I use random first and last names. But never numbers after a name. Just something I'm OCD about. I don't go by a number in RL so why would I do it online.

XrayLaunchingP90 >:D I've used Offline Mode with that name to screw with servers for hacked clients.

Normally I make a name out of a phase I say a lot...for example- if I say random word like Applepie or you say it like this-you will eat a Applepie! Then have your name something like applepie2000...(this is only a example even though it's a really bad example)...or you can make a name out of something you like...for example my name! I use to like cats a that's why it's ryancat then I just added numbers...hope this helps

If its too long of a name, it will not show your skin. Someone has a skin and because they have a long username, their skin wont show. [Literally, they are Steve, but they have a skin on] <- True.



So avoid very very, VERY, long names...unless you want to go Steve. That's as good as I get with tips.
EDIT: Also people count it as spam with long names, but it is annoying to have to type that name, cause they have no idea how to use Tab button on MC for users or their Tab button doesn't work.

"ICouldntComeUpWithANewUsernameSoIHopeThisIsGoodEnoughForYou1029"

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