Post by shirogake on Jun 26, 2008 19:28:37 GMT -5
Hello to all! I am Shirogake, and am here now to help you understand these forums. If you join, there are many features for you to enjoy. Keep in mind, many have contributed to this, and it no longer represents my original text.
Now let's begin.
What are Dan-Balls and Karma?
Dan-Balls are a currency that you can use to buy things from the Dan-Ball Shop. All things have different pricings, so you may not have enough to buy something at one time. You gain two per post, some winning contests, doing things for the forum, recruiting, etc.
Karma is a way of how members respect you. If someone is nice and helpful, you can exalt. If someone is mean and rude, you can smite them. It's just a show of respect. You can also win them in contests.
Why do people have different words and stars?
You're either looking at their post rank, or their staff rank (If they have one).
Post rank isn't much of a biggie, it just serves as a recognition for their post number. These are the ranks.
Why do some people have different ranks?
If someone has a rank that's not on this list, they are probably a staff member. I'll tell you a bit about them. Thanks to GV and GGoodie for the updated table.
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[tr][td]Global Moderator[/td][td]The current Global Moderators are known as FoxtrotZero, KuraiOorora, and V.I.R.O.S..[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Moderators[/td][td]The Moderators are new to the staff team, and are currently Micro Farad and Vertigo. Each moderator only has powers over their assigned category or categories. Micro Farad has control over the Games category, Vertigo has control over the General category. Each staff member is a moderator for one month, after which the high staff decide if they will be promoted to Global Moderator, demoted from the staff, or recieve another month of Moderatorship.[/td][/tr][/table]
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Now let's begin.
What are Dan-Balls and Karma?
Dan-Balls are a currency that you can use to buy things from the Dan-Ball Shop. All things have different pricings, so you may not have enough to buy something at one time. You gain two per post, some winning contests, doing things for the forum, recruiting, etc.
Karma is a way of how members respect you. If someone is nice and helpful, you can exalt. If someone is mean and rude, you can smite them. It's just a show of respect. You can also win them in contests.
Why do people have different words and stars?
You're either looking at their post rank, or their staff rank (If they have one).
Post rank isn't much of a biggie, it just serves as a recognition for their post number. These are the ranks.
| Posts Required | Rank Name | Number of Stars | Default Star Image |
| 15,000 | Supreme | 30 | Red Star [img src="http://i45.[tinypic.com]/x4g54z.png"] |
| 10,000 | Omnipotent | 20 | Red Star [img src="http://i45.[tinypic.com]/x4g54z.png"] |
| 8,000 | Demi-God | 19 | Red Star [img src="http://i45.[tinypic.com]/x4g54z.png"] |
| 6,500 | Dan-Ball Legend | 18 | Red Star [img src="http://i45.[tinypic.com]/x4g54z.png"] |
| 5,000 | Forum Legend | 17 | Star [img src="http://i45.[tinypic.com]/o5q36e.png"] |
| 4,000 | Posting Legend | 16 | Star [img src="http://i45.[tinypic.com]/o5q36e.png"] |
| 3,000 | Dan-Ball Master | 15 | Star [img src="http://i45.[tinypic.com]/o5q36e.png"] |
| 2,000 | Devastator | 14 | Star [img src="http://i45.[tinypic.com]/o5q36e.png"] |
| 1,000 | Forum King | 13 | Green Star [img src="http://i49.[tinypic.com]/ff8ocx.png"] |
| 900 | Dedicated Member | 12 | Green Star [img src="http://i49.[tinypic.com]/ff8ocx.png"] |
| 800 | Legendary Member | 11 | Green Star [img src="http://i49.[tinypic.com]/ff8ocx.png"] |
| 700 | Forum Deity | 10 | Green Star [img src="http://i49.[tinypic.com]/ff8ocx.png"] |
| 600 | Outstanding Member | 10 | Blue Star [img src="http://i45.[tinypic.com]/o5q36e.png"] |
| 500 | Powder Gamemaster | 9 | Blue Star [img src="http://i45.[tinypic.com]/o5q36e.png"] |
| 425 | Posts Too Much | 8 | Blue Star [img src="http://i45.[tinypic.com]/o5q36e.png"] |
| 350 | Superior Being | 7 | Blue Star [img src="http://i45.[tinypic.com]/o5q36e.png"] |
| 300 | Supreme Member | 6 | Blue Star [img src="http://i45.[tinypic.com]/o5q36e.png"] |
| 250 | Greater Being | 5 | Green Star [img src="http://i49.[tinypic.com]/ff8ocx.png"] |
| 200 | Superior Member | 4 | Green Star [img src="http://i49.[tinypic.com]/ff8ocx.png"] |
| 175 | Senior Member | 3 | Green Star [img src="http://i49.[tinypic.com]/ff8ocx.png"] |
| 50 | Full Member | 2 | Green Star [img src="http://i49.[tinypic.com]/ff8ocx.png"] |
| 25 | Member | 1 | Green Star [img src="http://i49.[tinypic.com]/ff8ocx.png"] |
| 15 | New Member | 1 | Green Star[img src="http://i49.[tinypic.com]/ff8ocx.png"] |
| 1 | Newbie | 1 | Star[img src="http://i45.[tinypic.com]/o5q36e.png"] |
| 0 | Never has posted! | 1 | Star[img src="http://i45.[tinypic.com]/o5q36e.png"] |
Why do some people have different ranks?
If someone has a rank that's not on this list, they are probably a staff member. I'll tell you a bit about them. Thanks to GV and GGoodie for the updated table.
| Rank | Explanation of Function |
| Site Owner | Beware, for he is TheListo. He codes for Powder Game and Earth Editor, and he is always watching. Always. While not the original founder of the forums, he is their current owner. Angering him is worse than jumping in a pool of nitroglycerine and sharp objects. On fire. Don't worry, staying on his good side is rewarding, figuratively and literally... |
| Administrator | They are TheListo's right-hand men. They administrate the forums and handle management within staff. They are known as QwertyuiopThePie, General Veers, and xShadowLordx. They've been here almost since the site began, and they are considered high staff as well. They have access to the site coding and will be able to do what is necessary to improve and protect these forums, as well as Dan-Ball shop transactions pertaining to that coding. They are friendly people, but you better not mess with them... |
| Graphic Artist | A misleading name, this rank generally contains two people: One graphic artist, currently named Izacque, and a programmer, whose position is currently unfilled. The Graphic Artist makes the various banners, avatars, and skins that we require. The programmer does the same for javascript, and sometimes programs other things, as well. |
[tr][td]Global Moderator[/td][td]The current Global Moderators are known as FoxtrotZero, KuraiOorora, and V.I.R.O.S..[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Moderators[/td][td]The Moderators are new to the staff team, and are currently Micro Farad and Vertigo. Each moderator only has powers over their assigned category or categories. Micro Farad has control over the Games category, Vertigo has control over the General category. Each staff member is a moderator for one month, after which the high staff decide if they will be promoted to Global Moderator, demoted from the staff, or recieve another month of Moderatorship.[/td][/tr][/table]
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