Multiple Server Players

37 posts · 2008-04-23 12:03:30 to 2008-04-24 09:35:05

#36300446208 04/23/2008 12:03:30 Multiple Server Players
I'm making this post to get your opinion.  What do you think is better when making a new character on another server?  Should you just add a few letters to your name or switch and i with l and make basically the same character?  Should you create a new character that has a new and unique name and personality? 
#36300446211 04/23/2008 12:08:10 Re:Multiple Server Players
I go for names so clever and encrypted that no one could guess who I really am.
#36300446213 04/23/2008 12:11:17 Re:Multiple Server Players

SolidRevolver ~ Syntax ~ Zion
SoIidRevoIver ~ Vector ~ Merv
SoIidRevolver/SolidRevoIver (cant remember which way around the i and the L are) ~ Recursion ~ Machine

I'm a really lazy RPer SMILEY
But it is a different instance, so you can have different views with the same character, with the lack of server transfers there wont be any confusion when your Mach some days and Zion another to different people, not that I am against brand new characters on other severs.

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#36300446214 04/23/2008 12:12:41 Re:Multiple Server Players
Entirely up to you. I wanted to have the same character on all three bust using different trees. As Vinia doesn't have any interchangeable letters like i and I and l (that won't make the name look strange) I settled for adding the Initial of the Server after giving me ViniaR and ViniaV.
They all have the same personality because I'm playing them as one person who, with a little bit of software, can transfer across instances. But you don't have to stick with that. You have three slots for each server, make the same character and make a new one! Obviously then all you have to do is spend the time in levelling them up!
#36300446216 04/23/2008 12:16:59 Re:Multiple Server Players
Ahh yes... "The problem is choice."  All in all, just like what Vinia said is that it is all up to you. You still are the one making that choice, You also just need to understand that choice that you already had. ^_^

#36300446217 04/23/2008 12:20:00 Re:Multiple Server Players
Since about every name in the world is taken in mxo I just stick with Kybutra then add some random letter at the end.
#36300446219 04/23/2008 12:20:51 Re:Multiple Server Players

As Vinia said, it's entirely up to the individual to decide.

Personally, I opted for a different name, same ideals and character.  My fourth fifty (coming very soon to a server near the proverbial you) is a slight departure from that character, therefore allowing a wider spectrum of action/repercussion.  Overall, I wouldn't limit myself to slight variations on the same name.  I don't really see the future benefit.  However, you may.

Confused?  Me too.

#36300446220 04/23/2008 12:21:51 Re:Multiple Server Players
It just seems not very creative to keep the same name.  I guess I prefer that most people not know who I really am and learn to respect each character as they are.  Basically it gives me the ability to avoid bias and prove myself again.  I like my main character so much that I feel it would be a disservice to recreate him on the other servers.
#36300446221 04/23/2008 12:23:23 Re:Multiple Server Players
Yeah, I've got characters of varying personalities on the same server, and then alternate versions of my main on other servers.  I don't think there's really a right or wrong way to do it.  As for naming the alternate server versions, that's a personal choice as well.  I don't mind people knowing who the alternate server version of a character is because, as in Vinia's case, it's the same person just on different iterations of the Matrix.. I haven't made any real effort to make that obvious though (like by using the I <-> L swap for instance).
#36300446229 04/23/2008 12:35:06 Re:Multiple Server Players
I normally create new characters with new names, but I do have FENSH1RE on Syntax...  he's the exact same character who is just operating in another sector of the Matrix.
#36300446230 04/23/2008 12:36:56 Re:Multiple Server Players

Havocide - Syntax

Havocidee - Recursion

Havocideee - Vector

Same personality, same person, just couldnt have the same name.

 As Mantra so elequantly put it, the problem is choice. SMILEY

#36300446231 04/23/2008 12:38:10 Re:Multiple Server Players
I choose stupid names hence, Rubbing and Neckbeard
#36300446232 04/23/2008 12:39:48 Re:Multiple Server Players
My alts are called CapnProcurator and CaptProcurator, and are all the same character. The problem with playing the same character is that - if you're going for realism at any rate - they can't join other factions. How can I, Procurator, be second-in-command in one faction, and janitor in another? Doesn't work. I may be on a different instance of the Matrix, but I'm inhabiting the same Real.

You do, though, have the flexibilty to use different trees and so forth, and you're not going to have the same items on each server unless you're very lucky or have too much time on your hands.

Playing different characters isn't a problem, of course, but if you're playing a different character use a different name. What confuses me is when characters with the same name (the slight alterations notwithstanding) are playing different characters. SMILEY
#36300446237 04/23/2008 12:46:22 Re:Multiple Server Players

I'm all for the entirely different name. There is always people that like to be fools and complain about you playing on "there" server.

#36300446239 04/23/2008 12:48:07 Re:Multiple Server Players

Mindsweep - Vector

MindsweepX - Syntax

Took me hell of a time to find a name...

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#36300446241 04/23/2008 12:53:08 Re:Multiple Server Players
When I do make different characters I name them different, and I'd expect them to be treated different in an IC manner.

But I personally hate the fact that people make alts across all three servers with similer names, and are handed the IC respect/infamy/whatever that their main has earned.

Joe Jackoff from vector doing something really cool should not equal Joe Jaccoff from Recursion doing that thing, the fact that LESIG has just decided to go ahead and treat peoples alts as their mains is annoying as hell. It ruins any reason for putting effort into character building/relationship building on a server. Might as well make three alts, and just run around to events trying to win, everyones going to treat you the same anyway. /bleh
#36300446247 04/23/2008 13:00:42 Re:Multiple Server Players
I have..

ChloeAnn - Syntax
ChIoeAnn - Recursion
ChloeAnnn - Vector

but I sorta kinda want a secret character, so i'll be making a new one on vector.. or recursion.. or syntax.. who knows SMILEY" /> but like they said, its completely up to you. I choose to bring my RPing character to Recursion as well because at the time I made her, I was asked to come over there for the Cyphs, so I did.
#36300446251 04/23/2008 13:16:50 Re:Multiple Server Players
As a man that has about a thousand personalities, I personally think it's better to just make another character completely. Most people that make copies just do so for recognition or specific RP needs on separate servers. If that's what you're going for, by all means. I dunno... I'm not attached to my main like most people are.
#36300446252 04/23/2008 13:19:03 Multiple Server Players
ZaneZavin wrote:
I'm making this post to get your opinion.  What do you think is better when making a new character on another server?  Should you just add a few letters to your name or switch and i with l and make basically the same character?  Should you create a new character that has a new and unique name and personality? 
Depends. If you wanna make an alt that will let people know who you are from another server, keep the name and add a letter or a word or something. If I don't wanna be known by everyone I make a new name.
#36300446258 04/23/2008 13:26:17 Re:Multiple Server Players

[[I personally suggest diff name/character because you can experience RP in a different way, but obviously you can do w/e you want, I was thinking of making myself a duplicate

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#36300446270 04/23/2008 13:44:16 Re:Multiple Server Players
The self is unimportant, only the character, if RP is the goal.

A new identity keeps the ego from getting in the way.
#36300446279 04/23/2008 13:59:58 Re:Multiple Server Players

I name and RP all of my characters completely differently. If I want someone to know who my main is, I tell them OOC. I generally do this before I have an alt join a faction because it's better for them to know that I have a main in another organization before some nub in the faction starts going "OMG IT'S NEOTENY - SPY, SPY!" when, in fact, I don't share information gathered from one charcter to another. So it's better to establish that kind of thing with a faction before or shortly after joining.

I also find that there's a bit of a naming scheme that I use.

Zion has operatives with seemingly more random and scattered names. Those NPCs named Africa? They'd probably be Zionites.
EPN has names sort of closer to democratic values and the early republics. Of course there's also your standard Iamneolol, but you should avoid that.
Cypherites have names which represent their mystery or conversion to the Cypherite side, and can occassionally relate to dreaming or subjugation.
Merovingian Operatives tend to go with a more mythical/mystical sounding name to coincide with most of their exile leadership. Not all, though.
Machinists seem to go with more technical names.

#36300446292 04/23/2008 14:34:07 Re:Multiple Server Players
I have Nubious81 on vector     recursion Zina1 and Syntax Giaia  im started to make them work out as they were all brother and sisters  that were woken up together and working on diffrent instances on the matrix.
#36300446336 04/23/2008 15:33:38 Re:Multiple Server Players
I love to RP, so all my alts have different names, with different beliefs, views, and organizations.
#36300446342 04/23/2008 15:39:48 Re:Multiple Server Players
Syntax:
Tenshi916 (50)

Recursion:
Rakshaa (36)

Vector:
Majinn (50)

Different names, roughly the same personalities but separate characters.  All of them are primarily guns as far as abilities go however.  Matter of fact I think their all New Age Hippy except for Majinn who is Suspicious Cynic.
#36300446347 04/23/2008 15:42:39 Re:Multiple Server Players
I have at least two characters on each server; three on recursion.

No, you may not have their names.

The fact that most of you didn't know this is testament to how different they are.
#36300446351 04/23/2008 15:43:44 Re:Multiple Server Players
Chemuel wrote:
I have at least two characters on each server; three on recursion.

No, you may not have their names.

The fact that most of you didn't know this is testament to how different they are.
So....can I have their names? >_>
#36300446360 04/23/2008 16:03:56 Re:Multiple Server Players
The way I see it, I have my main on all three, granted I'm only a lowbie on Vector and Recursion but out of 9 slots that's only three taken for my main, that gives me 6 other characters that I can use for specific RP events or to play as without people knowing who I am. Plenty of choice, plenty of possibilities...
#36300446381 04/23/2008 16:54:53 Re:Multiple Server Players

I've got Yasamuu(my main on vector), xYasx(Syntax) and Yasamuu1(Recursion). Personally, I regret making them identifiable as being me. For example, I do play Machinist on Vector and Syntax but on Recursion I play as a Cypherite and it's difficult for people, myself included at times, to seperate their characters due to the fact they're of a similar name. I would have liked to have diversified my character on syntax a little too, but as-per my experience on Recursion I already knew there'd be little point in doing so. It's the choice I made and I have to stick with it SMILEY

#36300446400 04/23/2008 17:28:31 Re:Multiple Server Players
New RSI = new name & personality

(except for phiOZ on Syntax... I needed one that was recognisable and I'm considering nuking it.)


Recursion:
- phiAU
- Wadjet
- loBit

Syntax:
- phiOZ
- Hexplode
- LBomb

Vector:
- Anonima
- L4Z4RUS
- CptnCrunch
phiAU - The Kings of Never - noblesse oblige
#36300446575 04/24/2008 00:54:28 Re:Multiple Server Players

Recursion.Alfie (Short version of my real name, Alfred).

Vector-Hostile.DrippingCheese (Another phrase for seminal fluid, or in simpler terms; Man juice!) "You were killed by DrippingCheese"

Syntax.Derfla (My real name spelled backwards).

Recursion.TheSkankHole (female character, made for fun!).

#36300446596 04/24/2008 01:23:32 Re:Multiple Server Players
nubious81 wrote:
I have Nubious81 on vector     recursion Zina1 and Syntax Giaia  im started to make them work out as they were all brother and sisters  that were woken up together and working on diffrent instances on the matrix.

So that's who Zina1 is. I had been wondering a bit.
#36300446609 04/24/2008 02:22:42 Re:Multiple Server Players
Dripping-Cheese wrote:

Vector-Hostile.DrippingCheese (Another phrase for seminal fluid, or in simpler terms; Man juice!) "You were killed by DrippingCheese"


Yeah.... Ewww....
#36300446618 04/24/2008 03:30:44 Re:Multiple Server Players
Vinia wrote:
Dripping-Cheese wrote:

Vector-Hostile.DrippingCheese (Another phrase for seminal fluid, or in simpler terms; Man juice!) "You were killed by DrippingCheese"


Yeah.... Ewww....

Only a few people on Vector actually got the joke!

#36300446631 04/24/2008 04:45:00 Re:Multiple Server Players

i like to keep names the same, so you can keep the same rep and people can find out if they already know that person already

deviljonny - Vector
then made
deviljenny - Vector

When leveled on another server made

deviljonnny - Recursion
soon to follow
devijeny

later to syntax was
deviijonny

and then randomly
leveled "GreenSky" - Syntax

so.... ya.. lol


GF, nice 1 v 1, all me son!
#36300446738 04/24/2008 09:20:14 Re:Multiple Server Players
I have all 9 character slots full, and all of them have different names.  I usually use my alts to have some downtime and enjoy the game as a noob again.  Plus I enjoy the character and background making process.  Seeing what new backstory I can give a character is fun.

#36300446747 04/24/2008 09:35:05 Re:Multiple Server Players

Vector - saintdaniel, cuz thats the *poop*

Recursion - rxking - detones ref

Syntax - a band name that kicks *CENSORED*

All have one thing in common

MoHawks and rawkfists!! \m/