I know that this is a topic that has come up before, but I have not seen anything in recent times inquiring about this. I think it is safe to say that the game dynamic is changing. A new community is in place. Names have always been an integral part of the game, as everyone wants that one ign that is particularly special to them. I would say release old, unused igns again (like the release 3 years ago now I believe?) to create options for newer players and older players alike. And just like you did before, if the name released has the rightful owner log on within a 7 day period, it can be rescinded.
-Chris (Truth)
Edit**
Credit to Willl for some of these ideas
In order to prevent name buying and selling after the potential release:
* Make all names bound to an account.
* Amend the “change name” button to “transfer name” while keeping the 30 plat cost.
*** Allow for actual trading of names, for example, you are able to turn your ign into a “scroll of renaming: *insert ign*” that can be sold in the auction house. I think that would be the most interesting. Incorporating everything else into this last idea, an ign is bound to an account until turned into a scroll of renaming for instance (example item name). I believe that would primarily negate the need for black market name buying. But to ensure this, maybe add a restriction that only allows for this scroll to be traded via market. I can see how people may carry on paying real money for the scroll, but only allowing it to be in the market may hinder that substantially. Just my 2 cents (along with some suggestions from Willl).
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