Discussion: Respec, Global Chat and Tailor Grants
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4elements,
Posted on: 2008-05-27 14:56 in News, Events and Announcement Discussion
So the costume tokens stack? Excellent 
And the respec is very nice.
I don't suffer from altitis, I enjoy every minute of it.
Thank you Devs & Community people for a great game.
So sad to be ending ):
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[*] Global Chat Handle reset
All accounts initially start with the ability to change their global chat handle one time. This grant will reset that and allow accounts who had previously changed their global chat handle to do so again. This is a one time chat handle change, so please use it wisely.
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Hey LH,
Couple folks on my end are asking if a change in global chat handle will affect the global friends list for other folks? IE will the new global name automatically update on the friends list, or will the old name drop off the list entirely and the new name has to be manually added back?
The change goes through immediately on your friends list, I had a Gfriend use his token just a week or so ago.
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Have you tried purchasing slots recently? I purchased a 5 slot pack this morning with no problems.
We made a backend configuration last Friday (5/23) that should have improved your ability to purchase slots, transfer and rename characters.
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I just tried to buy slots, Tuesday 05/27/2008 10:45pm EDT. Couldn't find the payment service.
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Awesome news! But... I won't need any of these. Well, except the tailor session... maybe.
Oh, and Shadowrush, Colbaltix, you forgot something... Starts with 'F' and end with either 'N' or 'ame', depending... 
Edit: Um... Interesting a RedName had to purchase slots...
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Still unable to purchase extra slots as of now.
Sign It : http://www.change.org/petitions/ncso...city-of-heroes
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The change goes through immediately on your friends list, I had a Gfriend use his token just a week or so ago.
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If you're on at the time, you'll even see a note to the effect of "@Somebody has changed their global handle to @SomebodyElse" or something like that.
I'm wondering something about the Global reset: Are you just resetting the "rename available" flag, or is it being reset as if it were a new account? ie, When I first log in after maintenance, will my global remain what it currently is, or change to match the name of the character I just logged in? The reason I ask this is that my global on Test recently changed to the name of a random character that I logged in.
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Global Chat Handle reset
All accounts initially start with the ability to change their global chat handle one time. This grant will reset that and allow accounts who had previously changed their global chat handle to do so again. This is a one time chat handle change, so please use it wisely.
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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !!!
About a week ago I was looking at my current global wondering for the bazillionth time why in the world I changed it to that... and now I will get a chance to fix it! Yay!
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In regards to free respecs vs veteran respecs vs trial respecs, which are claimed via /respec and which are claimed at the npc?
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I'm wondering something about the Global reset: Are you just resetting the "rename available" flag, or is it being reset as if it were a new account? ie, When I first log in after maintenance, will my global remain what it currently is, or change to match the name of the character I just logged in? The reason I ask this is that my global on Test recently changed to the name of a random character that I logged in.
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That's a good question.
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marqaha wrote :
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I just tried to buy slots, Tuesday 05/27/2008 10:45pm EDT. Couldn't find the payment service.
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During peak hours, you may experience problems. If the transaction doesn't go through, I would recommend that you try again or make an attempt during non-peak (i.e. morning) hours.
I was just able to complete a transaction at 9:37PM PST (after about 5-6 tries). And I'm not using any special privileged connection to make that transaction.
We're monitoring it, and working to resolve it. I don't have an ETA for a long-term fix, but we've been nudging a couple of cogs in the background. The good news is that other players have been able to complete transactions as well.
houtex, regarding :
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Um... Interesting a RedName had to purchase slots...
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I have more than my share of alt-itis, and I need character slots too!
If I change my Global handle will I disappear to anybody that has me on global now?
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I'm wondering something about the Global reset: Are you just resetting the "rename available" flag, or is it being reset as if it were a new account? ...
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We're resetting the "rename available" option. Your current Global Handle will remain the same as it is now.
For Example:
1) Your Global Handle is "Bob"
2) Before May 30th, you rename yourself "BobSmith".
3) On Friday, May 30th, the Global Rename setting is reset, and you are given another Global Rename option.
4) Your Global is still "BobSmith", and you can now change your Global Handle back to "Bob" (if it's available) or change it to something more exciting...like "Super Bob".
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Good work team, now all my SOA's have a respec to burn.
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4) Your Global is still "BobSmith", and you can now change your Global Handle back to "Bob" (if it's available) or change it to something more exciting...like "Super Bob".
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Awesome suggestion, changing to Super Kioshi brb
Global Chat Handle reset
All accounts initially start with the ability to change their global chat handle one time. This grant will reset that and allow accounts who had previously changed their global chat handle to do so again. This is a one time chat handle change, so please use it wisely.
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Thanks
Question: if a global name was previously in use but the account it was used on is no longer active, does an active account have priority? Can someone take over an inactive user's global name?
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houtex, regarding :
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Um... Interesting a RedName had to purchase slots...
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I have more than my share of alt-itis, and I need character slots too!
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Remember tho Houtex, when you control double xp it makes PL'n them to 50 a whole lot easier. 
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marqaha wrote :
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I just tried to buy slots, Tuesday 05/27/2008 10:45pm EDT. Couldn't find the payment service.
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During peak hours, you may experience problems. If the transaction doesn't go through, I would recommend that you try again or make an attempt during non-peak (i.e. morning) hours.
I was just able to complete a transaction at 9:37PM PST (after about 5-6 tries). And I'm not using any special privileged connection to make that transaction.
We're monitoring it, and working to resolve it. I don't have an ETA for a long-term fix, but we've been nudging a couple of cogs in the background. The good news is that other players have been able to complete transactions as well.
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I just tried again. Wednesday, 05/28 at 7:46am EDT. No luck.
Meet my characters: Marqaha's Managerie
Adversity/Animosity: Strength through Diversity. Respect and Fun.
Ya know this is awsome cause i just changed my toons main name and now i can change the global to match hehehe
Very Awsome thnx you guys ROCK!!!
BTW i12 ROCKS
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I'm wondering something about the Global reset: Are you just resetting the "rename available" flag, or is it being reset as if it were a new account? ...
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We're resetting the "rename available" option. Your current Global Handle will remain the same as it is now.
For Example:
1) Your Global Handle is "Bob"
2) Before May 30th, you rename yourself "BobSmith".
3) On Friday, May 30th, the Global Rename setting is reset, and you are given another Global Rename option.
4) Your Global is still "BobSmith", and you can now change your Global Handle back to "Bob" (if it's available) or change it to something more exciting...like "Super Bob".
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I call dibs on Super Bob.
[ QUOTE ][*] Global Chat Handle reset
All accounts initially start with the ability to change their global chat handle one time. This grant will reset that and allow accounts who had previously changed their global chat handle to do so again. This is a one time chat handle change, so please use it wisely.
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Does this mean I am going to have to /gignore all the same RMT spammers I already have /gignored but will now be using a different global chat?
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Global Chat Handle reset
All accounts initially start with the ability to change their global chat handle one time. This grant will reset that and allow accounts who had previously changed their global chat handle to do so again. This is a one time chat handle change, so please use it wisely.
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Thank you! Thank you!
I used my global name change a very long time ago. I've been wanting to adjust my global name for a long while, now I can finally do so!