Battle Tag Misinformation..?

#1 - Dec. 16, 2011, 6:47 a.m.

When I first noticed the requirement to create a Battle Tag, I was a bit confused, but followed the link and it was relatively easy to create. However, I was not aware that this "Battle Tag" could possibly be permanent. I also did not realize that there are unique names, and that numbers would be added to the end of the name. Character names on Battle.net's most recent games have always been non-unique, and considering that this the Beta, I just made whatever name came to mind.

When I log into the game, this Battle Tag replaces my character names and also appears above my character name on the forum website. After I noticed these things, I decided to change my Battle Tag to something more suitable, and noticed that I could not figure out how to do this.

..Which leads me to my questions..

Can we change our Battle Tags once they are created? also are these "Tags" meant only for the Beta and will possibly be deleted upon the official release?

If these concerns and thoughts have been addressed, I apologize for not seeing that, and retract my entire post..well most of it anyways.

Lylirra

#3 - Dec. 16, 2011, 6:53 a.m.

This should help answer your questions (I hope!):

http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/4132437/Introducing_BattleTags_-12_15_2011#blog

I'm not in the Diablo III beta – can I choose a BattleTag now anyway?
Sure! You can pick your BattleTag now through Battle.net Account Management, regardless of whether you’re participating in the Diablo III beta test. Simply visit the BattleTag creation page to get started. Make sure to choose a handle you will be happy with in the long term and that abides by our Naming Policy, as you will be unable to change your BattleTag once you’ve selected it. We plan to provide a way for players to change their BattleTags in the future, but we don’t have any further details to share just yet.

Edit--

And this, too:

Where will my BattleTag be seen?
During the Diablo III beta test, your BattleTag will be seen in the Diablo III client (on friends lists and in chat), on the Diablo III forums, and in Battle.net Account Management. In the future, expect it to be displayed in other Blizzard games like StarCraft II and World of Warcraft on friends lists, in chat, or when making posts on their associated forums. We’ll have further details on how and where your BattleTag will be displayed in the future.

Let me know if that doesn't answer your questions, or if you've any additional questions. :)

Cowbino

#11 - Dec. 16, 2011, 3:39 p.m.

This naming violation is urgent. I need a Battle Tag to play the D3 Beta. The tag I want come as invalid. I don't want to create a silly BattleTag that will endure for all Blizz games to come. So, what do I do?

If the naming policy is working correct (though I doubt) I will choose another name. However, it seems something is amiss.

So, you either have a lot of people with tags they don't want or a lot of your beta testers won't be testing at all. :-(