All names flagged for rename?!?

#0 - Oct. 25, 2007, 2:49 a.m.

Why would all my character names be flagged for rename? I have read the policy but do not see anything that breaks those rules.

The intent of all the names I picked were to as closely as possible, portray the character or ability of a particular person within the Norse mythos.

For example VÃÃ°arr, (for ease of validatoin, look in wikipedia or other similar sites), he is described as "the silent one", "... of stealth", and "revenge". This character in WOW is a Bloodelf Rogue. This name couldn't fit a better class then the rogue. As for race, Bloodelves use arcane tourent to 'silence', rogues use 'stealth', and if spec'd for assasination, adds to the perfect fit. The case being that assasins were used as a tool to exact revenge.

Here's another one Blizzard wants me to change: "JÃ¶rÃ°" is my Tauren druid... what do Tauren's always talk about? Earth mother. JÃ¶rÃ° in Norse mythos is the goddess of the Earth & yes she is a mother.

There are others but the only one I've changed so far is Ã†gir. I've added a female gender ending to it so it is now Ã†giraÃ°Ãs, but after realizing that all characters were flagged I decided to stop by here and petition that my names be not flagged for rename.

Auryk

#4 - Oct. 25, 2007, 3:39 a.m.

Q u o t e:
Its the High ASCII Chars, those are not allowed per the naming guidelines

Q u o t e:
Inappropriate
This category includes both clear and masked names which:

Are mildly inappropriate references to human anatomy or bodily functions

Consist of any alphanumeric character not normally found on a standard 101/102 key keyboard (OÂ§iriÂ§, Ÿelena, Jašon; Does not apply to Guild, Arena Team or Pet Names unless used to impersonate an existing guild or arena team, or could be considered pure gibberish.)

Are references to illegal drugs or activities

Have neutral or positive racial/ethnic/national connotations

Have neutral or positive connotations of major religions or religious figures (i.e. Jesus, Christianity, Buddha)

Include names of World of Warcraft realms, zones, or names of major characters from Warcraft lore

Are otherwise considered inappropriate for the game world

***Quoted for Turtle***
Cassara has the truth of it, VÃÃ°arr. I would take a moment to look over the Naming Policy to reacquaint yourself with it. :0) (http://us.blizzard.com/support/article.xml?articleId=20368).