-XeqtR Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) Does anyone know that has done a name change, before I pay the 200 platinum am I allowed to see if the name I want is available? I tried doing a website search for the name and there is not the one I want (But I remember it not being available way back when I first started). I just want to make sure that it doesn't charge the 200 plat and then tells me after I can't have that name and I'm out. Thanks! Despite the name not being on search, it still says it's taken, so who knows. Thanks anyway guys. Edited November 4, 2013 by xeqtrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachles Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I don't think so. It shouldn't charge your account unless the name is available, though, so you should be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatoObligato Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 You could use the search function on this forum to check if anyone has it. Just make sure you're searching Users there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead_Rabbits Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 it does tell you if its available before charging you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobaFett Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 so you changed your name to"xeqtrr"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BETAOPTICS Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 You could have sent DE a ticket and let them tell you if such a user name existed, they can see all the users after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScopeWraith Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Just because someone registers to the game, doesn't mean they registered to the forums. I created my warframe account back in U6... Didn't register on forums until U9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboDoge Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 You can try to make another account just to test specific name availability. Emphasize on try, not make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abelarde-EGT- Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Just because someone registers to the game, doesn't mean they registered to the forums. I created my warframe account back in U6... Didn't register on forums until U9 I started playing Warframe back in U7 and i got automatically a forum account with the same name as i registered for the game. And my forum name changed to the same one ingame when i changed my name via plat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renan.Ruivo Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 You could use the search function on this forum to check if anyone has it. Just make sure you're searching Users there. This, pretty much. Accounts that are registered to the game are automatically registered to the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobaFett Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 :D Glad I was right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbut Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 The easiest way to know if someone has a name is to try and add them in-game. a pending FR comes up, claimed. "User does not exist" You got yourself a name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaNightfire Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Does anyone know that has done a name change, before I pay the 200 platinum am I allowed to see if the name I want is available? I tried doing a website search for the name and there is not the one I want (But I remember it not being available way back when I first started). I just want to make sure that it doesn't charge the 200 plat and then tells me after I can't have that name and I'm out. Thanks! Despite the name not being on search, it still says it's taken, so who knows. Thanks anyway guys. My previous name was " Cute " and had to ask support to let me delete an older account so I could re-use it's name, so i'll give you a few details on how it works. They DO NOT charge you the 200 Platinum UNTIL you accept the new name, if you attempt to put in a new name and it's already taken, you'll just be told it's taken and name change was not successful at the changing menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobaFett Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 :( i liked 'cute' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeusInsania Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 My previous name was " Cute " and had to ask support to let me delete an older account so I could re-use it's name, so i'll give you a few details on how it works. They DO NOT charge you the 200 Platinum UNTIL you accept the new name, if you attempt to put in a new name and it's already taken, you'll just be told it's taken and name change was not successful at the changing menu. Went from Cute to Hermaphrodite. Wow. xD gj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExorcistEX Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 or go click the register page and use that user id checker. Check the id there and after you find the id you want is available. Close the page without processing to the next step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazer Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Accounts that are registered to the game are automatically registered to the forums. Wrong. They actually have to go to the forums on the newly created account for it to create the forum account as well. If they don't a forum search won't turn up any results but the name will be taken. The only sure way to know if a name is taken is to try to add it in game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renan.Ruivo Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 If they don't a forum search won't turn up any results but the name will be taken. Which means that they have been registered to the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-XeqtR Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Seriously..why did someone necro my thread from over a month ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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