Alias to Prevent MG

[Procaine]

Hi all!

 

I'm a more than fair Detective on my character, however, all Detectives are still metagamed on a daily basis whether you believe it or not. I'm simply suggesting a command such as /alias that can be used to cover the character's name tag by replacing it with a temporary fictional name above their head without masking. It's one spot to know my character on an in-character basis which is 110% acceptable, however, myself and my fellow comrades are simply metagamed because of screenshots posted on the forums, Discord, or others of us purchasing weapons, narcotics, etc. Due to my role, I'm constantly posted in pictures on the forums with my IC name which can easily be metagamed by others. If this command is added, it will be heavily monitored by LFM, LSPD, and LSSD without a doubt.

 

TL:DR; allow Detectives from PD/SD to temporarily change their nametag above their head to an unused name when making buys or undercover ops in order to avoid MG.

 

 

EDIT: A great idea was also brought to light. Allow this for SD/PD Detectives, but this has to be an approved command similar to break ins which will require admin approval.

 

Edited April 13, 2021 by Procaine

[stringer]

I agree this is a needed thing but I think it should be only usable to character names that do not yet exist.

[Procaine]

Just now, stringer said:

I agree this is a needed thing but I think it should be only usable to character names that do not yet exist.

Completely agree!

[Spider X3]

I think this would be a nice addition.   Its one of those things that isn't a perfect solution but it gets the job done to fix or prevent metagaming.

[Procaine]

11 minutes ago, Spider X3 said:

I think this would be a nice addition.   Its one of those things that isn't a perfect solution but it gets the job done to fix or prevent metagaming.

Thanks Spider.

[MrWussWuss]

I remember hearing cops on other servers complaining about the same issue. I think a different alias like that would do wonders. Not sure how it'd be done technically, but useful for sure. 

[sky~]

Just now, MrWussWuss said:

I remember hearing cops on other servers complaining about the same issue. I think a different alias like that would do wonders. Not sure how it'd be done technically, but useful for sure. 

Probably something like the admins have where they can change their own names. I'm fully supporting this as it can ruin roleplay for the detectives simply cause they know it's them oocly.

[stringer]

I would like to add that this can in turn enhance the roleplay for the people being investigated as well. Seeing the name of someone you know oocly snooping around you can lead to unintentional metagaming as well.

[Fallacy]

Fully support. Of course punishments could be put in place if it is abused in any way.

Edited April 13, 2021 by Fallacy

[shak]

Definitely support this. Very needed.