Commander Sitearm9!

[Janmeryet]

Master and Commander, sitearm9 gets promoted. Yay!

[Dog of the Sun]

Is commander higher than luminary?

[sitearm]

Dog of the Sun: * shocked * Nothing is higher than Luminary... except maybe Developer :D !

The order of the gods is...

Developers (hallowed be their names... but only if they're working on the next patch! * and after that the next game! *)

Luminaries (saints, every one of them... * snif * )

Lesser Mortals with Different Post Counts (you and me... * we can aspire * )

Vagrant 0 and up...
Villager 25 and up...
Craftsman 50 and up...
Shopkeeper 150 and up...
Overseer 300 and up...
Commander 600 and up...
Scribe 1000 and up...
???

Caveats:
Apparently TM changes things every once in a while
Posts in Outside World are not counted
Post appropriately or the webmaster goblin will wallop you!:p

Is commander higher than luminary?

[Maatkaamun]

Isn't Scribe 1000 and up?
SoM should know. :D

[Son of Moose]

Maatkaamun:

Isn't Scribe 1000 and up?

Yes ... you are indeed correct.

I will leave it to someone else to see what (if anything) happens when the 1500 mark is breeched.

Meantime, I will return to my imposed silence.

[Son of Moose]

Phil:

1500 .... ???? [Perhaps by tomorrow .... maybe my Avatar?].

2000 .... Pharaoh and compulsory retirement? ;)

[Raccoon_TOF]

Well you broke the 1500 mark and are still "just" a scribe SoM...

[Son of Moose]

Raccoon TOF:

Well you broke the 1500 mark and are still "just" a scribe SoM...

Yeah .... somewhat underwhelming. :p :D

[NanaBanana]

Caveats:
Apparently TM changes things every once in a while
Posts in Outside World are not counted
Post appropriately or the webmaster goblin will wallop you!:p

Only posts in the "official" forums are counted. Posts in The Tilted Mill and The Outside World don't count toward promotions. :(

That is why SoM has no acheieve a higher ranking. He has a ton of posts in the "unofficial" forums. Unfortunately for us beta testers, our posts in the beta forums didn't count either. Else one of us surely would know by now what happens after 1500 or 2000. :D

[Reed]

Maybe nothing happens? ;)

[Dog of the Sun]

Wait Nana Banana, so youre tellin me that this post doesn't count :confused: It counted for me before. Are you sure? :confused:

[Reed]

All posts count except for in The Outside World.

[Son of Moose]

Yes .... I have already been "docked" circa 50 or more posts last October. :eek: I became a Scribe not once but twice. :p Whatever happens in the far distant future, at least this will remain a unique feat!!! :o

[imhotep3147]

All hail the Mighty Commander Sitearm who overcame the scribal stigma, not once, but TWICE!!!!! *bows gracefully*

I dub thee: Lord and Master of Posting. :D

* I so need something to do in my free time LOL *

[Son of Moose]

Imhotep3147:

Commander Sitearm?? :confused:

[Thucydides]

Forgive my ignorance but how do people achieve a "Luminary" rank? (I am not aspiring, just wondering)

[Keith]

All the Luminaries were chosen by Tilted Mill. You can't get the rank by posting.

[Thucydides]

Thanks Keith. I gathered that, I was just wondering why they were selected... contributions to earlier games, relationships, games reviewers.. etc etc

[sitearm]

What Keith said - Children of the Nile luminaries were volunteers selected per thread info link here (http://www.tiltedmill.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118) and web info link here (http://www.immortalcities.com/cotn/luminaries/about.php). Don't know if Tilted Mill will have similar program for Caesar IV.

Agrippa Agrippina She who was born feet first

[Thucydides]

What Keith said - Children of the Nile luminaries were volunteers selected per thread info link here (http://www.tiltedmill.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118) and web info link here (http://www.immortalcities.com/cotn/luminaries/about.php). Don't know if Tilted Mill will have similar program for Caesar IV.

Agrippa Agrippina She who was born feet first

Thanks Sitearm, my curiousity is satisfied now! And I note this thread is outdated as you are a scribe now... smile. Shame we can't select our own title as I noticed Phil suggested. I'd go for "poet".

[Keith]

Many of us are long time fans and known to the TM staff through our postings on the past boards and through previous beta tests. We submit our names like everyone else when the opportunity arises.

[Thucydides]

Many of us are long time fans and known to the TM staff through our postings on the past boards and through previous beta tests. We submit our names like everyone else when the opportunity arises.

Its a good idea (having now read the original thread and weblink). I was delighted to see some of the same people posting here that I know and beta-tested with from the earlier CBing efforts at Impressions. It is good to build from a strong support base!

[sitearm]

We're up to 4,117 forum participants today (Hi Lat!) and have had 180 join since July 1st this year. The community is growing and discussing more than ever.

Faustus Fausta The happy one

[Thucydides]

We're up to 4,117 forum participants today (Hi Lat!) and have had 180 join since July 1st this year. The community is growing and discussing more than ever.

Faustus Fausta The happy one

Wow, thats a good core of followers.

[sitearm]

* chokes *

good-natured?... yes
vehement?... yes
followers?... hah!

Armiger Armigra She who bears arms

... followers...

[Thucydides]

ROFL... too true! And I don't suppose walkers are any better? Rabble?

[Keith]

Its a good idea (having now read the original thread and weblink). I was delighted to see some of the same people posting here that I know and beta-tested with from the earlier CBing efforts at Impressions. It is good to build from a strong support base!

Yep, some of us have been around a long long time. Many of us got a mention in the game credits, which is kind of cool. ;) While I was around to play Caesar III, the first one I helped in testing was Pharaoh.

[Thucydides]

Yep, some of us have been around a long long time. Many of us got a mention in the game credits, which is kind of cool. ;) While I was around to play Caesar III, the first one I helped in testing was Pharaoh.

We would have worked together on a previous beta then... sorry, my memory for nicks is terrible. My nick remains the same though.

[maucat]

All the Luminaries were chosen by Tilted Mill. You can't get the rank by posting.
All the luminaries are actually chosen by God so it's no good aspiring to that rank if your soul is besmirched with sin or other such naughtiness. Sarcastic, critical or negative posts result not in points meaning prizes but in points being deducted. :D Actually that's a good idea. It would sort out the meaninless trolls ;)

[CaitGrey]

I'm glad I finally got round to reading this thread! I was wondering how to move house as an aspiring upwardly mobile Egyptian and get to live a sumptious life of luxury in palatial surroundings instead of in a tiny vagrant's tent. Now I know ... or do I?

[Hibernian]

Time to update! ;)

[King Faticus]

Vagrant 0 and up...
Villager 25 and up...
Craftsman 50 and up...
Shopkeeper 150 and up...
Overseer 300 and up...
Commander 600 and up...
Scribe 1000 and up...
Noble 3000 and up...
Pharaoh 3500 and up...

[Schmophit]

Vagrant 0 and up...
Villager 25 and up...
Craftsman 50 and up...
Shopkeeper 150 and up...
Overseer 300 and up...
Commander 600 and up...
Scribe 1000 and up...
Noble 2000 and up...
Pharaoh 2500 and up...It's 3000 for Noble and 3500 for Pharoah KF :)

And speaking of rankings, Thucy! You're a Commander! You sneaked that in nicely and a while back from the looks of it ;)

[King Faticus]

Im half asleep and the 2 is next to the three, sorry for any confusion... fixed now:eek: :D

[wodinoneeye]

All the luminaries are actually chosen by God so it's no good aspiring to that rank if your soul is besmirched with sin or other such naughtiness. Sarcastic, critical or negative posts result not in points meaning prizes but in points being deducted. :D Actually that's a good idea. It would sort out the meaninless trolls ;)



Of course they are also the ones on the short list to be sealing in the Tomb alive when the Pharaoh crosses to the other side.....



Undeserving Post Whores are buried alive in the Red Sand (So it has been written, So it shall be done.)

[Keith]

Actually, if it were not for the Luminary status, I would have had the title of Pharaoh well over a year ago. ;)

When VUG/Sierra was going to switch messageboard software and finally get rid of that terrible WebX (Web Crossing) software they used to use, the admins were taking suggestions from the moderators. I and few other moderators were advocating hard for not having post counts. Unfortunately, the admins didn't listen. :rolleyes:

[Hibernian]

Is there a purpose to ranking posters at all? I was also curious as to the specifics of the Luminaries functions - I know Keith and others assist in moderating the forums and posting relevant and helpful stuff, but one Luminary has only posted 60+ times and I've only seen him/her online once. This is not to criticise btw, just curious that's all!

[Keith]

We ar not required to do anything actually. It's all voluntary. We were supposed to help spread the word about Children of the Nile. They gave us a tidbit or two about the CotN before it was finally released, but it wasn't anything major.

[Hibernian]

So...erm...what's the point of all the titles? I do like them, but they really are just a feature yeah?

[Keith]

People like them.

TM came up with the Luminary idea. We probably won't get any early info on Caesar IV unless VUG/Sierra says okay and, in my opinion, that is not likely.

[maucat]

Do you think titles will be carried over to C4 or will we all have to start again?

[Hibernian]

I'd imagine they'll just keep this forum going, wouldn't they?

[Keith]

Hard to say. My guess is that those of us with Luminary titles will retain them. Whether they will provide us any advantage in regards to Caesar IV, it's just my guess, but I think "not."

[Kiya]

the Luminaries functions - I know Keith and others assist in moderating the forums and posting relevant and helpful stuff,
The Luminaries are not moderating these forums, right? Only our Webmaster Jeremiah is doing that. :)

Of course Luminaries help other players, post relevant stuff like many other posters do. :)

[Keith]

Right. We are not moderators here. We are merely players and "helpers" when we feel the urge.

[sitearm]

@Hibernian! :) Yours is a good question!

When I joined these forums I was curious about titles too and figured out the (original) break points for each level. I realized I could post a lotta c..p (excuse my language) and get post points. So racking up points for points' sake began to seem.. pointless. I still posted a lot *coff* tho I did go back and delete some of my less compelling items.

I decided the real value of forums is being friendly and helpful and sharing useful insights and ideas and tips and humour and having cool discussions and such. There is no rating system in place for that... and I am not sure I would want one cos we are each contributing here in our own ways... :)

So...erm...what's the point of all the titles? I do like them, but they really are just a feature yeah?

[maucat]

we are each contributing here in our own ways...

I think that's a really good thing to say Sitearm. You are so right. :)

[King Faticus]

Sitearm = Artemis:eek: :cool:

Same letters :p

[Hibernian]

Well that's the first I've heard of it! :o

[Schmophit]

Sitearm = Artemis:eek: :cool:

Same letters :pYou only just got the connection? http://www.fengshuichat.com/sitearm/smileycon_images/40.gif:)

[Hibernian]

Hey, how come my post jumped in before Schmo's?

[Schmophit]

Cos I goofed up and started again :o

[King Faticus]

You only just got the connection? http://www.fengshuichat.com/sitearm/smileycon_images/40.gif:)
Nope:p I got it when you posted that picture oh Sitearms birthday thread, the one titled Artemis. and sitearm commeted on it.


at least I think it was Sitearms b-day thread...

[Schmophit]

Yes it was Sitearm's birthday thread :p

[King Faticus]

that was a while ago:eek:

[Hibernian]

mmm. Before my time I'm afraid **sigh**

[King Faticus]

you can always rummage through the old dusty archives;)

[Schmophit]

that was a while ago:eek:Last December :)

And also a different Artemis pic on page 2 of the 'Bops in Bops out' thread, which is at the bottom of page two of this forum.

[King Faticus]

6 months is a while in my book:p

[Hibernian]

you can always rummage through the old dusty archives

Oh I do. Good fun sometimes! :)

Then you see the same topics appearing again and again and again........

It seems people were more concientious then. New topic, new thread. Sounds good but when topics start to repeat the threads start to multiply. Now it seems most threads go off topic alot more, with much more crosslinking. Less organised, but less volume.

[King Faticus]

I wouldn't worry about it too much, most things have been discussed already, but with no new info people are scratching for something to talk about.

[Hibernian]

Actually I enjoy it more! :D :p ;)

[Schmophit]

Hibernian, correct me if I am wrong but I think you just got the 100,000th post :eek:

edit/ Yes you did cos I just checked and this is the 100,001st post, congrats :)

[Hibernian]

I think that was the 100,000th post!!!!!!!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :D :D :D :D :o

[Hibernian]

I'd like to thank the academy, all you people out there, my family, my mom, my dad, my dog, god without whom none of this would be possible, my agent, my publicist, my fans - this is for you - oh thank you all soo much, I don't know what to say, I'm speechless, this is all so unexpected, oh my god, thank you all, you're all great and I love you, and thank you god and mom and dad and thanks to all of you out there who've supported me and helped me get to where I am today and I don't know what to say, have I forgotten anyone, oh my god, I'm so happy, I told myself I wouldn't cry.........

:D :D


Duffy will have to give me a Tainted Prize (tm) now!

[Schmophit]

http://www.fengshuichat.com/sitearm/smileycon_images/24.gif

[Hibernian]

If I'd paid any attention, I would've said something profound, like 'This is a chicken sandwich'

[maucat]

Oh Congratulations. I think you should share the prize with all those of us without whom this wouldn't have been possible. :D

[Hibernian]

ITS MINNNE! My Owwwn! my pressssssssssioussssssss......... ;)

[King Faticus]

:eek: I still have no idead Hibernian:p :eek:

[maucat]

OK the next prize is for the 5000th member. And no, Hibernian, you can't keep registering over and over again under assumed names cos TM have eyes in the back of their head and they will get you.:eek: And in any case you already got one prize. *sulks*

[Hibernian]

Oi! I haven't got it yet! :D :(

[King Faticus]

It will arrive in the mail in a month;) ask kiya about it:eek: :(

[Kiya]

In a month!? :eek: You must be dreaming KF, TM is not a rich company and can afford only snail mail stamps. ;) In my case it meant 8 whole weeks! :D ...Hm....Ok ok, Hibernian, you ARE a bit closer, so it may take only 7 weeks. So there http://www.fengshuichat.com/sitearm/smileycon_images/10.gif

[King Faticus]

See what I mean Hibernian? You are closer so I shortened the estimated time:p