Can't stand them *personally*, but I completely also understand their legitimacy/necessity. I just don't like them because I want to know who I'm playing! So while I would *like* to know, doesn't mean I'm against it.

archon256

United States363 Posts

September 10 2012 21:11 GMT

#204

Heh, I wasn't aware of this. It's funny and I don't see a reason to get mad over it.

Mesha

Bosnia-Herzegovina439 Posts

September 10 2012 21:11 GMT

#205

I once read a good idea about it and since then i like the barcode names and can't wait to change it. Basically, the idea is to loose conection between your ego and rank and just play the game - since nobody knows who the hell is IIIIIIIIIIII and you also can't really identify yourself as IIIIIIIIIIII you will eventually stop giving a shit and just play the game for fun. Pros obviously use it to hide their practice so its harder to opponents to prepare against them in tourneys...
I don't see others reasons to use this, perhaps for shit and giggles ^_^...

GregMandel

France822 Posts

September 10 2012 21:20 GMT

#206

Okay so I am in plat and I have a barcode name.

"Why ?" You ask, and so my answer is this one :
No I don't think I'm "1337 MLG pro lolol 1v1 anyday I'm too gosu lolol". I simply lacked inspiration for my 2nd account name ( and now main account ). That's it. No I don't think I'm pro, no I don't think that ppl with less than 200 apm all suck or w/e the fact that my name is a barcode seem to imply.

I was just bored. So please, people of the world, ( but mostly Low-mid masters on EU on the TL channel, like Dan. ) STOP GIVING ME SHIT FOR MY USERNAME !
What are you ? Fucking 12 years old ? Yeah that's right my name is a barcode and I'm in plat. And ? What now ? Jesus, 1 game out of 2 people are being annoying dicks, why does it bother you that my name is a barcode, you can still add me and shit.
God I hate those people !

ishyishy

United States826 Posts

September 10 2012 22:17 GMT

#207

Well, first of all, you cant stop someone from making their screen name IlIlIl. That's the first reason why you arent allowed to care.

Secondly, pro players (yeah not all bar codes are pros) do whatever they must in order to win tournaments. It's as simple as that. You cannot go up to a pro and say "well I think you need to let the whole world see how you play vs every race", they will just laugh at you and walk away. The second reason you have no right to care.

Third, learning. If people want to watch a replay and learn a build, what difference does it make who the player is? If they are highly ranked on the ladder (providing they dont hack, and it is obvious if they do), then they must be doing something right to get there. If you watch the replay to learn, then you are watching it for the game, not the player. Third reason for it not making any sense to care.

In summary, it isnt against any Blizzard rules to use a barcode, Pro players want to succeed and will do what it takes, and the players actual screen name doesnt make any difference whether or not you can use their replay to learn from or not.

PyroN

Sweden53 Posts

February 02 2013 21:05 GMT

#208

I think the whole Barcode thing is very cool and stylish.

And It´s also so intriguing! For example If I watch Kas stream his Laddering on EU and suddenly he´s in a game with a barcode protoss! And then wins!

Then the discussion starts "Was that nanwia?" "it might be Socke" etc etc! and the investigating starts :D Clue´s and tips is analyzed.

But Guys one final thing!

Have you ever thought of the thing that Barcode players don´t automatically start in GM?
Take for example some top GM player right now,and imagine that he starts to play HotS,with a barcode Account!

He will NOT start in GM and will probably go trough plat/diamond something before eventually reaching GM.
I think it´s ridiculous to start laughing at the player right away, You guys should not be so quick to judge someone.

Clare4

Austria72 Posts

February 02 2013 21:07 GMT

#209

i really think that people are really retarded, who arent in gm, I mean no one knows who they even are if they dont use a barcode, those people think they are good but they are actually horrible compared to pros

Genie1

Canada333 Posts

February 02 2013 21:13 GMT

#210

Its a Haven for hackers to use barcode names which makes it far harder to identify if they are hackers or if its some pro on a new smurf account. Blizzard needs a new naming policy to remove gibberish names from the ladder because its to simple for hackers to use this to hide there identity.

arterian

Canada1157 Posts

February 02 2013 21:24 GMT

#211

On February 03 2013 06:13 Genie1 wrote:
Its a Haven for hackers to use barcode names which makes it far harder to identify if they are hackers or if its some pro on a new smurf account. Blizzard needs a new naming policy to remove gibberish names from the ladder because its to simple for hackers to use this to hide there identity.

I'd rather they focus on just banning the hackers

Skiblet

South Africa206 Posts

February 02 2013 21:37 GMT

#212

I think more options should be added to the pole. I understand the need for it but it still annoys me just a little bit. A lot of people abuse it, INCLUDING pros. They just BM you and have no respect and flame etc etc, thats what annoys me about it. Not bronze league wannabees and no names who use it.

Msr

Korea (South)495 Posts

February 02 2013 21:43 GMT

#213

Barcode names are only obnoxious for the non pros who use them

Every single good player is identifiable by their play style, and skill to a point where they will be found out within ten minutes of a game.

Saumure

France404 Posts

February 02 2013 21:44 GMT

#214

I don't see the problem with bronze and barcode.
I'd change it myself if i could, just to avoid ending up in the "Awsome / confusing Bm" thread ^^

Blardy

United States290 Posts

February 02 2013 21:46 GMT

#215

As a stream watcher, my time spent watching stream significantly decreased as the barcode rose up in popularity. Yes I do watch the streamer play and sometimes own but at the same time I have no clue if he owned a no-namer, a top foreigner or even a top korean. The fact I have no clue who he/she is going against just makes it not worth watching.

Master of DalK

Canada1797 Posts

February 02 2013 22:03 GMT

#216

Its fine if someone wants to hide their identity. Same reason as some pros dont save VoDs when a tournament is coming up on their stream.

Blazinghand

United States25550 Posts

February 02 2013 22:06 GMT

#217

Interestingly, the concept of "barcode name" isn't actually useful. If everyone named their account "john" (spelled that way) it would have a similar effect. In fact, the fact that not all barcode names are the same (a mixture of l and | or 1 or whatever) means you're actually less anonymous since you might have a unique name. Optimally, every person trying to hide their identity would use the exact same handle.

sc2pal

Poland624 Posts

February 02 2013 22:09 GMT

#218

when u dont have idea for name, you can always choose barcode name right?

NDDseer

Australia204 Posts

February 02 2013 22:12 GMT

#219

I think it's a fantastic idea for pros, and completely poser/lame (but not a problem) if you're below master league (I always troll diamond players with barcode names about how pro they must be, usually freaking hilarious)