Lets talk changing names

[nosscar]

Lets talk adding to your name or some way to show which group or faction you belong to.

Hi guys, not posted for a while as i have been taking a break waiting for 1.3.

But i have been keeping my eye on this forum and other sites for news ect.
I have noticed a few websites opening up with new groups The Code ect,
I think these groups are great and can only add to the game.

So i am asking you the community to voice your opinion in this thread on changing Cmdr names.

If in game you are being attacked or interdicted, how do you know which group it is, or if they are impersonating being a member of a group, or which group tp watch out for or to take revenge against.

I read how this certain group sells travel passes, or restricts travel to a system, how can this work properly if you can't identify the groups.

ED police on changing names is this:
"I really don't like my commander name, how do I change it?

Once you have started a new game, the only way to change your commander name is to reset your game, so make sure you're happy with your choice."

I believe we should be able to modify our names to solve all the above issues, with out having to lose everything with a restart. If not allowing a complete change in name, then maybe at least allow additions to the name.
Examle "Cmdr Nosscar(CO)" a simple abbreviation in brackets to tell others which group you (if any) belong to.
I think this or similar would be a cool thing for 1.3, especially with the new powerplay mechanics, what do you think.

 

[Dash]

I don't think there is any need to implement name changes. I occasionally think to myself "aww, that would have been an awesome name", but it'll just lead to confusion and the like.

 

[TriumphANT]

I suppose that NPC have the extra bit for faction allegiance, so how about having something like that? "PC Factions" which can be created in a similar way to Groups, and then when you join it, the name shows up in that section of the scanner box thingy? Seem like it fits the current system really well without adding much effort. It's only a naming convention. Rules for how/when you can change faction could be set, and whether there's an "owner" who can KICKBAN people who misuse their membership.

 

[Muzz UK]

I'd be happy to have name changes but I wonder how this would effect discovery etc, there's a lot of systems that people have discovered first that might take a bit of work updating those if you change names.

 

[nosscar]

Lets talk adding to your name or some way to show which group or faction you belong to.

I suppose that NPC have the extra bit for faction allegiance, so how about having something like that? "PC Factions" which can be created in a similar way to Groups, and then when you join it, the name shows up in that section of the scanner box thingy? Seem like it fits the current system really well without adding much effort. It's only a naming convention. Rules for how/when you can change faction could be set, and whether there's an "owner" who can KICKBAN people who misuse their membership.

Yes that would work well, all i am saying is there should be some way to add a faction/group to your stats/name that is easily visible to others.

I'd be happy to have name changes but I wonder how this would effect discovery etc, there's a lot of systems that people have discovered first that might take a bit of work updating those if you change names.

If only a short abbreviation in brackets was added, or simply allowing your group to show in the scanner box, this should not be much of a problem.

Edited title to reflect topic better.

 

[Mithos09]

You don't want name changes. You want clan tags. That's a seperate issue.