Name Change

[Sethera]

Okay so this might be a really dumb question that's answered somewhere on this site... I checked the site rules and FAQ but if I missed it feel free to tell me how much of a dweeb I am.

 

For name changes, if you change your name, would the original name be open for someone else to take?

 

Example:

-Changes name from Sethera to something else

-Some other person joins the site as "Sethera"

-I want to change back to Sethera but am unable to now.

 

I wouldn't mind goofing around and changing my name a couple times but I really don't like the idea of somebody taking the name "Sethera" as it's a bit special to me. So, um, yeah. How does this stuff work?

[LordCowCowCowCowCowCowCowCow]

Yes if you change your name then someone else can take it. And you won't be able to change it back unless they've been inactive for a very long time, or if they change it.

[Nicο]

You could really just fool around with the Character Map to find an identical character to use, that would work. For all intents and purposes, you would look like you're back to the exact same name. But if it would bother you enough that someone can still come in and take it then it might be best to leave it be. 

[Sethera]

Hmm all right then...dang, I might just leave it then. :/

[evilfusion]

I'll point out they won't be able to take a name that matches a person's login OR display name, and as far as I know, you can't actually change your login name yourself.

 

So if your login name is Sethera, the name Sethera is off-limits to everyone, even if your display name is different.

[Sethera]

My login name is Sethera so this will work. Thanks for telling me this. Now I can be confusing like the rest of you people! :D