Guild Wars 2

I think that allowing players to “unlock” armor skins like they do dyes would encourage (A) more transmutation stone purchases, and (B) more exploration of the game world in pursuit of all of those skins. As it is, I’ve found the set that I like, and now there’s not much reason for me to continue playing the game. I don’t even bother with dungeons anymore because I know that I’m not actually going to use the skins that I get.

Part of the reason I’m hesitant to pursue new skins is that I don’t want to accidentally skin over the ones that I know I like, and I don’t especially want to purchase a whole new set of exotic 80’s for each new set of skins. Some/most of those skins take a lot of work, too! That’s way too much work to do more than once, if you know what I mean.

Champions Online is one game that I know I’ve sunk way too much money into, and it’s because I love to tinker with my costumes. Give people a huge list of options, and they’ll spend a lot of time and potentially money exploring them. I don’t even like that game, but I love the dolly dress-up aspect.

Summary: I agree that ANet is missing a big money-making opportunity by not giving us some sort of unlockable armor skin closet. From what I’ve seen, there are a few threads in this forum about it, and I think it would keep an awful lot of people in the game pursuing unlockables that will actually last.

I think that ANet are inevitably going to be adding more armor sets, if only when they add in more dungeons. But, what I’ve run across on more than one occasion is that I work really hard to get an armor set and then I end up transmuting over it in a moment of poor judgment. It’s really difficult to keep a closet of the sets that you really like if you have to purchase a whole new 80 exotic armor set for each one to be skinned over.

This would be a big change to game mechanics, but I’m hoping for some sort of armor and weapon skin unlockable system, similar to the one currently available for dyes. You’d still need to use Transmutation Stones to use the skins, but once you acquired the armor/weapon it would always be available to you, perhaps through some sort of personalized armorsmith/weaponsmith NPC’s.

So, I won’t have wasted 250k karma on a set that I skinned over.

The skill point NPC seems to still be missing on the Stormbluff Isle server also. Looked on every floor, and nothing came up to click on.

A lot of these “suggestions” are far too vague to be taken seriously. If you want Anet to improve class mechanics, you have to say which ones, specifically. This list is basically just asking them to change the whole game, which is far from being a popular opinion.

Human names are the most diverse in the game, humans being the most widespread of the races at one time, so pretty much anything goes. The upper classes are more likely to have a surname than the lower classes.

Female Human Names: Abigail, Ailoda, Alasyn, Aleria, Amia, Andrianna, Anise, Balshiel, Bess, Britta, Chikage, Cyri, Elena, Esta, Eva, Evellana, Evona, Firenzia, Gabby, Gianna, Glory, Gwen, Helatia, Isabel, Jaakan, Jasmina, Jen, Jennah, Jennwyn, Jeri, Jeron, Johnna, Jolecia, Jora, Jordyn, Kalliee, Karlena, Kerryn, Lakhi, Lakish, Levanche, Liliana, Lily, Linsay, Lizette, Lyren, Madeline, Magge, Mashewe, Melonni, Melyss, Mira, Miria, Naima, Nateen, Oren, Ourida, Rachel, Rebah, Riannan, Ruth, Salanda, Salia, Salim, Sarah, Serafina, Serra, Sopheria, Terah, Tessa, Tricha, Valencia, Valya, Vaness, Willa, Yasmine, Yilmarai, Yolanda

Male Human Names: Abram, Alaric, Antonin, Aquila, Arnaud, Azuno, Balthamus, Behruseh, Benjamin, Bertrind, Chandran, Cin, Dahwan, Dashiel, Davi, Derrack, Devak, Donal, Dougal, Eltun, Elwin, Emil, Faren, Figo, Galen, Gambil, Graidy, Gulsan, Hal, Halan, Hamri, Harmon, Hasrah, Hatcher, Herod, Hoanjo, Hollinder, Izzy, Jaziah, Jekar, Jerafim, Jeremi, Jituya, Jon, Josef, Julius, Kailey, Kenden, Kenna, Killian, Kiran, Landrus, Lavile, Lawson, Len, Logan, Lukas, Luron, Mach, Maggod, Mahleh, Maki, Malek, Marius, Mathael, Mehid, Melk, Nathaniel, Niall, Nicholas, Nolan, Reth, Rilo, Rynald, Samuel, Stevil, Symon, Talus, Temmeth, Thander, Theodus, Thurmain, Wynn, Zachariah

Human Surnames: Baptiste, Baruch, Belin, Birdsong, Black, Bretton, Cassel, Caudecus, Corone, Cuttler, Deverol, Dotmiller, Edmonds, Elek, Fromanj, Fursarai, Hanume, Howett, Huntsley, Itemo, Jerull, Keane, Killian, Knapp, Lachlan, Malone, Marduke, Marlow, Marriner, Michalan, Morell, Prentis, Prescott, Regland, Reynolds, Rupple, Sandor, Saxton, Sirsk, Stanton, Starling, Stonewater, Swiftdraw, Taffer, Talthorne, Tarmino, Thackeray, Torgan, Underheim, Vorstin, Waldheim, Weyandt, Wi, Winters, Zamon

Asura names are short of course, and tend to have a double letter (perhaps to remind them of the value of redundant systems). Asura with surnames are weirdos. Also, I’m not entirely sure that the gender on all of these names is correct.

Female Asura Names: Amee, Beccu, Boomi, Caala, Choona, Cooki, Datti, Delly, Dreena, Duxxi, Edda, Ella, Exiffa, Fluppa, Frinna, Fritzi, Gelfa, Giita, Gill, Gimmi, Gleea, Gluffi, Grikka, Hecca, Huda, Ikka, Jakki, Jixxi, Kepa, Kilnx, Kinlyy, Kinna, Kleera, Lavva, Loffa, Loppa, Mixi, Mojjo, Naama, Naava, Nossi, Nuuri, Ookavii, Oolema, Palk, Patta, Peeta, Pegga, Pixti, Pixx, Prink, Qigga, Rella, Rikkta, Roinna, Samma, Tikka, Trixx, Tylee, Vacc, Verri, Weena, Weski, Wikka, Witta, Yammi, Yilla, Yolla, Zikki, Zippi, Zojja

Male Asura Names: Aggo, Az, Bizz, Blomm, Bluup, Bradd, Brozon, Budge, Cadiff, Clott, Corr, Datt, Doss, Driks, Droxx, Edd, Ernn, Farrk, Flakk, Flinj, Forl, Frink, Fruxt, Glibb, Gliptr, Glomm, Gorg, Grack, Graff, Grann, Grep, Grutt, Guzzap, Hartt, Hejj, Hett, Hirrp, Iujja, Jekk, Jikk, Jode, Jybb, Klagg, Klunn, Krumz, Levv, Lokett, Marpo, Mekko, Mixill, Morro, Pelixx, Pibb, Plox, Prazz, Qapp, Qimm, Regg, Relott, Rigg, Rom, Saljax, Siv, Skrimm, Slokk, Snitt, Spekk, Squik, Tarik, Tekk, Tezz, Tokk, Tredd, Trokk, Vradd, Wimm, Wirkk, Xank, Zaiyah, Zarrt, Zarx, Zenn, Zorann, Zort, Zunn

Sylvari names are heavily influenced by Welsh/Irish names, but can sometimes be Greek or Latin like a scientific plant name. A sylvari’s name is not given to it by the Pale Tree or anyone else, but somehow emerges naturally in the Sylvari’s mind around the time of its awakening from the Dream. Sylvari don’t have surnames.

Female Sylvari Names: Ailene, Aimsit, Aine, Ainne, Alainn, Amaranth, Araina, Atheide, Beidyre, Bhia, Caithe, Caoin, Caol, Ceana, Ceanairre, Celirea, Cinea, Cleddau, Colwyn, Critheann, Culurin, Dannach, Dearthair, Diffyn, Doirea, Dorcha, Draiocht, Dreas, Eantag, Eathael, Eistoir, Faoi, Farraige, Fealla, Fearas, Fiadhain, Fiodh, Gaire, Gealach, Gheimridh, Ghrian, Gweithwyr, Imma, Iriun, Laille, Lanirse, Leanna, Leanuit, Leinn, Lianuna, Lintoina, Llywelya, Lowri, Mearlainn, Meoir, Mona, Muireall, Nikkyta, Phione, Reinalle, Saeraquel, Sareb, Scatha, Seirian, Siriam, Siunas, Sobhla, Speir, Sylanna, Syniad, Taiscelai, Wysteria

Male Sylvari Names: Afon, Agam, Ailtinn, Aitheanta, Amant, Androel, Annamh, Arduine, Argeid, Arman, Bagairt, Bannach, Beoir, Blath, Brac, Briain, Buih, Caineab, Caol, Casgliad, Ceoltoir, Corcair, Corwyn, Croga, Dagonet, Diarmad, Domhan, Dubh, Edrar, Elebor, Emydd, Evinet, Faernach, Fermeoir, Garradoir, Gath, Ghorm, Glas, Glyndowr, Gorrin, Itheann, Kandien, Lachaidh, Leighis, Lorgaire, Losgain, Melydiod, Momac, Namleith, Onnoir, Oraiste, Parroen, Pherick, Rhiogheil, Rhiolin, Rhith, Samradh, Scian, Seilg, Siarl, Syndel, Theoir, Tine, Vienathari

Charr names are often latinate, or based on latin words, or just as heavy and ferocious-sounding as possible (the two most important qualities of any charr). Charr surnames are fluid in that they’re based on which warband the charr belongs to, and not necessarily who their parents are/were. For example, if a charr is part of the “Blaze” warband, their surname might be Blazemaw or Gunblaze. Each surname is unique, but can be passed down from parent to offspring in special cases. However, not all charr have a warband, so not all surnames fit this pattern.

Female Charr Names: Abella, Alexus, Alma, Arae, Atrona, Auri, Beala, Brica, Caelia, Caeva, Caliga, Casta, Castella, Cita, Cuina, Culis, Decima, Elexa, Elexus, Eliana, Flaum, Flavia, Gaela, Gorgonis, Goshkia, Gurges, Herta, Idora, Ilaria, Irena, Isola, Junoh, Korra, Laria, Larisa, Lexis, Leyah, Litus, Luvis, Mala, Mira, Neci, Nixior, Nyx, Orres, Paedra, Pana, Polia, Praga, Preti, Quora, Rexana, Sarya, Scorpa, Scyllix, Scyra, Seath, Sidra, Sinestra, Snaarl, Sutia, Taask, Tacita, Tiove, Torga, Toskra, Trina, Turosa, Ulma, Unglot, Vatia, Velox, Veryta, Vesta, Volara, Volare, Yahala, Zyra

Male Charr Names: Anuris, Arcis, Armis, Artis, Aurus, Bale, Bhuer, Bleyze, Bobis, Boles, Braugh, Braugit, Brevet, Buel, Burn, Caast, Catio, Coloa, Comidus, Cratus, Craxus, Crucis, Dayol, Dinky, Dolus, Dorul, Dravirk, Drub, Erracus, Evon, Ferro, Fierhan, Fost, Fraxis, Gil, Gram, Grough, Huraugh, Ignus, Jorg, Jraogh, Kaven, Klaw, Korukhan, Lan, Lorem, Mael, Makk, Marus, Maul, Mordin, Morgaah, Mura, Neris, Nox, Octavian, Ongar, Orrius, Overium, Petrus, Polgus, Pove, Praagh, Primus, Proteus, Pryde, Quis, Raibus, Ralote, Rarrii, Razah, Rego, Remus, Rraghk, Ruuga, Rytlock, Shred, Smodur, Smolt, Sten, Talon, Tycho, Tygor, Ulsus, Uram, Urvan, Varian, Varus, Vauldis, Vere, Veros, Vitas, Vitrix, Vitus, Vivika, Yul, Zyron

Charr Surnames: Airblade, Arrowshot, Blackear, Bladedancer, Bloodseeker, Bogrun, Bonecrusher, Bricklayer, Brimstone, Burngunner, Burnpaw, Cannonbite, Chainblast, Chokegrip, Commandheart, Copperscald, Crimsonfist, Crimsonhack, Darkheart, Deathrain, Demoneye, Desertgrave, Eyegouger, Fatesmolder, Fiendhaunt, Fleshscather, Foebreaker, Foecheater, Formshaper, Freecarver, Fumecaster, Fuseblight, Fuseheart, Gallowknot, Geartinker, Gnarltail, Gnashblade, Godslayer, Goreblade, Gorefang, Grawlbutcher, Greenbow, Grittongue, Gutslit, Hammersteel, Hammerstrike, Hateflash, Heartbellow, Hearteater, Heartless, Heartsister, Hopecrush, Hordeblaster, Inkblood, Keencoin, Keeneye, Lightalloy, Lorehunter, Mindflayer, Mindrender, Mistwalker, Plainstread, Preykiller, Preystalker, Pyretail, Quickeye, Razeraxe, Revenantplague, Ripleather, Ruintaker, Scornheart, Scribepaw, Serpentglare, Shadowharm, Sharpeye, Shortshot, Shredskin, Silvergrace, Silverguard, Skrittkiller, Slapsharp, Smokebrother, Sootmane, Sorrowmuzzle, Sparwind, Stainedclaw, Steamburst, Steamcaller, Steelfoot, Steeljaw, Steelknuckle, Steelward, Stonecrack, Stormwatcher, Strongshield, Swordstrike, Talmagh, Tigerfeet, Tomefeaster, Trackstraight, Veilshredder, Venomspit, Warbringer, Windblade

Norn names tend to be Norse or Norse-like. Norn surnames must be appropriately heroic, but one thing to remember is that female norn surnames never end in -son and male norn surnames never end in -dottir.

Female Norn Names: Aela, Aga, Agneta, Aleda, Alys, Anessa, Annika, Asgerd, Astig, Astyr, Bela, Beva, Birgit, Blesi, Bryndora, Darna, Dela, Dotta, Drifa, Dyrfinna, Eir, Elisabet, Elnor, Eran, Estal, Evelina, Fastvi, Fenja, Fiana, Fierena, Frayja, Geirhild, Gera, Gerrid, Gisla, Gudrid, Gudrin, Gullveig, Gunnhilda, Guthrud, Gyda, Halldora, Haror, Heldahr, Hemlig, Henja, Herdis, Hetja, Hildr, Hjalla, Idunn, Ifwyn, Illa, Ilsa, Ingegard, Ingrid, Ingun, Iska, Jara, Jurden, Kalla, Kallin, Karijn, Katarina, Katlin, Kattryn, Keil, Kirria, Kristyna, Kudlin, Kyree, Lizbet, Maerny, Maeva, Maewin, Marit, Matilda, Moda, Nika, Nora, Oginn, Olda, Olrun, Osk, Patja, Raghild, Rakhel, Reimar, Rusa, Sigran, Sigrid, Skya, Solvig, Stalla, Svala, Svetta, Syftun, Talla, Thurhalla, Thyrie, Torgard, Urth, Valde, Valgird, Valharantha, Valla, Valryn, Vaxela, Veronica, Vheratha, Yngvald, Yorhe

Male Norn Names: Aesbjorn, Alarrin, Amund, Anders, Asmund, Atli, Baldur, Bann, Batar, Beigarth, Bersi, Birgalf, Boe, Bort, Bron, Byg, Byrholt, Colben, Cordin, Dagar, Davin, Egar, Eilif, Eitel, Erik, Ernst, Eyjulf, Falin, Fastulf, Fiach, Fjotli, Gamal, Gizor, Gudi, Hallin, Helbiorn, Helf, Holda, Holgi, Hrolf, Hurstag, Ingar, Iogaer, Iorek, Isvar, Jaan, Jonakr, Kaldar, Kalf, Kjell, Knut, Kodran, Kol, Koldi, Kolijn, Kolof, Kyril, Lars, Leif, Lind, Lothair, Marten, Mattul, Mikhal, Nafni, Nikolas, Ohen, Olin, Ondur, Ossyr, Prott, Randver, Rass, Reimar, Shamkil, Sigfast, Sjorn, Skarti, Sken, Skuld, Sludi, Stareylf, Stefan, Steingrim, Stokkr, Svein, Tarkad, Thrandr, Thurkill, Torn, Tyr, Uktur, Ulof, Ulyn, Ursel, Valdsam, Vann, Varin, Vask, Veleif, Villem, Vonbrig, Vyrnn, Wovil

Norn Surnames: Bollinger, Bylund, Cedarhelm, Danfjur, Elsdottyr, Eyrbirgen, Fikittenve, Fleister, Franke, Friesson, Fristen, Gildenhart, Grimhart, Grimsdottir, Haldorsson, Hallinger, Haraldsson, Heiglund, Hjordsdottir, Hjorth, Holmgard, Johansson, Jonidottir, Jonsson, Jotharsson, Kardijn, Kemp, Kennari, Kjerstrum, Klisterfjell, Kodigsson, Krighest, Kryfjord, Magnesson, Mattsson, Modig, Modyg, Morheim, Morkvist, Nakke, Natuggla, Oddsdottir, Oesklyn, Oevermar, Orjjan, Palvor, Sandet, Senfjord, Sindersson, Sohnstag, Stansturm, Stark, Stegalkin, Stonebrow, Svagen, Syllvang, Tamhedt, Teslow, Tonleig, Trollbane, Twobear, Ulfsdottyr, Vartsson, Verndjes, Vollijn, Westbjorg, Whitebear, Witterfel, Wolftamer, Wolljin, Wulffson

I’m the sort of player that really likes to create setting-appropriate character names (most of the time), so I thought I’d put together lists of some of the NPC names in the game to help with that goal. Below are just the names that I found in the major capital cities, including Lion’s Arch. Therefore, these may not actually be available to players. But, I hope it gives you a ballpark for your own names!