Hey everyone,
I was reading a post by @ecoinstant the other day where he joked about his shocking discovery that @buttcoins isn't, in fact, that person's legal name. We all knew that, of course, but it was a funny moment that got me thinking about all the creative and unique usernames we see across Hive every day and the stories behind them.
I've seen some incredibly creative names, and I'm genuinely curious if anyone would like to share the origin of theirs.
To get the ball rolling, I'll share my own. Mine is simple enough: TheCrazyGM.
I chose the "GM" part when a lot of people online were using "DM" (Dungeon Master) specifically. I wanted to stand out a bit, as I play and run many different tabletop RPGs and genres—from sci-fi and horror to modern and fantasy—not just Dungeons and Dragons. "GM" for Game Master just felt more inclusive of everything I enjoy.
And the "Crazy" part? Well, let's just say people like me who spend this much time and energy creating entire worlds and dozens of characters from scratch are probably not 100% stable. ;) It’s a little nod to the chaotic passion that goes into the hobby.
This also brings up another question. Were you lucky enough to snag your name on all the other sites you use, or is it a Hive-specific identity? I've been fortunate enough to secure TheCrazyGM on pretty much every platform I've ever tried to use, which has been great for building a consistent online presence.
So now, I'd like to ask everyone else: What's the story behind your name?
Is it an old handle you've had for years? A clever pun? A reference to a favorite character or a private joke? And have you been able to carry that name across the internet, or is it special to your time here on Hive?
Drop a comment below and share your story. I'd love to hear them!
As always,
Michael Garcia a.k.a. TheCrazyGM