[Cspace]

This is an experimental system of inter-faction ranks. For those who have played Final Fantasy VIII this will probably sound familiar, but simply speaking, one's SeeD rank goes up and down depending on his/her actions. It is displayed as a number (the higher the number, the higher the rank). To put it in a different light, for us, the SeeD rank will basically be like a "karma" or point system, which is common on certain communities to show off a member's accomplishments.

Every member's SeeD rank would be displayed under his/her name not unlike the Gardens. The rank field will appear under one's name after he/she reaches SeeD Rank 1.

While this is a "SeeD rank", it can also apply to members of CurvedSpace who are not technically SeeDs. The rank applies to deeds in SeeD as well as on the site and forums.

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The Following Is Who Can Give SeeD Ranks:

Admins: Can add and remove SeeD ranks based on judgement. The change may occur over a variety of reasons and may not necessarily be situational.

Global Mods: Can add and remove SeeD ranks by one rank at a time based on judgement.

Super Mods: At this moment SMods are not allowed to alter ranks. They can, however, provide suggestions to those who can (which will be highly considered). While they are physically capable of altering ranks, I will ask that they do not right now.

Nobody should alter their own ranks obviously

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SeeD ranks are not intended to be easy to accumulate. However, there are things you can do to possibly have it go up. The following are some tips:

- Be generally friendly toward others.

- Maintain activity in the clan. A member who is consistently active will have a higher chance of gaining SeeD ranks.

- Don't be afraid to post threads. This is a big aspect of activity on the forums which is commonly overlooked. Nothing wrong with replying or just plain lurking (reading), but new threads are what keep the place interesting. Even if not over a particularly important subject. They just keep the place... fresh.

- Go ahead and attend some events... or if you feel up to it, go ahead and organize some. Be sure to add your event(s) to the calendar though.

- Meet some people who you think would enjoy SeeD or the site? Don't be afraid to invite them. Also, don't be afraid to promote us on other sites where applicable... That's how we acquired our activity in the first place. If you're at an event also, don't be afraid to pull other players into it. That's another good way to promote SeeD. Promoting SeeD and CurvedSpace looks really good to those who can promote you.

- Don't start or get involved in conflicts if possible. Nothing wrong with staying out of them, that in itself is a good thing for the community... But if you truly feel capable of helping to end a situation on good terms, by all means see what you can do.

- ... And there are other things, not going to make the list finite. Basically you will improve your SeeD rank as you help SeeD and the site.

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So What Do You Get?

- Your rank will be displayed to everyone on the forums and can show off your general inter-faction standing in SeeD. Right now this is our only true inter-faction rank other than admin. Since the ranks are not given really easily, if you attain a high level it is something to be proud of.

- Your rank can give you a certain level of command at events (any SeeD gathering) and whatnot if no other leaders are present. This would also apply to meetings when they start up again.

- Those with higher SeeD ranks may gain some opportunities in the future which aren't available to others.

- In the future there are likely to be other perks such as exclusive events and other things.

As of right now I do not know whether or not the Emblem system will continue in its current state. There is a chance that they may be converted into SeeD ranks at a later date, for this system will hopefully provide more to the member than the loose emblem system.

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A few final notices...

- As with everything else, any abuse of this system should be reported in the Mod Appeal Board.

- "Community Admins" can have SeeD Ranks. However, Rylkan and I should not be given any. Just a reminder to mods.

[JGJTan]

Hehe this is going to be pretty interesting.

It'll be an incentive for people to be active, be nice and to promote this place!

[Cspace]

This is just so everyone knows, but I will be giving a few ranks based on recent actions on the community. But this system is active and working... What you do now could help give you these promotions as well.

[Raktor]

*Looks* Hey Cspace, my rank isn't -5 yet, what gives?

[obiwan22]

Sounds teh interesting. *looks forward*

[Master Of Stuff]

Active and working, eh? guess I got to check how this works...

[Cspace]

All of the initial ranks have been given out. The following are the main reasons for their selection (chosen members apply to more than one of these; wasn't an easy choice):

- Promotion of SeeD

- Hosting a multitude of successful events and contests recently

- Excellence in Garden organization

- Actively helping with ending conflicts

- Friendliness toward other members

- Consistent activity

[Darkness]

O.o Well this will be interesting... And confusing too.

EDIT: Will there be names for the numbers of each rank? Like, Karma: 1= Soldier or whatever

This post has been edited by Darkness: 16 April 2005 - 10:47 PM

[obiwan22]

Um, question. Does everyone start at 0 now, and you only gain ranks for what happens later. Or do past events count?

[©allum]

*posts to see my rank*

[Bodom]

Well im active... like every day.. lol

[Cspace]

Um, question. Does everyone start at 0 now, and you only gain ranks for what happens later. Or do past events count?

Everyone starts at zero (no rank mention), and if one didn't gain an initial rank his/her previous actions may or may not help with gaining one. I can't give ranks to everyone for previous actions for various reasons, but recent actions do count (which is why a few obtained ranks right off the bat).

To make up for it though, one who has been very active and has done a bit in the past will likely gain their first rank promotion(s) more easily than otherwise. It shouldn't be surprising if the first rank(s) come quickly for certain members at the moment because of previous impressions they've made. A member who is known for being friendly and active will have an easier time gaining ranks.

Will there be names for the numbers of each rank? Like, Karma: 1= Soldier or whatever

Nope, since at least right now there is no rank cap. We also don't want to create names which conflict with the ranking systems of factions (such as "elite", "general", and whatever else). In FFVIII they were just numbers also, so it shouldn't necessarily be a big issue.

[Hax the Cook]

Heehee... cool! I'll play around with this

[Baseballl]

Good idea Cspace It acts like a reversed warning system, so people can get positive marks and not just negatives

[Serenarocks]

Interesting idea , though i dont quite understand all of the guidelines, it sounds cool .


Do you have to have a garden to have 1?

This post has been edited by Serenarocks: 17 April 2005 - 12:34 AM