Chris Zakuto is not crazy :) (though, admittedly, Zakuto is a rather weird last name, though nothing compared to my real last name, which I won't state)

How are you enforcing the names?

Things like Chris, Paul, John, Sal, etc? Or do you need last names as well?

What if you have a crazy name, like Sir Johnauntinnapleneatspieforthewinontuesday in real life?

The idea was for players to name their characters with a "nickname", and I've been thinking about making it possible for people to gain/purchase titles, and "join" families (purely for RP though) etc. that would modify their visual name.

"join" families? I think it's better to let players deal with families themselves. Though, I suppose it would be nice if it could be controlled who has one name (several people add Zakuto after their name on GK and scam, etc. Gives us a bad name)

Was merely suggesting something along the lines of players being able to create families (which would have no other use then looks) and have other players joining them. Of course, you wouldn't be able to change more then say once a month or something.

Would it lock players from things (e.g. you can't set your name to Bob Zakuto) unless in the family?

It should work that way.
I see no problem with that as long as members can easily add more family members. To make it more realistic, he could do a generation-system. The first generation would be the creator + a possible spouse. Everyone added would be under that generation (the creator's offspring). Then, each member can add 1 spouse + infinite offspring (spouse not necessary for offspring). Only problem I see is if you want to start the family off as a bunch of brothers or sisters. To do that, there could also be an option, to have a sort of dummy-father/mother to the family (doesn't have to be a real person, just a place-holder). To add another twist to it, you could have it so males can have more offspring than females.

That'll be the day.

I guess that sounds okay, but I don't really like the idea of a hierarchy system like you laid it out. I'd rather just have a list of people, with one person with supreme control (cannot be removed, can do whatever) and then everyone can add, supreme can remove (and he can make supreme-ish people). Just an idea.

Would like to hear what Ziro says :)

I dunno, I like the hierarchy idea... one ruler being able to add/remove people simply sounds like a dumbed down guild system.
Being able to 'quit' a family and join another... well that doesn't sound like a family at all.

I'm a Ziro :(

It would be useful if you wish to change your RP character.

making tilesets yourself would be better :0

Only add this family system if you have spare time, to me it doesn't really sound like a system which would need a script regulation badly.

I was merely tossing the idea out there when I mentioned it in this thread, haven't really given it much of a thought. :)

I agree, it's definitely not something we'll work on anytime soon, but alas it might be added later on.

Says the guy who said he'd help then bailed after a day or two without a word. x_x

yea, i made a sketch :p

You say it like it's something to be proud of; letting people believe in you and your promises, then you spit them in the face and walk away the next day. :\

I don't have time to deal with that kinda bull****, I'm trying my best to get a working and as lag free as possible playerworld running, without slacking with quality. So please, stay away from us unless you can be dedicated for more then a few minutes.

nah, i just want to help people to believe in themselves ;)