Requesting a Taken Name?

#1 - July 29, 2014, 6:20 p.m.

I have sort of a funny situation. My main character’s name is Legend Ari in Guildwars 1. I did reserve that name for a while in Guildwars 2 on a low-level character, but I must have deleted it for lack of space. I added the person who has Legend Ari now and sent them a mail politely asking for the name, if they do not really care for it.

However, it’s patch day and they aren’t logged in yet. I have a feeling this person may not play anymore. Is there a way to have this name made available to me again if said person hasn’t logged in for over 6 months or some such?

Gaile Gray

#3 - July 29, 2014, 6:37 p.m.

We do not take character or display or guild names away from valid accounts. Someone may step away and return to the game later, so the names must stay in place.

You did the right thing in sending a polite request, and hopefully that player will respond and the two of you will make arrangements. (Support cannot switch names, even with mutual permission, but you can do this privately.)

Gaile Gray

#7 - July 30, 2014, 1:22 p.m.

nearlight.3064:
You could always put an accent on the i in Ari.

Hey, that’s a pretty nice idea!

Gaile Gray

#15 - Sept. 10, 2014, 5:07 p.m.

I hope it all sorts out for you guys. I understand the policy and how things work, but I do also understand that you’d like to use some of your old names, too, so I do hope things get settled well for all concerned.

(The names that prompt an account termination — and a termination would be very rare! — would remain disabled. At least that is my fervent hope!)