player names and kickbans

[divVerent]

The problem is - even if we forbade two players having the same name. Then someone could join with your name, and then you can't join the server too (like it is on IRC).

The annoyance just gets shifted. Not really improved.

[Neuromancer]

Here's a suggestion, you could have the server append a numeral or something to the name that later joins. If not, maybe there is some other solution to fixing this problem:

"PlayerX called a vote for KICKBAN #19 [PlayerX]: impersonating me"

(#19 is the real PlayerX.)

[divVerent]

Then we still don't know who's the real one and who's the imposter...

[KillaGrunt]

Couldn't you track him using his ip address and then have him banned?

[Blµb]

Then we still don't know who's the real one and who's the imposter...

You'll never know by merely looking at the names...
so appending an index is solution enough IMHO

[fiasc0]

The problem is - even if we forbade two players having the same name. Then someone could join with your name, and then you can't join the server too (like it is on IRC).

Whats wrong with that? Better then this status quo for me.

[Diseased Fangs]

There seems to be one psycho on Galts who does this. First time I encountered him, he called himself "BigCock Obama". Insulted everyone constantly (I think he must have macroed the abuse into specific keys because they flew so fast).

This guy shows up pretty often, constantly changing his name for maximum offense.I don't engage him, because I figure it just encourages his mental problem. But once, someone was getting all worked up about it, and asked why the guy was doing it.

I typed in; "Don't sweat it, this guy is just mentally ill."

So he copied my name, annoyed everyone else off the server, and when I had to step away to take a phone call, did a solo kickban on me.

Bastard.

I would suggest that the next version of Nexuiz feature a chat mute function so we can turn off this loser and let him rant to himself. His problem is major, and it seems like enforcement techniques can be used for harassment as well as correction.

[[-z-]]

The problem is - even if we forbade two players having the same name. Then someone could join with your name, and then you can't join the server too (like it is on IRC).

Whats wrong with that? Better then this status quo for me.

I concur. I'm in favor of unique names!

[divVerent]

I am against preventing anyone to join.

Ensuring unique names is a good idea though... it would work by just adding underscores (IRC-style) or an index. Will maybe implement that, but first working on radiant.

ACTUALLY... instead of a regular index, why not just add the #playernumber to BOTH players in case of a conflict? That one is always unique.