I think the ability to add ones name as either a character or the commander of the 'army' adds some personality to the gameplay. Which is always nice to draw the player into the game world.

In fact, like in Worms and Scorched Earth each worm/tank had their own name so that you could place some sort of sentiment towards them.

If nothing else it just adds a phsycological encouragement, especially of those younger and more creative players to get inolved in the 'role' of the player. People like to get attached to things that they can 'make their own'.


That all said, I think that it would be good for you're game. Yes, go for it.