Member groups

[BlueKrono]

I was curious about what the qualifications are for the different levels of member status. For instance, I joined relatively recently, but I seem to have moved from "Newbie" to "Full member". Is this based on number of posts? If so, what are the thresholds for each status? And how many types of statuses are there?

[DinoToyForum]

Yes, they are post count based groups, as follows:

Name            Stars   Members   Required posts    
Newbie            *           1355           0   
Jr. Member         **           70           50   
Full Member       ***           90           100   
Sr. Member        ****   42           250   
Hero Member     *****   66           500

These are the default settings. I can change the group names, the number of groups, and the required post counts. So, if anyone has any preferences, suggest away!

[BlueKrono]

I'm quite satisfied with the current settings. Since so many others have achieved their standings one way, let's stick with that same system for us newer members so it's fair.

[Archinto]

I think it would be neat to add more tier statuses after Hero, for those of us who have insanely high post counts like our most honored top posters on the forum.

[DinoToyForum]

What would we call members of higher ranks? Super members? 

[Archinto]

I think getting more "saurian" with the names would be cool for the upper tiers, such as "ancient fossil member", or "Maximusaurus Member" or "Pangean Master Traveler" or something. I dunno, get creative with it? Once a person gets to 1000 posts, then the next rank can either be at the 500 mark or the next 1000 mark. Seems like every 500 posts after 1000 should get a rank upgrade above Hero I've seen on some forums where they will put special little images in place of where the yellow bars are to match said status. Ill see if i can come up with something you might like

[Archinto]

Ok, so I have put some thought into some rank names, lemme know whatcha think. Going off of your initial list, theres more statuses above hero to look at

Name            Stars   Members   Required posts   
Newbie            *           1355           0   
Jr. Member         **           70           50   
Full Member       ***           90           100   
Sr. Member        ****   42           250   
Hero Member     *****   66           500



So after Hero Member: (Whether or not you choose to put "member" after the more clever names is up to you....)

Super Member 750 posts
Ultra Member 1000 posts
Expert Mega Member 1300
Ultimate Master Member  1600
Prehistoric Cave Master 2000
Cambrian Era Survivor 2500
Permian Era Survivor 3000
Triassic Era Survivor 3500
Jurassic Era Survivor 4000
Cretaceous Era Survivor 4500
Trainer of Smilodon 5000
Master of Mammoths 6000
Ice Age Master Traveler 7000
Gondwana's Protector 8000
Laurasian Pathfinder 9000
Pangaean Master Traveler 10,000 plus posts

An idea.... It kindof makes the ranking a little more fun, and enourages more activity on the forums

[CityRaptor]

Eh, why should a Smilodon or Mammoth Trainer be higher ranked than someone who survived the Mesozoic?

[DinoToyForum]

I like these ideas, especially the ones that reference survival through major periods in earth history. I'll definitely put some of this into practice. We can settle on the final list together. Other suggestions also welcome!

[DinoToyForum]

Eh, why should a Smilodon or Mammoth Trainer be higher ranked than someone who survived the Mesozoic?

Because you have to survive the Mesozoic before you even get to see a mammoth. Right?

[Archinto]

Eh, why should a Smilodon or Mammoth Trainer be higher ranked than someone who survived the Mesozoic?

Because you have to survive the Mesozoic before you even get to see a mammoth. Right?

I agree. I think maybe there should be an added rank passage to signify surviving the mesozoic and entering the Pleistocene era before becoming a mammal trainer etc. Just some ideas, Im sure there could be more added. Maybe make the ranks change at every 500 posts after 1000, instead of there being 1000 posts gaps in the upper tiers. Its a rough list and I ran out of ideas in that moment lol


I could see reversing the order of the "era's survived" so that the youngest members start at pleistocene and the oldest end up at cambrian, but its also a little counter intuitive too.... hmmm. Ideas lol

[laticauda]

Ooh this is fun, I like this idea.  I don't really like Super Member - Ultimate member, but after that it gets interesting.  Instead of trainers, what about the rank being based on animal names before you get to the survivor.  For example lets say at 750 you are Trilobite, then at 1000 Anomalocaris then you are a Cambrian Era Survivor at 1300. 

[Archinto]

ooo, how about take away the regular names and start it kinda like that, maybe make a timeline out of the ranks. I like that idea laticauda

[Sim]

I'm happy with the current settings.  If more are going to be added, I have to say I actually really dislike the idea of a rank having the name of an animal or animal group in them, e.g. "Trainer of Smilodon", "Trilobite".  I don't want to be forced to be associated with a type of animal.  Especially not the two prehistoric mammals that get the most attention.  I much prefer the idea of prehistoric time periods/places being used for rank names.

[laticauda]

I'm happy with the current settings.  If more are going to be added, I have to say I actually really dislike the idea of a rank having the name of an animal or animal group in them, e.g. "Trainer of Smilodon", "Trilobite".  I don't want to be forced to be associated with a type of animal.  Especially not the two prehistoric mammals that get the most attention.  I much prefer the idea of prehistoric time periods/places being used for rank names.

I understand your trepidation, just kicking the idea around a bit.  I'm ok with the prehistoric time periods idea as well,  it would be interesting.

[Archinto]

I like the timeframe ranking more myself than animal names. I want to someday be a Pangean Master Traveler.... that just sounds cool as heck

[BlueKrono]

Since only seven members have more than 3,000 comments I would make that the highest level to distinguish those select few. For continuing member rankings I would suggest the following benchmarks:

750
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000

That would more than double the current number. Any more and it might get hard to keep track of where you are in the order. For instance, which is higher, Prehistoric Cave Master or Master of Mammoths? I like the idea of using time periods, with maybe some fun title thrown in.

[PaleoMatt]

So, is this going to happen? Because it sounds awesome!

[suspsy]

I like keeping the current names, but adding Super after hitting 1000 posts.

[Reptilia]

I like the idea of expanding the hierarchy, and some suggestions here sounds cool, so I'd go with the following:

- Newbie (0 / 99)
- Jr. member (100 / 249)
- Sr. member (250 / 499)
- Full member (500 / 999)
- Hero member (1000 / 1499)
- Cretaceous survivor (1500 / 2999)
- Jurassic survivor (3000 / 5999)
- Triassic survivor (6000 / 9999)
- Ultimate master (10000 +)