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One name to itemize them each
User	Tennessee Ernie Ford
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One name to itemize them all

Do not reuse a name for non-identical items.

In Guild Wars #1, some item names are re-used for non-identical items (examples below). This creates unnecessary confusion for the player. While performance requirements might require skins to be re-used, it should always be possible to introduce a new name when the items differ in functionality.

Note: Naturally, weapons with the same name and skin will vary in common statistics (e.g. damage, amount of energy); the suggestion is to use a new name when the functionality or look of the item differs (e.g. upgrade options, skin, defensive/offensive utility, distinct sources).

Examples

This list is suggestive, not exhaustive; it is meant to give one a flavor for the confusion that reigns when unnecessarily reusing a name.

Name	Used for...	Notes	Possible alternatives
Skale Fin	Skale Fin (Nightfall), Skale Fin (Pre-Searing)	Incompatible sources, different result from collections	Skale Fin and Istani Skale Fin
Armor	e.g. Canthan Armor (crafted) and Canthan Armor (collected)	Crafted armor always allows Insignias and Runes; only Runes are permitted for some collector armors.	Canthan Collectors Armor and Canthan Crafted Armor
Weapons	e.g. Water Staff != Water Staff != Water Staff	Different skins, different upgrade options, different functions (defense vs. offense).	Canthan Water Staff, Ordinary Water Staff, Tyrian Water Staff
More Weapons	e.g. Flame Artifact != Flame Artifact	Different skins, some allow inscriptions and focus cores, while others do not.	Flame Artifact, Flaming Eye

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