Za7hor Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I would like to be able to use my username I have used for over a decade. However, this is not possible because someone reserved the username before me. Could it be possible to change the usernames so that multiple users could use the same username. This would of course require a "Battle.net" or "Discord" type of solution, which would make your username more like "WarframeTag", adding some numbers after the username so it's easier to identify other players or add them as a friend. Another option is to check if accounts are no longer active and remove the username from their use. Of course, people should be e-mailed if they were in danger to lose their reserved username. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_AKC Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Your last paragraph made me feel less hostile, but I'm still thinking of a massive no thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Juger. Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xirka Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Letting multiple people use the same name just leads to confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvaDreams Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Umm, no. Everything is linked to your account. If someone has your name already it just means it's not that unique. I've been using this one since..... 1997 with AOL? Only had one instance of it being used before me. Before that my father had picked "vultureguy(some numbers)" so guys wouldn't think I was a girl... Hated that username. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaero Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Your last paragraph describes what is already a thing. I got the same problem when I started my account back in 2014. About a year ago I checked the profile that used my desired nickname and found out that account was never used at all. After describing my situation to support they checked that account for inactivity and deleted it so I could use my desired nickname. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeMonkey Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Inb4 100 different Noamuth's. No ty, 1 is bad enough. Sarcasm, nobody jump me As Ksaero stated they do delete names if you ask support and the account hasn't been active in 2 years or so. Edited January 17, 2017 by DeMonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Za7hor Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 Thanks for the information. I contacted support and asked them if there's something to do. There are several games which allow you to use the same name, including Steam's most played games like Dota 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Team Fortress 2, and somehow in those game, it does not cause confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sziklamester Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I am lucky then because my username not taken by others. I have a tons of usernames and mail adresses and this one is old too and use long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailissa Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 45 minutes ago, Za7hor said: There are several games which allow you to use the same name, including Steam's most played games like Dota 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Team Fortress 2, and somehow in those game, it does not cause confusion. Personally I don't care what other games do, I like usernames being unique so it gets a resounded no thankyou from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evanescent Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 1 hour ago, DeMonkey said: Inb4 100 different Noamuth's. No ty, 1 is bad enough. Reveal hidden contents Sarcasm, nobody jump me As Ksaero stated they do delete names if you ask support and the account hasn't been active in 2 years or so. *jumps* On topic, I don't think it would be nice. I can see scamming becoming a thing with similarly numberd IGNs and all sorts of complications. Pick a new one, it's no biggie. You can already put the name and a number after it, so I don't see how it would change things unless I'm misunderstanding things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeiss17 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 3 hours ago, SilvaDreams said: Umm, no. Everything is linked to your account. If someone has your name already it just means it's not that unique. I've been using this one since..... 1997 with AOL? Only had one instance of it being used before me. Before that my father had picked "vultureguy(some numbers)" so guys wouldn't think I was a girl... Hated that username. https://archive.org/stream/RulesOfTheInternet/RulesOfTheInternet..txt Rules 30, 31 and 32 invalidate your posts. As per OP, no. Nope. My username is mine and mine only. Never had a problem with it being taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckMaverick Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Have you checked the profile of the player whose name you want to take? Just type /profile NameHere in any chat. You should be able to judge how active the account is and see if they have any of the warframes or weapons released in 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miser_able Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 If there were several people with the same name people could impersonate important figures by making a similar name, which would be bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FashionFrame Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 To the last part: Only way you can get an old account name is to submit a support ticket and ask DE if you can have it. That's what I did for my name, but DE has 2 rules: The account must be inactive for over 2 years, and you still need to pay 200p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Update Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) I had this problem Long time ago...Then i started with dumb names... And never happen again. Edited January 17, 2017 by NoticeMeValkyr-senpai 555 post... 111moar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morningstar999 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 just add numbers after the name you want problem solved. its what i did XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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