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Agnostic is banned.
So is anything with "jew" in it, but "Judaism" is allowed.
Rastafari is allowed.
Catholic is banned, but Protestant, Lutheran, and Calvanist are allowed
Not religions:
Osama is banned, as is anything with "gay" in it.
So is anything with "jew" in it, but "Judaism" is allowed.
Rastafari is allowed.
Catholic is banned, but Protestant, Lutheran, and Calvanist are allowed
Not religions:
Osama is banned, as is anything with "gay" in it.
Muhammad is a common name, not just the name of a religious figure.
If I ever play Diablo III I want my name to be Taoist Jesus Nazi.
If I ever play Diablo III I want my name to be Taoist Jesus Nazi.
I tried to name my monk Adrian (yes dumb joke), but it kept saying I had invalid characters. No idea if it's still that way, but it was on day one. So I just went with the name Tenzin.
Well... there goes my hopes of getting Diablo III and having a character named Osama Jewgaytheist.
:(
:(
Wait... Agnostic is banned?
That's not even a religion, its just undecided.
Oh well, back to my game of Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne where I can summon Satan, Shiva, all ranks of angels, Buddhist deities, Hindu deities, Shakespearean characters and even urban legends like Mothman without silly restrictions.
That's not even a religion, its just undecided.
Oh well, back to my game of Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne where I can summon Satan, Shiva, all ranks of angels, Buddhist deities, Hindu deities, Shakespearean characters and even urban legends like Mothman without silly restrictions.
I wanted a character named Lilith on day one and got denied. After some experimenting it seems like Blizzard is under the impression that they own tons of demons and other mythological figures that have been around for centuries, even if they don't appear in this specific game.
Posting in the comments of an article on the site I work for by a columnist who linked to me on twitter because I tipped him off there.
My day is made.
My day is made.
It might be worth mentioning that I haven't actually finished the game yet so I don't know exactly who's in it and who isn't, but this shit is still dumb.
Seriously, who cares?
Most people who would chose a name like that would do it with the intention if offending others, so why not restrict it?
Most people who would chose a name like that would do it with the intention if offending others, so why not restrict it?
No one's tried Wicca or Paganism? Oh wait I forgot. Paganism isn't recognized as a real religion....
Can we try to make chars named Error37ism a meme so overdone that Blizzard adds that to the banned name list?
Nice find, whoever found this. Not really inclined to blame anyone here. It's not worth letting some smartass kid name his character "JesusRaperLOL" just to preserve a notion of free speech that doesn't apply to a private video game server in the first place.
Given their experience with WoW, I kinda figure Blizzard probably knows what names it needs to disallow to minimize butthurt. The amount of butthurt name-banning creates likely pales in comparison to the righteous fury of someone offended by "YahwehSucksCock."
Given their experience with WoW, I kinda figure Blizzard probably knows what names it needs to disallow to minimize butthurt. The amount of butthurt name-banning creates likely pales in comparison to the righteous fury of someone offended by "YahwehSucksCock."
People actually care about this? I'm surprised Jimbo didn't try to spin another one of his cockamamie controversies out of this one.
You know, Jim. I really enjoy your articles and watching your Jimquistion. You tend to have a firm grasp and understanding of what's happening in the gaming industry. However, there is one thing I honestly can't tolerate is your blunt racism. As a reader who lives in Bahrain and practices religion while respecting others beliefs, I find it truly offensive how you just start making fun of others just because they believe in something.
I understand Islam isn't exactly the most respected religion in the eyes of the world (especially with our terrorist stigma) but that still doesn't mean you should go out make fun everyone who believe in it. And just for your info, Muhammad is a very common name like Brian.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and free speech, but in cases like these, it would just appear rude and down right insulting. It also make you like a complete noob in the Arab region--and trust me, there are a lot of people here who visit Destructoid.
Soo in short, I still enjoy your articles, but please cut it out with the racism.
Thanks :)
I understand Islam isn't exactly the most respected religion in the eyes of the world (especially with our terrorist stigma) but that still doesn't mean you should go out make fun everyone who believe in it. And just for your info, Muhammad is a very common name like Brian.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and free speech, but in cases like these, it would just appear rude and down right insulting. It also make you like a complete noob in the Arab region--and trust me, there are a lot of people here who visit Destructoid.
Soo in short, I still enjoy your articles, but please cut it out with the racism.
Thanks :)
@Ramok
If internet people are taking the piss out of a group you belong to, then congratulations, you're recognized. No group or culture should be beyond mocking. Such sensitivity just reveals you're self-consciousness. No rights are being trampled and I have yet to see a minority based on race, religion or even taste in games that hasn't been ribbed at some point. People talk. Go cry somewhere if it bothers you.
If internet people are taking the piss out of a group you belong to, then congratulations, you're recognized. No group or culture should be beyond mocking. Such sensitivity just reveals you're self-consciousness. No rights are being trampled and I have yet to see a minority based on race, religion or even taste in games that hasn't been ribbed at some point. People talk. Go cry somewhere if it bothers you.
ha! Since Monk males a bit of a thick russian-likeish accent I wanted to name my Monk Vodka! that was not allowed :(
So I decided to name him RussianBear that was also not allowed!
But hang on! I'm in luck, Smirnoff isn't banned! :D
Why the fuck would they ban Vodka and RussianBear?
So I decided to name him RussianBear that was also not allowed!
But hang on! I'm in luck, Smirnoff isn't banned! :D
Why the fuck would they ban Vodka and RussianBear?
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