New Post Count Levels - Page 2

Skanky Burns · September 22, 2003, 19:54

Most regulars would be deity if OT posts counted.

DarkCloud · September 22, 2003, 20:58

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Originally posted by H Tower
What's the point in adding new levels? with only 7 people with deity status there's no point in wasting Dan's time.

Of course, MarkG could add the new levels while using his cell phone...

WEll- then you could have a mid-level between emperor and deity.

and then Sid could be 20,000

Sid- 20K
Deity- 10K
Demigod- 5K or 6K
Emperor- 3K

Although, personally, i think that the Sid level is the only necessary one

Demigod sounds sort of tacky

I'd rather be an emperor than a Demigod

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Indeed. Once you reach Emperor, there is no major goal to shoot for. You need to more than triple your post count just to get to the next rank.

You could try to get more posts than the person immediately above you in the Top 20 posters chart

that's what keeps me active

alhtough make a conscious effort to make every one of my posts count- which translates into many hours spent on apolyton- especially since I've already discussed most things worth discussing.

MichaeltheGreat · September 22, 2003, 21:21

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Originally posted by DarkCloud
You could try to get more posts than the person immediately above you in the Top 20 posters chart

that's what keeps me active

alhtough make a conscious effort to make every one of my posts count- which translates into many hours spent on apolyton- especially since I've already discussed most things worth discussing.

Or you could demonstrate that the whole post count thing is ridiculous by editing your profile (well, if you have access to that part

) and removing seven thousand or so posts like I did.

It won't hurt you.

vovan · September 22, 2003, 21:53

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Originally posted by Skanky Burns
Most regulars would be deity if OT posts counted.

Ahem... That is, most OT regulars... I hope since this is still an Apolyton *Civilization* site, and not Apolyton OT site, that one does not define a person as a regular by the amount of posts they make in the OT.

St Leo · September 22, 2003, 22:17

/me votes Trip for God

Alexander's Horse · September 22, 2003, 22:24

Okay, I'm already a demi God so you'll have to choose another title for that one.

I could graciously agree to AH level if I was approached nicely.

Urban Ranger · September 22, 2003, 23:01

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Originally posted by Provost Harrison
Yes, well my post count is completely meaningless compared to how many posts I have actually made...I've had PCRs and then the OT posts not counting. I would hate to think what my real post count is, but probably above anyone else's

Gee, Rich, you tried to pull a Mao several times.

Skanky Burns · September 22, 2003, 23:32

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Originally posted by vovansim
one does not define a person as a regular by the amount of posts they make in the OT.

Point taken. I do though.

Rasbelin · September 23, 2003, 00:05

Well, as it is, it will only take a few more years with the current system that the DG activists will start to reach the Deity level in larger numbers as DGs create loads of accounted posts (actually could beat even the OTF easily), so maybe then it will be a good idea to change the rankings or make DG posts unaccountable like the OTF. Generally speaking I agree that the scale has to be tighetened quite soon, unless new titles are added after Emperor, because Emperor will otherwise become a very common title.

Alexander's Horse · September 23, 2003, 00:23

I think one new level should be "Onanist".

Oerdin · September 23, 2003, 01:09

I'd be all for making the DG posts not count.

Gatekeeper · September 23, 2003, 02:17

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Originally posted by rah
Who needs to be unemployed when you can post from work.

Heh. I'm too busy designing pages and editing copy/photos when I'm at work to post on the Internet. It's kind of ironic in a way, since I spend at least an hour every night on the Internet at work, downloading photos, stories, professional IM'ing and stuff. Alas, no time for "fun" surfing, though.

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... When I see someone with 6000-7000 posts and they've only been active for a year, I get worried.

Agreed!

Gatekeeper

DrSpike · September 23, 2003, 05:24

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Originally posted by DarkCloud

WEll- then you could have a mid-level between emperor and deity.

and then Sid could be 20,000

Sid- 20K
Deity- 10K
Demigod- 5K or 6K
Emperor- 3K

Looks good.

FrustratedPoet · September 23, 2003, 05:46

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Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
I think one new level should be "Onanist".

rah · September 23, 2003, 08:17

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Originally posted by Oerdin
I'd be all for making the DG posts not count.

-Jrabbit · September 23, 2003, 08:46

Sorry, but it's pretty hared to deny that the DGs are on topic.

I predict most DGers will become bored and fade away long before they reach deity. (But I must admit, 6K in a year is pretty outrageous.)

DrSpike · September 23, 2003, 08:54

Whilst I would find it very amusing if the DG's posts stopped counting, I have to agree with JR that it would be manifestly unfair.

Maniac · September 23, 2003, 09:18

If DG posts don't count, no posts at all should count.

edit: (Though of course I'm biased as last year in July I only had some 900 posts...)
edit2: (But then again, since I'm already an old member since 1999, one could argue I'm simply matching my post count with the time I've already been here...)

Rasbelin · September 23, 2003, 09:27

Anyone noticed yet that all those oppsing the idea are DG people while those in favour are all non DG people? However Oerdin does make an exception.

Skanky Burns · September 23, 2003, 10:02

DG's contribute to the site in their own way. Their post counts should stay, and continue to be a source of +1's.

But then OT posts contribute to Apolyton too - many people stay here just for the OT discussion.

-Jrabbit · September 23, 2003, 11:27

I agree that OT is part of the site and does make a definite contribution to Poly's cultural gestalt, albeit non-Civ-related. Maybe OT posts should have a prorated count, maybe +1 per 10 posts, or +1 per thread...

** (-Jrabbit notices he's walking on well-trodden ground) **

-Jrabbit · September 23, 2003, 11:32

Or maybe there could be "dual citizenship" rankings...?

On Topic = Settler/Chieftain/etc.---/Deity
Off Topic = Newb/Semi-noob/etc.---/Loudmouth

DrSpike · September 23, 2003, 11:51

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Originally posted by -Jrabbit
Off Topic = Newb/Semi-noob/etc.---/Loudmouth

How many posts for loudmouth?

rah · September 23, 2003, 11:55

How many does sava have?

SpencerH · September 23, 2003, 12:49

Post counts seem kinda meaningless when a one word answer gives the same result as a multi-paragraph diatribe.

Rasbelin · September 23, 2003, 12:50

If DGs count, then so should the OTF.

SpencerH · September 23, 2003, 12:51

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Originally posted by Oerdin
I'd easily be an Emperor if not for that hefty PCR and the fact that 90% of my posting is done in the OT.

I'd easily be an emperor if I posted more

badams52 · September 23, 2003, 13:51

There is very little in this thread to make me think that this is any more than a "mine is bigger" contest.

H Tower · September 23, 2003, 16:29

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Originally posted by Asuka
Anyone noticed yet that all those oppsing the idea are DG people while those in favour are all non DG people? However Oerdin does make an exception.

Q: Who advocates the hardest for OT posts to count again?

A: OT posters.

What's your point?

Panag · September 23, 2003, 17:32

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Originally posted by DarkCloud
...With the incoming release of Civilization: Conquests add-on, there will be two new levels- Demigod and Sid... just wondering, will Apolyton add these levels

I doubt that dan/mark will expend the time- but it is worth wondering... strange that Sid has achieved super-deity status in his games

hi ,

thsi was asked months ago to Dan and Mark , the answer was that it was nearly impossible cause loads of things would have to be changed , .......

have a nice day