Can You Continue the Username Chain Game?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a username chain game where participants name usernames that start with the letter the previous username ended with. The conversation explores the mechanics of the game, the enjoyment derived from it, and the challenges faced in continuing the chain.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express confusion about the purpose and fun of the game, suggesting that there may be additional rules, such as banning the tenth user for ten days.
  • One participant mentions trying to create longer chains of usernames but struggles to find connections, specifically citing a chain involving "Gad," "Drizzle," and "Evo."
  • Another participant notes that they do not know any usernames starting with 'n,' indicating a potential limitation in their ability to continue the chain.
  • Several usernames starting with 'N' are listed, including "nayfie," "NileQueen," "NascentOxygen," and "nucleargirl," with a suggestion that "nucleargirl" could lead to "Lisab."
  • Participants repeatedly question whether the tenth user gets banned and express curiosity about the status of user "DaveC426913" after their turn.
  • There is a playful correction regarding a link shared that does not conform to the game's rules, as it does not start with the required letter.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the mechanics of the game but express differing opinions on its fun factor and purpose. There is no consensus on whether additional rules should apply, such as banning users.

Contextual Notes

Some participants appear to have varying levels of familiarity with usernames, which affects their contributions to the game. The discussion includes playful banter and corrections, indicating a casual atmosphere.

Who May Find This Useful

Members of the forum interested in username games, community engagement, or social interaction within online platforms may find this discussion relevant.

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I'll name a username and you have to name a username which starts with the alphabetical letter that my username ends with. The next user does the same for you. So, an example chain would be like: Physics -> Su1 -> Userof2102 -> Faf -> ...

Please number the users.

User #1: Whovian
 
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What's the point of this game? Where's the fun? There must be something else missing…. like the tenth user get banned for ten days or something. :biggrin:
 
Well, I've been trying to put usernames that I know behind each other.
But I'm kind of stuck at:
Gad - Drizzle - Evo​
Can't think of people that come before or after.
Can't think of longer chains for that matter.
Does the last user before Evo get banned? :biggrin:
 
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The fun in it comes from seeing how well you know the people here (or at least their usernames). I, for one, know nobody with a username here that starts with 'n'.
 
There's a user called nicromass or something. I never really paid attention to her.
 
Just checked the people I know starting with N:
  • nayfie, also bringing us to Evo
  • NileQueen, still at N
  • NascentOxygen, also still at N
  • nucleargirl

At least after nucleargirl, we can get to Lisab. :smile:
 
#8 Borek
 
Nice ILS :D#9 Khaled332
 
#10 DaveC426913

Uhm :rolleyes:... did the 10th user get banned?
 
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AnTiFreeze3 said:
The fun in it comes from seeing how well you know the people here (or at least their usernames). I, for one, know nobody with a username here that starts with 'n'.
There are quite a few of them. Currently, Naty1 has the most posts of all the "N" usernames.

https://www.physicsforums.com/memberlist.php?ltr=N&order=DESC&sort=posts&pp=30

Congrats Naty1!
banana.gif


I like Serena said:
#10 DaveC426913
#11 cristo
 
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Redbelly98 said:
#11 cristo

#12 OmCheeto
 
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#13 OmCheeto
 
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Gad said:
What's the point of this game? Where's the fun? There must be something else missing…. like the tenth user get banned for 10 days or something. :biggrin:

I like Serena said:
#10 DaveC426913

Uhm... did the 10th user get banned?

I didn't hear anything from DaveC426913 anymore.
Was he banned for 10 days or something? :biggrin:


Jimmy Snyder said:
#13 OmCheeto

This may prove to be a long chain...
 
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#14 oli4
 
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#15 - I like Serena
 
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https://www.physicsforums.com/memberlist.php

:devil:
 
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Borek said:
https://www.physicsforums.com/memberlist.php

:devil:

That does not start with an A.
Doesn't count! o:)
 
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