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Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:21 pm
by Firebolt
Yah uhh.
When viewing the forums what is this rank thing. I'm ranked as a private, theres general and lieutenant, captain, major.

What is this and how do u advance in the ranks i would like to get higher i see it as a challenge

Thanks and bye
firebolt

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:35 pm
by blast
There are only three ranks that normal users can get (you are currently on the second rank). The only way to get higher "ranks" is to make a sizable contribution to the project, by doing stuff such as helping with development.

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 12:59 am
by Cobra_Fast
As this has been moved to forum suggestions; I'd suggest one more higher rank for the normal players to recognize old and wise players.
Like from 100 posts or above (or something).
It could be calles Senior Private (or something, just thinking loudly)...
the picture could be the same as for private first class but with two fully grayed stripes (or something :D)

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 1:28 am
by JeffM
post count does not equal wisdom.

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 1:31 am
by Cobra_Fast
but people with many posts (probably) contributed more to the community;
Like maps, plug-ins, help, ... I think they should receive a little reward for it ;)

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 1:43 am
by Bambino
Anyone can make maps, and post saying "gj, lol, nice map", but then it wouldn't be a special rank now would it :)

You need to contribute to the project. You could contribute code, bug test new versions, etc.

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 4:40 am
by JeffM
if they have contributed they will have been noticed and have the possibility of being given a rank.

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 1:30 am
by Pizzahead
I'm a little confused on this, normal players can only achieve three ranks.. Are the others only for admins?

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 1:39 am
by joevano
Not necessarily admins. It is a way to make people who help the project in significant ways to be recognized for their efforts. Usually bestowed by the forum or project admins.

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 5:34 pm
by Pizzahead
Okay, and the normal players get ranks by doing the same?

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:36 pm
by enrico123
Yes

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 5:46 am
by ducktape
JeffM wrote:post count does not equal wisdom.
I want this on a shirt. Next bzshirt idea please.

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 2:36 pm
by red-der
I would buy such one ..

+1

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:07 am
by cepris
So, are you moved up manually? Or is it automated?

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:36 am
by Bambino
Automated...

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:53 am
by blast
There are the automated ranks, and then there are manual ranks.

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 3:13 am
by optic delusion
I asked for the rank of "DareLicked of Dooty", but they would not give it to me.

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 2:06 am
by Pizzahead
blast wrote:There are the automated ranks, and then there are manual ranks.
You just blew my mind, blast.

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 6:50 am
by allejo
ducktape wrote:
JeffM wrote:post count does not equal wisdom.
I want this on a shirt. Next bzshirt idea please.
I second it.

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:31 pm
by JeffM
Buy all the existing shirts first ;)

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 11:12 am
by FangUp
I have just read this....
I helped alot on BZFlag, so your suggestion at 2010 Blast is wrong.
You only get ranked higher if YOU know about it.
It does not matter tough it is cool if you and your friends know it plus, its only a picture peoples know what you truly are. (picture and words(: )

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:59 pm
by mahem1
joevano wrote:It is a way to make people who help the project in significant ways to be recognized for their efforts.
Key Words: 'project' & 'significant;
Welcoming noobs to BZFlags is you duty.And helping the helpless is also the same.
I help them because I got help when I first started, so all you are doing is returning the favour.

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 1:05 pm
by allejo
You stole the words right out of my mouths mahem1. :P FangUp, contributing to BZFlag means writing multiple wiki documents, cleaning up the wiki, writing patches, helping on IRC, etc. In no way what so ever am I trying to offend you FangUp, but what have you done that is "significant" to BZFlag?

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:20 pm
by FangUp
Allejo, i won't brag about things i did, but i helped even if not on your "proffessional" levels. I made peoples register or even play BZFlag, like mahem1, now you guys, are doing so called "important" things like plug-ins, updates, handling big things...but is that really that important? and to who? we bring players that is important but doing maximum power things for a few peoples left on BZFlag seems kinda unnecessary... (my opinion)

Re: Rank?!@#$%^&*()_+

Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:54 pm
by SkillDude
FangUp wrote:now you guys, are doing so called "important" things like plug-ins, updates, handling big things...but is that really that important?
Maybe you misunderstood what the rank stood for. The rank represents what you have done to help with the BZFlag project, not with the community of BZFlag itself. Getting more players to play this game is something we do want indeed, and it does not go unnoticed. However, the rank is to show the people who dedicate time and effort to making the game better in some respect. For example, the developers work hard every day fixing new bugs, adding new features, and preparing for the next release. Some players have done remarkable and helpful things for the project, such as providing patches or finding new problems with the code. In addition, websites such as http://bzstats.strayer.de help bring a bunch of information together. People are even coming up with new ways to make map editing even easier.

All of these are examples of contributions to the BZFlag project. While what you can do to help is stimulate the player base (And it does get noticed), what will really impact the future of BZFlag itself is what the developers and contributors put in terms of time and effort towards programming and management.