Inappropriate name

Inappropriate name

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Posted by: frenzynoise.4892

frenzynoise.4892

I’m trying to create a character with the word “party” in it but I keep getting the inappropriate name error. Is the word “party” not allowed or is it some kind of bug?

Inappropriate name

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Posted by: Inculpatus cedo.9234

Inculpatus cedo.9234

Usually words that are in common use as items/NPCs/functions of the game are not allowed. It sounds like ‘party’ falls under that category.

Maybe try fiesta, fete, gala, soiree….?

Good luck.

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Posted by: frenzynoise.4892

frenzynoise.4892

Ah, gotcha. Thanks!

Inappropriate name

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Posted by: Gaile Gray

Gaile Gray

ArenaNet Communications Manager

Thanks for understanding, frenzynoise.

Sometimes a word or name is blocked because it’s offensive. (And that might be “offensive in a different language” because Guild Wars 2 is a global game.) All that is pretty easy to understand, I’m sure.

Occasionally a word is blocked because it too closely resembles an in-game name and we want to prevent confusion. (There was a time when Xunlai Agent was a character name, and you can imagine how confusing that was! )

And, to be honest, occasionally our filter becomes a little Hal 9000-ish and develops a mind of its (his?) own and blocks something that really is / should be allowed. (Unblocking is not always possible.)

In the case of “Party” I believe the system is being overly sensitive, but then again, the word may have been added by someone else to prevent confusion.

I really appreciate that you’re flexible and will consider the alternative suggestions offered!

Gaile Gray
Communications Manager
Guild & Fansite Relations; In-Game Events
ArenaNet