Most video games have us playing some kind of hero, or savior of the universe. Lately, it has gotten so bad that NPCs have started to comment on our deeds. Is this good?

Or would you rather play a "behind-the-scenes" type hero, that get things done without all the glory? How about the ability to have alias's?

Reading through the "Character Name" thread, I got to thinking that it would novel (and cool, in my opinion) to be able to change a character's name. Head into a new settlement and give a new name. Be a new person that no one has heard of before. Add nicknames or monikers as you do deeds.

In Skyrim (most recently for me), why do guards know if I can make potions, enchant, conjure, sneak, or do illusions? How do they know this? Did I put on a show somewhere and stun the audience with my skills and abilities? Are the couriers spreading nasty rumors about me? The worst thing for a thief or assassin is to be known, especially by guards. Yet shopkeepers "keep an eye on us" if we have some ability above a certain number. Ever have a merchant run up to you as you enter their store and watch you wherever you go? I have, and it is unnerving

How many of SKyrim's people have ever heard of an Elder Scroll, much less read one? How do these everyday NPCs know about Alduin and The Dragonborn?

Many players enjoy the accolades they get from NPCs in a video game. Sometimes, yes, I do also. If I defeat a well-known baddie, pat me on the back. But if am stealing you blind, I am doing it wrong if you know about it I have seen many posts on message boards about "being recognized" in video games for actions taken. Again, sometimes this an enjoyable thing. Many times, though, it is a bit much, like a guard saying as you come into town, "Don't go fiddling with any locks." WTF? Do you say that to everyone that enters the gates?

Give me some anonymity, please. What say you?

I started thinking about this during my first playthrough as a Thief in Skyrim. I knew it wasn't possible, but I wanted to be like the good person who is actually a thief! I'm going to give a real life example.

Here in Brazil, in the state of Pernambuco, there was this baker who were well known throught the city, he was kind, had a good family and was a baker, but, Turns out he was a member of a Sicilian Mafia! Now, I don't know what he did and probably the Godfather and Mafia series made me think this was awesome, but I know he is wrong and all that. But this was just to give the example, because I always wanted to be a Thief in secret. You know, Merry, hav... adopt children, buy and build my house thanks to my Alchemy and husband's store (was a female thief) buuut...

"Hands to yourself, sneak thief"

Killed my roleplaying :/

So yes, I wish we could do this. As soon as you enter a new city/village the option to "change your name in this area" option would pop-up.

Well Arkham Knight let's you play as Red Hood (Jason Todd) and he kills people---well mostly criminals but he does it so coldly mmmmmm....