Lord_Chris

Based on this change, a new user group has come into place: Experts. These are standard members still, who have shown an area of expertise in certain games. Experts are nominated per a game's forum, and in some cases, can handle basic moderation (I.E closing/opening threads, editing posts.etc.

I did feel it was slightly short anyway so at least it's sorted that issue. Any strong opinions on "serf"? :D

Actually, they are all from SH2: http://www.stronghold-nation.com/article/78-game-ranks#knight :) I agree that it is a bit short and it could be longer, just as "serf" looks a bit short, but unless there is a very clear medieval title (I.E. Knight commander & knight rookie aren't medieval) & it clearly shows that "knight X" is lower than "knight bachelor" EDIT: a quick google search shows it's apparently spelt "Knight Banneret". Reading this: shows that it is probably a better option. I'll change it to that as I particularly like the sound of that rank, and after just getting the numbers the way we like, it would be hard to change to accommodate another one :)

I like this one: It doesn't have you upgrading at the start at every post, there is a small gap, and it slowly increases at a steady rate giving enough time so that a user can actually see their rank rather than suddenly becoming slow and then really fast unpredictably.

Thanks :)

I would rather keep the same amount of ranks, and preferably, keep the post count around 500 for the final rank, maybe 600 but higher than that and I think no one will achieve it really. I know this sounds picky and you'll probably end up hating me for keep going on about it... :)

I added them (using a php function online so it may not be 100% accurate) and I got 811 as a total, is that correct or is it just me being stupid? :) I certainly like the look of that sequence, if we could sort out that problem above - almost certainly an error on my part.

I'm not sure I understand what you mean by this? Looking back on that, I haven't the slightest clue what I was on about either. :) Up to 57 on your example there works, well, I just think that the gap should be slightly less then it is with your example the higher up you go, but slightly further apart rather than just 1, 2.etc lower down - there that's what I meant above!

I'm not at all mathematical, so a lot of that sounded just gibberish :) Is there some kind of Fibonacci sequence that would allow for more gaps at first, but less towards the end? I do believe that 500 posts is the best option, it gives us plenty of numbers to choose from and get a decent pattern going. Every suggestion might be the right one, but we do need to sequence it. Unfortunately that's not possible - all ranks are given to any user who does not have a group title (such as "high emperor" or "earl marshal") and you can only specify the amount of posts for a user to get that title. It's a good idea, but it would be very complicated to implement. You're probably the hardest working out of all staff, you're online almost every other day and since it was a new award and in the middle of the month, I thought I might as well see if it works.

That's a good idea. I just randomly picked whatever number seemed to be a good idea out of the air, but that is better. Send me a PM and we'll talk more about it. Until they make 1 post. So really, that title is only displayed for users who haven't ever posted (i.e. in the user list). In fact, it's so non-existent that normal users don't even see it in their profiles either. I would replace Assassin if a better group came along, but I don't think removing it altogether would be a good idea. 50 files wold be better, but it is a lot, not many people will submit that many files, we have to have realistic expectations as well. While it would be nice to have that many files, I think really it is unrealistic (especially at the moment). Posts maybe could increase, but I think files should stay the same.

New Ranks: http://forums.stronghold-nation.com/topic/191-new-user-ranks/

Well, the time is here for the results of the user rank contest to get revealed! After long and careful consideration, I am pleased to announce that all of the suggestions given have in some way been implemented into the new ranks. However, unfortunately due to this reason, there will now be two main user groups for standard users: a one for new members, and a one for normal members. Due to this change, the 'Dukes' user group will now remain a standard colour as will the other members, and this change will take place by the end of today. However, remember that you can become a contributor (member of the Royal Guard group) by doing something special for the community. This group will have a special colour to indicate their achievement and excellent contributions to SHN and can proudly show off their contributor badge. The new ranks are: Rank -> number of posts Village Idiot -> 0 posts (users just registered) Serf -> 1 post Peasant -> 3 posts Armed Peasant -> 6 posts Freeman -> 11 posts Commoner -> 18 posts Thane -> 27 posts Yeoman -> 38 posts Spearman -> 51 posts Archer -> 66 posts Crossbowman -> 84 posts Maceman -> 105 posts Pikeman -> 129 posts Swordsmen -> 156 posts Knight Bachelor -> 186 posts Knight Banneret -> 220 posts Knight Errant -> 258 posts Royal Champion -> 300 posts Baron -> 346 posts Viscount -> 396 Earl -> 457 posts Marquis -> 511 posts Duke -> 576 posts Archduke -> 646 posts Grand Duke -> 711 posts Earl Constable -> 787 posts Earl Marshal -> 863 posts Regent -> 951 posts Prince -> 1,045 posts King -> 1,145 posts High Emperor -> 1,252 posts

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That's a very good link, most of the time I try to create things online as it's easier, I normally use places such as bannerfans which make it easy, but obviously it doesn't work out :)

A splendid submission indeed, and just in time as well! :) What image editing software do you use?

Advertising is not allowed, sorry. Closing. If you have any questions on the 'why' feel free to shoot me a PM.

** Match continues Tomorrow @ 6PM UK time **

Yes, I am. Tell you what, you host it. I'll end this one and you host it with the same details

Ok, I'll re-create the room for it in gameranger

Lobby is now up in GameRanger with the usual game username & "shn" as the password.

Ok, glad to hear :) There should be a spanish person from gameranger as well, he sent me a PM last night asking about it. We'll play three man's land again, it's got loads of space for building.

Updated title and game to Stronghold 2 in main post.

Hmm. It's certainly very detailed, the terrain is perfect, fairly balanced, it's enclosed which is good, has pitch which I like to use, however: there isn't much building space. I played with Sir William, and he couldn't get his castle built properly due to the lack of space. To think you'd have to build a castle and get a production out of that small space makes it fairly hard. I think if there's just the two of us still, the best one would be 3 man's land. It's got a lot of estates, big building space for a bigger castle, you can afford to spread things out a bit and contains a couple of choke points as well.

Ok, we'll play Arden today & 3 man's land tomorrow. Maybe Lord Vetka will join us too, if he's got his 1.4.1 installed?