Halo381 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I couldn't really find any other place to put this... anyways, the topic: I've been noticing in The Arkship Pub, some corporations require you to put in a character name. Now, naturally, if you put in a character name and you were to get the game a little late, maybe someone takes your character name. So my question is, is there a way to cement that name in place, for you and only you? And, since there can be multiple characters, can you do this with more than one name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 At best you could hope to be early or hope that (late) beta chars don't get wiped completely. Then again if we're talking about a full name, first and last name or similar then chances are you should be fine. In theory. I don't think there will be any reservations before you are able to create chars in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominar Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Then there's forum names. If someone sees your name on the forums, they'd have to be pretty crappy to steal said name. Of course it's possible someone might, however, so far, the people I've met on the forums don't seem like those kind of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbagger98 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 If someone takes my name, Lord only knows what i will do..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halo381 Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 If someone takes my name, Lord only knows what i will do..... Hunt them down in game and make their life miserable so they get a name change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_War_Doctor Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 id be pretty damn bitter if someone stole my forum name as its the name I use for other things aswell lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaximander Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 @Gingerdeadman6This is why I use such a prestigious name as CaptainTwerkmotor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picardnado Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I'd like to be Picardnado, then I'll captain the enterprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code24 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I think an optional place to enter and reserve your character name on the Community Portal might be a good idea. DarkNovation and Zantsuken 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnicornDalek Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 my worst nightmare... picking a name... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaSchiz Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 For over a decade my name has never been taken in a game ... no matter how long after release it is. Will the real DaSchiz please stand up ... please stand up .... Vyz Ejstu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volkier Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Then there's forum names. If someone sees your name on the forums, they'd have to be pretty crappy to steal said name. Of course it's possible someone might, however, so far, the people I've met on the forums don't seem like those kind of people. It is possible and does happen. Some dude has been registering my name on random games that he (or she?) never ever plays after the fact. So far I've found about a dozen or so games where I would try to register it, it's already been taken, and if I go to their account it's always "last used / last played / last seen" on the same day as it's been registered on. Ah if only arson was legal.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalloInfligo Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I have never had this problem with not having my name, then again the more unique and original your name the better chance no one else uses it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zantsuken Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Do we know if it is going to be FirstName@LastName? Were we can have any FirstName we want as long as our LastName (or account name) is unique? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybrex Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Do we know if it is going to be FirstName@LastName? Were we can have any FirstName we want as long as our LastName (or account name) is unique? As far as I know, nothing like this has been openly discussed by Novaquark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tekdout Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Do we know if it is going to be FirstName@LastName? Were we can have any FirstName we want as long as our LastName (or account name) is unique? I was wondering this as well. It is very early still of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tekdout Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 As far as I know, nothing like this has been openly discussed by Novaquark. Have they said the min/max character name length will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalloInfligo Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Have they said the min/max character name length will be? No nothing about names at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesras Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I don't think any of the devs have yet commented on naming of character, I would definitely love if we can register our names during the alpha/beta round and still have the right to retain that name during the game launch with the option to change the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archonious Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Oh yeah, that could be the pain. Somebody used my nickname in reddit and twitter. Seen my nickname in few games. But most funniest, when I created nickname, there was nothing ininternet. But I don't think we need worry about this, game developers use site systems for ages. So your nickname on forum or communuty site will be account for the game. I'm nearly sure about that. Thanks, Archonious Vyz Ejstu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyz Ejstu Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Oh yeah, that could be the pain. Somebody used my nickname in reddit and twitter. Seen my nickname in few games. But most funniest, when I created nickname, there was nothing ininternet. But I don't think we need worry about this, game developers use site systems for ages. So your nickname on forum or communuty site will be account for the game. I'm nearly sure about that. Thanks, Archonious "Coupled with the fact that you're allowed to change your forum name, this stands as a splendid option. That said, I wouldn't dare anyone to steal my name, but if someone is feeling so foolhardy as to do so...I look forward to meeting that person in the game. Let me assure you, that thief will long remember that unpleasant first encounter and many others that will follow." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaximander Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 "Coupled with the fact that you're allowed to change your forum name, this stands as a splendid option. That said, I wouldn't dare anyone to steal my name, but if someone is feeling so foolhardy as to do so...I look forward to meeting that person in the game. Let me assure you, that thief will long remember that unpleasant first encounter and many others that will follow." I chose CaptainTwerkmotor and I own that decision. I'm going with the flow like a badass In-game, I'll probably choose a name like "Nott A. Budgai". Vyz Ejstu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiden Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I hope they announce something about the naming convention soon. I an in favor of CharacterName@AccountName - where AccountName is unique and CharacterName can be anything we want. Dygz_Briarthorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Some of the pledge rewards are Arkship ID cards, I believe those reserve your name. Just got to hope no-one wants your name that has one I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BliitzTheFox Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Based on the Kickstarter stretch goals All players who have an Arkship ID card of any level will be able to reserve their character name for the release, if the goal of 6000 backers is reached everyone who has Iron Supporter pack or better will gain an additional name reservation. Iron Supporters would have one. Anyone with an Arkship ID card would have two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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