Ever since I had minecraft alpha I've had this name. I don't think I wanna change it because its my gaming name on everything; but, it does sound like a good idea for people who set ridiculous names and didn't know it was permanent.
I like the "ID" system idea. Each player would have an ID assigned to them. Whitelist, ban, and op would work on that ID, but you could change the display name anytime.
Possibly your original username would be you're ID but you can change the display name. That would solve OP, ban and rank issues.
I do think it would be a good feature, but people may spam it. It would make it harder for servers to ban hackers/griefers if they can their name. I think it should only be a one-time name-change.
I hope they make that feature but i donr want to PAY for a new name
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This sounds like a great idea, although with it can come many problems.
Either way, I would love to have the ability to change my name. I bought my account about a year ago so I wouldn't mind a change.
TBH the only logical thing they could do about this is to do what YouTube did... Let you change your name as it appears to everyone as you wish, but regardless, your channel link will use the username you signed up with.
So if I wanted to change my name, I would show up as MuffinMan5000 to everyone else, while my Mojang username would still be Nepenthesis, the name with which I would log into Minecraft and be whitelisted/opped with.
First of all, you people worried about the bans system and how name changes would affect it: If you ban someones IP Address, all of their accounts are banned, so if you were smart when you banned that spammer hellbent on future revenge thursday night, you should've banned his IP. Note: also don't even complain about: "Well i didn't know how to ban an IP address", because guess what? Most griefers have MULTIPLE FAKE IPs!!!!! As well as multiple, HACKED/FAKE accounts. So IP banning most griefers won't solve anything.
Also, on the subject of other players being confused about your identity when you log into your favorite server, just tell them the truth, keep your original skin, make a catchphrase before switching usernames so people know its you when you log in with your new fancy name.
I'm sorry, but I despise this idea of changing names. Sure, I regret my name, and more so down the track because I chose it from what bullies used to call me, but honestly let's look at the pros and cons of this.
Pros:
1. You can have a cool new username.
Cons:
1. Server Owners can't ban you if you change your name.
2. It is morally confusing for people to distinguish you.
3. It's going to cause many problems down the track, whether system overloads at Mojang, or debates of innapropriateness.
This is why I don't condone this new idea Jeb brought to mind, it's just plain horrible and will lead to a new level of griefing.
1.) Mojang has id's setup for each user for the future so servers can ban players when players can start changing their names.
2.) true.
3.) Mojang will most likely be preparing for it considering their the ones coding it.
I registered my first account in 2009. 2009. I was thinking with my younger mind and it seemed like a good idea at the time.. I had to buy a new account because the name was so horrible.
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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YAY! More chances for impersonation, unless they make already taken ones un-usable.
I dont like the idea of name changes BUT seeing as they most likley will offer this I hope it is just a visual thing and not a total change.
Like for instance the main issue is BANS on servers. I hope mojang make it servers know the account name and you can choose the name displayed on servers different from your Account Name.. sort of how mmo character creation works
Make a character (with a valid non used username) and sign in a server with it BUT have the tracking from your account.
This way bans would still stick...
sure hope when its put in they dont mess up in whatever way they are doing it
I dont like the idea of name changes BUT seeing as they most likley will offer this I hope it is just a visual thing and not a total change.
Like for instance the main issue is BANS on servers. I hope mojang make it servers know the account name and you can choose the name displayed on servers different from your Account Name.. sort of how mmo character creation works
Make a character (with a valid non used username) and sign in a server with it BUT have the tracking from your account.
This way bans would still stick...
sure hope when its put in they dont mess up in whatever way they are doing it
One way to fix this would be to give every account their own unique account number, and even when a Username is changed, have the new one linked to the number, so when servers ban a username, it really bans the account number.
Possibly your original username would be you're ID but you can change the display name. That would solve OP, ban and rank issues.
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Either way, I would love to have the ability to change my name. I bought my account about a year ago so I wouldn't mind a change.
So if I wanted to change my name, I would show up as MuffinMan5000 to everyone else, while my Mojang username would still be Nepenthesis, the name with which I would log into Minecraft and be whitelisted/opped with.
Also, on the subject of other players being confused about your identity when you log into your favorite server, just tell them the truth, keep your original skin, make a catchphrase before switching usernames so people know its you when you log in with your new fancy name.
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Curse Premium1.) Mojang has id's setup for each user for the future so servers can ban players when players can start changing their names.
2.) true.
3.) Mojang will most likely be preparing for it considering their the ones coding it.
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Curse PremiumBut I think I like my current Minecraft Name. Never want to change it.
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Curse PremiumYAY! More chances for impersonation, unless they make already taken ones un-usable.
I've been here for a loooooooooong time.
Seems silly to me.I know, I want this badly.
My username is just......weird.
Wat.
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Curse PremiumLike for instance the main issue is BANS on servers. I hope mojang make it servers know the account name and you can choose the name displayed on servers different from your Account Name.. sort of how mmo character creation works
Make a character (with a valid non used username) and sign in a server with it BUT have the tracking from your account.
This way bans would still stick...
sure hope when its put in they dont mess up in whatever way they are doing it
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Curse PremiumOne way to fix this would be to give every account their own unique account number, and even when a Username is changed, have the new one linked to the number, so when servers ban a username, it really bans the account number.
I've been here for a loooooooooong time.