Mythic_Andy - could you answer these few questions regarding xfer

[eSo]

or anyone else who has knowledge of these issues:
...Since I couldn't get hold to a CSR in-game and also didn't get any answer from customer support:

1) Is it possible to change the name of a char, and if so, how?

I have a char on US named (for example) Noob-Ywain4. I will xfer my original EU-char I created after launch, also named Noob. I want to have my original name on my original char (EU). Now, is it possible to change the name of the US version into something else (even randon name would do), or is the only way to delete the US-char so I could use the name on my original EU-char? The US char is rr8 or so but I will delete it if that makes it possible for me to use the EU-name.

2) Is there a way to combine accounts? I got 4 (2 on US and 2 on EU), not gonna use them all.

3) Well this isn't really regarding the xfer, but if I want to sell or change the owner of my house, will handing out the "house title" remove/delete the decorations and contents of my house vaults or will the stay as they are?

Thanks if you find the time/effort to answer these.

 

[Xzoltan]

I'd just like to add, is the level requirement for transfer 50? I read in the FAQ that it was, but that was regarding another transfer. Is it the same for this one? )

 

[cHodAX]

I have a couple of questions for you as well Andy. Milk or black? One sugar or two in your brew?

 

[eble]

I could have a crack at this:

1) name changes will occur when duplicate names exists, exisiting names on ywain have precedent, you will be forced to rename on log to that char... pop up box.

2) no, no combining of accts exists at present.

3) house stuff not sure

4) no level requirement for transfer, (I moved a few US chars that were not 50 to ywain)

 

[Punishment]

I have a couple of questions for you as well Andy. Milk or black? One sugar or two in your brew?

 

[eSo]

I could have a crack at this:

1) name changes will occur when duplicate names exists, exisiting names on ywain have precedent, you will be forced to rename on log to that char... pop up box.

Ty for reply, though I knew that about question number 1... Guess I should've just asked if there is a way to change the name of a char that already exists on Ywain.

NEW QUESTION!

4) What about "same" guilds on EU ON US? No way to xfer the guild from EU as it is to US if the guild already exists on US?

 

[cHodAX]

Lol he even has spikey hair like me! I love you Punishment.

 

[Hestethun]

Ty for reply, though I knew that about question number 1... Guess I should've just asked if there is a way to change the name of a char that already exists on Ywain.

NEW QUESTION!

4) What about "same" guilds on EU ON US? No way to xfer the guild from EU as it is to US if the guild already exists on US?

i wonder of that too!

 

[LordjOX]

NEW QUESTION!

4) What about "same" guilds on EU ON US? No way to xfer the guild from EU as it is to US if the guild already exists on US?

Says in another thread that you'll have to rename the EU guild if you transfer it

 

[eSo]

Says in another thread that you'll have to rename the EU guild if you transfer it

Damn.

Thanks for the answer though.

 

[eble]

guild info - basically you have to rename it but you keep the rp's/merits etc.

Spoiler

Guild Leaders



The transfer is a little more complicated for guild leaders. Guild leaders who would like to move their guild to a new server have two tools to help with that: "/gc packhouse" and "/gc transfer". These will enable a player to take certain aspects of their guild with them when using /freexfer.
We'll start with an overview of the process and then move on to the details.



If you are the leader of a guild without a house, the process is simple: before running "/freexfer", run the "/gc transfer" command to shut down your guild on your originating server and pack up that info to be transferred with your character. In order to communicate with your guild-mates better, you should make sure there's at least one character left in the guild who can set a new message of the day to inform those who'll be logging on in the coming days of the guild's new name, if it has changed, and the name of a character to contact in order to be re-invited, in case they have forgotten or your name has changed.



Once you have done this, you can run "/freexfer", choose a server, and skip to Reforming the guild below.



If you have a guild house and you have no personal house and your guild house is on your home server, before running "/gc transfer" you will need to run "/gc packhouse". This packs the guild house for transfer, turning it into a personal house. Then run "/gc transfer" and "/freexfer" as above, and skip to Reforming the guild.


VERY IMPORTANT FOR GUILD LEADERS



If you have a guild house and either have a personal house or your character has a different home server from your guild's home server, you will want to create another character to transfer over your guild's house. Create a character on the guild's home server (the same server that the guild's house is on) and promote it to rank 0.





We recommend that the character you designate as your alternate rank 0 be a level 50 character, or you may have delays with your transfers.





Remember, the "/gc promote <username-server> 0" command will work on characters who are not currently online, so you will now be able to promote your alt without adding another rank 0 to your guild. Once your alt is a rank 0 in your guild, you can either follow the directions above for a character on the same server as the guild who doesn't own a personal house, or if you prefer to move your guild over more quickly, you can use the alt to run "/gc packhouse" and then use your main guild leader to transfer the guild as if it didn't have a house at all, as above. Then later, when you transfer over the alt, you can use it to form the new guild house.



Reforming the Guild



The guild name as well as Realm Points, Bounty Points, Merit Points, and guild level are saved to the character that ran the transfer command. When forming the guild on Ywain, you only need two people in your group to form a transferred guild. If your guild's name is available, you can simply type "/gc form" at the guild registrar. If someone else had already transferred a guild with the same name, you will be prompted to choose a new name by typing "/gc form <new name>" like when you create a new guild. Regardless, your stored realm points, bounty points, merit points, and guild level will be credited to your newly transferred guild. Next, you should start inviting members back into the guild as they transfer over and possibly set up your new guild house.



The guild on your old server will still exist, but will not be able to invite new members, join or lead alliances, or use "/gc transfer" again. This allows you to use the guild on the old server to communicate with your guild-mates and help them transition to the guild on the new server.



A note about transferring over guild houses



Remember that if you're transferring over a guild house, you must place and transfer the guild house before any personal houses on the same server. This is because you can only have one house per server, per realm, and as always, in order to create a guild house, you must first create it as a personal house before transferring it to the guild. The guild house must also be on the guild's home server's housing region. So, if you're transferring a guild house, be careful about your personal houses.


Command Details



"/gc packhouse" allows a rank 0 member of a guild who does not already have a house to transfer ownership of the guild house to themselves in order that it can be transferred with the /freexfer command. Consignment merchants and items on a hookpoint inside the house such as merchants, bindstones, vaults, and tradeskill tools will need to be picked up before the guild house can be packed. The home server of the player running this command must be the same as the server the house is on. Since many guild leaders' home servers are probably not the same as the guild's server, it is recommended that you create an alt specifically to transfer the guild house with.

"/gc transfer" closes the guild to new invites on your home cluster and transfers the current guild information onto the rank 0 member of the guild who ran the command. It allows you to store the guild realm points, bounty points, and merit points on your character during the /freexfer. In order to unpack a guild on the destination server, the character that packed the guild data must be the leader of the group that is forming the new guild.

 

[Nibble]

ive asked a CSR this eso and they said to me that id have to rename the EU one as the US name is regiestered on the cluster and where trying to move Said char onto the cluster, if that makes sense i was alittle bummed out seing as my Lack name on us is on my rr3 valk

 

[Septina]

ive asked a CSR this eso and they said to me that id have to rename the EU one as the US name is regiestered on the cluster and where trying to move Said char onto the cluster, if that makes sense i was alittle bummed out seing as my Lack name on us is on my rr3 valk

/delete or move to german cluster, that's what im planning to do with my ranger that has the same name as my sorc.

 

[Preatoria]

you are never gonna play your sorc though

 

[Septina]

you are never gonna play your sorc though

Still. Sorc = Septina. Nothing else ;((((

 

[Rellik]

When will you be unable to farm stuff on Dyvet ? IE when will dyvet close?

Lets say you farm some ML 10 stuff on dyvet can you make a lvl 1 char and xfer it to US with the ML 10 stuff so you can sell it there or does it need to be a lvl 50?

 

[Penlid]

When Ywain first came into existance only level 50 characters were allowed to transfer for the first 4 days, then level 40+ was allowed, a couple days later level 30+ and so on.

I'm guessing they may do the same but i doubt it.

 

[LordjOX]

When will you be unable to farm stuff on Dyvet ? IE when will dyvet close?

Lets say you farm some ML 10 stuff on dyvet can you make a lvl 1 char and xfer it to US with the ML 10 stuff so you can sell it there or does it need to be a lvl 50?

Well you can do that at the start, but shortly after transfer they will start to shut down pve content on dead servers. For example old US clusters only have housing enabled atm

 

[liloe]

Maybe I'm stupid, but I have one more thing and I guess some player can answer that.

If a Char Noob-Y1 exists, can I transfer a char named noob to Y2 or will that get me a number as well? Because before I thought that they made the 10 Ywains so that all people could easily get their names over to at least one of the servers.

 

[Wazkyr]

Maybe I'm stupid, but I have one more thing and I guess some player can answer that.

If a Char Noob-Y1 exists, can I transfer a char named noob to Y2 or will that get me a number as well? Because before I thought that they made the 10 Ywains so that all people could easily get their names over to at least one of the servers.

Simple answer is no you cant.
The servers are to have more houses, not for names.

 

[Punishment]

When will you be unable to farm stuff on Dyvet ? IE when will dyvet close?

Lets say you farm some ML 10 stuff on dyvet can you make a lvl 1 char and xfer it to US with the ML 10 stuff so you can sell it there or does it need to be a lvl 50?

What id like to know is how you plan to farm ml10 with a level 1 char ?