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Exclusive Names?

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BellaofCats

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I was wondering how this currently works in GW. Are character names exclusive to that character?

Thanks,

Bella
 

Zosimus

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Yes. Nobody else can have your name once you get it. So if I picked a name John Doe as an example. No other player could use that name . It's already taken.

So if you have a special name you would like to have then don't tell anybody. lol I have one I use in Guild Wars, DaoC, Warhammer Online, and Rift. I plan to use it in GW2 or at least I am hoping lol.
 
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BellaofCats

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Yes. Nobody else can have your name once you get it. So if I picked a name John Doe as an example. No other player could use that name . It's already taken.
That's good to hear and helps me plan ahead. I have a few ideas on names but nothing concrete just yet. If the video you posted in this thread: http://vboards.stratics.com/gw2-general-discussions/259221-guild-wars-2-closed-betas-leak.html has any truth to it, I want to be ready with a name for each of my three starting characters - yes, I'm up to three now ;) - as well as an idea on their storylines, race, professions ect. Knowing names will be exclusive just may keep me home *sick* on the day GW2 is released just so I can be assured to have a chance at getting my character's name. :devil:

Told you I'm a fanatic!

Bella
 
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Bella

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What about last names? Are those something we can choose later after we get a feel for our character or, if we want one, do we need to come up with it upon character creation? Also, can we choose to have a first name only?

Thanks!

Bella
 

Zosimus

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All my characters have a first and last name. I copied off the GW1 wiki how ArenaNEt has already set up. We think the same will be for GW2.

The last step is to decide on a name. There are rules associated with the naming of your character that is dependent on which is your home territory. Note that after your character is created, the only way to change the name without deleting the character is to purchase the name change feature from the In-Game Store or NCsoft Store.
Warning: Do not create characters with obscene or offensive names, even indirectly, partially or suggestively. The filter will block most offensive words and words that have the potential to be abused. This is specifically mentioned in the Naming Policy. ArenaNet will offer you a chance to rename the character. Customized weapons and armor can still be used on or by a renamed character, because those items are bound to the unique id of the character, not to the name.If you recently deleted a character (you must also have started playing that character), that character's name is reserved for your account for about 24 hours before it becomes available to other players.
 
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