Sinhammer Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 By my reckoning it's been well over a year, at least. It had to be early 2018. I know I've definitely been watching for one since at least last August. Did I just miss one somehow? I've tried to log in every day for a long time watching for a possible flash sale, anything. I've even thought about going ahead and paying the 30m credits each price for them.
Phazonfreak Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 (edited) I think it was in November/December of 2017 as part of the big server merge. They offered a 70% discount on character, guild and flagship renames due to the possible clashing of names from different servers merging into one. I don't think they generally offer rename sales and it was an exception that time. Edited July 22, 2019 by Phazonfreak
KTap Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 You could always pay the GTN price, and use the cartel coins instead to buy something else that's on sale, and sell that on the GTN.
JediQuaker Posted July 23, 2019 Posted July 23, 2019 You could always pay the GTN price, and use the cartel coins instead to buy something else that's on sale, and sell that on the GTN. That makes too much sense for most people.
HoloTweed Posted July 23, 2019 Posted July 23, 2019 You could always pay the GTN price, and use the cartel coins instead to buy something else that's on sale, and sell that on the GTN. GTN price for renames is OUTRAGEOUS. Not gonna do it. Wouldn't be prudent.
xmarcusprimex Posted July 23, 2019 Posted July 23, 2019 (edited) They should do a brief, like weekend sale of the character rename for 90cc each. Make it a member's only perk. If we had character transfers once upon a time for 6 months or more at 90cc, why not some super awesome cheep sale for a weekend, or a "one day only" thing? (Now, why am I so interested in this? Ive got like 20 characters or more out of dozens and dozens of alts that need name fixing. Even at %70 off cartel market price it is still too crazy to get the job done. Mainly a lot of these naming issues cam about from the server merge, but there were so many it was to costly to fix them all.) Edited July 23, 2019 by xmarcusprimex
Sinhammer Posted July 24, 2019 Author Posted July 24, 2019 They should do a brief, like weekend sale of the character rename for 90cc each. Make it a member's only perk. If we had character transfers once upon a time for 6 months or more at 90cc, why not some super awesome cheep sale for a weekend, or a "one day only" thing? (Now, why am I so interested in this? Ive got like 20 characters or more out of dozens and dozens of alts that need name fixing. Even at %70 off cartel market price it is still too crazy to get the job done. Mainly a lot of these naming issues cam about from the server merge, but there were so many it was to costly to fix them all.) Pretty much the boat I'm in. The GTN price isn't an issue for me, I just don't think they're worth 40m and up (current price). I don't feel like dropping half a billion on just renames. The only reason they're at such stupid prices is because renames are one of the few items there hasn't been a sale on.
DarthCasus Posted July 24, 2019 Posted July 24, 2019 That makes too much sense for most people. Or that would cost too much for most people. I'm filthy rich ingame but I wouldn't hand over anything more than 10m for 1 and on Star Forge, that's a price you'd have to catch someone slipping or desperate for. -snip- Now THAT'S a sub reward. If it weren't for me needing to keep guild lead while a few people some things out in some that I run, I'd have packed up and bounced by now with how boring the game is right now. It's not worth the $15/month as of now but I would pay for semi-frequent things like this.
JediQuaker Posted July 24, 2019 Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) Or that would cost too much for most people. I'm filthy rich ingame but I wouldn't hand over anything more than 10m for 1 and on Star Forge, that's a price you'd have to catch someone slipping or desperate for. For those who don't have the credits, I can accept the "costs too much" argument. But, for someone who is "filthy rich" and considering that it's all just imaginary "money", what exactly is "too much"? And just what are you saving your credits for, if not to do the things, such as renaming, that you want to do? A few years ago people were complaining about things costing "over a million credits!" on the GTN. Now it's "over 10 million!", and eventually it may be "over a billion!". It's all relative (and worthless). I was "filthy rich" a few months ago - I was closing in on 500 million - but after spending 130+ million on a set of CM armor**, and another 6+ million on another armor set, plus some stuff for a new character, I'm all the way back down to "only" 250 mill (or so - poor me ) ** Due to a credit card glitch I was unable at the time to purchase the CC needed to buy the set from the Cartel Market, so, being "filthy rich" at the time, I heeded my own advice and just bought the only available set off the GTN at that inflated price. So, I "wasted" some imaginary credits and saved some real life money. Edited July 24, 2019 by JediQuaker
Sinhammer Posted July 25, 2019 Author Posted July 25, 2019 I was "filthy rich" a few months ago - I was closing in on 500 million - but after spending 130+ million on a set of CM armor**, and another 6+ million on another armor set, plus some stuff for a new character, I'm all the way back down to "only" 250 mill (or so - poor me ) First off--500m is not "filthy rich" in this game. Sorry to have to inform you. That aside--for some of us it's the principle of the thing. A rename is not worth getting robbed over for 40 - 50m credits. I'd much rather drop 10,000cc than let someone take advantage of BW's lax in sales management and take me for half a billion credits. BW's sales team has created oddities across the board. That sword that costs 4000+cc? Only 45m creds, because there's a ton of them available. Renames? 1000cc for the same price--45m - 50m credits. Revan's Reborn and Revan's armors together cost what? 5000cc or so? I bought both for a combined 12m credits because the prices bottomed out for a bit. TLDR: if the price ratio cc:c was even across the board that would be one thing--but it isn't. For some things it's just more appealing to spend cc.
MasterRummy Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 This hasnt happened since 2.0 Bioware instead decided to allow multiple names within a toons name, allowing the old names not to be changed, or removed. I have asked this multiple times, and they continue to say the names will not be released.....Its BS but I guess its life.
JediQuaker Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 TLDR: if the price ratio cc:c was even across the board that would be one thing--but it isn't. For some things it's just more appealing to spend cc. The "price" ratio is not fixed. Just because the rename was 10 million when you looked doesn't mean that: a). It's always 10 mill b) There weren't lots of 1 mill tokens that were already snapped up just before you looked. And, one of the reasons why people ask 10 million for something is because there are people who have lots of credits and will pay it. Your preference of spending real money rather than imaginary play-money is a bit baffling to me.
OlBuzzard Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 GTN price for renames is OUTRAGEOUS. Not gonna do it. Wouldn't be prudent. Yeah .. no kidding. Not everyone is a bajillionaire. I do wonder if a multiple name discount is available. I just changed one... two more to go. (Yeah .. I know .. I was in a hurry when making the various alts. Now it's time to pay the piper !
Sinhammer Posted July 25, 2019 Author Posted July 25, 2019 The "price" ratio is not fixed. Just because the rename was 10 million when you looked doesn't mean that: a). It's always 10 mill b) There weren't lots of 1 mill tokens that were already snapped up just before you looked. And, one of the reasons why people ask 10 million for something is because there are people who have lots of credits and will pay it. Your preference of spending real money rather than imaginary play-money is a bit baffling to me. You obviously didn't read my post at all. I even specifically addressed the reason for my preference.
Jozandra Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 GTN price for renames is OUTRAGEOUS. Not gonna do it. Wouldn't be prudent. TRUTH! I've opted to just re-create select characters from scratch because those prices were not worth it and unlocking CM items was cheaper option.
Dev Post EricMusco Posted July 26, 2019 Dev Post Posted July 26, 2019 Not that this thread was specifically asking, but I did want to let you know that there is a plan to have a sale on some character stuff like renames and probably also transfers when we get closer to launch. It is still a bit away and I don't have exact timing, but we will be sure to give you some notice (a week or so) before it goes live. Thanks! -eric
DarthCasus Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 Not that this thread was specifically asking, but I did want to let you know that there is a plan to have a sale on some character stuff like renames and probably also transfers when we get closer to launch. It is still a bit away and I don't have exact timing, but we will be sure to give you some notice (a week or so) before it goes live. Thanks! -eric Awesome, thanks Eric!
fushnchips Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 Not that this thread was specifically asking, but I did want to let you know that there is a plan to have a sale on some character stuff like renames and probably also transfers when we get closer to launch. It is still a bit away and I don't have exact timing, but we will be sure to give you some notice (a week or so) before it goes live. Thanks! -eric just merge NA into one server they are based in the same server rack having those 2 servers really is pointless if ESO can do it with a larger community then SWTOR can to.
Delani Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 Not that this thread was specifically asking, but I did want to let you know that there is a plan to have a sale on some character stuff like renames and probably also transfers when we get closer to launch. It is still a bit away and I don't have exact timing, but we will be sure to give you some notice (a week or so) before it goes live. Thanks! -eric 90 cc transfers . Can you end the season first so that ranked participants dont get there rating reset.
merovejec Posted July 27, 2019 Posted July 27, 2019 Not that this thread was specifically asking, but I did want to let you know that there is a plan to have a sale on some character stuff like renames and probably also transfers when we get closer to launch. It is still a bit away and I don't have exact timing, but we will be sure to give you some notice (a week or so) before it goes live. Thanks! -eric Not only a Name Sale, but also a Name purge would be nice. There are soooo many taken names on inactive accounts...........
OlBuzzard Posted July 27, 2019 Posted July 27, 2019 Not that this thread was specifically asking, but I did want to let you know that there is a plan to have a sale on some character stuff like renames and probably also transfers when we get closer to launch. It is still a bit away and I don't have exact timing, but we will be sure to give you some notice (a week or so) before it goes live. Thanks! -eric I know you are busy ... but for whatever it's ANY help is appreciated. This would apply to just about any major relevant topic on the forum right now !! Seriously ... TYVM...
TyrFoge Posted July 27, 2019 Posted July 27, 2019 Not only a Name Sale, but also a Name purge would be nice. There are soooo many taken names on inactive accounts........... "Name Change" has always been a little confusing because of this (names being taken). There is no real way of knowing if it has or not until you have used it on a charecter. It would be nice if one were to only be charged (or the name change item were consumed rather) if the name change was successful...
Sinhammer Posted July 27, 2019 Author Posted July 27, 2019 "Name Change" has always been a little confusing because of this (names being taken). There is no real way of knowing if it has or not until you have used it on a charecter. It would be nice if one were to only be charged (or the name change item were consumed rather) if the name change was successful... This is why you try names on a new character first. Since all 80 of my character slots are filled I try out names on a second account.
TyrFoge Posted July 27, 2019 Posted July 27, 2019 This is why you try names on a new character first. Since all 80 of my character slots are filled I try out names on a second account. Exactly this. A "workaround" though is not the same thing as something working proper.
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