Namechanges

After much deliberation among MUME Management on the subject of name changes, Manwë has written a policy for them. This means that if you want a name change, check out this list, and don't ask if you shouldn't be asking!

Name changes will be granted (or forced) under these conditions:

1) A ridiculous name, completely out of context with MUME (e.g.., Spiderman,
   LukeSkywalker, Saturn:

   * Force name change sooner or later
     - Level 25 or under: Free
     - Level 26 or above: 2 levels

2) An offensive name (USARocks, SwedenSucks, f***, etc.):

   * Obvious: Nuke the player, even at level 100.

   * Subtle (happens to be offensive in some local language, or when read
     backwards on moonless nights, or...)
     - Level 25 or under: Forced name change, 1 level.
     - Level 26 or above: Forced name change, 3 levels.

   * Note, this does not mean we will be after everyone to change all of your
     potentially offensive names now.

3) A not-really-in-context name:

   * Never force the name change.
     - Level 10 or under: Free.
     - Level 11: 1 level.
     - Level 12 to 25: 2 levels.
     - Level 26 or above: No way.

4) A newly immorted Maia who wants to look cooler:

   * No way.

5) A new Vala:

   * Possibly. Come with a good reason.

These are the rules that Management will be following when it comes to changing names, so don't bother asking 5 different V+ in hopes of a different verdict.

The MUME Management

SOURCE: NEWS 1828 posted Feb 24, 2002 by Alkar.

NOTE: The list of namechanges made during the introduction of MUME VII can be found at Oldnames.