SomeOneInaHat
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I've used my handle "SomeOneInaHat" since I was 8 years old on everything.
Its existence is pretty stupid.
Its existence is pretty stupid.
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"Sorry, that name is already taken"
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Dreamwriter
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The Ouya's cheapest Kickstarter pledge reward was the ability to reserve your gamertag before the system launch. Of course, with as many people as pledged, there's still gonna be some overlap.
Yes. iOS, Steam, and some other PC games I own. It's slightly more convenient if the person has an easy username to remember, yeah, and I don't have a problem with picking a username because "Tyeforce" is never taken, but I'd much rather just be called "Tye" in game. Friend Codes just make everything a lot cleaner, in my opinion. And nobody's left with an unwanted name (that in many cases, they can't change).
Like I said, people don't complain about phone numbers, do they? So why make a big deal of Friend Codes? It's just silly. I mean, I can understand having a problem with how they were on DS and Wii, but now that they're universal on 3DS and presumably Wii U (it's been said that Friend Codes will still exist in some way, but will be downplayed or something—not entirely sure what they mean by that), I don't get the complaints aside from there being no invites.
I think it'll have Friend Codes and usernames. You get a FC when you make an account, but then you can assign a (non-unique?) username to it.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
No one that is sane thinks Q is top tier... So I'm set for life. 
It's not really a big deal, but I just think that it's 2012 and this really shouldn't be an issue at all anymore.
Ha! You can't start your username with numbers! At least for PSN anyway.
Address books and gaming friend lists are two different beasts. A common thing now is for someone to send a message, and many phones have an option for the recipient to "add number to contacts". No phone number inputs required. It's not like that for friend codes.
Nope. Nothing so far hints to friend codes being like they were for the Wii.
frAntic_Frog
Member
sorry but
XxxxxxXXX7834=L337_M0FO-198492Xxxxxxxx
is already taken
XxxxxxXXX7834=L337_M0FO-198492Xxxxxxxx
is already taken
Not really, they're actually pretty similar. The only problem with Friend Codes, which I pointed out and agree with, is the fact that there are no automatic invites. Though some games do let you add people to your Friend List within game, much like you could do on a phone when someone calls or texts you.
gnarlyxcharlie
Member
had to put an x in my name. oh well, i'm alright with it
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Applies for me as well...
I don't like adding numbers, so I ended up using "blamite prime", which I'm fine with, but it's just not the same as the real thing.Dreamwriter
Member
Apples and rocks. A US phone number is only 7 digits. You often need a 3-digit area code, but in people's minds that's a separate piece of information. So, in one case you have a 7-digit number which you must enter into uncounted online forms and tell everybody you deal with, so will of course have memorized quickly, and in the other case, a 12-digit number which you only use once in a while to try and get someone to friend you. Thus people don't complain about phone numbers who would complain about friend codes.
I mean, think about it, which takes more effort, telling someone at work "I'm FootEater12" or telling someone "My friend code is 6749 2236 9001"? And if you are the one being told this, which one do you have a better chance of remembering if you don't write it down?
Numbers win.
dragonlife
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Mine's usually taken, which makes me add a number.
I think it's more that people don't want to use the name any more, because of you...
Also it boils down to a cognitive thing too. Any semi-coherent username would be easier to remember and/or write down than a 16 digit code.
Parakeetman
No one wants a throne you've been sitting on!
More games need to assign an alpha numeric code to said player character which is what the game uses to identify it rather than by an actual name. That way can have same names, but still each character is tagged as unique by the server itself.
I think phantasy star online had done this for an example.
I think phantasy star online had done this for an example.
djplaeskool
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Yeah, PSO/PSU/PSO2 all have raw account numbers affiliated with the user, so all IDs had a unique hook.
PSO2 actually lets your create a unique "Player ID" so you can track people regardless of their current character name.
Absoludacrous
Member
A long time ago I came up with a name I'd use for every RPG or MMO that's unique enough that it's never taken. It's nice not having to stress over grabbing names during the first minute of a launch.
dragonlife69, dragonlife1313, #dragonslut
Parakeetman
No one wants a throne you've been sitting on!
Best name I ever came up with in FFXI was "BiggerThanYou" as a tarutaru. Ran around with that during the Japanese launch totally confusing the fuck out of everyone I met lol.
They all laughed though once I explained what it meant.
Grandfathers name, cousins middle name, distant relatives name lol Its not super common these days, but for the older generation it seemed to be more common.
They all laughed though once I explained what it meant.
Grandfathers name, cousins middle name, distant relatives name lol Its not super common these days, but for the older generation it seemed to be more common.
You realise there's a world of difference between giving somebody a username and a phone number, right? If I tell someone at work to add me on XBL, it isn't hard. It would be near impossible with a friend code.
-Deadpool-
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When I was a kid I used to be able to get "Deadpool" everywhere. Lesser known Marvel character and not as much of a following.
He's a bit more mainstream now, so I inevitably end up with -Deadpool-, TheDeadpool, .Deadpool or whatever before I can register. Never feels the same, but meh. Can't expect to nab it every time.
He's a bit more mainstream now, so I inevitably end up with -Deadpool-, TheDeadpool, .Deadpool or whatever before I can register. Never feels the same, but meh. Can't expect to nab it every time.
So what did it really mean.
I don't have any problem with friend codes (I actually enjoy that they open up the option to have any username you like) but I think people take issue with the fact that they aren't easy to memorize on the spot. I laugh when people turn them into a huge deal-breaking drama-fest though. Pretty funny.
I still remember what it was like to write down a twenty digit number just to "save" a game and how many times I fucked up a single digit and had to start over (case sensitive NES? Really??).
Like this. Lol. Near impossible? Give me a fuckin break dude.
Parakeetman
No one wants a throne you've been sitting on!
Yeah. Tech limitations decades ago should be used to justify shitty interfaces in 2012.
Just sayin it's not a big deal. Obviously for you, with it being near impossible, you have a different impression.
chickdigger802
Banned
think of adjective that describes food.
look around your room for an object
done.
DeepFriedVitamins
look around your room for an object
done.
DeepFriedVitamins
MikeE21286
Member
SaltyChair
It's not a case of it being impossible, it's just completely ridiculous that this is even an issue in an online system in this century. It's completely stupid and deserves all the mockery in the world, and I have no faith Nintendo are going to fix it.
Lol. I agree that it's ridiculous that this is an issue for you and all other people affected by it. How people cope with it is not my concern. Not putting your faith in a video game company for anything sounds like a pretty level headed plan for the future though.
I love your spin.
This is why I hope Nintendo keeps Friend Codes around as a background ID system. That way you can have any user name you want, even if someone already has it, but people can search for you by inputting your user name and a bit of your friend code.
Spin? Ok. Dude starts thread and says that he wishes his username wasn't taken. Someone else says that's the reason they like friend codes. You come in and say that friend codes are terrible because it's nearly impossible to share them with people. I point out that people don't like friend codes because they can't be memorized and it only gets weird when people go over the top in raging against them, citing your struggles as an easy example.
Wasn't meaning to insult you this badly. Your comment was just very timely in putting some meat to my post. You'll find that more people here agree with you than they do with me, so no worries.
MulderWasTaken
Member
I always always have the same problem, that's why I use the username you see on the left.
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