2 questions concerning illegal names on game!

[Dr. Zeppers]

Originally Posted by Sarah

All my pirates, save Sarah (a very real life name...and on the list) are true historical figures. Never had a problem. Guess it depends on which filter is running the show at the time of name submission.

Yet, they would not allow me to use Edward Teach after multiple attempts (Blackbeards real name).

It does seem that thier review staff varies, and some stick to the letter of the rule, and others apply it towards what it was intended for. If theres no harm intended one may allow it for example. Trying to prohibit "Captain" in a pirate game, with pirate ships is well.. good luck with that.

I have a few names that I had to ask for more than once before I was granted them. I wont mention them further.. hehe. But love my pirates.

[Captain Grizzly]

Originally Posted by TooHip

[*]No names with titles already in them. For example: Captain Anne, Mr. Smith

Well this one gets overlooked quite a bit. I've used the name Captain Grizzly Blackwater since the first beta and it's never been rejected on any of the pirates I've submitted it for.

Originally Posted by OFxZeppers

Yet, they would not allow me to use Edward Teach after multiple attempts (Blackbeards real name).

Agree with Zep that it must depend on who is reviewing the names. I had Edward Teach on one of my phase 1 beta pirates and couldn't get it accepted on any pirate since but I've seen at least 3 running around in game. We even have a member with that name in the guild.

[Bartholomew Ironhound]

Originally Posted by OFxZeppers

Yet, they would not allow me to use Edward Teach after multiple attempts (Blackbeards real name).

It does seem that thier review staff varies, and some stick to the letter of the rule, and others apply it towards what it was intended for. If theres no harm intended one may allow it for example. Trying to prohibit "Captain" in a pirate game, with pirate ships is well.. good luck with that.

I have a few names that I had to ask for more than once before I was granted them. I wont mention them further.. hehe. But love my pirates.

First of all big fan of you zeppers how ever i have seen many names with "captain"

[Dr. Zeppers]

Originally Posted by Bartholomew Ironhound

First of all big fan of you zeppers how ever i have seen many names with "captain"

Yes agreed, I was pointing out the fact, that we obviously see it used frequently in the game, yet if you read the rules it actually specifically states its an illegal name!!!

[MacIronhawk]

Originally Posted by OFxZeppers

Yes agreed, I was pointing out the fact, that we obviously see it used frequently in the game, yet if you read the rules it actually specifically states its an illegal name!!!

You're right. I think they ment only Mr., Ms., and Mrs. Funny thing how you can't even make a pirate that has "captain" in it.

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