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{{boldmono|BADNAME}} is a command used to submit a [[character]] name for [[Policy#Character_Names|policy]] review. |
{{boldmono|BADNAME}} is a command used to submit a [[character]] name for [[Policy#Character_Names|policy]] review. |
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==Help== |
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<small>'''''Note:''' This populates with {{boldmono|HELP BADNAME}} or {{boldmono|BADNAME}} by itself.''</small> |
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<pre{{log2}}> |
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Usage: |
<pre{{log2}}>Usage: |
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BADNAME {player} {reason} - File a request that a player's name be reviewed |
BADNAME {player} {reason} - File a request that a player's name be reviewed</pre> |
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</pre> |
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==Policy== |
==[[Policy]]== |
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{{#section:Policy|badname}} |
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Generally speaking, the reason for submitting a character name for review should fall within the reasons set out in the policy. These include but may not be limited to: |
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- Names with titles in them. (Knighblackness, Mistressjade, Kingdan) |
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- Phrases. (Imatoasteroven, Irocku, Westandtall, Youfearme) |
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- Technology based names. (Laserbrain, Jetfighter, Mouseclicker) |
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- Copyrighted or trademarked names. (Nintendo, Lucasfilm, Chevy) |
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- Odd punctuation or capitalization. (Fragel DeLYon) |
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- Garbage names. (Xxbdgscy , Yyyzzz) |
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- Names with repetitive letters. Two may be allowed, three will not. (Xxfredxx, Ghannndalf, Marrrisa) |
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- Abbreviations or words with missing letters are not allowed. (Drgnslr, Grngobln, Ldyjssie) |
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- Character names should not be the name of any of the monsters, gods, goddesses, towns or cities in Elanthia. |
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- Names that mimic items or creature names. (Broadsword, Tower, Puma) |
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- Names too similar to names of Staff members or NPCs in game. |
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- Famous out-of-genre literary figures or well-known literary terms. (Buckrogers, Chewybacca) |
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- Names of out-of-genre personalities from T.V., literature, cartoons, video games, or movies. (Hansolo, Clarkkent, Spongebob) |
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- Names of current or past well-known personalities. (Madonna, Goldberg, Cronkite) |
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- Names of well-known historical or religious figures. (Hitler, God, Stpeter, Gandhi) |
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- Names of real locations, holidays, or events. (Chicago, Easter, Mitzvah) |
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- Vulgarity of any sort will not be allowed. |
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- Racist or racist related terms are clearly unacceptable. |
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- Drug-related terms are not allowed. (Cocaine, Opium, and prescription names) |
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- Names clearly in bad taste will not be allowed. (Lykmipihole or Monkeyspanker) |
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- Names created specifically to mock current players. |
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==See Also== |
==See Also== |
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Latest revision as of 09:53, 5 January 2023
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This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! BADNAME is a command used to submit a character name for policy review.
Help
Note: This populates with HELP BADNAME or BADNAME by itself.
Usage:
BADNAME {player} {reason} - File a request that a player's name be reviewed