Character Naming

#1 - Sept. 15, 2012, 7:29 p.m.

I’m not wholly sure where else to put this, but I have an question on what is not allowed for character naming. I am one of the people who had reserved names through my Hall of Monuments, and funnily enough.. I was able to reserve Kalla Scorchrazor, Bathea Havocbringer, Violo Raptorgaze, and Ofela Soulcleave in GW. I reserved Kalla’s name in the month PC Gamer released the sneakpeak of GW2 and the charr.

I actually am using Bathea’s name and have Ofela and Violo made. Kalla I was not able to make. Is it possible that it was restricted because it’s a bad word in another language, or was it restricted to prevent a player using a lore character? I wonder about this, because I was looking forward to using her name.

Much thanks!

Edit: Also on the side, I wanted to thank Gaile and whoever else put me on the list for the Pyre Fierceshot christmas card several years ago. I still have it! And on the side, I hope you’re enjoying GW2 Gaile; I still remember playing a mission with you in Factions when you were on your ritualist Hurricane Gaile. I love GW2, and I’m having alot of fun!
-Legend Ari-

GaileGray

#2 - Sept. 15, 2012, 9:20 p.m.

Elunarie.9283:
I’m not wholly sure where else to put this, but I have an question on what is not allowed for character naming. I am one of the people who had reserved names through my Hall of Monuments, and funnily enough.. I was able to reserve Kalla Scorchrazor, Bathea Havocbringer, Violo Raptorgaze, and Ofela Soulcleave in GW. I reserved Kalla’s name in the month PC Gamer released the sneakpeak of GW2 and the charr.

I actually am using Bathea’s name and have Ofela and Violo made. Kalla I was not able to make. Is it possible that it was restricted because it’s a bad word in another language, or was it restricted to prevent a player using a lore character? I wonder about this, because I was looking forward to using her name.

Much thanks!

Edit: Also on the side, I wanted to thank Gaile and whoever else put me on the list for the Pyre Fierceshot christmas card several years ago. I still have it! And on the side, I hope you’re enjoying GW2 Gaile; I still remember playing a mission with you in Factions when you were on your ritualist Hurricane Gaile. I love GW2, and I’m having alot of fun!
-Legend Ari-

Hey there. Nice to see an old friend.

It’s true that we are trying to restrict the use of “lore” names in GW2. And while some can be made, I suspect that is why you’re able to use all names except the one with story ties to Guild Wars.

Thanks for understanding about that and delighted to hear you’re enjoying GW2!