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[Nosgotham]

it was an option on WiiU as well but i never used it.

 

[Ogawa-san]

I thought it was okay to not be on either FB or Twitter. This thread is making me feel like an absolute social pariah.

 

[Ninja Dom]

It's needlessly more complicated.

With the ability to change Usernames whenever a player likes - what should be the way? What is the one constant thing about a player that stays the same?

 

[Dark Cloud]

Hmmm how about 1 Nintendo id. You register and use it for everything?

Seems like that might work. lol the fuck you guys it works this way on almost everything else.

Ok I was asking. Don't be an ass.

Same as Wii U. On Wii U you have NNID which remains but you can keep changing the display name which is the one used in online games.

Yeah. I wonder why they changed it for Switch?

 

[bobbychalkers]

I'm hoping this is just a temporary solution until their online service finishes. They fixed this problem on Wii U, I don't see any reason why they would ever go backwards to this.

 

[Jonboy]

Haha. So convenient to drop this with the Zelda reviews.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

I meet someone at work or whatever. Hey you have a switch? Add me?

What's your user name: JetBlackPanda -Done

What's your friend code: uhhhhh?? Let me get my switch Or my phone or..

if you both don't bring your Switches to work, you don't deserve to know each other

 

[Sesuadra]

With the ability to change Usernames whenever a player likes - what should be the way? What is the one constant thing about a player that stays the same?

Also the change is not limited in any matter, you can do it for free as often you like..afaik lol.

 

[DrROBschiz]

Lets just hope its just there for the kiddies that cant setup Nintendo accounts for some reason

I mean... thats the only justification I can see for it being there

Maybe its meant to be a transition type thing for 3DS owners etc.?

 

[TLZ]

Switch does exactly this.

Codes are for people you've never engaged with anywhere else.

Yes because that's how I find people on psn and live.

Just stop defending this bs.

Of course that's how you add friends.

"Hey, add me to switch! My unit number is 739149068463"

Lmao.

 

[rochellepaws]

Normally I don't mind since I only play a small number of online Nintendo titles with a small number of people but it is a concern that they now feel emboldened to charge for their online service without any evidence of improvement.

 

[frankie_baby]

It also didnt require me to type in a randomized numerical code. What if you dony want to link your gaming and you social media? Why defend this?

Then just type the code in like you'd type the name in, slightly less convenient but hardly adds more than 2 seconds to the process

 

[test_account]

Haha. So convenient to drop this with the Zelda reviews.

How so? This update just went live, didnt it? And Nintendo hadnt given any info on it before exactly how it would work, so people couldnt know before now.

 

[Dark Cloud]

I thought we could add through Twitter?? I created a Twitter account just to add gamers on it.

 

[Robin64]

Yes because that's how I find people on psn and live.

Just stop defending this bs.

Read the post I was responding to. His assertion was that Switch cannot search your social media for friends, it absolutely can. That had nothing to do with what PSN and Live do.

 

[Sesuadra]

Nvm

 

[Etzer]

Can I get a source for the ability to add friends from social networks, like some of you have mentioned? The guy who wrote the article says this:

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.

So I don't think that's even an option.

_________

Oh, come on. Typing a friend code is much more pain in the ass than just sending a friend request to Robin64. You can't even copy-paste since there's no browser.

I laughed out loud when I read this part. Goddamn, Nintendo.

 

[Kingpin Rogers]

Ok, do we know how long these friend codes are?

 

[zelas]

And I agree there should be an option to send a friend request to Robin64, not disputing that. But I also don't think this is absolutely the end of the world as some people are making it out to be.

On its own maybe not. On top of all the other flaws and unknown questions however...

 

[BGBW]

I know FCs aren't the best but some of your reactions are hilariously over the top.

Chillax and wait for the facts.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

Ok I was asking. Don't be an ass.


Yeah. I wonder why they changed it for Switch?

Sorry my rage is at Nintendo not you but some people in here defending FC is crazy to me.

if you both don't bring your Switches to work, you don't deserve to know each other

lol

 

[RichiRamjag]

With the ability to change Usernames whenever a player likes - what should be the way? What is the one constant thing about a player that stays the same?

An overhaul of the system to bring your product up to the standard set for over 10 years.

 

[Seanlole]

I can't fucking believe it!!!

 

[N.Grim]

Same as Wii U. On Wii U you have NNID which remains but you can keep changing the display name which is the one used in online games.

But now you change also the main name whenever you want

 

[Vanillalite]

Normally I don't mind since I only play a small number of online Nintendo titles with a small number of people but it is a concern that they now feel emboldened to charge for their online service without any evidence of improvement.

This is my exact logic this morning as well. Thanks for posting for me.

 

[MThanded]

why

 

[Vuze]

Just saw this on twitter. Which excuses for this fabulous decision were dropped by certain folks within the last 6 pages? 😂

 

[Murkas]

The fact that you have to pay for online too makes this even more hilarious.

 

[Palette Swap]

I assumed all Miitomo friends would be automatically imported, but that's apparently not the case.

 

[DrROBschiz]

Normally I don't mind since I only play a small number of online Nintendo titles with a small number of people but it is a concern that they now feel emboldened to charge for their online service without any evidence of improvement.

Yup its pretty frustrating how they just refuse to take the leap forward they desperately need to but we will see

 

[Arxisz]

You've got to be fucking shitting me...wow

 

[Gotdatmoney]

Then just type the code in like you'd type the name in, slightly less convenient but hardly adds more than 2 seconds to the process

So you're just going to defend it on the basis of Nintendo? Got it.

 

[Sendou]

But now you change also the main name whenever you want

... and this is where it has lead us.

 

[Robin64]

I assumed all Miitomo friends would be automatically imported, but that's apparently not the case.

They'll all show under suggestions, though.

 

[jorgejjvr]

Wait the wii u didn't need friend codes

 

[BGBW]

I assumed all Miitomo friends would be automatically imported, but that's apparently not the case.

You can add people directly from that list though.

 

[Ninja Dom]

An overhaul of the system to bring your product up to the standard set for over 10 years.

Dunno what your answer to the question actually was.

If a player can change their username as often as they like - then what should be the way of adding Friends? Surely the system needs one constant "code".

 

[z0m3le]

I assumed all Miitomo friends would be automatically imported, but that's apparently not the case.

Though miitomo friends don't need to use friend codes apparently, also Super Mario Run friends (though I'm on android so haven't been on that service yet)

 

[Mpl90]

I assumed all Miitomo friends would be automatically imported, but that's apparently not the case.

Users who are yours friends on Miitomo, Super Mario Run and other Nintendo apps are listed as "Suggestions".

Also, here's the window for each friend on your list

 

[Feel the Swift]

The Nintendo Account carries your game purchases and connects your various accounts under one umbrella unit. It has nothing to do with friends.

Well they should make it encompass friends as well.

 

[Parham]

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]

So you're just going to defend it on the basis of Nintendo? Got it.

I'm going to defend it on the basis that it's a slight inconvenience but that there are a bunch of convenient methods added too

 

[Kysen]

Perfect! I got a good laugh out of this.

 

[EVH]

The funniest thing ist that you will have to pay for this to work from autumn on.

 

[Locamotable]

This is not a big deal with all the other options

 

[Maxrunner]

Didn't reggie talked about a future video explaining these things?

 

[entremet]

The Wii U didn't use FC.

It's for the mobile games.

 

[Vuze]

Dunno what your answer to the question actually was.

If a player can change their username as often as they like - then what should be the way of adding Friends? Surely the system needs one constant "code".

Yes, an internal UID that doesn't need to be exposed and is associated with your current nickname and all your other stuff. Zero reason to use bs like friendcodes.

 

[froliq]

Japan gotta love them codes. I hope it at least doesn't work like the 3DS where both users have to input each others codes.

What's the point in not having an add username option available instead they now seem to be killing off NNID.

 

[Phife Dawg]

Please tell me how you would add me without a friend code, wiseguy.

I wouldn't add you, *insert derogatory term here*