As passionate gamers, we have spent countless hours engrossed in the world of a game many of us knew and loved: Minetest. The recent unexpected name change to "Luanti" has not only shocked us but has also complicated aspects we often took for granted. Introducing this cherished game to others has become confusing, especially for those excited to discover Minetest as was, only to find "Luanti" instead. It also may make older mods built for this game nonfunctional due to renaming the essential and highly used class from minetest to "core"

The significance of a name means more than it might seem; Minetest is recognized worldwide, and the rebranding affects the game's identity. A report from Interbrand, a world-leading brand consultancy, states that unknown or unfamiliar brand names can negatively impact a product's success (Interbrand, 2018). The name Minetest isn't just a name, but a symbol of countless joyful gaming and programming memories we have all shared, and it deserves to retain its original moniker.

We urge the minetest devs to listen to its dedicated user base and revert the name from Luanti back to Minetest. This step will maintain clarity for everyone, from devoted gamers to those yet to experience the joys and challenges playing Minetest and programming mods for this game. Let us continue to fuel our passion and love for the Minetest.

Please join us and sign this petition to uphold the legacy of Minetest. Show your support for the original name and for the treasured memories it represents to gamers, game devs and modders globally.