Naming Characters

Modus Operandi is a premiere role-playing experience. As such the names selected by new players must be carefully chosen so that they not only reflect the likes and dislikes of an individual player but also do not interfere with the role-playing experience of the other players in the game. Players who choose names that are "out of genre" will be asked to make another name choice.

Before you choose a name for your character in Modus Operandi, please look over our guidelines and suggestions. This will make the process of choosing a name go more quickly.

Names should not contain odd punctuation, numbers, or extra letters. Examples: Timmmy, Xxkillerxx, Kill~Deer, Smasher2, Daaave Joonnnes.

Names should not be typed in ALL CAPS. Use proper upper and lowercase letters when creating your name. If you use all capital letters in your name, the system will automatically send you back to rename your character, not necessarily because there is a problem with the name itself, but because it is in all caps.

Names should not be composed of nonsense characters, abbreviated or missing letters, or are unpronounceable: Examples: Asdasd fghfgh, Bldhnd, LSmith.

Names should not be of famous, modern public figures such as TV or movie personalities, or of religious icons. Examples: Jesus, Buddha, Jizobosatsu, Marilyn Monroe, Ice-T.

Names should not be of copyrighted or trademarked characters. Examples: Dick Tracy, Nancy Drew, Laura Bow, Bruce Wayne.

Names should not be "look alikes" for existing characters or famous people. Examples: Dick Tracey, Robert Sterling, Bruce Waynne.