Pawns with purple names?

[TherosTheWatcher]

I found a pawn in the Rift named "Holly" that has a purple name, both within and without the rift. Can you tell me what that means? I never saw it in the console version of either release, and google doesn't get anyhing. I think it must be new.

EDIT: She was a level 25 Ranger at the time and her Arisen is named "Tallgeese", if that interests you.

EDIT 2: Screenshot link: http://steamcommunity.com/id/therosthewatcher/screenshot/365156556368069531

[legendaryhero]

Pics please?

[TherosTheWatcher]

Screenshot: http://steamcommunity.com/id/therosthewatcher/screenshot/365156556368069531

[Phnx]

I think I read somewhere you can use a color code for names, but I forgot where and don't know how to.

[Cantus Dilean]

I'm curious about this too.

[whit]

can't find anything for the old versions....interested as well...now.

[FurthestBen]

I believe this happens when you have a certain family setting on and it puts in the name that was set in for people with family settings...It's for people that put in rude words and stuff. Just turn off the family setting then their names should appear as normal.

[charliedrex]

Originally posted by FurthestBen:

I believe this happens when you have a certain family setting on and it puts in the name that was set in for people with family settings...It's for people that put in rude words and stuff. Just turn off the family setting then their names should appear as normal.

The 'common name' or whatever you have to choose from the list? Yeah, might be... but why isn't OP's other pawn using their SFW alias, then?

[whit]

Originally posted by FurthestBen:

I believe this happens when you have a certain family setting on and it puts in the name that was set in for people with family settings...It's for people that put in rude words and stuff. Just turn off the family setting then their names should appear as normal.

So in this case..you'd see both names...and if family settings..just the fake name...and purple?

[FurthestBen]

Originally posted by whit29:

Originally posted by FurthestBen:

I believe this happens when you have a certain family setting on and it puts in the name that was set in for people with family settings...It's for people that put in rude words and stuff. Just turn off the family setting then their names should appear as normal.

So in this case..you'd see both names...and if family settings..just the fake name...and purple?

If you don't have them on you see the name they wrote down for their pawn...like if they named their pawn shizzybuzz you will see that, with family settings you'll see the set name. Not both if you don't have family settings on.

[whit]

oh..from what I've seen..you can see both names...when first selecting...not rolling around in a group.

[Archmortal]

Remember the Moniker you have to pick for your character and pawn when you make them? That's what you're seeing. As has been mentioned, only shows in purple like that when the family settings are on and flagged words are in the name.

[charliedrex]

Originally posted by FurthestBen:

Originally posted by whit29:

So in this case..you'd see both names...and if family settings..just the fake name...and purple?

If you don't have them on you see the name they wrote down for their pawn...like if they named their pawn shizzybuzz you will see that, with family settings you'll see the set name. Not both if you don't have family settings on.

Originally posted by whit29:

Originally posted by FurthestBen:

I believe this happens when you have a certain family setting on and it puts in the name that was set in for people with family settings...It's for people that put in rude words and stuff. Just turn off the family setting then their names should appear as normal.

So in this case..you'd see both names...and if family settings..just the fake name...and purple?

Well, once again then... why are only one of their pawns SFW-ed? Unless if "Holly's" player/creator had family settings on, maybe? Maybe that causes you to send Pawns using the alias?

Originally posted by Archmortal:

Remember the Moniker you have to pick for your character and pawn when you make them? That's what you're seeing. As has been mentioned, only shows when the family settings are on and flagged words are in the name.

Ohhh... I get it. "Lydia" was the other pawn's creator's chosen name, and so didn't need to be censored. I get it.

[FurthestBen]

Originally posted by whit29:

oh..from what I've seen..you can see both names...when first selecting...not rolling around in a group.

Oh when selecting them. Yeah they both show up...I thought you meant when walking around and fighting that you see both. My bad.

[FurthestBen]

Originally posted by Angrytigerp:

Originally posted by FurthestBen:

If you don't have them on you see the name they wrote down for their pawn...like if they named their pawn shizzybuzz you will see that, with family settings you'll see the set name. Not both if you don't have family settings on.

Originally posted by whit29:

So in this case..you'd see both names...and if family settings..just the fake name...and purple?

Well, once again then... why are only one of their pawns SFW-ed? Unless if "Holly's" player/creator had family settings on, maybe? Maybe that causes you to send Pawns using the alias?

Well if he's seeing holly then the topic creator must have family settings on. If he turns it off he will see the real name the creator of the pawn set.

[TurboQuest]

From what I read, you can't really turn on or off the family settings on the PC version but they are automatically in effect if you use an offensive name. Was written somewhere in an FAQ about changes in the PC version.