Blizzard on Real ID [Jul 07, 2010, 8:10 pm ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
Blizzard tells Gamasutra they are "definitely listening to player feedback" about Real ID, and the recent revelation that this would require the use of "real names" to post to the StarCraft II forums (though they admit that any name can be registered, though it will be associated with your unique CD key). So far the outcry from fans would indicate the program is not receiving the reception they hoped for: "Real ID is a new and different concept for Blizzard gamers -- and for us as well -- and our goal is to create a social gaming service that players want to use." In any event, it doesn't sound like they are reconsidering the plan, as they explain its optional nature. "It's important to note that both enabling Real ID in game and posting on the official Blizzard forums are completely optional," the Blizzard rep said. "Players can continue to read the forums anonymously regardless of whether they choose to post in them, and their gameplay experiences will not change if they choose not to use the Real ID communication features in game."
Jack wrote on Jul 8, 2010, 10:28:
I support Blizzard. Too bad if people can't escape the real world anymore with their internet asshatery.
I'm buying Starcraft 2.
It has nothing to do with escaping anything. Do you think female gamers want their info exposed? Do you think people want their potential employers finding out they spend 4 hours raiding every night? Do you think people with security clearances want to be excluded from playing these games at all? There's a huge list on the forums of all the people this potentially affects and guess what? No one can find a single positive effect this would have.
Also posting a troll while commenting on others "asshatery" is amusing. Are you really thick enough to believe this has anything to do with the forums? It's about money changing hands between them and Facebook.
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