When were we able to use roman numerals in our character names, when and why was this changed?

Question

In Antica there is a player named Fabian der II and his account was created on Dec 26 2002. So I'm assuming ever since Tibia's creation we were able to use roman numerals, but I'm unsure. I want to know why and when did this get changed? I personally think roman numerals suit Tibia well...

Answer 1

The only information I found is a post on Tibia's website in 2008 but it doesn't mention anything about the roman numerals they just updated their rules back then.

I will leave you the link in case you find it interesting https://www.tibia.com/news/?subtopic=latestnews&id=708

I also found this one, which could be when they decided not to let us use upper case letters on the names https://www.tibia.com/news/?subtopic=newsarchive&id=198&fbegind=1&fbeginm=1&fbeginy=2003&fendd=1&fendm=1&fendy=2004&flist=11111111

Comments

Hmm I don't think the first link is for Roman Numerals but it's talking about the special characters - and '

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Yeah I did mention in the comment that it didn't talk about Roman Numerals at all, but it talked about when they changed their rules back in 2008.

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But then it doesn't answer my question :( but thats for the other sources I knew about them already though my old character had a - in it

Answer 2

Starting with "when" - as already mentioned, it had to happen either on 06.06.2003 (introduction of improved name check) or on 08.04.2008 (changes to Tibia rules regarding names).

As for "why" - Roman numerals are nothing else than capital letters, one or more. The change enforced the usage of capital letters only at the beginning of each word and prohibited the usage of single letters as parts of the names. Why? Let me answer that with the last sentence of one of the old naming rules (which can still be read thanks to the Wayback Machine):

This rule was removed due to automation of the process - instead of allowing the players to make characters such as DeMoNhUnTeR or A B C, then relying on reports and manual verification, such names would be checked and blocked during the character creation, thus relieving some workforce for other tasks. Unfortunately, because of this, names such as Fabian der II or McConner can no longer be used. And yes, the automated verification system could be improved but:

1. it would require time and effort, which I doubt CipSoft would find worthwhile
2. there is always a risk of an oversight or players finding a loophole if certain combinations were to be allowed (e.g. someone could name their character IV VI IX)

Unfortunately, the system cannot be cheated even by using lower-case L instead of capital I, as another rule (word needs to contain a vowel) blocks that. While it is possible to use a capital I, followed by a lower-case L, the letters are visibly different:

Therefore, if you really want to use Roman numerals in your name, your only choice (at least for now) is to use lower case letters.