I found this post from Nexlion in relation to ranks - I liked it so have implemented it
Here's a summary of what was my idea about. I'll start with the philosophy part.
Dark Templar description:We, The Dark Templars, are desperate fighters for honour and dignity. Outlawed by the servants of light, we are destined to be forever covered in darkness. It conceals us from their hostility and clears our minds of fear, nescience and doubt. We have stayed in the shadows long enough and the time has come to unfold our true strength to the world. Earth shall tremble as we begin the unholy crusade on our foes!
Dark Templar symbolism:^
Sword, with which we destroy our enemies, symbolizes
COURAGE!
^
Helmet, with which we acquire our knowledge, symbolizes
COMPETENCE!
^
Shield, with which we protect our cause, symbolizes
COMMITMENT!
Together they form the purpose we stand for and the moral codex we are guided by.
Based on that principle, there are 9 regular ranks in total, which are separated into 3 levels, each divided into 3 stages:
- overcoming fear (=
COURAGE)
- overcoming inexperience (=
COMPETENCE)
- overcoming doubt (=
COMMITMENT)
The whole meaning of stages is that they summarize the [special trait]+[rank] combination of which rank names are created. Here they are:
(-)
Guild Founder(SPC)
Cofounder (SPC)
Founder's Blade (mainly responsible for , assisting in guild decisions, as well as enforcing the guild rules)
(SPC)
Guild Leader (mainly responsible for changing member ranks, sorting out guild equipment, providing set advice and assisting in guild decisions)
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(40m)
Shield of the Templars(25m)
Dark Templar Champion(13m)
Devoted Dark Templar(6m)
Faithful Crusader(2m)
Liable Paladin----------------------------
(1m)
Veteran Guardian(500k)
Skilled Chevalier(200k)
Promising Knight----------------------------
(75k)
Fearless Warrior(25k)
Brave Soldier(10k)
Daring Fighter----------------------------
(0k)
New Recruit ~ Given to players over level 40
House Ranks
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Matron of the Blade ~Female title: leader of the house which assists the guild.
Sisters of the Blade ~Female title only: assists guildmates.
~Seek Matron of the Blade to join.
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Shadow Templar Hunter ~Male Title:Bounty Hunter and Protector of Guildmates.
Huntress of Moon ~Female Title:Bounty Huntress and protector of Guildmates.
~Seek Founders Blade for joining info.
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Grandmaster of Lore:Leader of Guild Vs Guild(GvG), assists newer players.
Brother of Knowledge and Conflict~Male Rank:Helps new players of Fallen Sword
Sister of Knowledge and Conflict~Female Rank:Assists New players of Fallen Sword
~Seek Grandmaster of Lore to join.
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GrandMaster and Protector of The Dark Squires~Assists players under Level 40.
House of Dark Squirese~New Guildmate under level 40.----------------------------
*XP requirements for all ranks should be updated as the guild grows and adjusted according to our total XP.
And yes, the higher the rank, the larger must be the gap between the requirements, to ensure that no rank is overcrowded, like the last rank is now, and to provide more challenge to players approaching those ranks. We also need more recruits in guild.
Well, that's pretty much it. More or less..
Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:39 pm