Forum 'aka'

[Kurald Galain]

I've noticed that several forum users have "<name> aka <alias>" shown at the top of their posts, whereas I've just got "<name>". So is it possible for me to get the aka part and if so, how?

Thanks!

[Leg o' Lamb]

Kurald Galain wrote:

I've noticed that several forum users have "<name> aka <alias>" shown at the top of their posts, whereas I've just got "<name>". So is it possible for me to get the aka part and if so, how?

Thanks!

Normally, the aka portion refers to a person's normal board handle. For example, if you look up any of my posts in the PFS boards, you will see my real name followed by my board name.

If you want an aka, volunteer to be a venture person for PFS.

[PathlessBeth]

I think it also happens as a mouse-over text if you have a "default alias" other than your non-alias username, and you make a post in another alias that is not your default. So, for example, my username is 137ben and my default alias is Deranged_Maniac_Ben. If I make a post with my Spliced Elf Alias, then holding your mouse over the name of the alias ("spliced elf") will show the message "alias of 137ben aka Deranged_Maniac_Ben".

[Alex McGuire]

It's hilarious for me, since I'm "Alexander McGuire aka Alex McGuire" on the PFS boards.

[Vapid Captain Yesterday]

I have so many aliases, the system can't possibly pick one to use as AKA.

Alas, everything comes back to captain yesterday.

[Cpt_kirstov]

It was funny when we were using the same avatar and peopl reptiles with "thanks captain" thinking we were the same person

[Redelia]

Also, if enough of your posts are from one alias, that shows up as AKA.

[Fallout Rampage Cap'n Yesterday]

I've been trying to do that with my Fallout alias, no dice yet.

[PathlessBeth]

Fallout Rampage Cap'n Yesterday wrote:

I've been trying to do that with my Fallout alias, no dice yet.

It's not a matter of how many posts you make (I think?), it's a matter of which alias you set as your "default alias" in your account settings.

[captain yesterday]

Ah ha! I see! Not worth it then, I don't like to be boxed in.

[Redelia]

137ben wrote:

Fallout Rampage Cap'n Yesterday wrote:

I've been trying to do that with my Fallout alias, no dice yet.

It's not a matter of how many posts you make (I think?), it's a matter of which alias you set as your "default alias" in your account settings.

I can tell you for sure that it can be based on the number of posts. Redelia is my original alias and default. It has always been the default. Dorla is an alias for a PBP game, and has more posts than Redelia. Dorla shows up as aka for me.

[Tacticslion]

Maybe it's based on percentage as well as numbers?

[Chris Lambertz]

Can confirm that number of posts does influence the "aka" behavior :)

[Vapid Captain Yesterday]

So it has nothing to do with my own vanity. >:-(

[Sarcasm Dragon]

Chris Lambertz wrote:

Can confirm that number of posts does influence the "aka" behavior :)

Dang, it turns out being able to read the source code is overpowered.

[Vapid Captain Yesterday]

I don't even care about that.