Is there a way to change your forum name?

I didn't know where to put this but I was wondering if it were possible.

And is it possible to chose a name that is already taken? The name I want was taken by someone who created their account 12-19-10 and their last activity was 12-19-10, so obviously they are not interested in this game.

Seeing how everything is linked to your account I do not think so, at least not by the norm as as that in its own could lead to forum abuse. tho you can always try and ask Virtus the admin by pm.