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Rusty Blades saw a bunch of changes and I ended up an odd man out, so I'm looking for a team where I might have a chance to play or to at least compete for a starter's position. I play defense. ECL Lite is not an option.

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The most important thing in this discussion is that viewers & people doing the broadcast can recognize player fast. That's how this is being done in other games as well. Best way for it? PSN ID or abbreviation from it. The real names are fine in articles, announcements etc. Lets be normal and do this the easy way. Can't be that hard, folks.

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But the thing is, esports in general dont use real names, and its for a good reason - it wants to differ from "real" sports. I also understand that some people gets....exited, for lack of a better word, to hear their names pronounced by a finnish commentator, but why should the EA NHL scene do something that the biggest esports in the world dosnt? Theres no sense in it. PSN IDS's the way to go, though.

You're 6 games into the season already and I was looking at starting from scratch, as a backup against someone who secured the LD position while I was away from the regular games. Meanwhile, your RD spot is not up for grabs. But this is hardly the thread to debate the topic...

Old Farts In: imosi1 from SIKA

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I myself would prefer real names, as it brings a more professional feel to the game (Elite only of course). I think it makes it easier for commentators to distinguish a player and would most likely also be easier to remember, also I don't see why using your real name would be a problem for someone who's playing in Elite taking to consideration the finals are being played live anyway, where, most likely your identity/real name will be revealed anyhow. I do understand some people want to be anonymous, and some want more recognition, and prefers using their real name. But I reckon using PSN id's is in favor of the majority. That's just my two cents and I would love to see players in Elite using their real names as in my opinion, it brings a much more professional feel to the game and more recognition to individual players. 🙄

I would just enforce players to use their real names or something related to your psn id so the commentators would know who scored, assisted the goal etc.

If this happens I need to change my real name to EVGENI BULJUJÄRVI..

Real names do look more professional, but I think esports titles should leave that to real sports and try to be more casual and viewer friendly because there's a limit to how professional you can make a game look when you have players crouching down and spinning around (L1), chopping their stick every time the puck is dumped in, diving on ice in frustration etc. Also, no offence to anybody, but for anyone who's not from northern Europe or a part of this community, something short and sweet like "Eki" is easier to learn/recognize than "Tammenpaa". (I don't know if i spelled that correctly sorry)

You can't just disregard Lain's point just because you 'feel' it would be better with real names. Besides, the standard is usernames, there is no reason why we should 'try' to be unique for such a widespread standard.

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You kind of did in that you didn't respond to his point regarding esports trying to distance themselves from regular sports.

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HC Finlandia is looking for a backup LD/RD/G. Contact MonkeyHeadAF on PSN.

First I didn't really care which way this goes. I'm all for real names, but now that someone brought up the discussion with other esports using usernames for identification in broadcasts I think that's the way to go here. Simple and fair for everyone.

Yeah, this is where I am at. It helps broadcasters (Finnish or International) to quickly identify who scored and assisted by the names that show up next to the scoreboard right after a goal. My in-game name right now says "Riddick" and has for years and, sure, most people (in the community) can connect that to "The_Alpha_Furyan" because I've been around for a long time, but for a broadcaster coming in with no knowledge and just "The_Alpha_Furyan, LD #77" written down in his note - he's gonna wonder who the hell "Riddick" is. It's really just to simplify.

The biggest broadcast in esport must be League of Legends, whereas they refer to every player with the online-ID, in our case PSN-ID. I’m pretty sure they have some rule set about the ID, or part of the ID, to somewhat be able to pronounce for the english casters and followers (as even the korean pros play by this standard). I think this should be the way to go. I am as much for real names but well.. All in all, Riot Games cast and broadcast is second to none and anyone who have watched EU LCS or Worlds knows it. Worth taking notes from IMO.

Every esports games I have watched with commentary they have always been using the usernames.

Those who know me probably could have guessed I voted No. I have two questions: Why & How? The latter probably needs some clarification. Would NHLGamer require all the players to send a copy of their passport? How would this data be handled and secured?

If you're a member of the NHLGamer community, you've played against Rusty Blades. I considered writing "chances are" at first, but really - if you've been around the community for more than a few months you will have come across Rusty Blades in the matchup screen. Since the teams inception sometime before ECL 3, RB has been known - among other things - for its high level of activity. Annually at the top of the EASHL 6v6 leaderboards for games played, the Blades gradually started to climb those same leaderboards in the "Win" column as well. Practice makes perfect, they say, and it is my firm belief that no team - North American or European - played more games of EASHL 6v6 than Rusty Blades between their debut season in ECL 3 (18-25-3) and their next season; ECL 4 Pro. That season, they surprised many in the community by finishing third in their conference behind eventual Elite promotees Sjukstugan and Carlsberg HC. By also earning their promotion to Elite that season, RB proved that they were for real and that they were here to stay. Throughout their six-season run, the team has been led by the same man; @Tanski87 . For those of you who don't know Tanski, he's the hard-hitting, fast-passing #13 RD (and occasional C) you quickly learn to hate if you try to skate up the left wing against RB. A builder by trade, Tanski took his passion for constructing things and applied it to the construction of what eventually became a 6v6 EASHL team. Tanski87 aggressively barking orders as he skates up the ice, with a terrified MartindalexC looking on. With him for the duration of RB's ECL journey, Tanski has had his two lieutenants @Lamsa and @Supreex. Both known today to be top players at their respective positions RW and G, back when they started out they were just a group of guys trying to have fun by playing some EASHL. "Well, I have always believed that there should be no drama in a team", says Tanski as he returns from one of his customary smoke breaks between EASHL games. On this particular night - a few days before the start of ECL 8 - a disconnected matchup has paved the way for a longer break, allowing Tanski to answer some of my questions. "We have had success in this and I do believe we have made everyone feel comfortable playing in Rusty. Much of that is due to Lamsa and Supreex." I ask the RB captain to tell me a bit more about his two longest-tenured players. "Lamsa I have actually known each other since 7th grade in school. So my friendship with him reaches deeper than just this game we are playing together. As a player, Lamsa loves to score those goals. And he does have some unreal talent to score. It seems like he has no space and then boom - it's a goal." Long-time friends Lamsa and Tanski "comparing sticks" "He is also a fun guy in voice chat while playing. I do believe everyone who has played with him can agree with that." What about the man selected by all four Rusty Blade players interviewed so far to be the teams MVP? "Well, when talking about Supreex it would be foolish not to mention his skills as a goalie. One of the best, if not the best in this game. It seems like many agree with this. He was actually recruited from a Finnish gaming forum without having any 6v6 experience beforehand. He learned really quickly as he was not happy allowing goals." A man who does not like to allow goals. "Also, Supreex is a really competitive guy who hates to lose. Hates it. He has that in common with me. But his passion for the game is unmatched. I still vividly remember the ECL4 playoffs. We had just lost game 7 in overtime and Supi said that he would be out at least a week... but there he was the next day between the pipes of the Rusty net. That's passion, that's Supreex and that's Rusty Blades." At once, we are joined by a third player. With a voice deeper than the mariana trench, Lamsa announces his arrival. "Hello", he gravels. I ask the high-scoring RW some questions about previous seasons and his expectations for ECL 8. By utilizing a surprisingly effective mix of English, Finnish and profanity - with some translation help from his captain - Lamsa digs into the questions. The time spent playing EASHL has given Lamsa plenty of grey hairs. "Last season was quite a disappointment. The expectations were big after quite a good eSM tournament. Start of last season was really awkward for us. We didn't play as good as a team as we were able to and it kinda destroyed our chances that season. My own game was slow to get going and felt like a ride on a rollercoaster. Sometimes it felt like it was my first time on the ice and everything was new and difficult. What about this season? "I hope we can play a good season without too many bad phases. Expectations are high and I believe that we will be a playoff team. Even with so many roster changes? "Yeah. The changes have felt good. And big changes they are. I, of course, miss my old teammates but this new Rusty has been lots of fun to play with." Tanski chimes in. "I had a really good time with the old Rusty roster. Great guys and great times. But I am really thrilled about this new roster and change. And also really motivated off and on the ice. Only negative is that with this really short offseason we are still getting to really know each others on the ice. But still I have positive vibes." Just like @Foppatofflan and @MartindalexC, Lamsa is asked which ECL defenders he considers difficult to play against. After mentioning @DieCutterMC, @jtorro1233, @vatalisti, @Janzuh and @FakiiR1 he admits he's probably leaving a lot of skilled defenders out. "I'm really bad at remembering names, I can barely even remember the names of my own teammates." ***** Suddenly, the rest of the team is back. It is time to return to the EASHL grind - the same grind that has turned Rusty Blades and its longest-tenured members Tanski87, Lamsa and Supreex into forces to be reckoned with in the ECL community. The same grind that gives the trio hope that the sixth chapter in the Book of Rusty Blades will be the most successful one yet.

Looking for a team. Pos. G psnid: BobbyPython https://nhlgamer.com/player.php?playerID=159

Rajatorpan Mafia In: Pro-m99

Cowabunga Hockey In: lYoushallnotPass from FA

Born With It (pro) We are looking for a backup g and d for ecl. Msg me @Takajeejee or on psn @TAKajeejee1 if you are interested.

Dynamic (lite) looking for a starting LD. We playing both ECL and OEHL so it's lot of games. Contact me here or on PSN: JaromirSniper68

Deadly Phantoms HC (Elite) looking for a goalie in the upcoming ECL 8 season. If you are interested, please contact me here via PM on NHLGamer.

Finnish team looking for goalie, your language does not matter if you tolerate finnish language in party. Pro division. Tryouts even today!

Bucketeers (ELITE) is looking for a solid starting LD. If you can handle the puck and can take a defensive responsibility while still being an offensive threat you might be the one we are looking for! We can guarantee a lot of playtime since we are in need of a starting LD!

Looking once again, after some unfortunate events. Still mainly interested in PRO teams.

Free for next ecl and offseason c/lw/ld starter/backup contact here or psn

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Niederreihn Canucks Out: Flo_Lomp (FA)

Wrong, it's Erik Tampere 🇫🇮

In principle I understand, but don't forget data protection and it should be everyone's owns dicision...PSN ID nice...real Name not that good things...😉

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