Guild Wars 2

So I got a 72 hour suspension for an unacceptable name, and I didn’t even get an option to name change it. I had the name, “I Spread A I D S” for my necromancer. The funny thing is that I got disconnected from a solo queue tourney game in PvP which resulted in a 4v5 for my team. I know that name is appropriate, but A I D S could be anything. Can I get a chance to get a name change, because a 72 Hour suspension seems too severe. I see a bunch of other names that haven’t been reported which are worse than mine. Also if you’re gonna disconnect people from a game, do it after the tourney match.

Edit: I submitted a ticket, but I wanted to post here as well. Also here is my ticket number #130826-002448

A I D S could mean other things but give us a break. You knew the context of your name and apparently so did the people that reported you. There is nothing funny or cute about it. If you see names worse than yours then report them as well.

I know, but atleast give me a chance to get a name change? Plus being disconnected from a tourney game resulting in a 4v5? I see names worse than mine, I know they’ve been reported, but they still get untouched. Give me a break.

I don’t think Anet considers what the player is doing at the time they decide to give the player a 72 hour vacation. Why would they? If you earn a time out there really isn’t a reason to say, “Okay finish what you are doing and then go sit in the corner.” Part of the punishment is taking away your game play. As for other names the best you can do is report the ones you think are not appropriate. If Anet does not punish them perhaps they don’t see it the same as you.

You’re not supposed to get the suspension unless you’ve already had a name violation. You will, however, be disconnected and unable to log in on that character until you change it.

If this was your first name offense you should have gotten a name change and no ban. However if it’s not your first name offense or you have done other questionable and reported things like bad language, then ban.

Check your spam folder for ANet e-mails. Open a support ticket about the ban if this really was your first offense.

I never really report names, because i’m not strict on names. And if A-net doesn’t see those reported names the way I do, then something is certainly wrong. There is even a filter for bad language. Though people still get offended easily. Compared to other games, this game isn’t so LAX on names. A friend got banned for the name, “getwrktson” and I don’t see how that is even severe. I know they don’t consider what the player is doing at the time of the ban, but seriously 4v5? in a solo queue game. That’s more problems about that PvP system, but that is something I could go on which I shouldn’t since this is the wrong area to do so. All i’m doing is ranting, off to do something else until this is sorted out.

They’ve constantly said that inclusion of a filter isn’t an excuse, the rules of conduct is quite clear about names and bad language. There’s even a separate document about the naming policy. Click on Legal Documentation at the bottom of the page.

But recently it seems that mods have been banning players with bad names on first offense and that is against policy so if this is your first name issue, open a support ticket.