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Can'l change the name of my AV?

Veronique Mathy
Registered User
Join date: 11 May 2007
Posts: 1
01-09-2008 13:59
Hello
Just a question
l would like to change the name of my AV (by preserving the same account and inventory)
Is it possible?
If yes, can'l take a personal name?
Trout Recreant
Public Enemy No. 1
Join date: 24 Jul 2007
Posts: 4,873
01-09-2008 14:02
Unfortunately, no. You are stuck with your name forever. You can make an alt with a new name and transfer as much as possible, but your non-transfer inventory will be stuck with your primary.

It blows. The second they allow name changes, I'll sign up for a new last one. Hell, I'll pay them for a new last name. ANY last name.
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Sally Silvera
live music maniac
Join date: 17 Feb 2007
Posts: 2,325
01-09-2008 14:12
Hi Veronique and welcome to the forum:)

Like Trout says, you cannot keep your account and inventory and change name.
You can create a new one with a new name and transfer all transferrable items to that account.
You can as far as I know also "buy" a custom name for $100 (I think).

Other than that you're Veronique for good.

Good luck.

:)
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Lindal Kidd
Dances With Noobs
Join date: 26 Jun 2007
Posts: 8,371
01-09-2008 14:18
From: Trout Recreant
Unfortunately, no... I'll pay them for a new last name. ANY last name.


I just want to say for the record that I refuse to go dancing with anyone named Trout Bimbogami.
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Lindal Kidd
Lindal Kidd
Dances With Noobs
Join date: 26 Jun 2007
Posts: 8,371
01-09-2008 14:24
A couple of thoughts, Veronique:

First, that's a pretty name. I think you ought to keep it.

Second, if you really can't stand it, create an alt...a new account. When you do, check the website http://www.slnamewatch.com for available last names. It's more complete than the partial selection they show you on the LL registration page.

Once your alt is created, make Friends between her and your main. Then transfer any cash and all transferable items. Your main account will then become your seldom-used alt. Just don't forget her password, you may want her again someday.

When you think about it, it's probably good we can't change our avatar names. You can change everything else...size, sex, species...SOMETHING has to identify you as "you." In SL, it's your name.
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