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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well if you use steam workshop coupled with an api, it would mean you can install an addons with a single click and they shouldn't conflict anywhere near as bad
But I think having an unchangeable unique ID and a changeable screen name, would make sense.
I am starting to dislike "hunterman12345" because for one, I have changed my nickname IRL and I have changed my twitter and other social network names. I want my name to be original and something people will remember.
Something like my twitter name, it used to be my Minecraft name, but I don't want it to be a "gaming only" twitter account. So I changed it.
Changing names is something I'd like to see possible on a server-level. i.e. you sign into the server it asks "What name do you want?" and then the server displays you under that name (or perhaps an op command that lets them assign you a display name to prevent abuse/impersonation) I run and play on RP servers and it would be nice to display my character's name instead of my username
its already possible on some servers due to plugins
The Minecraft wiki is not formal, IT'S A GAME
I like the new theme it's much more minecrafty
Hopefully the namechange feature will come fast!
They can't even keep a promise for mod api.
First off, there should be both a player ID and a player name.
The ID would be automatically assigned to a player's account permanently.
The name would be the thing that everyone would change around.
Second, there should be a command to let you look up the players ID. I say this because an IP ban would ban anyone who played on that computer, whereas an ID ban would ban the player without punishing their family/friends.
Third, (not exactly a must, but its a good way to get it done) there should be some sort of application process where a player submits a form to change their name. the form is looked over, and either approved or denied. There should also be a limit to both the amount of people filling out forms, and a limit to the amount of time you can spend filling one out. If you don't like being rushed, then plan your application before starting the process.
Fourth, there should be a cooldown of one month minimum before you can submit your next application. This will encourage people to plan and improve their application before sending it in.
Mojang could also make requirements that they state before the player fills out the form, such as no caplocks, and minimal incorrect spellings. If the player ignores these requirements and still sends it in, their automatic filter would deny it. This would help both Mojang and other players who submitted a proper application.
If this is a stand alone comment, then having a wait time will do absolutely nothing for the ban problem. Players will still be able to change their name in order to remove the ban.
Really? I've been looking and havn't see any, do you happen to know of one? (preferably for FML)
I think your WAY overhinking the last half of this. (I do kinda like the idea of the spell-checker kicking out bad names, but think about legitimate "misspellings" like "Josef" or "Tommi" --- of course D@rk#@xx3r$ or such should deffinately be kicked) Nobody is going to take the time to read an application for a name change. They're going to set a script to do it automatically (discounting if there was a legitimate need to change one right now, like "John_and_sally" - a couple sharing an account, and one dies traumatically, the other might request the name be changed)
The first one is standard part and parcel with most web-based systems, you have a user-id, then a username. IF this hasn't been implimented it would be quite easy to add a column to the table.
It is so nice to see people thinking about this! However, I dissagree because in this world, if two people share the same PC and one is banned, the banned one will use that PC with the other person's account to harass/grief/etc... ("this is why we cant have nice things" / "a few plotholes spoil life for all of us")
Players would keep their Minecraft name, but have a simple option from the main menu to change their display name. When a player logs into the server the message "<user> has logged in under the alias <displayname>." would be displayed. A new command would be available for OPs and moderators, "/username <player's displayname>", which would allow them to easily find a persons username. And in addition to that the console would display their username, followed by their display name.
For example; "Rummbottom (ExostentialMadness)"
Then, from there, I suppose some serverside options would be available.. Such as one to disallow duplicate names, requesting a player to change their display name if they join a server where it is already in use. And a simple, still optional profanity filter option with a wide variety of words already in a .txt file, which server owners could add to to further weed out words and phrases. And, naturally, to prevent people from getting around this... No symbols in display names. Except for perhaps spaces.
that would annoy people without credit cards, which is a good chunk of the player base
Ok, should I change that to 'newest' then?
With "it's a game' I mean that Minecraft is a game, so the wiki doesn't have to be formal. But that's my opinion.
Sorry about my post being sloppy/confusing
This feature will be useful for me.