19 replies to this topic

[MechWarrior3671771]

So I've seen some fun names in game, but also several that I doubt people would keep.

Is there some easy "rename" convention I don't know about?

Pay MC to change name button? Or does support just approve changes willy-nilly?

Edited by Fenrisulvyn, 13 June 2015 - 08:14 AM.

[CoffiNail]

You would be surprised the names some users decide to keep...

[Spike Brave]

I would ask support if you want to change your name. There is currently no in game method to do so. I'm not sure what their policy is, but it never hurts to ask.

[Rogue Jedi]

I know someone who did change the account name, but this was before PGI spilt from IGP (the former publisher) I am not sure if support will still change your name, or if there are specific criterior that have to be met before they will.

As Spike Brave said if you want to change your in-game name contact support, email accounts@mwomercs.com explaining why you want your name changed, they could say no but it does not hurt to ask.

also if you see interesting pilot names look at this thread, and possibly add to it
http://mwomercs.com/...es-i-have-seen/

[Papapeshu]

Like the plank I am, I entered IRL name when asked for pilot name all those years ago
(Hey, I was expecting it to ask me for a "callsign"! Duh, online game newbie )

Anyhoo, I msg'd support on this recently and the response was along the lines of:
"We will change it for you ONCE so choose wisely. Send us 5 options for your new name."

[Satan n stuff]

CoffiNail, on 13 June 2015 - 08:25 AM, said:

You would be surprised the names some users decide to keep...

Such as?
I'm still sitting on ReverendJCDenton for an alt, but trench-coats are lostech and there are no conspiracies to fight just yet.

Edited by Satan n stuff, 13 June 2015 - 10:38 AM.

[Napoleon_Blownapart]

I have alt accounts to get different names like Mayor MechCheeze or DoesThisMechMakeMyAssLookBig

[Cupid and Psyche _]

This topic comes up every once in a while, and- while I love my name- I really wish that PGI would implement an option to change names for players for a bit of MC. I know a lot of free to play games that have such an option.

[SnagaDance]

C J Sparrow, on 13 June 2015 - 10:20 AM, said:

Like the plank I am, I entered IRL name when asked for pilot name all those years ago
(Hey, I was expecting it to ask me for a "callsign"! Duh, online game newbie )

Anyhoo, I msg'd support on this recently and the response was along the lines of:
"We will change it for you ONCE so choose wisely. Send us 5 options for your new name."

Seriously??? I just thought your pilot name stood for Captain Jack Sparrow.

[Nightmare1]

You can e-mail Account Support to have your name changed for free, but you only get one name change, so choose wisely.

[Papapeshu]

SnagaDance, on 13 June 2015 - 01:34 PM, said:

Seriously??? I just thought your pilot name stood for Captain Jack Sparrow.

Ugh, just because I fight at the odd historical pirate festival...
But aye, that's the exact reason!

[Fragnot]

I see a lot of pilot names that crack me up... God bless humanity.

[GeistHrafn]

C J Sparrow, on 14 June 2015 - 04:33 AM, said:

Ugh, just because I fight at the odd historical pirate festival...
But aye, that's the exact reason!

Does the "J" stand for Jack at least? Don't completely destroy the illusion lol!

[Papapeshu]

Rhazien, on 14 June 2015 - 06:31 AM, said:

Does the "J" stand for Jack at least? Don't completely destroy the illusion lol!

Apologies from the heart of my bottom, It's "John" butt, (see what I did there?), I am good friends with several Jack ****** Sparrows if that's any consolation?

Edited by C J Sparrow, 14 June 2015 - 07:05 AM.

[bad arcade kitty]

C J Sparrow, on 13 June 2015 - 10:20 AM, said:

Send us 5 options for your new name."

lolwhat, you send them 5 possible names and they choose one which they like?

[Burktross]

Satan n stuff, on 13 June 2015 - 10:37 AM, said:

Such as?
I'm still sitting on ReverendJCDenton for an alt, but trench-coats are lostech and there are no conspiracies to fight just yet.

"Oh my god JC, a NARC."
"A NARC"

bad arcade kitty, on 14 June 2015 - 08:06 AM, said:

lolwhat, you send them 5 possible names and they choose one which they like?

I think its in case one is already taken

[Papapeshu]

bad arcade kitty, on 14 June 2015 - 08:06 AM, said:

lolwhat, you send them 5 possible names and they choose one which they like?

S'pose so?
I'm guessing they mean you could vary your chosen callsign thus like:
1. C J Sparrow
2. CJ Sparrow
3. CJSparrow
4. CJ 5PARROW
5. bert

Obviously staying within the T&C's for your name or you'll end being called another "inappropriate872348120"

[AntiCitizenJuan]

Satan n stuff, on 13 June 2015 - 10:37 AM, said:

Such as?
I'm still sitting on ReverendJCDenton for an alt, but trench-coats are lostech and there are no conspiracies to fight just yet.

You like to make a silent takedown

[Neutron IX]

I got a name change on an alt account.

They ask you for your top 5 choices in order of preference, ranked 1-5.

If your 1st choice is taken, they give you your 2nd choice, and so on. And as has been mentioned, you only get to do it once.

Hope that helps!

[Satan n stuff]

AntiCitizenJuan, on 14 June 2015 - 09:31 AM, said:

You like to make a silent takedown

I prefer the GEP, for dealing with "bots".
Bots that turn into kibble when you shoot them with a rocket.