K_K, Luke, this place is members only. I'll put up a sign. Post questions and own discussions somewhere else, plz.
Hmmm... I've given some thought to the ranking and we do need some 'fixed' ranking system (for clarity if someone dare challenges the BTOOIC) and to avoid confusion, like Sir Crashalot says too.
Everyone can keep their own 'advancing titles', I'll try to keep them in mind, of course, and note these in the upkoming BTOOIC ranking thread. Because it will add to our roleplaying experience. Thats why I thought of having small stars (or golden doughnuts) for everyone, denoting rank next to your own, or the default status. I think this is a solution:Default is:
Squire * (< 10 victories)
Knight ** (=> 10 victories)
Hero *** (=> 35 victories)
Doughernaut **** (=> 70 victories, almost impossible)Falagar, for example, wanted to be a High Elf, so if he wins 12 victories he'd become a 'High Elven Lord**' when he was 'High Elf*' before (note the little stars).
Like mister Pickles said, it's not very fun to have a 0/ -12 score (when newby, for example) therefore the 'positive' victories count (I put the standards for advancement higher).
(I'll have to make some advancement rules on the achievement of victorie points. Like winning an XL-size map gives you 2 points, or something. There is time to figure that out.) Don't be scared of the high amount of victory point needed (we could have special tournaments that would get people 5 bonus victory points or more...).
We'll change the acronym of BTOOIC when going to 'play' war... Discuss(ed) in BOW, to something more appropriate. BTOOIC remains a friendly, creative and humourful organisation. Thats what we'd be fighting for. Just be showing our teeth more
I think the PBEM (play by email) is the best way to fight. It's easy to learn (although, we'll need restart rules etc), everyone can read the reports in the PBEM section and cheer along and discuss strategy. Advancing rank in the fast MP-games will go too fast. Special rules will have to be applied.
Ideas are welcome!
Swolte the First
*Goes to Evermore to work on the Palace*
[This message has been edited by swolte (edited 06-15-2002 @ 11:01 AM).]