Allow us to set an "alias" for our games

[The Cog (O.T.H.G.)]

So a while back, a friend of mine made a joke during a gaming session, that prompted me to change my Steam ID while we played. We all got a laugh out of it, but after we stopped playing, I changed my Steam ID back. I think it would be nice, if there was a way to set an Alias, or User ID for the games that we play, rather then our Steam ID being used. So like in one game I might want to run my Steam ID, but another I might want to be under a different ID, because it works with the group I play the game with.

Does that make sense? I tend to get confusing at times, so if this was confusing, let me know and I will try to clear it up.

[The Cog (O.T.H.G.)]

Nx Machina の投稿を引用：

OTH.Incognito の投稿を引用：

The system is already in place, the Dev's do not have to do anything on their end, despite what some may think.

The devs decide.

Spellforce 3 versus allows you to "choose" an online handle while others do not so the question is why? The dev coded to do so it otherwise the game would have simply used your Steam id rather than the devs going the extra step.

Note: In your lengthy reply you conveniently overlooked Spellforce 3 versus.

OTH.Incognito の投稿を引用：

The Dev's of the game have no control over the Steam ID. That is on the Steam side of the house. So, Steam, or Valve if you prefer, is actually in control of the name that is displayed, and no, it wouldn't be hard for them to do what I am asking.

The devs control whether they use the Steam id or give you choice which leads us back to Spellforce 3 versus.

OTH.Incognito の投稿を引用：

As far as the coding aspect of this, someone mentioned that it would take a lot of code to do. Even if it does, what do you think coders are paid for?

Your response is "i want this therefore it should be done".

Are you paying them? The ones working for Valve or the dev. Neither.

OTH.Incognito の投稿を引用：

Sorry additional EDIT:

I apologize if this caused some confusion, but I think I need to also state, that the games I am talking about are co-op type games and single player with co-op features included, not MMO's. I am really sorry for leaving this part out of my original post!

The dev coded the game to have co-op features.

I was going to address your post, but honestly, you didn't read anything I wrote the way it was intended. And as I do not like to get rude in threads, I am going to just say, I wish you understood what I said.

[Nx Machina]

OTH.Incognito の投稿を引用：

I was going to address your post, but honestly, you didn't read anything I wrote the way it was intended. And as I do not like to get rude in threads, I am going to just say, I wish you understood what I said.

I read your post hence why i replied and quoted parts. On the other hand you did not like what i posted regarding the current use of Steam id versus choosing your own name.

Secondly if you feel the need to get rude then that clearly shows you want affirmation of your viewpoint and not a discussion.

To repeat - Spellforce 3 versus does not use Steam id, you choose the name because the dev set it up that way yet you keep ignoring that.

[The Cog (O.T.H.G.)]

Nx Machina の投稿を引用：

OTH.Incognito の投稿を引用：

I was going to address your post, but honestly, you didn't read anything I wrote the way it was intended. And as I do not like to get rude in threads, I am going to just say, I wish you understood what I said.

I read your post hence why i replied and quoted parts. On the other hand you did not like what i posted regarding the current use of Steam id versus choosing your own name.

Secondly if you feel the need to get rude then that clearly shows you want affirmation of your viewpoint and not a discussion.

To repeat - Spellforce 3 versus does not use Steam id, you choose the name because the dev set it up that way yet you keep ignoring that.

Fine, I will give you a response.

You reference "Spellforce 3" a game in which you have repeatedly stated "allows you to choose a name"; this thread is about games in which you CANNOT choose a name. So, thank you for the information about Spellforce 3.

Coders are paid to code. You commented on me wanting it now. You know all of those bugs and things people complain about? Yeah, who do you think does the fixes? Coders are paid to code, whether it is a bug fix, new game content, or things suggested in forums.

I am not sure if you are trolling for attention or trying to generate negative feelings about this, but this is the last I will respond to you, so carry on. Its a public thread after all. I posted a suggestion, something that possibly other people agree with. You apparently do not, good for you, we get that. I thank you for your input, but you really cannot cut parts of a post and make a comment about something and expect the person to be happy about it. You cut small chunks out of my post and commented, completely ignoring the other parts that explain things; because I do post lengthy posts to provide as much information as possible.

Thank you for your time, I do hope you enjoy the rest of the thread!


Edit: I did forget to address one more of your issues. No, I do not pay those coders. It is sad, however that you seem to think that coders make something, then sit around the rest of the year getting paid for nothing. Suggestions provide them work. Suggestions help Developers and yes, Steam / Valve, keep those coders working. Without us, they have no job. So be it bug fix, content update, or yes, a suggestion in a forum, those things give companies things to keep their coders working....

[Nx Machina]

OTH.Incognito の投稿を引用：

Fine, I will give you a response.

You reference "Spellforce 3" a game in which you have repeatedly stated "allows you to choose a name"; this thread is about games in which you CANNOT choose a name. So, thank you for the information about Spellforce 3.

Because the dev did not set those games up that way.

OTH.Incognito の投稿を引用：

Coders are paid to code. You commented on me wanting it now. You know all of those bugs and things people complain about? Yeah, who do you think does the fixes? Coders are paid to code, whether it is a bug fix, new game content, or things suggested in forums.

We are not talking about bug fixes but your actual comment quoted below which relates to your suggestion.

OTH.Incognito の投稿を引用：

As far as the coding aspect of this, someone mentioned that it would take a lot of code to do. Even if it does, what do you think coders are paid for?

And why i responded with the following in regard to your comment.

Nx Machina の投稿を引用：

Your response is "i want this therefore it should be done".

Are you paying them? The ones working for Valve or the dev. Neither.

OTH.Incognito の投稿を引用：

I am not sure if you are trolling for attention or trying to generate negative feelings about this, but this is the last I will respond to you, so carry on.

Ah! the age old - not sure your trolling response.

How could i have negative feelings about a dev choice to use Steam id versus giving you choice to pick your own. Either work in my opinion because i focus on the gameplay not my online persona. The only issue i would have is if it showed my actual "account" name.