Naming the Next Rank

[Ben]

I blink, JLV posts and the next thing you know there are 15 new replies to this thread!

Becktho wrote "Anyway - this whole thread is about what comes after the PEV and not before."

I agree.

It also appears that we are falling into step behind Dennis' stated preferences.

It also appears we have differences of opinion about distrubing the system up to the PEV level.

I would therefore propose (you have the right to over-ride) that we table discussion of the ranks up to PEV and focus on titles for above PEV.

I would like to repeat the idea of completely dropping the bars afte PEV and replace it with an icon that implies the Knightly nature, I'm thinking of a shield or family crest type thing.

If I can find time maybe I'll try to cobble together a repesentative image.

If I understand coorectly, Laura has reserved the right to select what the threshold will be.

Excellent Exchange All!

Ben

Message Edited by Ben on 11-08-2006 07:57 AM

[AdamB]

Something like this?

Message Edited by AdamB on 11-08-2006 08:17 AM

[becktho]

Great one AdamB, but the icon should give the possibility to easily to differ between the different orders.

Ben, I can double your statement - Knights of NI is my choice (although I probably never will go for one of those ;)).

[Ben]

Nice start Adam!

But now I want to suggest "Knight of NI Order of the Blue Eagle" for >10K.

Ben

[AdamB]

Ha ha,

Good call Ben. 

Different background colours (and differnt colour swords too) could help.

OR

different images on the sheild. 

Order of the Duck (Duck on the shield)

Order of the Trojan Rabbit (yep you guessed it a rabbit)

and finally the eagle for 10K plus.

AdamB

[Laura F.]

Excellent points everyone!  This discussion is great!

First I want to comment on the idea of adding a new rank at 1000 posts:  Although this is something I want to do, it can't be implemented right away.  The main reason is one that is mentioned - I don't have an icon for it! 

However, I do have an icon for the rank above PEV.  It's still a set of bars, so I think it would make sense to follow the Proven _____ Veteran template.  Plus, I feel we don't want to leave this template behind at a level that is too low or in the future it won't carry as much weight.  We still want people to be excited to become Proven Enthusiastic Veterans because it is quite an accomplishment!

After that rank, I see switching to a different system like "Knights of NI" to be a possibility, since everyone seems to like it so much.  It will take a little while for me to get an icon for that as well, so that will come in the future.  For now, let's vote on a name that fills in the blank of Proven ______ Veteran that would be implemented for 5,000 posts. 

I look forward to more ideas!   

Thanks,

Laura

[TiTou]

For this rank, I like Ben's idea : Proven Altruistic Veteran

[becktho]

Wow - 5K. That's quiet hard to reach. Ok, it should werk for a long term base but how likely is it to that every community member gets to 5K? I think the distance from PAV to PEV is ok to separate the wheat from the chaff, but afterwards the next step should not increase like this. If the PxV will be reached with 5K, what is the value for the first Knight? 10K? The second order at 20K?

I think the gap between the different levels should not be to big.

[Evan]

I thesaurused some of these and came up with a few I like "Addict", "Maniac", and "Fanatic". 

Ok ok I think that the altruist is good, however if there is going to be another rank over altruist what would that be, "God"?

If this is a temp renaming while we change over to a new system, possible the Knights method, then its not as big of a deal.

[AdamB]

Right well I trawled through the posts and found the below suggestions so far. Some better than others

Proven Altruistic Veteran

Proven Passionate Veteran

Proven Unstoppable Veteran

Proven Obsessed Veteran

Proven Ebullient Veteran

Proven Devoted Veteran

Proven Zealot (Zealous) Veteran

Proven Post-o-matic Veteran

Proven Addicted Veteran

Have I missed any?

What are your feelings on these?

AdamB