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What's up with the non-RP names in RP-servers?

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What's up with the non-RP names in RP-servers?

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Gereorth
12.23.2012 , 02:47 PM | #1
So since the F2P launch (well, a few weeks later actualy) I seem to come across more and more names whom don't suit in with the RP-servers. Let it be names like "Xxsithstalkerxx" or "Diehardsithlord". So I am the kind (or mean one, depends from whose perspective you look at) that's reporting the names. So, after a while, reporting several names from day to day, week to week. I tend to get a message that if I keep harrassing people by reporting their names, I could recieve a penalty, or a x-hour ban.
Since when did they change the naming-policy, to let every kind of name allowed on a RP-server? This somewhat feel like a slap in the face. I joined a RP-PvE server with a reason. And that is after all to RP, and expect RP-names. A more mature player-base (that's just mostly a gamble, but it tends to happen). I am quite disapointed in that. And annoyed. But I am probably overreacting. But I felt I had to give this a notice.
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Larce_Apollo
12.23.2012 , 02:53 PM | #2
f2p and teenagers.

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BadOrb
12.23.2012 , 02:53 PM | #3
It specifically says on the description about the RP servers that there is no naming policy on them and that's the reason why.

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Kirameki
12.23.2012 , 02:55 PM | #4
There never was a naming policy on the SWTOR RP-servers.

Just do as I do. Just completely ignore them. (no grouping, no talking)
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Burcol
12.23.2012 , 02:56 PM | #5
I am also on an RP server and I agree with you. However, who are you, myself or anyone else for that matter to tell someone who or what they can't RP as? If someone wants to RP as a teletubbie, who are we to stop them?

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erei
12.23.2012 , 04:19 PM | #6
I'm not playing on a RP server. However, what's the point of a RP server, if there are no rules on naming etc... ?
On LOTRO, on non rp server, and rp server aswell, there are naming policy. And GM do something about it.

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Rankyn
12.23.2012 , 04:21 PM | #7
You cannot be a true MMO player until you've used the phrase "slap in the face" on the game's official forum to express some form of e-indignation.

Also, worry less about what other people do when it doesn't concern you.
You'll live longer with less stress in your life.

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kirorx
12.23.2012 , 04:23 PM | #8
There are some crazy names, but not as many as others.

i just dont bother RPing with most of those people, on the other hand some names can be over looked. I mean isn't gwenetth paltrows kid named Apple or something stupid

They need a naming policy in RL

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Washingtoon
12.23.2012 , 04:43 PM | #9
Quote: Originally Posted by Kirameki View Post
There never was a naming policy on the SWTOR RP-servers.
Not a specific one, no, but they're not upholding the genereal rules either, which are kind of strict in themselves. Everything seems to fly.

I'm not on a RP server but I can see how this is a problem for you, guys, because even on a normal PvE server it's somewhat ruining the feeling to see some of the names. People could atleast try. I mean, it can't be that hard to come up with a name better than MasterchiefXxX. If everything fails pick a foreign name, just something that doesnt include X's or some figure from another universe. The game is even suggesting stuff for God sake.

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Kalfear
12.23.2012 , 05:00 PM | #10
Quote: Originally Posted by Larce_Apollo View Post
f2p and teenagers.
Not really

I originally rolled on RP server and the names were TERRIBLE
I must have reported 100+ names and not one got changed because EAware will not enforce normal RP guidelines on the RP servers.

In fact the RP servers were so completely over run by non RP players (true story, no exageration at all)

I log in with my Imp Agent and say over general

Good afternoon the Imperial Empire
Remember, we at the Imperial Intellegence are always watching

Pretty harmless right
Basically saying hello as I logged in with a little flare
the first five responces were all like this that follow

"ST*U and take your **** Role Playing to whisper, no one wants to hear it"

And yup, that was on a original RP server

So sorry but its not the F2P players
There has not been legit RP servers from day one because EAware refused to do standard RP server concepts like nameing regulation and monitoring general chat on populated zones for abuse and TOS violations directed towards anyone role playing.

In other words, EAware allowed the trolls and rp haters to troll the RPers on the very servers that were suppose to be made for the RPers.

Far as im concerned, TOR has no RP servers.

Silly fact : After having enough of 2 different RP servers and the stupid amount of non RP names I moved to a PVE server where I had no expectation of enforced RP names. And I found out quickly the PVE Servers had by and far more acceptable RP names then the RP servers.

I figured it because on the PVE server there was no expectation of RP names so all those trolls that rolled on the RP servers to come up with as stupid non RP name they could to create drama, didnt do so on PVE servers as they knew the stupid names wouldnt bother people.

PS: I use to live and die by RP servers for the more mature crowd but after seeing Rift and TOR RP servers and hearing about WOW RP servers, the more mature concept no longer stand true for RP servers.

In RIFT, some of the most insulting, rude, childish players Ive ever seen in 20+ years of MMORPGs were on the RP servers.

Thats not to say the PVE servers were perfect but over all they were much better and much more mature and ive found the same to be true in TOR.
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