All the World’s a Stage: A rose by any name

It could be considered a small, fine point, but I’ve always been a stickler about naming my characters. I’ve been known to sit around for days, repeatedly rerolling and renaming the same character until something clicks just right. I just can’t bring myself to play a character if the name doesn’t line up. For better or for worse, we only have a few basic customizable options for our character, so the name tag provides the first hints about our character to other players. If the first impression about your character is delivered by the name you’ve chosen, it becomes the most customizable aspect of your character. If you use one of the many mods that let you use a surname, then you’ll even have two names to choose from. But, for the purposes of this article, let’s just stick to the single word that everyone sees. Take a look behind the jump, and let’s discuss some tips for naming your character. 1. Avoid names that draw from overplayed concepts, like “Death,” “Rose,” or “Night.” Experienced roleplayers often groan when they see a new Death Knight waltz into the local tavern rocking out the name