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SystemSystem Member, NoReporting Posts: 178,019 Arc User
The <player>@&lt;accountname> thing really murders immersion for me... is there anyway to turn it off?

If I had known my account name would be seen so readily in game, I probably would have picked a less lame one ;)
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    I dislike it also, god thanks my Accountname is the same as my charactersname.

    In my opinion a visible accountname is a security risk for your account in some way...
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    Aside from that... this just looks dumb.


    SoandSo@someaccount says hello.


    Gah, makes me cringe.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    I dislike it also, god thanks my Accountname is the same as my charactersname.

    In my opinion a visible accountname is a security risk for your account in some way...
    The thing is, your player 'Handle' doesn't have to be the same as your account name...
    Question: How do I Change my Online Handle?
    Answer: If your online Handle is the same as your Username we would be happy to change your displaed online handle! Please log in and send us a Billing Support ticket with the three names you would like, in order of preference, if your first choice is unavailable. Keep in mind that trademarked or copywritten names are not acceptable.
    http://www.startrekonline.com/support/billing
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    All you have to do is right-click in the bar next to the different chat tabs. Go to the chat options tab of the menu and deselect "show account names".
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    The @handlename is your forum name not your account name.

    If you made your forum name the same as your account name contact customer service and have you’re name changed. Customer service will change the name for you since this is a security issue.
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