In multiplayer computer games there is almost only way to identify any given player – a nickname, or a nickname. Someone approaches process of selecting a game alias thoughtlessly, and others, on the contrary, spend a lot of time for inventing of a virtual nickname.
Why the nickname is necessary?
As well as the set of other terms connected with computers and the Internet the word "nickname" came from the English nickname that is meant "by a nickname, a nickname, other name". As other name the word began to be used in Internet communication. Not all people were ready to report the present data, and the system of virtual names allowed them "hide" behind nicknames.
Players in network computer games use nicknames too, but not real names though in principle nobody prohibits them to register a real name and a surname. However a safe opportunity "try on" on itself other name in itself is rather attractive especially as computer games are played most often by teenagers who often have problems with self-identification. The system of nicknames allows to stay, though only in virtuality, someone another.
Before beginning the choice of the nickname, it makes sense to study the rules of the game concerning aliases. Practically all network games prohibit use in nicknames of the tabooed vocabulary, offensive expressions, racist slogans and characters and so on. For violation of these rules the punishment in the form of blocking of the account or forced renaming can expect you. Consider that in a number of games use only of the English letters in a name is valid, in others there is a restriction for the number of signs, in the third – on the number of words.
Important points and nuances
Having studied the list of the bans, it is possible to begin the choice of a nickname. If at you is favourite literary or the filmstar whom you would like to resemble, then you can quite use its data. Also the nickname can show those your lines, abilities or qualities which you want to emphasize: age, education, a profession, hair color, character type, - generally, anything. Some nicknames are thought out deliberately ridiculous and ridiculous, at the same time their owners, as a rule, are perceived as the self-assured people who are not afraid to laugh at themselves.
Many network games assume rather long development therefore itself should select or think out an alias counting upon the future. Of course, there is always an opportunity to change a name or to begin a game again, but in that case all achievements and reputation which other players associate with your nickname will be lost.
Selecting a nickname, try that he not only looked good, but also was harmonious and simple when pronouncing aloud. The fact is that in many network games not to do without voice communication, and to people frequent to call each other on unique aliases more simply, than on real names. If your nickname consists of a long set of letters, digits and sample digits, then be not surprised that other players will think up to you a new nickname which, most likely, will be ironic.