Playername reservation

[Stardouser]

Perhaps a bit early, but that simply means this topic can be discussed before anything goes wrong.

Are playernames going to be unique to all of Planetside, unique to each server, unique to each empire/server, perhaps even not unique at all(ie, more than one player of the same name can exist)?

And if there is unique naming, will there be an early reservation process? Will character names of closed beta get wiped to allow for an even playing ground when open beta begins?

[ItsTheSheppy]

I've only heard some vague mutterings about PS1 vets being able to reserve their names, but I don't know much more than that.

[MgFalcon]

Higby said during an AGN Broadcast that the bonus of being a Veteran would be name reservation. There has been no official word as of yet.

[Geist]

Higby said during an AGN Broadcast that the bonus of being a Veteran would be name reservation. There has been no official word as of yet.

Any chance you know which broadcast that was?


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[RadarX]

We are still looking into this but will absolutely announce any initiative regarding name reservation. It has certainly come up a few times.

[MrBloodworth]

Will our account just transfer? ( and all the names, of course )

That would be lovely.

[ringring]

Will our account just transfer? ( and all the names, of course )

That would be lovely.
It might be complicated.

We don't know whether new ps2 accounts will have multiple characters and we think it will be only one character per server.

[basti]

We are still looking into this but will absolutely announce any initiative regarding name reservation. It has certainly come up a few times.

Simple way: pull your PS database, flag all those character names only useable for the correct account, keep this for a month or two after release. Plenty of time to take your name again, and after a while, all names are free again.

[Geist]

It might be complicated.

We don't know whether new ps2 accounts will have multiple characters and we think it will be only one character per server.

And don't forget that there were a lot of cool names that were reserved the first day or month Planetside was out that have never played since. It would be nice if we were given a clean slate for those with the will to grab their preferred Nicknames(aka Geist is already taken on Planetside 1 :mad:)

[Stardouser]

We are still looking into this but will absolutely announce any initiative regarding name reservation. It has certainly come up a few times.

Are you able to say whether character names are unique to all of PS2 (ie, only one "Stardouser" across ALL servers) or unique to each individual server, like most MMOs?

I'm kind of guessing they are unique to the whole game regardless of server, based on the expectations people are shooting around for veteran reservations.

[Kurtz]

that would be awesome if they allowed the vets to keep theirs.

I haven't been able to get Kurtz in a game since 2003.

[Hmr85]

Name reservations would be great. Hold them for a month before releasing them imo.

[Ale]

In PS1 names were server specific.

Which brings me to my point: What if you never actually had the username that everyone knows you by? Speaking for the people with -K, -M and -J suffixes, and the people who used capital "I" in place of lowercase "L"s because the name they had was taken by a non-active account post merge?

[EVILPIG]

The GDC demo showed a character selection screen. That could change. I would be for a universal ID, where your name would be the same now matter what empire you played. Multiple characters are not necessary since you will be working on progress towards all roles on your avatar. However, they could have a character per empire, if they decide to allow multiple empires per account per server.

As for name reservations, it's a lot more complicated than just taking the data from PS1 and giving you those names. PS1 went through server merges and the Werner characters would be reserved for the European service, not the North American server. Then you have the issue of how many servers there will be. Will it be one server for NA? NA West and NA East? Or multiple Western and Eastern NA servers? Same for the Euro service.

[Machine]

We are still looking into this but will absolutely announce any initiative regarding name reservation. It has certainly come up a few times.

Cheers!

[Eyeklops]

I really hope avatars in general are global. That way if your server is totally full, you can just join another and keep all your stuff. They may have to do this if there are only going to be 3 maps per server to start.

[Bags]

We are still looking into this but will absolutely announce any initiative regarding name reservation. It has certainly come up a few times.

Yes! My name is always taken during games!

[Daimond]

First I heard of Us vets getting name reservations, this would be cool and much needed in some cases :)

But from what I heard we get 1 character per server. The 1 guy across all server would suck though, as you may want to play a different Empire on another server. Specaly on a new game you would not want to keep remaking a guy from scartch if you want to try different sides, then find out you liked playing the first Empire you tryed. Would suck to have to replay him from scratch, or you would have to create several accounts.

[Chefkoch]

I've only heard some vague mutterings about PS1 vets being able to reserve their names, but I don't know much more than that.

That would be nice yes :)

[Cosmical]

will pay $20 to reserve the name SpunkySnatchMire.

[Gonefshn]

I am not particularly worried about my name being taken lol but I still see this as an issue that is very worthy of attention. People who put there time into this community and helped shape PS2 through involvement in the first game should have some ability to reserve names.

It's superficial but I think this is important.

[Raka Maru]

I'm for 1 empire per account. Then, your characters can be allowed to jump servers with the same character names. if you must play the other empires, create new account and names. Your mains should be given your favorite names.

I hope they have cross-server cross-empire character names to avoid the server merge name problems and impersonators on other servers.

[EightEightEight]

I just hope they allow for the same naming options

my name was 888 and a lot of places won't either let me start my name with a number or not use numbers period

but yea reserving names would be cool

[Xyntech]

I hope Planetside 2 allows for three letter names. I always prefer to go by Xyn.

[basti]

Wha? But Xyntech is cool! :p

[Destroyeron]

I would be for a universal ID, where your name would be the same now matter what empire you played.

I agree. Much easier to kill traitoring sons of bitches.

[The Kush]

Been playing planetside since 2004. I don't like this idea, new game all names should be available.

[Baneblade]

I personally think Player and Outfit names should be one offs. As in someone named DirtySanchez would be the only PlanetSide character with that name on any server.

But, and maybe this is a bit of a stretch for most imaginations, why not make characters and outfits universal? Independent of servers? You simply play on which server you want to play on with your character, but your character can transfer upon login. Outfit membership could also be interserver.

[Raka Maru]

I personally think Player and Outfit names should be one offs. As in someone named DirtySanchez would be the only PlanetSide character with that name on any server.

But, and maybe this is a bit of a stretch for most imaginations, why not make characters and outfits universal? Independent of servers? You simply play on which server you want to play on with your character, but your character can transfer upon login. Outfit membership could also be interserver.

I agree with this too.

If Apple and Microsoft and any other company with server farms can do it, then SOE can do it. Let us jump servers anytime we want and take our outfits with us. Please.

[The Kush]

No. Outfits and characters must stay on the server where they were created and earned their points/rep. There is no reason to be able to transfer characters between servers at free will.

[Baneblade]

No. Outfits and characters must stay on the server where they were created and earned their points/rep. There is no reason to be able to transfer characters between servers at free will.

Why not?

[xSquirtle]

Name reservations is a bad idea, as there where plenty of names I wish I could have used but where already reserved by someone else who's never played before.

Besides, its not the end of the world if someone else takes an your name, just get a new one.

[MgFalcon]

Name reservations is a bad idea, as there where plenty of names I wish I could have used but where already reserved by someone else who's never played before.

Besides, its not the end of the world if someone else takes an your name, just get a new one.

For many people and Outfits it would be the end of the world (in reality their playable server choice), these names are our identities and we have the right to keep our identities. As I have previously posted the original concept would enable veterans to reserve their names; meaning that someone who's never played before will not have this option to reserve a name.

[xSquirtle]

For many people and Outfits it would be the end of the world (in reality their playable server choice), these names are our identities and we have the right to keep our identities. As I have previously posted the original concept would enable veterans to reserve their names; meaning that someone who's never played before will not have this option to reserve a name.

I doubt SOE has the capability of distinguishing someone who actively played for a long time and to someone who has only played for a day. Heck I got a BR 1 that has a 8 year vet merit on it right now, as do many of us.

Then not to mention as someone else who posted above. Mentioned about the server merges; from what I could understand really screwed things up with character ID's. Since they where similar on each servers rather than a global unique ID**.

**I question that statement, since accounts are tied a list of characters that must be recognized uniquely. Else fall victim to duping of accounts/characters.

[Raka Maru]

No. Outfits and characters must stay on the server where they were created and earned their points/rep. There is no reason to be able to transfer characters between servers at free will.

Where they were created and earned their points? This is just data on a cloud now. All accomplishments, names, points, whatever should be transferable to any server.

Imagine a laggy west coast server that won't let you login 'cuz it's already at capacity. Let that character login somewhere else. The only difference would be the player base. If the entire outfit contacts each other and says they will play on the east coast today, then all your buddies are there too.

[Raka Maru]

I doubt SOE has the capability of distinguishing someone who actively played for a long time and to someone who has only played for a day. Heck I got a BR 1 that has a 8 year vet merit on it right now, as do many of us.

Then not to mention as someone else who posted above. Mentioned about the server merges; from what I could understand really screwed things up with character ID's. Since they where similar on each servers rather than a global unique ID**.

**I question that statement, since accounts are tied a list of characters that must be recognized uniquely. Else fall victim to duping of accounts/characters.

Obviously, they didn't use GUIDs back when they built this, thus the trailing E or W in the names after the merge.

Technology has evolved, names don't NEED to be unique now, but they SHOULD be constrained to have them unique IMHO.

Saving character info on a cloud doesn't mean it has to stay on the server they are "playing" on.

[LordReaver]

For many people and Outfits it would be the end of the world (in reality their playable server choice), these names are our identities and we have the right to keep our identities. As I have previously posted the original concept would enable veterans to reserve their names; meaning that someone who's never played before will not have this option to reserve a name.

^^^

I take serious issue, when people use my name. I've been using this name since the late 90's.

To anyone who is against the idea... Just imagine someone pops up in your local area with the same name you have. Suddenly everybody but your closest of friends think this person is you. So not only, do you actually lose your identity, but now your reputation may be getting tarnished, as their actions will reflect on you.

If you are one of those people, who just get a new name every time you have to register somewhere, then this discussion is not even for you.

No, saving names is not anywhere near as simple as a copy and paste.

Yes, SOE does have the ability. This has already been proven with the server merges. Where the older character had name priority.

Is it worth it though? I'm saying yes.

[Stardouser]

When I created the thread, I wasn't even thinking about vets, I was thinking of people who make characters in the beta and of course, to an extent some people are going to get in early randomly. And so, to amend the idea to account for the vets: vets should get name choice priority in both beta and release, but all beta names should get wiped. Closed beta anyway, open beta might actually be a sort of soft release, so they should perhaps not be wiped.

So basically: vets get naming priority, but non-vets who might get into the closed beta will not be able to lock in a character name.

[Pollo Jack]

Vets above BR 6 should get reservations, no one else. If you join the beta you get to familiarize yourself with the weapons and then your character is wiped, just like the old beta.

Reservations expire after a month.

[MrBloodworth]

I doubt SOE has the capability of distinguishing someone who actively played for a long time and to someone who has only played for a day.

Yes they do, its even on the Character profile pages.

[Infektion]

Why not? just tie current names with current accounts, use old master account to create a PS2 character and have it go through a script of allow and if's to allow character creation with said player name. I'm sure they could create a script right now to conserve names via account and just import a name into the PS2 system. THat might be even easier than a script of variables.

[hitparader]

Playername reservation would definitely sweeten the deal for me. It would be great to enter the new game without having to change my identity not only for game purposes, but for outfit purposes as well. I really hope they can figure this one out

[SKYeXile]

The GDC demo showed a character selection screen. That could change. I would be for a universal ID, where your name would be the same now matter what empire you played. Multiple characters are not necessary since you will be working on progress towards all roles on your avatar. However, they could have a character per empire, if they decide to allow multiple empires per account per server.

As for name reservations, it's a lot more complicated than just taking the data from PS1 and giving you those names. PS1 went through server merges and the Werner characters would be reserved for the European service, not the North American server. Then you have the issue of how many servers there will be. Will it be one server for NA? NA West and NA East? Or multiple Western and Eastern NA servers? Same for the Euro service.

yea go for universal ID, white it doesn't have the same effect if the game were B2P or P2P, atleast it will keep the names with stupid accsents and XxX and IlII at bay.

also you should be able to only reserve one name that you hold on PS1 on your account for PS2, there's no reason somebody should be holding like 20 names they wont use.

[Soothsayer]

You are not a unique flower!

[GoldDragon]

We are still looking into this but will absolutely announce any initiative regarding name reservation. It has certainly come up a few times.

I just felt this was worth revisiting. Any news on this?

[Dubious]

Vets above BR 6 should get reservations, no one else. If you join the beta you get to familiarize yourself with the weapons and then your character is wiped, just like the old beta.

Reservations expire after a month.

Vets BR20+ !!

If your not over 20 you didnt really play the game much

[Accuser]

Vets BR20+ !!

If your not over 20 you didnt really play the game much

Or you could drop the elitism and let people who help with closed Beta reserve names ;-)

[TAA]

For many people and Outfits it would be the end of the world (in reality their playable server choice), these names are our identities and we have the right to keep our identities.

Absolutely right.

I am not a PS1 vet, but I have been using my name for a long long time online. No, it is not the name I am using here on these forums.

I got a beta key so that I could get in early in the hopes of being able to keep my character name in the transition to release. The name I actually use often gets taken in new games I play, and since I am planning for PS2 to be my new home for many years to come I am just not taking any chances with this one. Hence the pseudonym on these forums until I get my name reserved.

[Pyreal]

Absolutely right.

I am not a PS1 vet, but I have been using my name for a long long time online. No, it is not the name I am using here on these forums.

I got a beta key so that I could get in early in the hopes of being able to keep my character name in the transition to release. The name I actually use often gets taken in new games I play, and since I am planning for PS2 to be my new home for many years to come I am just not taking any chances with this one. Hence the pseudonym on these forums until I get my name reserved.

Tiger, Ahh, Ahh?

[therandomone]

Tiger, Ahh, Ahh?

Try Again....Again

[p0intman]

anyone who played ps1 "for years" like most vets did, is at minimum br20 at this point. that is roughly what i define as a "vet" these days. I'm actually willing to go lower than that and say BR15-18 on ps1 should flag for "vet" status.

[Stardouser]

Ah, this topic is back! You'd think SOE would have some more info by now on what their plans for this are. Because vets certainly want their name, and I see that non-vets want to use beta as name reservation.

But aren't names going to be unique on a per server basis?

[Dubious]

if names cant be reserved ill try to steal as many names i can :evil:

[Landtank]

anyone who played ps1 "for years" like most vets did, is at minimum br20 at this point. that is roughly what i define as a "vet" these days. I'm actually willing to go lower than that and say BR15-18 on ps1 should flag for "vet" status.

I'm BR13 simply because I played 10+ characters fairly equally, and I shared an account with my brother. I'm a vet, because I played PS1, and still do.

I think the best way would simply be for them to flag every account that has logged on since the free 30 days was given, and go from there. Not only those accounts, but that could help narrow it down.

Anyways, I have one sole name that I want, and hopefully no one steals it!

[Furber]

They should not pull every name made in PS1 and tag it as a reserved name, there are so many dead and abandoned trial accounts as well as tons of alt characters that it would be a disaster. I think every vet (paid at least 1 month of subscription) should be able to reserve 1, maybe 2 names for Planetside 2.

[Ghoest9]

Wouldnt it just be simplest to say anyone who ever subscribed(as in paid money) for PS1 is allowed to reserve ONE name off of their current current PS1 account?


Looking at BR level is just dumb because many peoples high BR toon has an unwanted "k" or "w" at the end and they have the name they actually want on a low BR alt that existed before a server merge.

[Baneblade]

I'll be taking my name on all servers, unless it is reserved, whether or not I will play there.

[p0intman]

I'll be taking my name on all servers, unless it is reserved, whether or not I will play there.

^ that for me as well.

[Geist]

^ that for me as well.

Ditto.

They should not reserve any names from characters in PS1, many, many, many people chose their name 10 years ago and no longer use it, not to mention all the people who made their characters and abandoned PS1 altogether. They should just determine some parameters for vet status based on SOE account and just say "These people can choose a name now, names are first come first serve."

[Silverfish]

Ummmm, clearly the easiest way is to do absolutely nothing about reservations and let it just be a big cluster fuc....race to the good names.

And can you believe someone had already taken the name Silverfish on day two of PS1? They never even played! Made me put a 25 on the end of my name.

Stupid twat.

[Baneblade]

Sell Name Reservation in the Shop. I'd buy it.

[Carnage]

Personally I think Account names should be individual but then you can have a display name as anything you like... think of the way steam is to GFWL... I hate GFWL for the 1 name only BS...

[Dart]

Ummmm, clearly the easiest way is to do absolutely nothing about reservations and let it just be a big cluster fuc....race to the good names.

And can you believe someone had already taken the name Silverfish on day two of PS1? They never even played! Made me put a 25 on the end of my name.

Stupid twat.

One of my fondest memories of PS was razor tricking you into renaming your character to razor851ownzmyface. I remember when someone told me on vent i laughed for about 5 minutes. Thank you for reminding me of that.

[TheApoc]

I do like the idea of account names being one thing and then having display names not being locked too one name...

[SYNONYM]

Isn't the "Make Your Soldier" thing on the Facebook recruitment app a name reservation?

[TAA]

I think that players should select one game name for their account and have that name be automatically given to all their toons created with that account. Given that you can only have one character per server, it essentially means that you reserve that name across all the servers.

[TheApoc]

Honestly I hope not.. to the Facebook thing

[TAA]

Isn't the "Make Your Soldier" thing on the Facebook recruitment app a name reservation?

I hope not. I dont use Facebook.

[Carnage]

Isn't the "Make Your Soldier" thing on the Facebook recruitment app a name reservation?


I think it's just a promotional game on FB, allows you to get some station cash and some rewards but I doubt it will affect your PS2 game in any other way other then just adding stuff to your SOE account...

From TOG (http://www.theoldergamers.com/forum/shooter-games-range/441962-planetside-2-recruitment-center-facebook.html)
For those of you that may be interested SOE has a "Planetside 2" fan page on Facebook. However on top of that section they have what is an app called "The Recruitment Center". Basically allowing you to create a Planetside 2 Facebook profile where missions have to be accomplished. These activities mostly promoting PS2 offer 1 of 3 tiers of rewards. These rewards are Station Cash the currency system SOE uses across all their games. Including implants and booster items to be utilized once "Planetside 2" goes Gold at retail for your in-game account.

The very 1st tier of in-game rewards is 500 Station Cash which comes to $5 US and an Implant for retail on your avatar in-game. I've already completed 4 of the 5 activities or missions for this first tier myself.

[Symmenix]

I've had this problem in other games, where people manage to take my name.

I made this name in RuneScape maybe 4 years ago? I'm also fairly certain that im the only one that knows what it means :P

But someone took my username in Blacklight: Retribution, and a few other things.

So, I'd like to have a feature where we can reserve In-Game names NOW before the game starts filling up, so this kind of thing doesn't happen, or so we can rest assured.

Edit: thanks for the move

[Zulthus]

It absolutely should be done, and I'm certain it can be done.

[vVRedOctoberVv]

Too late, I just reserved your name.

[Joomba]

Don't worry; I'd reserve your name for you ;)

[Canadian Vanu]

I really want "The Canadian" as my username.

[Yutty]

speaking of names....do you think having a longer name will make you more noticeable to the enemies compared to having a shorter name?