Rank Titles- Suggestions for Changes?
 

Since Krang is planning to update the rank images for the Technodrome soon (which are currently silver stars), I began thinking that it might be a good idea to consider updating the rank titles as well. Right now, we use fairly general terms for ranks (like "Member" and "Advanced Member"), so I was thinking of how we can possibly change this to better reflect the Technodrome's image. I came up with a general list that is very open for suggestions. Since our site is mainly dedicated to the "Technodrome crew" of the original TMNT show, these titles are meant to represent the bad guys rather than the Turtles:

-Villain in Training
-Fighting Robot? (needs better wording, but represents things like Mousers and the various robots the TMNT fought)
-Random Punk
-Foot Soldier
-Stone Warrior
-Hench Mutant
-Alien Mutant
-Mad Scientist
-Rival Ninja (or Foot Clan Ninja)
-Emperor?
-Supreme Ruler? (these last two represent how Shredder and Krang sometimes referred to themselves when they talked about ruling the world, but better suggestions are needed)

We need 11 ranks in all. So...any thoughts on this? Would you rather just keep things as is or does this sound interesting? Thanks for your input!

Perhaps there's room for 'Purple Dragon' between Random Punk and Foot Soldier? And how about a Foot Elite Guard one?

Sorry, just noticed that you are referring to the old toon and not all things TMNT :toops: Guess that makes sense, we being in the technodrome and all! For the Figting Robot one, howsabout 'Robotic Drone' or something? Or perhaps just 'Mouser'?


But yep, I for one think this sounds like a great idea!!

hee! how fun! I also like the idea of "mouser"

See what you think about this:


-new recruit
-villain in training
-junior foot soldier
-Foot soldier
-Mad scientist
-Hench Mutant
-Foot Clan Ninja
-Elite Ninja
-Foot mystic
-Emperor
-Alien Overlord

This is such a cool idea :) I like katie's list! This is going to be fun!! I like the use of mouser for the robot title.

HEHE MOUSER! <3 I don't have too many constructive things to add. I love the idea of "mouser" as a rank. I'm not digging the whole "emperor" thing though. Maybe toss "conqueror" in there somewhere. I'm almost tempted to suggest "pizza topping" as the lowest rank >_>'

I like Krow's suggestions a lot. The rest are good to though, just Krow's really work for me.

I agree, Krow's suggestions are pretty good, though I still like the idea of "Random Punk" that Shredder put up.

Great suggestions, everyone! Krow and Katie both had some good ones in there. I like the possibilities of Thug, Mouser, Robotic Drone, either Foot Ninja or Elite Ninja, and (Alien) Overlord. I'd like to see more ideas before we come up with a final list, though. Thanks for everyone's help!

What about allowing us to choose a title for ourselves? Like I call myself, I dunno, Super Fun Happy Guy?

Wow, I really like the rank ideas that everyone has. :) It'll give us a distinction from other forums. My one hope is that there's at least One rank involving mangoes... ;)

Yeah, the problem is there's always people who would put stuff against other people or post inappropriate things, so it's probably not the best option in general.

You could do what Tokka does over on Mikey's and just give everyone a random unique title without any input. I'm "..Domo Arigato, dude !!" :lol:

Though the personalized one is more... personal, it sounds like work for somebody. I still like the idea of attaining a rank ^_^.

All you, Shredder. I don't care what the ranks are. In Shredder we trust.

And absolutely nothing could be done against that? They could do the same thing in their signatures.

I'm all for personalized ranks as well.

Well, heres a thought, though I don't know how technically feasible or reasonable it is, but what if the personalized ranking came at a certain level, say the highest level. So, basically, use the current/new ranking levels, but maybe when you reach what is now Legendary, you get to personalize your title instead? I dunno, just a thought...

Though I do like Krow's suggestions alot though...

Just put mine as 'None of the Above.'

*rimshot*

:P :P

Well, we do have personal ranks over at our other site, but it's only after something like 1250 posts and 6 months or so of being a member. I'd have to check with Krang as far as if it's technically workable or not, but we still need ranks of some sort for everyone else if we do decide to do this.

It's certainly possible for us to keep an eye on those, but it just adds more work for the forum staff, and we're already stretched very thin. Plus, the rank title is a bigger target for abuse since it's in a very noticeable location (right below the username) and since it opens up the possibility of people impersonating staff members. Because of that, Shredder and I think it would only be a good idea if custom ranks were offered to members with a certain level of trust, such as members who have been here for a while and have a decent number of posts (so that we have a good idea of what they act like).

Yep, it looks like custom ranks should work out here as well.

Sounds very fair to me.

This one has to be used somewhere. Make it happen.

Well, yea that's exactly what i was thinking. We could still use the new rank titles system that we're working on now, but maybe at the highest level (like in your example at 1250 posts, or here at 2500 for the current Legendary rank) it could be switched so you could personalize your rank. Sort of as a "reward" for all of your posts/time here...just a thought

*sad face* I wouldn't qualify for a very long time if it goes to 2500....

Well, it doesnt HAVE to be 2,500...in fact, i'd perfer if it wasnt...;)

Although it would mean that the highest ranks would rarely be seen, we were thinking somewhere around 1500 posts for the custom rank. This would be an option and not a requirement, so members still have the choice of sticking with the default ranks.

Sounds good to me, Krang. And the fact that the people with over 1500 posts here are pretty sensible, I don't think immaturity with customized ranks will pose to much of a problem.

Besides, I've always wanted to be known as "Local Dragon Tamer" for a good while now :P

Well, we could still have the stars which would show high rankings but I see what you're saying...and I think 1500 would be a great place to start with that...

Well, I've been thinking for "default ranks", and here's what I've come up with:

- Civilian
- Thug
- Underling
- Crime Boss
- Foot Ninja
- Foot Ninja Leader
- Elite Ninja
- Elite Ninja Leader
- Ultimate Ninja
- Master Ninja
- Supreme Overlord

Huzzah for creativity! :P

also, another flaw about making it available for use after a certain amount of posts, you'd expect more spam which can also lead to more work for the mods.

I think that maybe Katie should have "Official unoffical welcomer" so that its properly recognised.

Just throwin' it out there.

done and done

We're most likely going with the idea of custom ranks once you reach a certain number of posts, so she would be welcome to use that as her rank. I'm pretty sure that Shredder is still looking for some more feedback on the default rank names, though.

:lol:

Okay, so the option for custom titles is looking like a good possibility, but Krang's right that I'd like to know if anyone has any final suggestions on the new titles (until members get to the point where they can use custom ones, if they want). Or would people prefer just to keep the more generic ones we have now, and make the only change this custom title option?

I agree with KROW!!! New rank titles FTW!!!!!!

I agree...insert new rank titles and the option after reaching certain post milestone...should spice things up a bit!

Okay, I came up with a preliminary list based on everyone's suggestions. The custom rank will still be in effect after a certain number of posts (although the exact number hasn't been decided just yet). Let me know if you think we should make any changes.

-New Recruit 0-4 posts
-Mouser 5-14 posts
-Random Punk 15-49 posts
-Thug 50-99 posts
-Foot Soldier 100-249 posts
-Hench Mutant 250-499 posts
-Stone Warrior 500-999 posts
-Mad Scientist 1000-2499 posts
-Foot Elite 2500-4999 posts
-Emperor 5000-9999 posts
-Overlord 10000+ posts