Hey,

That sign right there means that a certain player is new. He has recently joined and played just several games or may not even played one. Although, you have to foresee that there are players who pretend to be new to cost you the points and you have got to be attentive. If you care about your points as well as prestige, make sure to read their stats first before agreeing their challenge.

Greets,

Y2J

the ~ means that the player hasnt played 20 games yet. Once he/she has played 20+ games it will dissappear

If someone create a new account, there is the ~ until you made 20 games.
After the 20st game its gone.
I hope it was an better answer. ;)

Tommy B-) 

aiight...thanks folx...now, can a player log off and come back on and play as a guest? i haven't tried it but if one wont take the time to register a name, i wont play em. also where is the chat code for icons listed, or is it...anyone know how to make a runner in jogging shorts so we can put him in text like we do the rose, lips, etc?