be a time in AreaNet’s future where the “Reserved Guild Wars 1” names will be massively released? I know there’s no timetable currently, just didn’t know if the possibility of it never happening was on the table.

If one day the GW1 reserved names are changed, then I’ll make my character now, come up with any old name and go from there. If the prospect of GW1 names never being released is real, then I’ll have to think a lot harder for a name to use. I’ve learned from many years of MMOs, do it right the first time, or don’t do it at all…

Yes, names will be released. Thank you for not insisting on a timeframe, but I have never heard that we might not release them, and in fact have heard multiple times that we will. Now, if a programmer came up to me next week and said “We found we will never be able to release the names” I would be (1) shocked and dismayed, and (2) posting on this forum in a nanosecond, since we would want players to know.

I feel sure that you can go forward as you outlined.

Gaile Gray

#10 - Oct. 14, 2012, 7:42 p.m.

Abertix.1860:
Hey Gaile, I’m just wondering if there will be any option for Guild Name changes since you said there might be one for character name changes? I would not mind even if I had to buy it from the Gem Store. You can even have it where you’re only allowed one time to change your guild name for a fee.

But I would really like a guild name change feature if you guys are thinking about doing one. I’m not asking for a time- table or anything, just if you guys are considering it. Thank you for your understanding.

Great question and I don’t know that answer, but I’ll ask the team!