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Subject: Community, do you want more incentive to invest in a single account?

Posted by: CTN 0452 9
A more difficult incentive to earn would be the right to create their own group.
Just as a note on that, group creation is already a privilege because, as far as I'm aware, you still need to be a member on the site for a fortnight before you're able to create one.

Posted by: evilcamThe idea I had was to abolish member titles altogether, but still use the underlying trust system to gauge what privileges are available to an individual (at least for some privileges).

  • 01.15.2012 11:41 PM PDT


Posted by: Hylebos
Brand Name Recognition is reason enough for me to keep to a singular account.


If you were to make an alt with a similar name/avatar, everyone would still know who you were.

  • 01.15.2012 11:42 PM PDT

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@Geegs30

Definitely. This is one of the things the Web Team is no doubt working on.

  • 01.16.2012 12:42 AM PDT

Old school Bungie, born and raised,
In the Septagon is where I spend most of my days.
Relaxin', maxin', posting all cool,
Talking about Halo, life and some school.
Got in one little argument, and the mods got scared,
they said "You're gonna get banned and your member title'll be bare!"

I have enough incentive right now. When I disappeared for a few months, I was PM'd asking if I'd died.

You can't imagine how flattering it is to know that it is noticeable that your are missing. That wouldn't have been possible if I hadn't worked up a report with a single account. That's completely why I've stuck with the same account foe nearly seven years.

  • 01.16.2012 1:55 AM PDT

Lol, I guess I PMed you too about something. Seems like Duardo has a crush. See that heart?
Posted by: prometheus25
I have enough incentive right now. When I disappeared for a few months, I was PM'd asking if I'd died.

You can't imagine how flattering it is to know that it is noticeable that your are missing. That wouldn't have been possible if I hadn't worked up a report with a single account. That's completely why I've stuck with the same account foe nearly seven years.

  • 01.16.2012 1:58 AM PDT

Old school Bungie, born and raised,
In the Septagon is where I spend most of my days.
Relaxin', maxin', posting all cool,
Talking about Halo, life and some school.
Got in one little argument, and the mods got scared,
they said "You're gonna get banned and your member title'll be bare!"


Posted by: ctjl96
Lol, I guess I PMed you too about something. Seems like Duardo has a crush. See that heart?


Hahahahaha

Just mutual respect really, I suppose. I'm not best buds with the moderators or anything.

  • 01.16.2012 2:01 AM PDT

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If I am not posting, then I am reading what you might have posted.

lol! Yeah, I can see that.
Posted by: prometheus25
I was PM'd asking if I'd died.

  • 01.16.2012 2:07 AM PDT

Posted by: prometheus25
Just mutual respect really, I suppose. I'm not best buds with the moderators or anything.

You sure about that?

  • 01.16.2012 2:17 AM PDT
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Posted by: R3ACTlON
Hard is good.

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Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP
I actually think it's best that all normal users have equal access to the functions on this site.

Disagree, it's common knowledge that as a legendary member I am superior

  • 01.16.2012 2:21 AM PDT

Old school Bungie, born and raised,
In the Septagon is where I spend most of my days.
Relaxin', maxin', posting all cool,
Talking about Halo, life and some school.
Got in one little argument, and the mods got scared,
they said "You're gonna get banned and your member title'll be bare!"


Posted by: ctjl96
Posted by: prometheus25
Just mutual respect really, I suppose. I'm not best buds with the moderators or anything.

You sure about that?


Duardo and I have a roMANce, true.

  • 01.16.2012 2:23 AM PDT

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If I am not posting, then I am reading what you might have posted.

There you go nice and bold! But omg that made me lol, so hard! But that is some pretty good 'incentive'.
Posted by: prometheus25

Posted by: ctjl96
Posted by: prometheus25
Just mutual respect really, I suppose. I'm not best buds with the moderators or anything.

You sure about that?


Duardo and I have a roMANce, true.

  • 01.16.2012 2:39 AM PDT

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linking my account was enough for me.

  • 01.16.2012 3:43 AM PDT

Wake me, when you need me.

Maybe Bungie should implement a new award system something like "Bungie points" that can be used towards items in the Bungie store.

Just a thought.

  • 01.16.2012 3:54 AM PDT

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If I am not posting, then I am reading what you might have posted.

This was suggested before I was even a member...
Posted by: A Citizen
Maybe Bungie should implement a new award system something like "Bungie points" that can be used towards items in the Bungie store.

Just a thought.

  • 01.16.2012 4:18 AM PDT

I've had this account (and only this account) for over seven years, so obviously I'm plenty invested in it as it is.

That being said, I recognize that I'm likely in the minority. I think more incentive would definitely be a good thing, especially if I happen to benefit from it as a side-effect.

  • 01.16.2012 4:32 AM PDT

@spaboolly

While I find it likely that any such reward system would (at least to a certain extent) decrease any sense of unity among the community members, I will agree with this idea on an experimental basis if current titles and site history are disregarded. If they want to start a new system, everyone should start on the same level.

Because it's absolutely pointless to implement a system of rewards intended to encourage consistent, long-term good behavior if people already know they are going to be rewarded as soon as the system is in place for their behavior before its conception. Defeats the purpose if you don't have to work for it, which may lead to some people feeling like it was partly an excuse to give perks to the members with higher titles.

And while some of this does sound good in concept, what is there really that's going to influence a user to maintain good standing on one account? Some people make poor decisions and care enough to learn from them so they don't find themselves disadvantaged later on. But a lot of people just want to come here to have discussions and not worry about things like titles or rewards. These people, regardless of their behavior, may feel discouraged from participating on the site because they don't take it as seriously or aren't as privileged as others. Like PE in high school- some people just show up to participate and have a little fun, while others seem to think it'll be the end of the world if they lose the game. And it's difficult to have fun when others are being too competitive and taking things too seriously.

Another flaw inherent in this idea and the current system- the apparent mindset that new members (or currently lower titled members) are going to be young. A lot of you talk about it like how "adults" talk about middle school students. "We should offer this much incentive to get them to behave this way." Yes, I realize that in a lot of cases, this is true now true and going to remain that way to a certain extent. But with a new IP coming out (probably to multiple consoles), I would imagine that the pool of potential new members is going to be very diverse. Playstation owners, people who like the RPG genre if that's what Destiny turns out to be, etc. It's not going to be like Halo where the people who were 5 years old when Combat Evolved came out are now 15 year olds who jumped on with Halo 3 or Reach. I'm not trying to be harsh or offensive here. It's just something I noticed that I think should be considered. I know I find it annoying when people call me "kid" or talk down to me because they see my title and assume I'm a 14 year old guy.

I don't want people to feel like they don't belong here. Or that they're less important than others in the community (except the Ninjas or staff). I'm going to use the high school analogy again (sorry) because that's what the community often reminds me of. It sucks enough being the freshman or the new guy. To be constantly reminded of that just makes you feel more out of place and discourages you from trying to get more involved.

While I think it's a good idea in theory, I just see it being more trouble than it's worth and causing more disagreement and dissension among the community. I don't see any reason to add to the current system, especially when (in my opinion) it already has its flaws and causes a fair share of arguments. Call me a pessimist, but I think it's wiser to plan for the potential negative consequences rather than be blinded by the potential gains.

  • 01.16.2012 5:20 AM PDT

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Posted by: MetalxTongue
This was suggested before I was even a member...
Posted by: A Citizen
Maybe Bungie should implement a new award system something like "Bungie points" that can be used towards items in the Bungie store.

Just a thought.
Is that supposed to mean something to me?

  • 01.16.2012 6:26 AM PDT

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Have a high trust rating, get into the jelly of the month club.

[Edited on 01.16.2012 6:30 AM PST]

  • 01.16.2012 6:29 AM PDT

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Posted by: everywhere116
Back when the Reach beta was coming up, I suggested that Bungie reward its faithful members with free beta passes, the criteria being that the member was Legendary or above.

I would advocate a slightly different policy with the Destiny betas: Fabled Mythics and above get free beta passes, maybe even alpha passes. It is, after all, a newer game, and we don't want to give a sneek peek to too many people at once.


Why fabled mythics and up? I've been on this website for a month less than you, however my title, due to the stupid warnings from power-abusing ninjas, is simply noble.

I've been on bungie.net since 08, have played Bungie games since CE and have bought every halo since except for poopy reach.

Why are you so special?

  • 01.16.2012 8:02 AM PDT
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Why are you reading my signature? Who actually opens these things and reads them!

And as always, SEND ME A PM. Please. Or really bad things will happen to you.

The only reward should be visual flair on the forums. New avatars, choice titles, etc. Features like markups should be readily accessible to anyone, and other site features should be quickly accessible. Old members should get some eye catching bling to go along with their post. It's fun to be recognized.

  • 01.16.2012 8:03 AM PDT
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Sure, why not?

Unlockable features like more display pictures are a great incentive, but if you deprieve them of the core experience, I see it not as an incentive, but a chore.

  • 01.16.2012 8:18 AM PDT

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Posted by: FALSE R3ALITYx
And Cobravert is absolutely correct.

Posted by: Der Todesengel
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth and Cobra."
- Der

I see and never have seen a good reason to have more than 1 account to begin with, other than forgetting the original account name or password from a prolonged absence.

  • 01.16.2012 8:19 AM PDT

Key


Posted by: Yoozel
I think we're looking at this slightly askew, instead of do you want it - what would you want? What type of things appeal to people to be earned as rewards? The actual idea of having this is rather sound, but figuring out the details of what people want is the challenge.


Active Member for 1 year: Receive 1 in-game hat for Destiny.

Active Member for 2 years; (presently) with Heroic title: Receive 2 in-game hats for Destiny.

Active Member for 2 years; (presently) with Legendary title: Receive 5 in-game hats for Destiny.

Active Member for 2 years; (presently) with Fabled prefix: Receive in-game flaming recon helmet for Destiny.

Active Member for 3 years; (presently) with Legendary title: Receive 6 in-game hats and a hand-written letter from DeeJ saying what a good boy/girl you are.

Active Member for 3 years; (presently) with Mythic title: Receive 7 in-game hats, a hand-written letter from DeeJ saying what a good boy/girl you are co-signed by Marty, and an in-game bit of toast.

Active for 4.5 years; (presently) with Mythic title: Receive 10 in-game hats, a hand written letter from Urk saying what a teriffic boy/girl you are co-signed by Acky, 3 in-game bits of toast, and an in-game Monkey that follows you everywhere.

Active for 5.5 years; (presently) with no title: Receive 1 in-game banhammer weapon.

Active for 7 years; (presently) with Mythic title: Receive 1 in-game GRIZZLy Bear.

Active for 9 years; (presently) with Mythic title: Receive 53 in-game hats.

Active for 10 years; (presently) with Exalted Mythic title: Receive 54 in-game hats and a letter from DrBunsenHoneydew telling you that you've won BNet and you may exit through the door on the left.

Merely this and nothing more, of your greatness I implore.

  • 01.16.2012 8:28 AM PDT

Five years older and wiser
The fires are burning, I'm fire, never tire
Slay warriors in the forests, and on hire

My only incentive to keeping my account is the name. I am known by this name on this site.

Titles mean nothing to me and I have thrown them away purposely on occasions.

If you gained additional features on the site and in-game that would be awesome.

  • 01.16.2012 8:36 AM PDT

"No, Hoobla. No."
~DeeJ

I think I should get flaming text and be able to post pictures without links and you guys get nothing...

  • 01.16.2012 8:55 AM PDT

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