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Nintendo Switch Uses Friend Codes To Add Friends as primary method, others detailed
- Thread starter LordOfLore
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Phoenix RISING
Banned
The #1 reason I'm sitting this one out unless Metroid or Mario Galaxy HD.
*holds Wii U tightly*
Jonneh3003
Banned
Is the alternative just using Facebook and Twitter or can you still use your NNID to add people?
ClarkZuckerberg
Neo Member
It doesn't imply that IMO. That's not what it says at least.
What is the other option except Facebook and Twitter (I used Twitter for Miitomo and I never want to go through that experience again)?
Guess I need to post this again since there are some people who seem to have already forgotten after 2 page. Wow, how the mind slips!
"Allegedly"
Opening admitting to sexually assaulting someone(then banning anyone who called him out for it)
Posting revenge porn with their real full names then another admin(a now jailed pedophile) printed the photos and jacked off over them and sent it to the boyfriend.
You're right, how can we even know if he's guilty or not? HMMMM
Also:
frankie_baby
Member
it gets the suggestions from the social networks you link
Robin64
Member
Sadly not. NNID is dead, basically.
Well, looking at the menu, it's the only way for a direct friend invite, it seems.
The facebook/twitter stuff is a workaround, where you can likely find some people to add, but it's not sending out a simple console-to-console friend request that's been standard since the OG Xbox.
SinCityAssassin
Member
In all honesty this is more of a sidestep.
Not if you're both on Twitter.
RichiRamjag
Member
I don't play with people on my Facebook or social media and I don't plan to. The main method is friend codes.
I don't use any of the above, so yes, friend codes would be my main way to add my friends. This is ridiculous that they aren't using the user IDs
I posted this article and can confirm. It's very unfortunate. The one person that I had been friends with on Super Mario Run and also has a Switch was there for me to add and it was seamless, but it appears that unless you've played with a person before online or are in the same room as them, you'll need to use a 12-digit randomised friend code.
You can 100% as far as I can tell, not add people that are on Twitter or Facebook. This is not mentioned AT ALL. If you can, then it's not listed as an option. It clearly said friends on Super Mario Run and Miitomo.
You can 100% as far as I can tell, not add people that are on Twitter or Facebook. This is not mentioned AT ALL. If you can, then it's not listed as an option. It clearly said friends on Super Mario Run and Miitomo.
People you have played with online
People you have as friends in other Nintendo apps
EarsOfASnake
Member
It's been the Nintendo way for the better part of 20 years at this point.
What if they use miitomo through there? seems like there is just more options, a far cry from the Wii days.
JB2448
Member
"Suggested Friends" encompasses your friends and mutual follows on Facebook and Twitter and makes this sting a lot less.
If they let you add friends you have on Wii U via NNID-to-Nintendo Account link, it's almost a non-issue. Almost.
At the same time, they took what made the Wii successful perhaps a little bit too all-encompassing, so one of the more draconian aspects is represented here.
The beauty of UI updates is that more options can be added. Let's see it happen, and soon.
If they let you add friends you have on Wii U via NNID-to-Nintendo Account link, it's almost a non-issue. Almost.
At the same time, they took what made the Wii successful perhaps a little bit too all-encompassing, so one of the more draconian aspects is represented here.
The beauty of UI updates is that more options can be added. Let's see it happen, and soon.
It's the only direct way.
What I want to know is, if I add a friend through a friend code, will they get a message and will be able to accept it and add me in the progress without them having my friend code? That's important to me lol
Imho the code is the cost we have to pay for being able to change our user-ID at will..
Imho the code is the cost we have to pay for being able to change our user-ID at will..
Guess I need to post this again since there are some people who seem to have already forgotten after 2 page. Wow, how the mind slips!
"Allegedly"
Opening admitting to sexually assaulting someone(then banning anyone who called him out for it)
Posting revenge porn with their real full names then another admin(a now jailed pedophile) printed the photos and jacked off over them and sent it to the boyfriend.
You're right, how can we even know if he's guilty or not? HMMMM
Also:
Robin64
Member
If they're on Miitomo, they have a Nintendo Account, and will show up on the Switch suggestions if you are friends with them in Miitomo.
How about if I want to add people from the Fast RMX OT from example?
Starphoenix
Member
Considering Nintendo is iteratively building the system, I wouldn't be surprised if other friend management options are added in a future update (assuming they're not hidden behind another option right now). People are overreacting about the FCs when they're likely just backwards compatibility for the 3DS and possibly to tie into their mobile ventures.
Man, what the fuck! :lol
Why did they do that, haven't they got negative feedback on the whole thing back then?
Doc Holliday
SPOILER: Columbus finds America
It does look like that though. Let's say I wanted to add you right now, the on;y way would be to use a friend code since you're not near me and we haven't played together. At least according to this screenshot. This is ridiculous!
It's the only way to add a friend directly, switch to switch without some social media nonsense or having them in the same room.
In 2017, don't you find it a little ridiculous to be lacking a feature that's been around since the OG Xbox? Personally I do, and I think it needs to change.
I guess friend codes are your best bet.
Wii U allowed you to add people directly through user names. However,
It seems like the people you want to add do show up as recommended if you are linked together by things like social media (i.e Twitter, Facebook, friends you already have on your NNID)
ManUnkindH
Member
LMAOx2.
Well guys, at least this time there is a progress bar for downloads and not fucking pikmins, mario jumping getting coins or shit like that. You guys are never happy.
Prestokidd
Neo Member
This cant be true!
RichiRamjag
Member
Because Nintendo is its own biggest enemy. Their backwards ass decisions always come out sooner or later. If only they tried to innovate on their general user experience rather than just the hardware.
Like how are they STILL using this bullshit in 2017?!
Vital Tundra
Member
It's strange you cAn add randoms from games you have seen them online in, but you need a code for people you want specifically. Like wasn't friend codes used to "protect" users from weirdos? This seems backwards.
Shadowhelper
Banned
Man, I really love the idea of the Switch and making it my main gaming device since I love nintendo and indie games, and hate being disconnected at times from my MAC on my TV due to work, or email.
But I am apprehensive that Nintendo will get it all right, and it'll be a smooth convenient experience.
But I am apprehensive that Nintendo will get it all right, and it'll be a smooth convenient experience.
JetBlackPanda
Member
The true 3ds successor. You guys laughed when I said I would never dock mine.