Re: [Issue] Character Forcibly Flagged for Rename

I created a new character on a server where I had the same name but had transferred the char to another server.

I could not use that name. And it's Tatica. I have that name on 4 servers. So no clue why I couldn't name another character that.

I think maybe some things in the name dept. are just broken?

@IllutianKade

Same rules apply on transfer to a different server , if a character exists with the same name already the character being transferred will be flagged for a rename.

As per here

• If your character name is already taken on the destination server, your character will be transferred and assigned a temporary name. You will be prompted to choose a new name for the character when you log into the new server.

It didn't get flagged. That's the issue.

I transferred all my characters and not one of them needed a rename. I even RAN AROUND on my main (which is the one who's name I'm having issues with) on the NEW server.

I come back 5 days later and my two Jedi are flagged for rename.

And when I go to pick the name I had it says "Invalid name". It's been ages since beta, but I'm pretty sure it actually said if the name was taken. And "Invalid" was for names like "Luke", "Vader", and other names that were found in the Star Wars movies.

@IllutianKade

Ahh ok

copyright issues wont be confined to star wars movies, so if I had a character named clark kent for example it would be flagged for rename.

not sure why they flagged your characters, other people online would of most likely reported it though for it to be brought to there attention and be flagged (what ever that reason is).

I think only the Star Wars names were 'hard coded' into the Name Validation System, along with swear words. But stuff like "Clark Kent" would probably require a human intervention to flag. And even then it'd be hard...unless the Legacy name was "Kent".

Seeing as other's have had their character names flagged for rename after transferring, I'm thinking it's a bug...so hopefully THIS TIME the CS Ticket will get an actual human response.

@IllutianKade @EA_David

It has been a while since I have seen issues with renaming , there was a bug that did occur in that the rename wouldn't take and it kept flagging for rename no matter how many times the character was renamed, maybe it has resurfaced again.

Is this what is occurring ?

Not sure, but the forum post I linked to is dated this month (November 2015).

The fact I can't use the names on the server, but can still use them on another server (still haven't had it flagged for rename). Leads me to believe it was caused by the transfer.

..fact that it happened on my only two Jedi makes me worry though. I do remember them saying you should use names that you'd find in the Star Wars universe. But I figured names like "Malassin" weren't standard names like "Eric" or "John" ( Jedi Sage Malassin Kade [got a nice ring to it] ), and so would qualify as "Star Wars-y" names. -- I hope this is still the case.

Holy jesus *...

"Greetings,

Thank you for contacting us.

Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to process your request as we do not offer the service you have requested.

Currently we are not able to assist with:

- Name changes (must be purchased through the Cartel Market)
- Faction or Class change
- Server transfers (paid server transfer is available on your account management page on http://www.swtor.com/)
- Server transfers between regions, i.e. US to EU or EU to US
- Un-binding of items (from Cartel Packs, Missions or Vendors)
- Trades between players, where one account is a Free To Play account
- In-game mail sent to incorrect characters in error
- Adjustments to character appearance (must be purchased through the apperance designer at the Cartel Bazaar)
- Abandoned missions
- The Public Test Server (Please post in http://www.swtor.com/community/forumdisplay.php?f=308 for help)
- Merging of accounts or transfers of characters between accounts

If you requested a different service not listed above, but received this response, please consider it to be a service we do not provide at the moment.

While we understand the frustration this may cause, we would like to assure you that we are doing our utmost to ensure that our players have the best possible game play experience. As such, requests of this type are something that we are monitoring and may potentially offer in the future.

Any new information will be communicated through our official forums, found here:
http://www.swtor.com/community/

Thank you for your patience and understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you require further assistance with this or any other issues, please do not hesitate to contact us again.

Sincerely,

Protocol Droid M0-T0"

WHO THE HELL IS WORKING THEIR CS?!

EDIT:

LOL, and now the name is marked as "Unavailable" funny, it use to be "Invalid".

((Annoying, but I'll just 'bag-grab' another name I use....But there can, still, be only one! ;D ))

Guess that makes me eFamous? :P