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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Wiki Skin Overhaul
For years, the Minecraft Wiki has followed the same visual format as many wikis - it's a tried and true look, after all. For one user - namely, Ultradude25, an administrator on the wiki - this just wasn't good enough. Leading the effort to revamp the wiki's appearance, the community has given Minecraft's most popular wiki a complete make-over - head on over and check it out!
Minecraft Wiki will seem quite familiar to forum regulars - keep in mind however, that the visual re-design was done entirely by volunteers! It is, in many ways, another reminder of just how strong the Minecraft community is, and how far it reaches. It's hard to think of another gaming community with such strong dedication, passion and sense of unity. Congratulations to Ultradude25, and everyone who helped him out on this incredibly ambitious project!
Yeah kind of like xbox you can change your name once and then you have to pay for it.
I remember when I first purchased Minecraft, I thought we could create a character with a name after we logged in, kind of like a RPG. Needless to say, I discovered that wasn't the case and bought a second copy :P.
Really dude? Pay money? Well, I bought Minecraft with a card. I can't use a credit card, and 99% of the people wouldn't! That would make me think Mojang was a money sucking company that cares nothing about peoples thoughts. You already have to buy there skins!Also, if you changed your name you could be Notch, or Honeydew, or BlueXephos! Lame idea....
Very true ...
I don't know why so many people are going on about people taking popular names, or being able to sidestep server bans by changing your name. Fixing all of that seems pretty simple to me, all you would need to do is to have both a permanent account name, and a unique display name.
When switching over to the new system all current usernames would be reserved as both that persons account name, and their display name. This way you wouldn't have to be concerned about some kids impersonating youtube celebrities, since current usernames would automatically be transfered over to unique display names.
This would also keep people from getting around bans by changing their name, since the server would still know what your account name is, and refuse you entry if the administrator doesn't want you there.
For example:
This way everyone gets to change the name that other players see as much as they like, but display names are still unique so you don't have to worry about impersonations, and account names are permanent so servers can still ban people without any additional effort than before.