As Respectively as this can be.

[darrel]

First off, i realize we have alot of imature children that play this game. This much is apparent when you ask a in game question in /ooc. But i happen to not be one of them. I am a 25 year old man, who is a leader in the community of which i serve.

My subjestion is for the Staff to Take a small step down and think with in themselfs if there actions are some times to rash. Some things considered throught and shouldnt be judged on a whim.

Today there seemed to be a pioneer, or a crusader if you will, who felt there mission was name purgeing. How ever some were looked over, the entire server errupted into finger pointing of whos names were "illegal". Sadly the game master didnt play the sociologist roll and take a step back but instead played along. I was one of those on trial so it seemed.

I wont name, names but some were quite apparently looked over when it came time to judge, while others like me were not. My characters name was Burnner. I realize that the name fits nicely in the profile of "he likes to burn" but i assure you it is far from that. Again i pleeded my case and tryed to defend my name from all the attackers in the /ooc but i was found to be a instigator and a whiner and my /ooc priv. was banned for 2 hours. After a short conversation with the judge, that was lifted.

Burnner was my favorite dungeons and dragons character. Ive played him over 6 years in the RPGA network and i have him serted and on file.
I know WR has little interest in the RPGA but maybe they would apreciate having a roleplayer on the server. Maybe not. Well besides my name being very important to me, i feel i cant play my character or be in character with the situation im given.

Kunta Kentay (if its spelled wrong, i dont care) wouldnt be named toby and i wont be named Farwan. If you see my character dont call me farwan, i wont respond. my friends wont call me that in game either. You can call me what you want, but i know who i am. This is what saves me. I pray the game masters dont find this as a insult but as a Plight. Lighten up on the names, its your server, and the rules make sence. But to not hear my case was unfair. I was hurt today and i have the feeling that nothing has changed. I am willing to bet i will get the same responces like "tuff man" or " keep it up and you will be banned". Having "banned" to hang over anyones head is a unfair and unjust way to lead.

If any of you hold positions over another person in real life you know you cannot use the "fired" word even jokingly. Same for Games where people spend there time and invest apart of them selves. Its to no supprise that people can live vicariously through there own character. So much gets invested!

Give me my name back, i wouldnt take yours. My name isnt a nurf, its a name. Im not kitty meow meow. As adults im sure you will all agree that whats most important is just having a good time. Thank you, if you read all this, then you have done more then ive expected already. I thank you. God bless.

 

[Wiz]

Your name is an adjective. Adjectives are pretty much no-no for names on WR. Your name broke policy and was changed. it's as simple as that.

It'd be a terrible, terrible thing if we started making special cases based on "Name histories" since everyone would just conjure up a history to defend their name. This is why we even have a specific rule that says that it doesn't matter if your name was okay on EQlive or DnD or whatever, if it breaks policy, it breaks policy.

 

[darrel]

sorry the other was posted in the wrong spot

i was saying wiz is short for wizard. And everything should be considered case by case. I have my RPGA network number. i cant fake what was created over 8 years ago.

 

[Wiz]

First, I'll repeat from your little mishap:

NO REALLY?

First, why did you post instead of reply?

Second, rules don't apply to GM characters, mr. smartypants, or I'd have to ban every staffer who summoned a set of guide armor for their GM. All my player characters have names that follow the policy.

Thirdly, I'll ask you why you think that we should spend a massive effort of time and dig into character histories and so on just so you can be named Burnerr? It really seems easier to just you know, have some rules that everyone without exception has to follow.

 

[Wiz]

Also, ONE thread about your martyrdom is enough, stop posting on every damn forum.

 

[darrel]

because what you lack in numbers on your server man are roleplayers. Ive Been in the roleplaying community sence i was 9. I can help bring that to life if i can play my character. I will not continue this debate if its only going to anger you. I am not trying to be a jerk. I was told to take it to the forums and so here i am.

I noticed you have a dungeons and dragons section, and that tells me you care about it. Perhaps its your passion, even a goal. I can help with that.
Shurley you understand. (pun on the person whos name was accepted)

 

[Wiz]

Sure, we don't mind having roleplayers.

However, this doesn't mean roleplayers get to break the rules, that would be highly unfair and discriminating treatment.

And in all seriousness roleplayers usually have names that make sense. A misspelled version of "Burner" does not make any sense for a first name.

 

[darrel]

so what do people like surely or evangelist do to gain your favor? i would like to also gain it.

 

[Wiz]

They haven't been spotted by a GM yet, though I find your insinuation funny. They will be nerfed soon enough.

 

[darrel]

thank you, but i dont want them nurfed on my account. I am only asking that you consider being less restrictive on name choices. After all, in Black burrow there were 3 people with far or Fur in the beginning of there names. It kind of reminded me of Cookie cutter players.
"Hi Im Far number 37, who are you?" "oh im not a far at all, im a fur number 48" .

example Farmir, Farmur, Farwin, farwon... thats just sad.

 

[darrel]

It seems we've been writing to each other in real time. And perhaps we both cannot change the others mind. In the end its your choice to allow or dissallow the name. I can choose to not respond to it. But perhaps we can negotiate. Perhaps a comprimise. Wiz if your still around please consider talking to me out side of the forums. I will look for your email address, or maybe IM would work. Just hear me out.

 

[Wiz]

thank you, but i dont want them nurfed on my account. I am only asking that you consider being less restrictive on name choices. After all, in Black burrow there were 3 people with far or Fur in the beginning of there names. It kind of reminded me of Cookie cutter players.
"Hi Im Far number 37, who are you?" "oh im not a far at all, im a fur number 48" .

example Farmir, Farmur, Farwin, farwon... thats just sad.

Did you know that naming patterns in real countries often follow a similar structure at the start and end of names - especially by shortening them or spelling them slightly differently, ergo Margaret and Margretha, Mohammed/Muhammed, etc, whereas there isn't a lot of people who name or named their kids misspelled adjectives?

The naming policy stays as it is.

 

[darrel]

Then you have me whos name is Darrel, which is spelled wrong. Or at least spelled in a uncommon way. You have people named Robin, after a bird, or lance like the spear. Countries naming culture favors largly in my argument, i only ask that you talk to me. Just talk to me.

 

[zodium]

It seems we've been writing to each other in real time. And perhaps we both cannot change the others mind. In the end its your choice to allow or dissallow the name. I can choose to not respond to it. But perhaps we can negotiate. Perhaps a comprimise. Wiz if your still around please consider talking to me out side of the forums. I will look for your email address, or maybe IM would work. Just hear me out.

I've already spoken to you at length about this issue and there's no need for you to go and waste Wiz's time about it.

I already restricted your OOC privileges for refusing to shut up about this, and I can revoke your forum privileges too. This argument is over.

 

[eviiedwin]

Burnner... weren't you the guy last night saying he knows that someone would be found dead in the toilet in a few years then straight out called them a 'turd'?


[Sun Apr 03 00:34:34 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'i do'
[Sun Apr 03 00:37:46 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'hold on im gonna call you on phone. to make sure your really you. lol'
[Sun Apr 03 00:37:56 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'actuall you call me, you have free long distance'
[Sun Apr 03 00:40:19 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'i need to make sure your you though. so why dont you message me your real life first name.'
[Sun Apr 03 00:48:07 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'how do i get to the twilight sea from black burrow?'
[Sun Apr 03 00:59:43 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'what do i say to the teleporter to get him to take me to twilight?'
[Sun Apr 03 01:02:50 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'its not working for me. i cant get him to teleport me to the twilight sea'

[Sun Apr 03 01:36:48 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'why does it say the translocator isnt online? '
[Sun Apr 03 01:37:00 2005] Tiolc says out of character, 'hes on vacation'
[Sun Apr 03 01:37:04 2005] Krstyle says out of character, 'becus its not on line ? '
[Sun Apr 03 01:37:11 2005] Tiolc says out of character, 'he took the 2 gold per port and made use of it.. bought a boat'
[Sun Apr 03 01:37:11 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'great, morons.'
[Sun Apr 03 01:37:29 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'why is he not available.'
[Sun Apr 03 01:37:34 2005] Agrippa says out of character, 'Because hes a mob?'
[Sun Apr 03 01:37:40 2005] Tiolc says out of character, 'because hes unavailable'
[Sun Apr 03 01:38:08 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'nm, got him to work, thanks for your lack of help... Tiolc one day in rl someone will find you dead in your toilet.'
[Sun Apr 03 01:38:25 2005] Glenn says out of character, 'i hope its a gold fish'
[Sun Apr 03 01:38:39 2005] Tiolc says out of character, 'is that a threat?'
[Sun Apr 03 01:38:47 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'no its a prediction.'
[Sun Apr 03 01:38:51 2005] Tiolc says out of character, 'lol'
[Sun Apr 03 01:39:05 2005] Tiolc says out of character, 'you better hope i never see you in RL you 10 year old moron'
[Sun Apr 03 01:39:22 2005] Tiolc says out of character, 'ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer'
[Sun Apr 03 01:39:26 2005] Glenn says out of character, 'i take offense to that'
[Sun Apr 03 01:39:27 2005] Tiolc says out of character, 'and you asked a very stupid question'
[Sun Apr 03 01:39:29 2005] Ravina says out of character, 'or he will challenge you to a RL duel'
[Sun Apr 03 01:39:31 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'hah, you think i ment to drown you in it. no i ment you will be so lucky as to in your own home... where turds belong.'
[Sun Apr 03 01:39:54 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'i got nothing to prove tohim'
[Sun Apr 03 01:40:15 2005] Renswind says out of character, 'be nice to each other will you if you cant be civil please be silent'
[Sun Apr 03 01:40:34 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'and i dont care what offends him. im sure his father not giving him a hug offended him. or being picked last in basket ball.. but im not his couciler.'

...and the more dumb questions later on....

[Sun Apr 03 03:16:31 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'is it advisable to not kill centaur? do i loose faction with other goodly races for killing them?'
[Sun Apr 03 03:17:07 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'seriously. would you advice it?'
[Sun Apr 03 03:17:33 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'just a centaur tribesman'
[Sun Apr 03 03:18:15 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'hes red, but i can take em.... i just dont wanna be guard killed in newport'
[Sun Apr 03 03:18:54 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'yeah that could stinkt oo.'
[Sun Apr 03 03:19:47 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'he glowers at me dubiously... what does that mean?'
[Sun Apr 03 03:20:18 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'anyone else hunt centaur?'
[Sun Apr 03 03:20:29 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'thats what i wanted to knwo hehe'
[Sun Apr 03 03:20:50 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'cause this server is diff from live in alot of ways. like i dont gain faction for killing orcs and gnolls.'
[Sun Apr 03 03:21:01 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'only loose it with respected races.'
[Sun Apr 03 03:21:22 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'ima do it... '
[Sun Apr 03 03:22:02 2005] Burnner says out of character, 'he hits real hard'

A leader in your community?? yeah....

You call the rest of the folks in ooc immature?