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| + | [[File:Name.png|thumb|325px|right|The "Name" page.]] |
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| − | Names can be given to hatchlings, frozen hatchlings and adults. They can be anything you want as long as they are clean or else your dragon may be killed. Other consequences can also be put into action, such as loss of the naming ability, may also be put into play if it is serious enough. |
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| + | '''Naming''' is an action that applies a '''name''' to a creature, which replaces its italicized character string. The action is available to all species in any stage besides eggs. [[Leetle Tree]]s, despite being considered frozen eggs, are now also able to be named. This same function can also be used to rename a dragon or creature (or to remove its name entirely) and can be found on the dragon or creature's Actions page. |
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| − | '''How to Name''' |
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| + | If the user puts a name in the field, a small X will appear beside the box if the name is invalid in some way, while a valid name will have a ✓ beside it. To remove a dragon or creature's name, simply submit a blank name. [[Releasing]] a dragon will result in its name being removed before it enters the [[Wilderness Page|Wilderness]]. However, a creature that is [[Killing|killed]] before it's renamed will retain the name, and that name will become unavailable forever. |
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| − | The name action is found on your dragon's page, underneath the 'actions' link. After clicking 'name,' you type a name in. No dragon can be named the same thing. If you want to name your dragon a certain name, and there is already a dragon named that, it will not be named and the message ''"You try to write the name, but the ink disappears as you write, so you decide to try something else." ''will appear. |
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| − | If you try to give the dragon a name involving characters from an alphabet other than English (For example, mathematical symbols,) you will get the message, "''You try to write the name, but some characters disappear as you write, so you decide to try something else.''" This will also show if you put a space at the end of your dragon's name. |
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| + | Users can name their dragons whatever they want, as long as the name is within certain character parameters and follows DC's rule on appropriate names. A name that breaks this rule may result in the death of the dragon. Other consequences, such as loss of the naming ability, may also be put into play if the infraction is serious enough. Those unsure whether or not a potential name is appropriate can inquire in the [https://forums.dragcave.net/index.php?showtopic=113782 Name Check Thread] on the forum. |
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| − | If you leave the space blank when renaming a dragon the message "''You cross out ''name's'' name on your scroll"'' appears, and your dragon will become unnamed. |
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| + | ==Naming Rules== |
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| − | Also, if you type in a name and wait a few seconds before pressing the "Name" button, a small X or check mark will appear beside the name, telling you whether it is acceptable or not. If the name is too long you will get the message "''You realize there's not enough room to fit that name, so you decide to try something else.''"<span style="font-family:'TimesNewRoman',Times,serif;font-size:16px;text-align:justify;"> </span>If you do not wait and click on "Name", either of the messages from above will appear, or you will get "''You write the name next to your dragon's picture in the scroll.''" This message recognizes that the naming is successful and your dragon will be named so. |
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| + | *No two dragons or creatures can have the same name (change in capitalization makes no difference). |
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| + | *Only letters (A-Z, a-z), numbers, spaces, hyphens, and apostrophes are allowed in a name. In the case of hyphens and apostrophes, the name cannot contain em dashes, en dashes, or curly apostrophes. Those will be deemed invalid characters. |
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| + | *Using spaces or punctuation at the beginning or end of a name won't be accepted. |
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| + | *There is a 32-character limit for names. |
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| + | ==Naming Messages== |
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| + | [[File:DC naming with invalid character.png|thumb|325px|right|Message after submitting invalid characters.]] |
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| + | There are four results when submitting a new name or removing the name of a creature. |
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| + | If a name is already taken, the following message will appear when using the action: |
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| + | <div class="diabox">''"You try to write the name, but the ink disappears as you write, so you decide to try something else."''</div> |
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| + | Below it is a message saying names must be unique. |
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| + | If using invalid characters, the following message will appear when using the action: |
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| + | <div class="diabox">''"You try to write the name, but some characters disappear as you write, so you decide to try something else."''</div> |
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| + | Below it is an explanation of which characters submitted are invalid. |
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| + | If successfully able to name or rename, the following message will appear when using the action: |
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| + | <div class="diabox">''"You write the name next to your dragon's picture in the scroll."''</div> |
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| + | If the user successfully removes the dragon or creature's name, the following message will appear when using the action: |
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| + | <div class="diabox">''"You cross out <nowiki><NAME>'s</nowiki> name on your scroll."''</div> |
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Revision as of 11:37, 22 June 2020
The "Name" page.
Naming is an action that applies a name to a creature, which replaces its italicized character string. The action is available to all species in any stage besides eggs. Leetle Trees, despite being considered frozen eggs, are now also able to be named. This same function can also be used to rename a dragon or creature (or to remove its name entirely) and can be found on the dragon or creature's Actions page.
If the user puts a name in the field, a small X will appear beside the box if the name is invalid in some way, while a valid name will have a ✓ beside it. To remove a dragon or creature's name, simply submit a blank name. Releasing a dragon will result in its name being removed before it enters the Wilderness. However, a creature that is killed before it's renamed will retain the name, and that name will become unavailable forever.
Users can name their dragons whatever they want, as long as the name is within certain character parameters and follows DC's rule on appropriate names. A name that breaks this rule may result in the death of the dragon. Other consequences, such as loss of the naming ability, may also be put into play if the infraction is serious enough. Those unsure whether or not a potential name is appropriate can inquire in the Name Check Thread on the forum.
Naming Rules
- No two dragons or creatures can have the same name (change in capitalization makes no difference).
- Only letters (A-Z, a-z), numbers, spaces, hyphens, and apostrophes are allowed in a name. In the case of hyphens and apostrophes, the name cannot contain em dashes, en dashes, or curly apostrophes. Those will be deemed invalid characters.
- Using spaces or punctuation at the beginning or end of a name won't be accepted.
- There is a 32-character limit for names.
Naming Messages
Message after submitting invalid characters.
There are four results when submitting a new name or removing the name of a creature.
If a name is already taken, the following message will appear when using the action:
Below it is a message saying names must be unique.
If using invalid characters, the following message will appear when using the action:
Below it is an explanation of which characters submitted are invalid.
If successfully able to name or rename, the following message will appear when using the action:
If the user successfully removes the dragon or creature's name, the following message will appear when using the action: