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Faction change,trouble with name change

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Gummybears
#0 - Nov. 8, 2010, 6:44 a.m.
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Basically I had a faction change and a server change to destromath, when I went to go edit my character for the faction change I had the name I wanted but when I tried to play the character it told me I had to change the name of the character. I tried to use the same name but it wouldn't let me saying it was already taken, but I am the one who has taken it. (I did make a ticket also but I thought it might be best to post something as well)
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Vrakthris
#1 - Nov. 8, 2010, 7:05 a.m.
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It sounds like you did not log into the character between steps, Gummybears. What happens is, transfer a character and the destination realm has a character on it already with the name of the transferring character that incoming character's name is flagged for a rename. If you do not log the character in and select a new name that flagging renames so even though you renamed your character through the Faction Change service that flag is still waiting for you.

Sorry for the confusion. Give me a moment and you should be set.

Edit: You should be set. I also closed out your petition to avoid any confusion. :)
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Vrakthris
#4 - Nov. 8, 2010, 10:39 p.m.
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Q u o t e:
i had this char transferred to the stormrage server and I had my mage on that server name changed, so i could name my priest what my mage was named. bu t now i get a message saying the name is unavailable.

Please help.


You may have missed where it mentions that the name the character had will become unavailable for 90 days, Torvick.
Q u o t e:

What happens to my character's old name?

Once the name change is complete, your character's old name will be locked from use on the realm for 90 days. After that time, the old name can be claimed by anyone on a first-come, first-served basis. If you want to retain the use of that name you will have to reclaim it before anyone else does.


http://us.blizzard.com/support/article/21532