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I've been wondering for some time how Bungie will be handling their account system when the new IP drops. It seems likely to me that there will be some sort of site addendum complimenting the game here, as has been the case since Halo 2 stats. While its true that we don't know what their IP will be, thus don't know what sort of data (if any) will be included in new site features, its a safe guess that there will be something here.
So, on that note, how do you think Bungie will handle the accounts here? We currently use Microsoft's WLID system for account creation and use. Though there are strong indications that Bungie's new IP will be multi-platform. So, how do you think Bungie will incorporate systems other than or on top of WLID for the account use here?
Will some of us retain our current WLID unchanged? Will PSN accounts be added? Will Bungie allow both methods, then merge them into their own account system which doesn't differentiate between WLID, PSN, and whatever other networks Bungie will be using? Will Bungie just start up an all new system that you have to sign up for, similar to EA's network?
I honestly have no idea. I also doubt we'll be hearing anything official about it anytime soon. Certainly at least not until Bungie announces their new IP.
Though, that doesn't mean we can't speculate. That does not preclude us from predicting and discussing. So Community at large, what are your thoughts? Preferences?
Disclaimer: To avoid causing confusion due to some people possibly mistaking me for a Bungie Employee, or someone who knows anything about what's going on at all for that matter, let me say this clearly: I don't know any more than you. I'm just a fan, and know nothing about the new IP, accounts, or any of that. We are all equally in the dark. Don't mistake anything I say as being official. Its not, fellow plebeians.
I personally think Bungie will convert all the current accounts over to a new system. Similar to EA's network. I think that you'll have to sign up on PSN or Xboxlive or here on the site, and the account will be connected to each respective network that applies. I have no reason besides gut feeling as to why I think this. It just seems to be cleaner.
So, what do you all think? I'm curious about the Community's ideas. Pros and Cons of various methods, limitations, etc.
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Fixed typo in title. That's what I get for early morning posting with no sleep.
[Edited on 11.05.2011 8:13 AM PDT]