So I have talked with well over 50 people on the server about the naming policy, and so far all of them would like at least a minor change in the naming policy. On the SOD rules page is listed the Naming policy; within it is the rules regarding how we should not name our characters. What is not included in the naming policy is information regarding the desired effect/purpose of the naming policy. I can only assume that it is to keep SOD as roleplay oriented as can be. With this in mind, i am suggesting the following:
Firstly, that the naming policy's purpose be explained at least in minor detail; on the rules page.
That wordnames be accepted only if they are acceptable and inoffensive. Names such as elipsol or statick or jabs should be acceptable, as they are names that are very roleplayable, fun, and enjoyable by not only the player, but those who play with them. The names like Jabs or Statick are names that usually apply to the character that they have picked, and even incite more roleplaying than a character with a name like Raul, although this is just a generalization.
Names like Penis, or Asshat, should not be allowed becasue they are generally offenisve, and although it could be argued that an enchanter named penis or something similar is a "playa" and is roleplaying - thats just lame, and people are just asking for a fight. So names such as these should not be accepted due their offensive nature, and non roleplayabilty. Keep it real.
Also, numerous people have mentioned that their characters have had their names changed well after level 65. I would reccommend that this be something that is very rarely, if ever, done; because not only does it cause lots of trouble for the player, but it shows that during 65+ levels of playing that nobody has had enough of a problem with them or thier name to petition it, and is thus accepted by the community.
The last part is a general request that these player suggestions that reflect the player community be taken seriously (and i know they generally are). I know that SOD is the GM's sandbox and they can kick anyone out, but what fun is it if the players are disliking how the sandbox is being run.
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So, I really enjoy playing on SOD, and i really apprecaite all of the work and time that is put into it, and also the work by all the players to make playing fun. This is just a suggestion, and i think its a good one - and a large part of the player community agrees.
Thanks for your time, and listening to my suggestion,
Statick 65 wiz.
Firstly, that the naming policy's purpose be explained at least in minor detail; on the rules page.
That wordnames be accepted only if they are acceptable and inoffensive. Names such as elipsol or statick or jabs should be acceptable, as they are names that are very roleplayable, fun, and enjoyable by not only the player, but those who play with them. The names like Jabs or Statick are names that usually apply to the character that they have picked, and even incite more roleplaying than a character with a name like Raul, although this is just a generalization.
Names like Penis, or Asshat, should not be allowed becasue they are generally offenisve, and although it could be argued that an enchanter named penis or something similar is a "playa" and is roleplaying - thats just lame, and people are just asking for a fight. So names such as these should not be accepted due their offensive nature, and non roleplayabilty. Keep it real.
Also, numerous people have mentioned that their characters have had their names changed well after level 65. I would reccommend that this be something that is very rarely, if ever, done; because not only does it cause lots of trouble for the player, but it shows that during 65+ levels of playing that nobody has had enough of a problem with them or thier name to petition it, and is thus accepted by the community.
The last part is a general request that these player suggestions that reflect the player community be taken seriously (and i know they generally are). I know that SOD is the GM's sandbox and they can kick anyone out, but what fun is it if the players are disliking how the sandbox is being run.
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So, I really enjoy playing on SOD, and i really apprecaite all of the work and time that is put into it, and also the work by all the players to make playing fun. This is just a suggestion, and i think its a good one - and a large part of the player community agrees.
Thanks for your time, and listening to my suggestion,
Statick 65 wiz.
