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Exeptions are always possible. But that doesn't excuses you didn't come up with some good RPG-related ideas yet... Haven't one?

hmm, what do you think of divinity <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />
or mayb you can let ppl choose paths.
in stead of schoosing between mage and warrior like on the old furm, ppl should be able 2 choose thing like:
evil path, good path, dragon path, elven path etc.

just some ideas <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />

Here's my vote:

0 = Newbie
1 = New Member
100 = Member
10000 = Insomniac

Is there any chance that we can get good/neutral/evil and the different paths back?

If not, how about adding the good/neutral/evil signs to the pictures. You would then have three versions of each picture... just a thought <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />

It's kind of hard to find nice rankings that are not related to good/evil or to different paths and that are not gender specific. But I'll give it a try.

How about something like:
0 stranger - tramp/vagabond (Landstreicher/Vagabund)
25 newbie - nomad (Nomade)
50 journeyman - peon/farmer (Bauer)
100 member - citizen (Bürger)
200 enthusiast - novice (Neuling)
400 addict - adept (Eingeweihter)
700 old hand - member (Mitglied)
1200 veteran - expert (Experte)
1600 Pooh-Bah - master (Meister)
2500 Carpal Tunnel - grandmaster (Großmeister)
5000 nv - archmaster (-meister)
10000 nv - divinity (Divinity)
20000 nv - blatherskite/crazy (Dummschwätzer/Verrückt) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />

But it would be better in my opinion to have different ways/paths with different rankings.

I like the 20.000 one.
But a lot of the regular posters deserve that one from their first post already. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/delight.gif" alt="" />

T think that you should call names <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/badsmile2.gif" alt="" />

Well,
There's Viper, Viper, Viper, Viper, Viper, Viper, Viper and Viper.
Also, you have Viper, Viper, Viper and Viper.
Not to mention Viper and Viper.
Oh, and let's not forget Viper.
And ofcourse we must include Viper.
Who else would fit the profile? Viper maybe?
Let's see... did I forgot someone? Gimme a sec. here...
Ofcourse. How could I forget Viper.
And if we count Viper... I guess that sums it up.
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no seriously, WHO do you mean <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/think.gif" alt="" />

Lemme think about that one...
<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/think.gif" alt="" />
All those questions *mumble* *mumble*

yeah, you think, while I go ahead and watch a movie

what movie?
a viper movie? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/think.gif" alt="" />

I'm done thinking.
But now I forgot what I had to think about.
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I'll give you a hint:

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/party.gif" alt="" />

Ice cream? on a corn?
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here's another

1. dishwasher/barmaid
2. trader/summoner
3. Duke/Elven Lady
4. Black Ring Member for both gender
5. Demon of Lies or Zandalor/Succubus

Kiya, probably not very creative <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/think.gif" alt="" />

Phalzyr: ~I agree with Kiya, and since it even lists how many posts you made right under the pic it is even less usefull but for creating a post fest to get rank. I'd say have "Member" for us normal people, "Larian *" for larian people and such. When I ran a UBB I got sick of the lets post 100 useless crap posts so I can become the top rank (though I never got rid of the titles).~

And I agree with you both. The prospect for a higher rank shouldn't encourage useless posting if possible. The ranks should rather be neutral indicators of a person's overall status. I would make a few basic differentiations:

1) Regular ranks
1a) 0-9 posts: The uninitiated. All newbies that have just made their first unsure steps in a strange, new world.
1c) 10-99 posts: The initiated. Have learned how to get around in the forum. Can assist newbies with their gained knowledge.
1d) 100-xx posts: Full members. By know they should consider the forum their second home, that they visit either regularly, or at least repeatedly over a long period of time.

2) Special ranks
2a) Special members. The so-called helpers, i.e. people that have earned a good reputation through helpful posts could get a special rank. These should only be assigned by Forum Moderators, maybe after a public vote or request.
2b) Larian Studios Members. So we know who to praise or curse.
2c) Forum Moderators and Admins.

As for specific rankings, here's what I imagine:

Sorcery theme: Apprentice, Adept, Mage
Swords theme: Page, Squire, Knight
Divine theme: Novice, Acolyte, Priest

Helpers: Angel (or Sage)
Larians: Master
Moderators: Grandmaster
Admins: Divinity

The "Divine" theme could be used as a default or general theme, supposed that the forum isn't hacked to support different paths. The relatively low threshold of the ranks should make sure that the the system is not abused.
Well, I think that's all..

Meow...
Arhu

miauw to you to arhu <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/silly.gif" alt="" />