Kurtle Squad Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 (edited) Well hello; after quite a few years I'm back, and probably more mellow than before. Anyway... I've been thinking of aligning all my game related accounts by using the same name as my Gamertag: Kurtle Squad; which doesn't really make sence (as I'm one guy), but I've grown fond of it and haven't come up with anything I prefer.* However, since some things don't allow spaces, I was wondering whether it would be best to have a hyphen or underscore in such cases, and what the advantages of each would be (especially technical ones concerning Google searches etc). Or if you're good at coming up with names... *I would prefer just Kurtle, but it's used by others aswell and I'd rather not get confused with them etc. Edited June 12, 2011 by Kurtle Squad
Dyson Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 You can have spaces! So Kurtle Squad would be acceptable. I like it.
EEVILMURRAY Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 Could go even more Squirtle and call yourself Skurtle. But that would probably lead to more account changing.
Jimbob Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 Welcome Kurtle, welcome back to N.E. As we all say, you can never leave this place.
Kurtle Squad Posted June 12, 2011 Author Posted June 12, 2011 Could go even more Squirtle and call yourself Skurtle. But that would probably lead to more account changing. Haha. I have actually tried different spellings and such, but none I found really work. I don't really have any accounts that I "need" to keep, appart from my XBL one; which is why I'm trying to figure out what Screen-Name I want now, before I get an account I can't change the name of, but can't abandon either. And don't worry about me "growing out" of Kurtle: I was called it as an actual nickname since at least 16 (during Sixth Form - over 6 years ago).
Jimbob Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 Haha. I have actually tried different spellings and such, but none I found really work. I don't really have any accounts that I "need" to keep, appart from my XBL one; which is why I'm trying to figure out what Screen-Name I want now, before I get an account I can't change the name of, but can't abandon either. And don't worry about me "growing out" of Kurtle: I was called it as an actual nickname since at least 16 (during Sixth Form - over 6 years ago). Yeah, thats the only issue with XBL. 800ms for a name change, bloomin rezdiculous.
Kurtle Squad Posted June 12, 2011 Author Posted June 12, 2011 (edited) Yeah, thats the only issue with XBL. 800ms for a name change, bloomin rezdiculous. I know. I was originally Kurtle UK (years ago), but it seemed a bit genericly crass (if something can be described as such), so I ended up preferring Kurtle Squad enough to pay to change it, after a good friend's suggestion of it. Edited June 12, 2011 by Kurtle Squad
Dannyboy-the-Dane Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 I've never liked underscores to represent spaces, hence why I go with hyphens if spaces aren't available (and sometimes even if they are, like here on N-E). Failing that, I just mash my whole username together and capitalise the T.
Shorty Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 Yeah, thats the only issue with XBL. 800ms for a name change, bloomin rezdiculous. But it's not possible at all on the PS3, and you don't even have an online identity on the Wii. I changed my name on the 360. I know it was a cost, but I figured it was worth it. People pay for much more trivial aesthetics, like DLC hats, avatar outfits, console wallpapers, MMO clothing/armours/weapons. Compared to most of those things, your gamertag is probably the most prominent thing about your online persona.
Jimbob Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 But it's not possible at all on the PS3, and you don't even have an online identity on the Wii. I changed my name on the 360. I know it was a cost, but I figured it was worth it. People pay for much more trivial aesthetics, like DLC hats, avatar outfits, console wallpapers, MMO clothing/armours/weapons. Compared to most of those things, your gamertag is probably the most prominent thing about your online persona. True, but if you only wanted to change 1 letter of your gamertag. 800ms is a bit pricy for 1 letter.
Kurtle Squad Posted June 12, 2011 Author Posted June 12, 2011 Rather than start a new thread, can an admin change my username to: Kurtle Squad while this thread's still active please.
Magnus Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 This thread is the best place to ask for your username to be changed. Make sure to tell them to hurry it up.
The Peeps Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 Welcome back Kurtle, I think I remember your username from before you left :p
nekunando Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 Could go even more Squirtle and call yourself Skurtle. But that would probably lead to more account changing. Well.. almost
EEVILMURRAY Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 You'll have to explain that to me Nando, all I'm seeing is a Liverpool player trying to look mean like a wrestler. True, but if you only wanted to change 1 letter of your gamertag. 800ms is a bit pricy for 1 letter. How much is this "800ms"?
nekunando Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 You'll have to explain that to me Nando, all I'm seeing is a Liverpool player trying to look mean like a wrestler.. Sorry.. his name is Skrtel so I immediately thought of him when you suggested Kurtle should go with Skurtle as his username. They're pronounced the same
EEVILMURRAY Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 About 4/5ths of a second. Fucking hell, Jimbob was right. Well pricy.
Rummy Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 I couldn't resist. I think it's like £8 for 1000 MSP, so 800 is like...somewhere between £6 and £7, not sure of the exact price.
Kurtle Squad Posted June 13, 2011 Author Posted June 13, 2011 (edited) However, since some things don't allow spaces, I was wondering whether it would be best to have a hyphen or underscore in such cases, and what the advantages of each would be (especially technical ones concerning Google searches etc). So should I go with hyphens, underscores or join the words together? Edited June 13, 2011 by Kurtle Squad
Dan_Dare Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 I'm pretty sure it works out at £6.80. You know, for the record.
Shorty Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Right, now that we've figured that out, Kurtle when you've decided on your name change, just click below to complete the process. 1x N-Europe Name Change £6.80 / €7.70
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