{
  "id": 8908259,
  "title": "The brave adventurers of WoW: Forever are all called things like Take Meds and Skonch Prime",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/the-brave-adventurers-of-wow-forever-are-all-called-things-like-take",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-21T11:16:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/world-of-warcraft/the-brave-adventurers-of-wow-forever-are-all-called-things-like-take-meds-and-skonch-prime/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the expansive world of World of Warcraft: Forever, players are now required to adopt a two-name system due to the game being hosted on a massive megaserver. This arrangement offers several benefits, such as ensuring players can secure their preferred first name without the risk of someone else snagging it.\n\nThe developers have observed an amusing trend among the player base, with some character names sparking a wave of laughter and curiosity. Among the most notable are \"Rotten Nutz,\" \"Skonch Prime,\" \"Minion Cuck,\" \"Lancedalot,\" \"Nowimdead\" (an undead paladin), \"Huge Bulge,\" \"Take Meds,\" \"Zugzug,\" \"Workwork,\" \"Gotta Poo,\" \"Girlwho Suggestsyaoi,\" \"Ballbag Billy,\" \"Po Tayto,\" \"Supplement Bottle,\" \"Looks Maxxer,\" and \"Floorpov Povfloor.\"\n\nHowever, the developers have issued a stern warning to those who wish to participate in this naming fad. Blizzard Entertainment has made it clear that character names must adhere to strict naming policies, even in the beta phase of the game. Violating these policies could result in the loss of beta access.",
  "summary": "Plus other assorted names that might actually get you banned.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}