The Forums Star - Revised

SnapFireStudios

Hey guys,

Just realized a few things today that I thought I may as well share. I held back until they got rid of the Off-Topic button

So previously when I asked how the experience star (top right of posts on the forums) worked, I was given some interesting answers. @Chakku donated some complex math equations, and @FlyingBaconStudios + @Braydon_SFX said that only a certain amount of people could be a certain rank.

I'm pretty sure that both are incorrect. The reason that I noticed this was that @beefy_clyro now has 5 points on his star, and yet he is not on the top then. FBS and Braydon said that there could only be 10 people with those 5 points, but beefy is not in the top ten. I also noticed that beefy just went over 1000 points, and when I got 4 points on my star, I was right at 500.

So my newest hypothesis: 1* = Default, 2* = (over) 100 (points), 3* = 250, 4* = 500, 5* = 1000.

Anyway, not that anyone cares.
- Thomas

SnapFireStudios

Bump for anyone who hasn't seen it.
- Thomas

RP

Are you more concerned about making games or your rank on the forums? :P

Chakku

Anyway, not that anyone cares.
- Thomas

Bump for anyone who hasn't seen it.
- Thomas

beefy_clyro

I have 5 points because i'm awesome ... jealousy gets you no where in life ..... Now this may all just be a quick, rash, joking answer
Thank you for pointing it out though I guess, I actually had no idea nor actually care with forum badges and stars! Its like Wow for a second and then I realise I have actually no gain from it haha

Good luck on your hypothesis and conspiracy theories though .... Did you know Obama was harbouring an alien?

SnapFireStudios

Yeah guys, just for fun
- Thomas

LeonardDeveloper

Lets get serious for a minute.... It's beefy... Sh*t happens...

SlickZero

I don't think the point/star system works the way it has been described, obviously. Personally, I don't care for, or about any of it, but some people seem to like it. Don't fret too much over it, it means nothing, it's just a fun little addition to the forums.

SnapFireStudios

@SlickZero / @RP - I totally agree, it's no big deal at all.
I just thought I'd share a tidbit of information. No need for the extrapolations :P
But yes, it really doesn't matter.
- Thomas

Chakku

I think the people who are in the all-time leaderboards, and/or the line cooks/sous chefs should get free pro memberships, but somebody has confirmed to me that this is not true. Those people are quite dedicated though; it'd be nice if they got some form of reward for it

Chakku

SnapFireStudios

@Chakku - I just looked through; pretty much all of them have it.
Go figure
- Thomas

Chakku

@Chakku - I just looked through; pretty much all of them have it.
Go figure
- Thomas

@SnapFireStudios
) Not because they don't have it, more so as a perk/reward for their dedication. Them getting a free pro membership each year they're up there is (I think) minuscule compared to the grand purchasing of pro annually.

SnapFireStudios

@Chakku - Got you, but I think that'd promote more "like this post" and competitiveness than is necessary >:)
- Thomas

SlickZero

That would be pretty cool, but I can also confirm that's not how it goes down. I paid my $300 just like all the other Pro members.

I will admit, though. A completely filled star is nice to look at.

Chakku

@Chakku - Got you, but I think that'd promote more "like this post" and competitiveness than is necessary >:)
- Thomas

@SnapFireStudios
Not in the slightest was the intention, to be honest (going to ask SSS to add the 30 points I lost yesterday)

I was just saying that because there are some people here that make great contributions (post-wise, as well as gfx/sfx/templates/demos etc., that also happen to be Line cooks/Sous Chefs, or in the All-Time leaderboard.

I'm just saying it'd be nice to see them get a reward for their hard work (not that I'm one of them, seriously)

Chakku

tenrdrmer

I didn't really care about my points until @braydon_sfx basically challenged me. Lol now I still don't really care as long as I stay above him. I think it's odd sous chefs are not part of the star system. I never had a star at all until I stopped being a sous chef.

Braydon_SFX

Yes, it's my life. I'll get you yet, @tenrdrmer! I'm just waiting for the perfect moment to award myself a second Nuclear badge.

The_Gamesalad_Guru

Hey @braydon_SFX I'm breathing down you neck...lol watch your 6! Plus my star isn't on steroids like other who solicit and/or play the give each other points game..lmao I'm all natural beef!

Braydon_SFX

Hey - watch your bacon, @FryingBaconStudios! You haven't gone unnoticed. :P youll never catch up!

...are you saying I cheat at getting my points? I don't force others to give me some awesomes or likes.

Although, I have to say - its probably the ladies on the forums who give me the most points. They just can't resist the mask and cape.

Chakku

...are you saying I cheat at getting my points? I don't force others to give me some awesomes or likes.

@Braydon_SFX
I awesome every post if yours I see regardless of what it says...so that one day you will notice my generosity and repay me in badges! @-)

Chakku @-)

Socks

...are you saying I cheat at getting my points? I don't force others to give me some awesomes or likes.

@Braydon_SFX
I awesome every post if yours I see regardless of what it says...so that one day you will notice my generosity and repay me in badges! @-)

Chakku @-)

Awesomed.

The_Gamesalad_Guru

Didn't mean you @braydon_sfx....

LeonardDeveloper

< Pffft... Your all trash No one has a star as sexy as mine

jonmulcahy

there's a star?

Braydon_SFX

...are you saying I cheat at getting my points? I don't force others to give me some awesomes or likes.

@Braydon_SFX
I awesome every post if yours I see regardless of what it says...so that one day you will notice my generosity and repay me in badges! @-)

Chakku @-)

I knew you were a woman! *


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Although, I have to say - its probably the ladies on the forums who give me the most points. They just can't resist the mask and cape.

LOL - just kidding.

BoomshackBarry

So my newest hypothesis: 1* = Default, 2* = (over) 100 (points), 3* = 250, 4* = 500, 5* = 1000.
Anyway, not that anyone cares.
- Thomas

Sorry to trample all over your theory @SnapFireStudios, and I know nobody really cares too much about points, but I'm on three stars already and I've only got 200 points so far, I must be an early achiever I've been 3 stars for a while too so I'm guessing I was around 150 points when I got promoted!

SnapFireStudios

So my newest hypothesis: 1* = Default, 2* = (over) 100 (points), 3* = 250, 4* = 500, 5* = 1000.
Anyway, not that anyone cares.
- Thomas

Sorry to trample all over your theory @SnapFireStudios, and I know nobody really cares too much about points, but I'm on three stars already and I've only got 200 points so far, I must be an early achiever I've been 3 stars for a while too so I'm guessing I was around 150 points when I got promoted!

Brain Splode! :P
- Thomas

LeonardDeveloper

there's a star?

Americans

The_Gamesalad_Guru

@braydon_SFX 290points and closing :!!

RP

Uh oh! Look out! I'm pretty sure the world will end as we know it if Mr. Bacon surpasses you @Braydon_SFX. It will set in motion a series of catastrophic events. It will be ALL YOUR FAULT if that happens sir!

Braydon_SFX

Well, I've been slowing down recently since I got my Sidekick title. I can't give myself badges. Prior to the title, I use to bug Mr. SSS to give me badges etc. I guess I could now...But...Ya know...

*Straightens mask* Alright, overtime points mode engaged. :ar!