SirPigFace Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I just dont understand how Sony cant manage a simple name change. Why would anyone risk doing it when there is so many problems you can run into. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suminya Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) Here are some screenshots of the entire process: https://imgur.com/a/flQvHsW Had to use one of my alt accounts for this, the entire process would be in japanese on my main account and I'm sure most people wouldn't unterstand a single thing. Didn't fully complete it, because I'm actually scared of losing the stuff I bought on there. Don't want to see my money go to waste. Edited October 23, 2018 by Miku Maekawa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly Ripper Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 41 minutes ago, Miku Maekawa said: Here are some screenshots of the entire process: https://imgur.com/a/flQvHsW Had to use one of my alt accounts for this, the entire process would be in japanese on my main account and I'm sure most people wouldn't unterstand a single thing. Didn't fully complete it, because I'm actually scared of losing the stuff I bought on there. Don't want to see my money go to waste. After this you get the option to also display your old ID for 30 days to your friends. You're then signed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnizelPS Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 So many disadvantages and risks... Unless your name is xXpussyslay3r69Xx i wouldn't risk it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I need more BIOSHOCK Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Seriously wouldn't entertain doing this even if I did want to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potent_Delusions Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 TL;DR for anyone wondering: Change your ID at your own peril, your grave peril, for nothing will remain of your account...NOTHING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X_Wizi_X Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I can stand losing some save data, but losing paid for content? Is it a joke? Lol no way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevengeancePrime Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 The sacrifice is too great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conker Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 yay they give us the feature and boo they can't even do it right, losing saves/paid purchases is just bs, surely can't be this hard to fix it so there are no issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonAutomates Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 The exact reason why I just created a new profile instead. I haven't platinumed anything, and most of the games I want to platinum I am totally willing to play again. Add in that I don't lose access to games and it's worked out. If you're knee deep in, I don't see the point of changing your profile name for what seems to be major cons in the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDragon Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I like my name the way it is, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DistantFox Posted October 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2018 Man people are being kinda cringey here. Yes Sony ruined it, but they ruined it from the start. This is something they didn't have planned at the beginning, and this is the best they can do with what they have. I'm sure you want lose everything, and since I never play online I'm definitely considering changing my name. Of course, I'll wait and see if it actually does screw with stuff I care about, but for now I'm looking forward to it. I don't get why when people see something they don't like or understand, they act like it's the worst thing in the world. They act like Sony just walked in and killed their family. Just calm down guys. If it turns out that it actually does ruin important things, then yeah, you'd have a right to complain. But right now, it doesn't seem too bad and I'll probably do it when I can. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenpai Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 So, let's try and look at this in a more objective manner. Cons: You may lose: All your DLC Your save data (!!) Online and offline (!!) game functionality Pros: ...you change your name. Yeah... I don't see much of a choice here, no matter how much my current ID blows. I already use my real name with my real-life friends anyway, so... This is pretty much just creating a brand-new account. No. Thank. You. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Big_Bobs_Beeper Posted October 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) Guys chill out. The name changes are in beta right now which means things can go wrong. Sony said you MAY lose paid content, saved data and online functions, you also might not. Not that you Will lose those things. Edited October 23, 2018 by Crimsonfire44 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanetsuken Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Let's all remember that the namechange would be in full effect for games released after a certain date. Older games weren't made for this in mind. It sounds more scary than it is. Though I'd hold back if you have a big backlog from the ps3 days just to make sure. Adding to that I'm certain they'll iron it out. I get being cynical but sheesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krove-34 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 11 minutes ago, Crimsonfire44 said: Guys chill out. The name changes are in beta right now which means things can go wrong. Sony said you MAY lose paid content, saved data and online functions, you also might not. Not that you Will lose those things. Exact. It's a beta. And a lot of people are going to change their id when it will be available for everyone, so we just need to wait a few week/month to see some feedback. And then , we can criticize. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anke Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Are there any PSNProfiles users who have actually gone through with it yet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxie_M0us3 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Anke said: Are there any PSNProfiles users who have actually gone through with it yet? I don’t even think so. Everyone here care for their trophies, games and saves. I don’t think that the beta test will be much of a popularity, because people are too scared for sacrificing the integrity of their content just for a name change, both normal gamers and trophy hunters. Edited October 23, 2018 by Maxie Mouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katt Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 How much money and how many engineers are needed to change some weird letters in a database? the risk is too much. Not worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martain2 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) Edited October 23, 2018 by Martain2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Some people need to calm down and remember that this is just a beta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMcMercenary Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Yeah im keeping my name until i know my stuff is secured because this is just a massive fuck up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheLakota Posted October 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2018 4 hours ago, PooPooBlast said: Holy crap. All of these sacrifices for a name change? I wasn't going to change mine but any little interest I had has completely waned off. You should never, ever consider changing your name. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimydawg___ Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I can try it when I get home 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiNights89 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 2 hours ago, SnizelPS said: So many disadvantages and risks... Unless your name is xXpussyslay3r69Xx i wouldn't risk it. I swear I just got spawn trapped on call of duty by that player. He 1080_no scoped me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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