Every one of us picked our Minecraft user name when we signed up on minecraft.net for the first time (and every time thereafter). For most of us, knowing that whatever name was chosen is stuck with us forever is just a part of the game. Still, what if you gave yourself a silly or inappropriate name? What if you're just tired of the one you have? Currently, this means getting another copy of the game - but maybe not for long.
Jeb hinted that username changes might be a feature in the near future, something that Mollstam is looking into currently. While there is no set date - or even a hinted one - for the feature's arrival, it would seem that it's more a matter of "when" than "if" now.
Maybe I can use this opportunity to change my name to "MrFluffykins".
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Maybe they'll do it like Steam, where you sign up with a username (so, mine would be Azaquyar), and then you can change your display name. If people choose to ban you from their servers, they'd just ban your username.
Every 1/2 months name change is pretty nice idea. Rs has it too.
I hope they release this on 1.4, and adding friends on minecraft profile would be a nice change too.
In my eyes, I don't really think the griefing part of it would be the biggest deal. Even with the username changes, I can''t see griefers just changing there username over and over, just to get at a server. I can also see admins just ip-banning more, if neccasary.
Overall this would be a AMAZING aspect to the community.. I hate my name
They would hook it up so that it bans the account, not the name.
Dude, most griefer that can do REAL damage have multiple accounts or you don't catch them.
maybe when you ban someone it bans their email account? so any usernames they have will ALL be banned?
Yes and i will be one of those.
Support username change (however they should put a cooldown timer like once per month similar to runescape).