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mordiby
G.R.A.V.E
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Posted - 2013.09.20 20:49:00 -
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I think that people have a hard time saying there actual name in games. I do not know why this is, its not like someone is going to kill you in real life. We only use our gamer names most of the time, but I would rather be called by my first name, I know thats a personal preference though. So yeah share your thoughts on this topic if you kindly. |
Scheneighnay McBob
Bojo's School of the Trades
3205
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Posted - 2013.09.20 22:31:00 -
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People just need to make their names whatever they want to be called by.
But, because of the spelling of Scheneighnay (pronounced shu-nay-nay), people just call me McBob in game.
Ofc, when I play with people I know IRL, we usually go by our actual names. It's Jake, btw. |
Mossellia Delt
Militaires Sans Jeux
355
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Posted - 2013.09.21 08:44:00 -
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I tend to keep people using my online name, Delt or Moss. Being known (not well known, but known) and under an NDA I like to keep real life out of it. |
AlleyKatPr0
Villore Sec Ops
Gallente Federation
42
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Posted - 2013.09.21 10:42:00 -
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mordiby wrote:I think that people have a hard time saying their actual name in games. I do not know why this is, its not like someone is going to kill you in real life. We only use our gamer names most of the time, but I would rather be called by my first name, I know that's a personal preference though. So yeah share your thoughts on this topic if you kindly.
Devs don't use their given names.
This is also a role playing game, so expect people to create a mythical online persona of themselves.
Oh, you need to also realize that if everybody did you use their real names, not everyone is going to be happy with Bob854 or Lisa149 or Susan23 - thusly will create a role-playing name for this role-playing world because their name is taken.
My name is unpronounceable by most people, mostly because people are mostly morons who can't read or write and name their kids accordingly.
I'd rather get killed by DeathmassacreXXX666 than Kylie14
What do I win? |
Cpl Foster USMC
The Minmatar Heavy Association
203
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Posted - 2013.09.21 17:03:00 -
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I really was Cpl. Foster at a younger stage of my life and now, so many years later, it's nice to hear people call me that again... |
Derek Barnes
0uter.Heaven
403
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Posted - 2013.09.24 03:44:00 -
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People call me Derek |
XxWarlordxX97
Ancient Exiles
4624
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Posted - 2013.09.24 04:07:00 -
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People call me War |
Atiim
Living Like Larry Schwag
25
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Posted - 2013.09.25 19:31:00 -
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Well my name is Atiim in real life as well so... |
General John Ripper
TeamPlayers
EoN.
2662
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Posted - 2013.09.25 19:36:00 -
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I don't want people to find out that I am really Conan O'Brien. |
Terram Nenokal
Namtar Elite
Gallente Federation
206
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Posted - 2013.09.25 21:08:00 -
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People call me Terran Something |
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Julius Vindice
A.N.O.N.Y.M.O.U.S.
301
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Posted - 2013.09.25 21:12:00 -
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People call me Ven, Julius, Wild Bill, ******, and Bigfoot
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gbghg
L.O.T.I.S.
3534
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Posted - 2013.09.25 21:52:00 -
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i just kind of spasmed on the virtual keyboard and have since heard at least 5 different pronunciations of my name, i have managed to convert the majority of the people i play with to just calling me gb for simplicity's sake. |
Forlorn Destrier
Bullet Cluster
1808
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Posted - 2013.09.25 21:54:00 -
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mordiby wrote:I think that people have a hard time saying there actual name in games. I do not know why this is, its not like someone is going to kill you in real life. We only use our gamer names most of the time, but I would rather be called by my first name, I know thats a personal preference though. So yeah share your thoughts on this topic if you kindly.
I've seen players cyber stalked using information garnered from a game before. It is not unreasonable to hide as much information as possible to safeguard yourself. |
Forlorn Destrier
Bullet Cluster
1808
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Posted - 2013.09.25 21:55:00 -
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As for what people call me: it's usually Forlorn or Folornificator. |
gbghg
L.O.T.I.S.
3534
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Posted - 2013.09.25 21:57:00 -
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Forlorn Destrier wrote:As for what people call me: it's usually Forlorn or Folornificator.
do you get saddled with the forlorn hope much? |
Skipper Jones
Militaires-Sans-Frontieres
803
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Posted - 2013.09.25 21:59:00 -
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Scheneighnay McBob wrote:People just need to make their names whatever they want to be called by.
But, because of the spelling of Scheneighnay (pronounced shu-nay-nay), people just call me McBob in game.
Ofc, when I play with people I know IRL, we usually go by our actual names. It's Jake, btw.
From State Farm?
I don't think anybody in this game knows my real name. Its NOT Skipper BTW. |
Forlorn Destrier
Bullet Cluster
1809
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Posted - 2013.09.25 22:00:00 -
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gbghg wrote:Forlorn Destrier wrote:As for what people call me: it's usually Forlorn or Folornificator. do you get saddled with the forlorn hope much?
I see what you did there. 
I don't. I actually chose this name because the synonyms are "abandoned warhorse". I liked the romantic sound to that. Then I came up with the following:
"I'm called forlorn destrier because I used to kick puppies, so my friends, upset with me, abandoned me, and so now I'm sad"
Now, picture a horse kicking a puppy.
Hard to ignore, isn't it?  |
gbghg
L.O.T.I.S.
3541
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Posted - 2013.09.25 22:04:00 -
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Forlorn Destrier wrote:gbghg wrote:Forlorn Destrier wrote:As for what people call me: it's usually Forlorn or Folornificator. do you get saddled with the forlorn hope much? I see what you did there. I don't. I actually chose this name because the synonyms are "abandoned warhorse". I liked the romantic sound to that. Then I came up with the following: "I'm called forlorn destrier because I used to kick puppies, so my friends, upset with me, abandoned me, and so now I'm sad" Now, picture a horse kicking a puppy. Hard to ignore, isn't it?
Am i bad person for laughing at that image? still nice naming idea, its kinda poetic. |
Forlorn Destrier
Bullet Cluster
1809
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Posted - 2013.09.25 22:06:00 -
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gbghg wrote:Forlorn Destrier wrote:gbghg wrote:Forlorn Destrier wrote:As for what people call me: it's usually Forlorn or Folornificator. do you get saddled with the forlorn hope much? I see what you did there. I don't. I actually chose this name because the synonyms are "abandoned warhorse". I liked the romantic sound to that. Then I came up with the following: "I'm called forlorn destrier because I used to kick puppies, so my friends, upset with me, abandoned me, and so now I'm sad" Now, picture a horse kicking a puppy. Hard to ignore, isn't it? Am i bad person for laughing at that image? still nice naming idea, its kinda poetic.
Not at all sir, not at all. |
Timothy Reaper
WASTELAND JUNK REMOVAL
421
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Posted - 2013.09.30 06:50:00 -
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I would have used my real name, but there wasn't enough room for Sir Alfred James Woodford Walker Hunter Kenneth Meninnhiemer III. |
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Vyzion Eyri
The Southern Legion
The Umbra Combine
1362
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Posted - 2013.09.30 11:31:00 -
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Names have power though. If someone was calling 'Vyzion' an idiot as opposed to my real name, I feel less inclined to retort because its not really me. Easier to shrug it off and laugh with them like the idiot my character is.
And besides, if someone else has my same name in real life, ****'s gonna get confusing. |
1st Lieutenant Tiberius
0uter.Heaven
154
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Posted - 2013.09.30 14:20:00 -
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Derek Barnes wrote:People call me Derek
When his real name is actually Derke Branse |
First Prophet
Unkn0wn Killers
1110
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Posted - 2013.09.30 23:33:00 -
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Skipper Jones wrote:Scheneighnay McBob wrote:People just need to make their names whatever they want to be called by.
But, because of the spelling of Scheneighnay (pronounced shu-nay-nay), people just call me McBob in game.
Ofc, when I play with people I know IRL, we usually go by our actual names. It's Jake, btw. From State Farm? I don't think anybody in this game knows my real name. Its NOT Skipper BTW.
Wonder what he's wearing.
Probably Khakis. |
Luna Angelo
We Who Walk Alone
52
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Posted - 2013.10.02 03:15:00 -
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I like my real name, but Moon Angel is cooler that Right Hand of Man, so.... |
Beld Errmon
Evocatius
928
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Posted - 2013.10.02 03:24:00 -
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Yeah don't use your RL name in a game its just stupid, you laugh at the idea of players killing each other in RL, but i've watched idiots in my community channel rev each other up so much that they have challenged each other to RL fights at railway stations... or atleast pretended too, but seriously always bet on stupid and you'll never be surprised.
Besides some ppl might not see there online callsign as much but when you play under it for years and go to fanfests ect, its a second cooler identity. |
mordiby
G.R.A.V.E
10
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Posted - 2013.10.03 21:54:00 -
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Well looking at all the plies make many valid points, especially the one where being called your in game name makes you just laugh when people insult you! |
bunnywink
SyNergy Gaming
EoN.
334
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Posted - 2013.10.08 12:42:00 -
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I use bunnywink for all of my online interactions. Those I am friends with call me by my real name (or a variation of my real name). However, I use this username so often, it's really easy to find my info online anyway. |
MoonEagle A
ShootBreakStab
44
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Posted - 2013.10.08 22:36:00 -
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I actually like being called Moon. I call my corpmates by their PSN even though I have known some for 3 years. I have even met 2 in real life and called them by PSN names. It feels more special.
The only people I call by their given name are people I knew before we gamed together. |
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