first off welcome to Xiled Gaming... a good place to find other fellow Halo3 gamers is in the "gameboards" section of the forum, but we have many many Halo3 gamers in XGC
Please note that XGC name changes are reserved for those that hold the Sergeant rank or higher, please read the following information to help explain this process! Once again, welcome to Xiled Gaming as you have found the best and most organized gaming community there is!! If you need help or have any other questions don't hesitate to contact me...
To change your XBL gamertag you must be a Sergeant of higher. However you must first get the gamertag cleared. There are several steps the General must take prior to obtaining approval for the name change. We must first make sure the requested name is not currently on the DNR (Do No Recruit) list. I am sure you wouldn't want to be mistaken for a prevously banned member? Second I must check to make sure it is not currently in use within XGC and other Divisions. We want to make sure each member can be unique, and don't want to cause any confusion with members. Lastly the gamertag must be tasteful, so nothing that violates the codes. If you are unsure, just ask or post here.
XiledGaming.com username change to match new gamertag:
Either view your User Control Panel or view your Private Messages. Then on the left side, which is your User Control Panel, scroll all the way to the bottom and you will see a link called Request Username. Click on the link and the page will load for you to submit your new Username. Fill in the new name you want and click on the Request New Username button. If the name is not allowed, such as the Username is already taken, then you will need to try a different name or submit a request is the Help Desk for forum problems. Once your name is approved/disapproved, you will receive an automated private message.
quick link:
http://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/profile.php?do=requestusername
Updating your Xbox LIVE gamer card picture on the forums:
If you need your login name changed, follow these instructions. Your login name should match your gamer tag. For new tags you must use your chain of command. To change your Xbox LIVE gamer card picture you need to edit your profile.
WARNING: Your username changes will be tracked in the sites history.
I just wanted to take the chance to clarify this for everyone in XG or for those who may stumble upon this post. First and foremost the privledge of changing your XBL gamertag to include the XGC name is stricly reserved for members who achieve the rank of sargeant or above in Xiled Gaming. The ability to change the name is earned and not provided once you walk in the door. This process is not given for meeting certian time requirements, but rather by fulfilling all of the responsiblities of that rank.
You are probably wondering what's the big deal, it's just a name...
Well there are a lot of valid reasons why this process takes place.
Name Checking:
1. All member name changes need to be checked against the Do Not Recruit list. You wouldn't want to change your name to that previously used by a member banned from Xiled Gaming.
2. We want all names to be as unique as possible, we would like to limit confusion as much as possible.
3. All member names need to be screened for profanity or adult content as does any other content on the forums or XBL.
4. This process keeps your direct leadership in the loop on the recent changes.
Rank Verification:
1. This is a reserved benifit or bonus for members who want a little more out of Xiled Gaming.
2. Members that have meet the requirements of sergeant tend to stick around a little longer than those of private. We don't want to lure members who are just here for the name.
3. The changing of the name shows that the member is interested in staying in Xiled Gaming for the long haul, coupled with the rank it is a good combination.