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Subject: Perks for trusted community members.
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So now I'm a beta tester. Let's see where this goes.

For a long time now members have advocating for custom avatars. Whether it has been for trusted members or just in general, there has been a demand for them. Well I thought (being the greedy bastard that I am) why stop at custom avatars. I believe that members should get special perks based on their trust level. Here something close to what I have in mind:

Heroic Member: Additional stock avatars and additional signature block space.

Legendary Member: Additional stock avatars (beyond Heroic Members), able to put a small image in their signature block (160 x 90), and all Heroic Member perks.

Mythic Member: Custom avatars, colored text (suggest green), all Heroic Member perks, and all Legendary Member perks.

Here are some other ideas:
Special titles: Granted to members that have done something to make themselves standout in some way; to include but not limited to Webcam MVP and Theme Master (I'm pushing for having more than just these two). Their perks would include, but are not limited to, their trust level perks.

Forum metals: Small symbols that would show up in someone signature block to show that they have done something to benefit the community. [I need some help flushing out the details on this one.]

I know that some people aren’t going to like some of these suggestions. I don’t approve of all of them myself, but this should be a starting point for some brainstorming. Please post your ideas for any additions or any concerns that you have.

  • 12.20.2007 1:57 PM PDT

I hate everything, but it's not my fault.

Only people with authority should have colored text, otherwise it would get too confusing/obnoxious.

Otherwise, sure, why not? It probably won't happen, but it would be cool. The sig bonuses are particularly nice because they're sort of cool, but they don't mean anything because nobody looks at sigs anymore. It may be a coding issue, though, to let people use images in sigs but then prevent them from using images anywhere else.

  • 12.20.2007 2:16 PM PDT
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I like the idea of getting more avatars. Just a little extra to the trusted members. Could be fun.

  • 12.20.2007 2:26 PM PDT

It IS as bad as you think and they ARE out to get you.

It would have to be something small and clean. I bleieve Bungie avoids custom avatars because they would get out of hand. However, if the avatars are not user uploaded ones, then it would probably be fine. And ditto on the colored text, it would just confuse things. Bugnie has a very clean forum, when compared to others. If you asked one of the Mytic members, they would probably agree, be modest, and insist that they get nothing special. The oldest guys, no matter what, are always the most modest.

  • 12.20.2007 2:33 PM PDT
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I like the idea for the most part. The only thing I would not want is the coloured text. I think that would get way too many people yelling 'Elitism!11!!' and what-not. As for medal ideas. I think that getting a sticky in any forum would be a good idea. Maybe Speed Poster? You could post say 200 replies and topics within five days, without them being spam (ie. locked, or getting black listed from a certain forum for spamming).

  • 12.20.2007 3:29 PM PDT

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We're barely, we're just a collection of cells
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Only people with authority should have colored text, otherwise it would get too confusing/obnoxious.

Otherwise, sure, why not? It probably won't happen, but it would be cool. The sig bonuses are particularly nice because they're sort of cool, but they don't mean anything because nobody looks at sigs anymore. It may be a coding issue, though, to let people use images in sigs but then prevent them from using images anywhere else.

Hey Ghandi............

GO STUDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • 12.20.2007 3:53 PM PDT

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I agree with Ghandi, colored text might be a tad too much but overall, I like this idea. It's not too over the top and it makes sense. Well done Nedge.

  • 12.20.2007 4:11 PM PDT
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Anyone but Foman. He smells like cheese.

Here are my ideas for membership perks. I think they are quite reasonable and, unlike your ideas, actually likely to happen:

Regular Member
* Receives once-a-week cookie packages from Bungie

* Cookie packages come with photographs of Regular Member's mother in compromising positions with Bungie employees.

* Bungie hires thug to beat the snot out of Regular Member once a day and steal his lunch money.

Heroic Member
* Receives small chunk of Bungie profits.

* Entitled to use Sketch's frequent flyer miles for personal vacations.

* Receives ability to edit forums on a whim to look like whatever the Heroic Member feels like.

Legendary Member
* Receives medium-sized chunk of Bungie profits.

* Receives Achronos's password and tools.

* Bungie buys and maintains 50-foot yacht for the Legendary Member that includes captain and master pancake chef and infinite supplies for pancakes.

* Allowed to peruse and draw funny pictures in the Halo Bible.

* Receives right to adjust World Domination Plan to be both funnier and more realistic.

Mythic Member
* Receives large chunk of Bungie profits.

* All future Bungie games includes a major character or characters named after the Mythic Member.

* Bungie.net front page includes large dedicated shrine to the Mythic Member.

* Mythic Member receives keys to Jason Jones' office and lifetime VIP pass to Bungie Studios, entitling him or her to make all Bungie employees his or her peons.

* Bungie pays for Mythic Member's private jet, including spur-of-the-moment trips to Dubai with the Victoria's Secret Lingerie Team.

[Edited on 12.20.2007 4:19 PM PST]

  • 12.20.2007 4:18 PM PDT

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Posted by: x Foman123 x
Here are my ideas for membership perks. I think they are quite reasonable and, unlike your ideas, actually likely to happen:

Regular Member
* Receives once-a-week cookie packages from Bungie

* Cookie packages come with photographs of Regular Member's mother in compromising positions with Bungie employees.

* Bungie hires thug to beat the snot out of Regular Member once a day and steal his lunch money.

Heroic Member
* Receives small chunk of Bungie profits.

* Entitled to use Sketch's frequent flyer miles for personal vacations.

* Receives ability to edit forums on a whim to look like whatever the Heroic Member feels like.

Legendary Member
* Receives medium-sized chunk of Bungie profits.

* Receives Achronos's password and tools.

* Bungie buys and maintains 50-foot yacht for the Legendary Member that includes captain and master pancake chef and infinite supplies for pancakes.

* Allowed to peruse and draw funny pictures in the Halo Bible.

* Receives right to adjust World Domination Plan to be both funnier and more realistic.

Mythic Member
* Receives large chunk of Bungie profits.

* All future Bungie games includes a major character or characters named after the Mythic Member.

* Bungie.net front page includes large dedicated shrine to the Mythic Member.

* Mythic Member receives keys to Jason Jones' office and lifetime VIP pass to Bungie Studios, entitling him or her to make all Bungie employees his or her peons.

* Bungie pays for Mythic Member's private jet, including spur-of-the-moment trips to Dubai with the Victoria's Secret Lingerie Team.


OMG, Foman, that made me laugh so freakin hard my stomach hurts and I have a headache.....

  • 12.20.2007 4:29 PM PDT
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Posted by: x Foman123 x
Here are my ideas for membership perks. I think they are quite reasonable and, unlike your ideas, actually likely to happen:

Regular Member
* Receives once-a-week cookie packages from Bungie

* Cookie packages come with photographs of Regular Member's mother in compromising positions with Bungie employees.

* Bungie hires thug to beat the snot out of Regular Member once a day and steal his lunch money.

Heroic Member
* Receives small chunk of Bungie profits.

* Entitled to use Sketch's frequent flyer miles for personal vacations.

* Receives ability to edit forums on a whim to look like whatever the Heroic Member feels like.

Legendary Member
* Receives medium-sized chunk of Bungie profits.

* Receives Achronos's password and tools.

* Bungie buys and maintains 50-foot yacht for the Legendary Member that includes captain and master pancake chef and infinite supplies for pancakes.

* Allowed to peruse and draw funny pictures in the Halo Bible.

* Receives right to adjust World Domination Plan to be both funnier and more realistic.

Mythic Member
* Receives large chunk of Bungie profits.

* All future Bungie games includes a major character or characters named after the Mythic Member.

* Bungie.net front page includes large dedicated shrine to the Mythic Member.

* Mythic Member receives keys to Jason Jones' office and lifetime VIP pass to Bungie Studios, entitling him or her to make all Bungie employees his or her peons.

* Bungie pays for Mythic Member's private jet, including spur-of-the-moment trips to Dubai with the Victoria's Secret Lingerie Team.


OMG, Foman, that made me laugh so freakin hard my stomach hurts and I have a headache.....


Yeah, you're going to have to live knowing you caused Phoenix a headache and a stomach ache.
You monster. :P


I woould become a mythic member just for that last part.

  • 12.20.2007 4:37 PM PDT

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You missed the point like Vader missed the banshee, your whole argument is covered in bees.
Stop sending me group invites -blam!-s!

I have one thing to add to your list Foman. If mods squirm when being secksed they get demoted to regular members.

  • 12.20.2007 4:46 PM PDT

It IS as bad as you think and they ARE out to get you.

I think the regular member "benefits" are the coolest, minus the second one.

[Edited on 12.20.2007 5:06 PM PST]

  • 12.20.2007 4:49 PM PDT

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Posted by: x Foman123 x
Here are my ideas for membership perks. I think they are quite reasonable and, unlike your ideas, actually likely to happen:

Regular Member
* Receives once-a-week cookie packages from Bungie

* Cookie packages come with photographs of Regular Member's mother in compromising positions with Bungie employees.

* Bungie hires thug to beat the snot out of Regular Member once a day and steal his lunch money.

Heroic Member
* Receives small chunk of Bungie profits.

* Entitled to use Sketch's frequent flyer miles for personal vacations.

* Receives ability to edit forums on a whim to look like whatever the Heroic Member feels like.

Legendary Member
* Receives medium-sized chunk of Bungie profits.

* Receives Achronos's password and tools.

* Bungie buys and maintains 50-foot yacht for the Legendary Member that includes captain and master pancake chef and infinite supplies for pancakes.

* Allowed to peruse and draw funny pictures in the Halo Bible.

* Receives right to adjust World Domination Plan to be both funnier and more realistic.

Mythic Member
* Receives large chunk of Bungie profits.

* All future Bungie games includes a major character or characters named after the Mythic Member.

* Bungie.net front page includes large dedicated shrine to the Mythic Member.

* Mythic Member receives keys to Jason Jones' office and lifetime VIP pass to Bungie Studios, entitling him or her to make all Bungie employees his or her peons.

* Bungie pays for Mythic Member's private jet, including spur-of-the-moment trips to Dubai with the Victoria's Secret Lingerie Team.




Lol Large dedicated shrine haha good stuff. Honestly tho this would start to take away from the originality and essance of this website, itd be almost like the game. People would be "achievement posting" just to get a little "Metal" (lol medal) next to there name. It seems like a rewarding idea in theory, but everyone would just post useless threads saying HI EVERYONE I HAS HALO! and crap like that just to "rank" up on the forums. Plus, there would be like 3 people on each page as you would have to scroll through nine miles of signatures pictures and website links just to read the next guys opinion. Futile it seems.

  • 12.20.2007 7:02 PM PDT