Comments on Guild Membership Information

[Gregoshi]

If you have questions or comments about anything in the Guild Membership Information post, please put them in this thread.

Thank you.

[Papewaio]

I thought being a junior member meant that I didn't need viagra http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif.

Now that I am a senior member (when did that happen by the way?) I have found that is not the case.

Just that I tend to ramble more and ...

I lose track of what I was originally going to say. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

But of all the things to note is to use liberal use of emoticons when being sarcastic/ironic/funny.

It is easier to put up a smilie then back pedal when a comment is taken the wrong way as it has happened many a time to myself. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/argue.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/eek.gif prefer http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[Gregoshi]

Quote[/b] ]It is easier to put up a smilie then back pedal when a comment is taken the wrong way...

Words to live by from the sagely and wise Pape.

[Papewaio]

Speaking of smilies and Gregoshi... what did you think of my smilie porn show http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif?

I blame it on my sick Australian schooling system;
'If you can't say something nasty shut the f*((&p'
and that was the teachers http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif. The school motto was integrity... I think it should have been irony.

[Gregoshi]

That doesn't sound very good - for either of us. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

The show...hmmmm...it was very graphic http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif but the plot was somewhat lacking.

[Fearless]

My query is: What criteria is required to become a senior member. I've noticed guild members with maybe only 15 post being senior members whereas someone with several hundred post is still a junior member......surely to be a senior member you have to show committment to the forum and not just do the occasional topic

[Papewaio]

Some of those senior members opted for a reset to their total posts or have started again under a different name for MTW. Others just went for stunning quality of posts.

Myself, they took pity on me http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Fearless]

Thank's............now I understand http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[monkian]

Is there anything I can do become a member ?

And I do mean anything.... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/eek.gif

[Jochi Khan]

I like the Welsh flag http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif
......Jochi

[Gregoshi]

Quote[/b] (monkian @ Nov. 30 2002,14:04)]Is there anything I can do become a member ?

And I do mean anything.... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/eek.gif
1) From the Guild Membership Information topic: Promotion to Junior Member is based on participation, conduct and contributions in your posts and is prompted by a nomination from an Org staff member.

2) Of course you matter. Why would you think otherwise?

[Muneyoshi]

Quote[/b] (Gregoshi @ Nov. 30 2002,16:42)]2) Of course you matter. Why would you think otherwise?
I think it was the repetitive beating of sticks that did it for me. Oh and thanks for the quotes Pape http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Needed to add to my sig anyways

[Mr Frost]

Whoever thought that system up was using their heads .
Might not have worked with WWII On Line [WAY too young most of them} but bugger me it works well here http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Good on ya .

[71-hour Ahmed]

Heres a little thought that just sprung into my mind...


Promotions are agreed upon by the Entrance Hall moderators Gregoshi and KukriKahn and require that you participate in discussions in the Entrance Hall.

If there are two people who agree on deciding on who gets promoted out of the ranks of cannon-fodder/peasant class (AKA junior patron level), and they disagree, what happens?

Do they make the person in question semi-peasant? Or ask someone else? Or am I just misunderstanding and wasting work time?

Just curious really....

[KukriKhan]

Then we do paper-rock-scissors 3 times to decide.

just kidding o'course http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Hasn't happened yet.

Welcome to the.Org 71-hour Ahmed http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

[71-hour Ahmed]

Always an opportunity for me to be the first then... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

How many Org staff members are there anyway?

Org, org org,, sounds odd.......almost Tolkien.


Beware the ORgS http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/eek.gif

[KukriKhan]

17 currently. See the list here:
http://www.totalwar.org/site/staff.shtml

[PanthaPower]

Moderators,

I just noticed the difference between patron, member and being senior and junior. A quick survey told me that promotion from junior patron to senior patron works okay but from Senior Patron to Junior Member and Junior member to Senior Member, I didn't see anyone who is promoted.
What I mean is that in my eyes e.g. Wellington should deserve a senior membership for all his contributions about unit modding and there are many others who invest immense hours of work for the community.

I don't mean to act as a moderator but I'm just wondering how this promotion system works past the Senior Patron status.

[Gregoshi]

There is no set procedure those beyond Senior Patron. We should formalize or schedule such things though. The difference isn't that great but it does seem to matter to many as you are not the first to ask this question. Perhaps I'll call an Ent Moot of the staff on this issue. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[PanthaPower]

Quote[/b] (Gregoshi @ Dec. 30 2002,13:39)]There is no set procedure those beyond Senior Patron. We should formalize or schedule such things though. The difference isn't that great but it does seem to matter to many as you are not the first to ask this question. Perhaps I'll call an Ent Moot of the staff on this issue. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
Ah okay, thanks It doesn't matter too much but it would be a nice appreciation to some of the guys I guess.

[Gregoshi]

PanthaPower, I realized I never got back to you. It seems there have been a number of promotions beyond Senior Patron. They are done quietly and with no fanfare. I suppose this is to prevent whining - If so-and-so got promoted to Great Dingbat, I should be too, etc, etc. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

[Piper Starkhorn]

Greetings,

Well this is my first post on the new boards. I did post on the old boards before they were taken off-line although I was more active in the totalwar.com forums than the .org
Hope that last comments doesn't get me banned :-)

Anyway, I was reading the guild membership rules and I noticed that people who used the old boards automatically got access to the main hall. Is that correct and if so would it be possible to check if I qualify for that ? My name on the old boards was the same. No big deal if not...I'd just thought to ask.

Cheers
Piper Starkhorn

[TosaInu]

Hello Piper Starkhorn,

Your preference for one forum over the other won't get you banned, nor does your opinion.

Your previous nick, starkhorn, was imported in this userdatabase, allows access to all forums and is active.

[starkhorn]

Quote[/b] (TosaInu @ Jan. 10 2003,07:41)]Hello Piper Starkhorn,

Your preference for one forum over the other won't get you banned, nor does your opinion.

Your previous nick, starkhorn, was imported in this userdatabase, allows access to all forums and is active.
Thank you very much TosaInu,

As you can see I got myself logged in again. thanks a mill for your help

[Knight of the Order]

I didn't get a chance to read all of the Membership information all the way through, until now and I must say it is the best policy I have ever seen at a forum. The fact that you don't get banned first time just demoted is also a good idea as well. Whoever thought up the idea deserves a medal.

Also a short note here, when you have time, could someone please help me out in uploading an Ikonboard to my server, for example step by step instructions on how to set it up, what they give you doesn't help me. Any help will be much appreciated.

Thanks

[Gregoshi]

Knight, send an email to Tosa. He'd be the one to give you some direction.

[Knight of the Order]

so Tosa was the one that uploaded this forum?

[Gregoshi]

He's the one who set up all this stuff. If he had help, I'm not aware of it.

[Knight of the Order]

he did a great job then http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/pat.gif

what is his email?

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

Hi, I'm fairly new, and I'd like to ask how to change the portrait that appears under my name on all my posts?. Currently I'm a mercenary, but I'd like to change it. Any help would be appreciated. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Knight of the Order]

sadly you can't change your portrait until you have more than 500 posts. The pic changes in stages (e.g) 0-49 50-99 and then when you have 500+ you can choose your own.

[Lord Of Storms]

I have tried to amend a signature to appear with my posts and no success what am I doing wrong? I did not have one when I started my account but thought I could add it later ? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mecry.gif

[Gregoshi]

Knight of the Order: You can email him at tosainu@totalwar.org

The Sword of Storms: You can change your sig at anytime. Are you seeing other people's sigs? After you enter your sig under Personal Info, go to the Account Options page. Make sure you have view member's signatures and view images in posts both set to yes. If you are still having problems, email me at gbresslr@comcast.net so we can take this discussion offline.

[Lord Of Storms]

duly noted I tried again and received an error message saying invalid icq number. I will e-mail asap. Thanks

[Lord Of Storms]

I have solved my problem after noting the icq error message I cleared the boxes in all and reset then amended . all is well thank you . http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/idea.gif

[Toda Nebuchadnezzar]

http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/eek.gif What a good system. We never used to have such coordination at the ORG.

Perhaps because we never used to have the need, because the numbers were not as high as they are now. Well organised Tosa and your forum henchmen. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Gregoshi]

Thanks for the kind words Toda. Times, they are a-changin'...

[AggonyArcher]

Complaint.
The length of postings before one can join in the good posts. kinda lengthy and topics here dont appear to be to less exciting than the old timers. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Ok I just thought Id make a little controversy.. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

ok now on to my second post

[Gregoshi]

http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/shock.gif I'm not quite sure what you mean other than having a little fun, but welcome AggonyArcher http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

If you happen to be referring to all the pinned topics, I'm working on reducing that to only a couple, because I agree.

[AggonyArcher]

I was referring to the time it would take via postings to obtain seinor status. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[Gregoshi]

It can be as short as one day and one post. Of course, that option has passed you by. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif Show yourself and post some. Don't spam, just participate in the topics here or start your own.

[Muneyoshi]

*still waiting to be promoted* Damn...this sucks...stupid Junior Member *waits impatiently* Hmm...I have an idea...no...perhaps...no...*shakes head*...Maybe if I...hmmm...

[Gregoshi]

Muneyoshi, I'm not sure if you are joking, but you are promoted. Only Junior Patrons have posting restrictions.

[Muneyoshi]

Quote[/b] (Gregoshi @ Feb. 04 2003,02:16)]Muneyoshi, I'm not sure if you are joking, but you are promoted. Only Junior Patrons have posting restrictions.
In that case... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

Nope, wasnt joking, just being an idiot http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/shock.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wacko.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/dizzy.gif

[Gregoshi]

You're not alone. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[Critter]

hmmmm....guilds...smacks of eliteism http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif

Critter

[Gregoshi]

Hi Critter. Nice of you to take some time from the .com forums and come over for a visit. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/pat.gif

Speaking of elitism, since you are one of our good friends from .com, you get a special, engraved gold avatar and a complimentary custom emoticon of your choice. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[Wellington]

Quote[/b] (PanthaPower @ Dec. 30 2002,10:09)]Moderators,

I just noticed the difference between patron, member and being senior and junior. A quick survey told me that promotion from junior patron to senior patron works okay but from Senior Patron to Junior Member and Junior member to Senior Member, I didn't see anyone who is promoted.
What I mean is that in my eyes e.g. Wellington should deserve a senior membership for all his contributions about unit modding and there are many others who invest immense hours of work for the community.

I don't mean to act as a moderator but I'm just wondering how this promotion system works past the Senior Patron status.
Hey you lot,

I've only just seen this post (P.P. - I'll pay you later http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif )

To quote ONCE AGAIN -


Quote[/b] ] What I mean is that in my eyes e.g. Wellington should deserve a senior membership for all his contributions about unit modding ...

I agree 100% ... er ... NO (correction) I agree 1000% http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

This guy Wellingtons a real star In fact, he's so good he really deserves a dedicated fanclub. I, for one, would certainly join.

In fact, I would propose The Org really sorts itself out and introduce/incorporate new functionality within The Orgs pecking order and introduce a new catagory of God-like-people, that are NOT nominated by the power-mongers but rather by the proliteriate masses.

I further propose that this guy Wellington (or welly as I've heard him/her refered to), whomever this individual is, be the first recipient of The Orgs new 'God-Like-People-Never-To-Be-Questioned' catagory. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

This is a GREAT idea One benificial side effect would be to distract attention from the current abyssmal state of The Orgs current downloads area (Distraction is important Take a leaf out of George Bush's book)

Anyway, this person Welly has my full support, so ...

RAH, RAH WELLY
RAH, RAH WELLY
RAH, RAH WELLY
RAH ...

What? Nobody listening?

Oh, well. At least I tried http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Gregoshi]

We'd promote He-whose-name-is-whispered, but we are sooo unworthy to do so. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/shock.gif

[Wellington]

Quote[/b] (Gregoshi @ Dec. 30 2002,13:39)]There is no set procedure those beyond Senior Patron. We should formalize or schedule such things though. The difference isn't that great but it does seem to matter to many as you are not the first to ask this question. Perhaps I'll call an Ent Moot of the staff on this issue. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
On a more serious note (is there such a thing?) I've just reread Greg's response above and therefore decided to do a bit of analysis of my own.

Having now spent several hours analysing the statistics provided by The Orgs members lists

Very, very revealing.

I'll post a 'largish' thread sometime tomorrow detailing the results of my findings/analysis - at which point perhaps some of the moderators could provide explanations for the obvious disparity of -

- patron/member 'status'
- quality of postings
- number of postings

It would have been nice to know 2 other things (via these members stats) -

1) at what date any individual was 'promoted'
2) by whom (moderator) this 'promotion' was recommended

These 2 items of data, had they been available from The Org, would have surely provided EVEN MORE revealing insights

Stay tuned. Results to be posted as soon as I can thoroughly analyse them.

Welly

[MongolWarrior]

By the way whats the difference tween member and patron?

[Gregoshi]

Patron accounts have fewer available features than member accounts.

[tgi01]

http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mecry.gif

Strange I can post in the jousting fields but not in the tavern , shouldnt I be able to do that as senior patron ?

regards

tgi01

[Gregoshi]

tqi01, Senior Patron level was changed about a month ago. It no longer includes posting rights to the Tavern. Your time as a SP should be relatively short, usually no more than a week or two at tops. At some point in that 1-2 week period, you will be promoted again to Junior Member with full posting rights to the Tavern.

[tgi01]

ok thanks http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

tgi01

[Goatus Maximus]

Hi Gregoshi,

I was just attempting to post a reply in the Tavern and I was denied. Any help you can provide would be much appreciated

Thanks

[Goatus Maximus]

Nevermind http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

Just happened to read the prior posts after I posted my question...guess I'll wait for a few days http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mecry.gif

http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

[Surprise]

How do you get your clan logo in your signature? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

[KukriKhan]

For openers, use a URL to a site that allows remote linking.

Try this one:
https://jimcee.homestead.com/files/logoforumsig.gif

[MonkeyMan]

I kind of like hosting at http://www.muchos.co.uk/ and http://www.fortunecity.com/ used to work well too but I have had some trouble.

[KukriKhan]

Looks like he never came back, MonkeyMan, to find the answer to his question. I see he's posting elsewhere with the Tripod logo as his sig. Guess I'll host it another day or two, in case he remembers that he asked for help. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[Lonewarrior]

Yeah when a new perso is registering try to inform them where theay can go

[Emren]

For some reason I am not allowed to post replies in the Main Hall, although the small box with Posting Rules in the bottom says that I'm allowed to... is this common? ~:confused:

I think this whole Junior/Senior Patron/Member system is a bit overdone. It's the first forum I've com across on the Internet to have such an elaborate set of membership restrictions. I'm sure there'e a good reason for it somewhere, I just haven't read it yet... ~:p

[Ludens]

For some reason I am not allowed to post replies in the Main Hall, although the small box with Posting Rules in the bottom says that I'm allowed to... is this common? ~:confused:

I think this whole Junior/Senior Patron/Member system is a bit overdone. It's the first forum I've com across on the Internet to have such an elaborate set of membership restrictions. I'm sure there'e a good reason for it somewhere, I just haven't read it yet... ~:p
Junior patrons are only allowed to post in the Entrance Hall, guides forum, story/pbm and modding forum and the MP forum. You can read it all in this topic: New? Read this first! (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=23709). This system is rather unconventional, but it is designed to keep spammers, trolls and other annoyences of the internet out. And it has been succesful at that, so I really see no reason to chanche. If a junior patron behaves himself, he will become a senior patron soon enough (usually after 1-2 weeks).

[Emren]

Fair enough, it's just that the little box at the bottom of my screen with the Posting Rules, when in the main hall, specifically states that I'm allowed to post replies. That's why I ask. :shrug:

[Ldvs]

Fair enough, it's just that the little box at the bottom of my screen with the Posting Rules, when in the main hall, specifically states that I'm allowed to post replies. That's why I ask. :shrug:

The same thing happens to me, because we junior patrons are only allowed to post in the fora listed above... Therefore it's not specific to your account ~;)

[Colon Burns]

I Want My Post Count Back!!!!! Help Me!!!! My Account Didn't Transfer!!! It Is I, Major Robert Dump!!!!!

[Colon Burns]

bump

[Colon Burns]

Le Bumpers

[Colon Burns]

Haxxor Bumpy

[Colon Burns]

Bump of Ages

[Monk]

If you really got a problem them PM tosa, but in any case stop with the spam. No need to create 4 topics on nothing trying to get attention when a simple PM would have worked.

[Colon Burns]

Are you laughing yet Gregoshi???? I'm bumping a sticky thread!!! YEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWW

[Colon Burns]

Those happened to be qaulity posts, sir. I am sorry you feel differently. I will cease and return to my mobile home now. Thank you.

BTW: What is this PM you speak of?

[Monk]

Looks like you're doing that for nothing then, Gregoshi doesn't Mod the EH anymore.

[sunsmountain]

Junior patrons are only allowed to post in the Entrance Hall, guides forum, story/pbm and modding forum and the MP forum. You can read it all in this topic: New? Read this first!. This system is rather unconventional, but it is designed to keep spammers, trolls and other annoyences of the internet out. And it has been succesful at that, so I really see no reason to chanche. If a junior patron behaves himself, he will become a senior patron soon enough (usually after 1-2 weeks).

I have been here for over a month, and I have deduced secrets about Rome:TW that nobody knows about. 3 secret minor factions mean anything to you? Tech levels of buildings in a new tech list perhaps?

I think this system
- does not prevent spam, it simply makes it more inbred, and
- prevents knowledgeable people adding real content to proper discussions.

Your moderators use their subjective personal judgement to see whether somebody is 'worthy'. I must conclude my posts up until now have been spam or too few to get noticed.

I have to prove myself worthy in some Entrance Hall before I get in. I know stuff about Rome (Colosseum), not about Entrance Halls. Most topics in the Entrance Hall are boring and I do not feel encouraged to post there.

I'm sure it's all rosy when you're a senior patron, but please, either open a Rome:TW forum vulnerable to spam, or miss out on valuable information.

sunsmountain

[octavian]

um, yeah, lol, three secret factions nobody knows about *cough* we already knew about that, i dont see anything in your post that i didn't know before when it comes to RTW. not saying you are a few bricks short of a full load or whatever, but "miss out on valuable information" (stuff that we can find out about for ourselves in a couple of weeks anyways, even if it is true/interesting/"valuable") i dont quite buy that approach to promotion. ~:joker: ~D

@ colon burns, get a life, or at least move yours away from mine. ~:rolleyes:

[sunsmountain]

Well, too bad, member. My post does not contain anything you haven't heard before because i have put nothing new into it. I would if i could, but i can't even sniff at the Colosseum forum.

Of course you don't believe i have information that you don't, here's some common information:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amazon Chariots

Elite
Frightens Infantry
Can Form Cantabrian Circle

Legendary warriors from the land beyond the north wind, these cruel and beautiful women are dangerous indeed to all who oppose them in battle. Many warriors misjudge their alluring appearance, a mistake that few ever live long enough to regret! The thundering sound of their chariots is often enough to un-man even the strongest enemies.

Riding chariots into battle, the Amazon way of warfare relies on using their composite bows to pepper enemies at a distance, before closing to hack enemies to pieces at the charge. In either case, they are well protected by the speed of their chariots and by the high quality armour that they wear.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

They belong to the Sarmatians. Apparently you know all about them already. No need to tell you about all the other units in their unit list. Or the other 2 unknown minor factions. Perhaps YOU could start a post in the Colosseum forum, if that's the way you like to get your recognition.

I believe I have made my point in being fed up with waiting. You don't need to rub it in, you little arrogant git.

[KukriKhan]

2 things:

1) sunsmountain: "...you little arrogant git." does indeed draw attention. However valuable your contributions may be, and however imperfect or slow our vetting process may be, we do not name-call here. Period. Your advancement will be considered in due process.

2) octavian: you've 'had a go' at a Junior Patron, which is not good form. The Entrance Hall is the place where new patrons learn 'how it works', Org style, without fear of flame. Let's get back to the helpful nature of your previous posts here.

Thanks for your attention to these matters.

[ah_dut]

BTW Kukrikhan, what happened to the post transfer thread, i thought that worked quite well. Do you want to make one so err. sunsmountain can share his info or anyone else can get their views across even when they are a junior patron. Also to any Junior patrons out there, the vetting system works pretty well thanks. :afro:

EDIT: saw your 9-18 post on resurrecting that function, It's stickied.~Kukri

[Yoshitsune Returns]

Oh dear. I used to called Yoshitsune on these boards but since they began but since the forum changes I can no longer access that account because it was linked to an old e-mail addy that I forgot change and I no longer have access to. So I have to start again and the search function won't even work on the modding forums... ~:mecry:

[Hail_Caesar]

I feel your pain Yoshitsune. I was once The Daimyo, otherwise known as Miaowara. Anywho, I think we can wonk it out here for now. Let's start some interesting chat and perhaps we can get ourselves out of this peasant state of affairs.... ;)

[Papewaio]

Have you tried this:

Lost Password Recovery Form (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/login.php?do=lostpw)

[Hail_Caesar]

That would work fine for some folks, however I, nor many of the old timers, have our old email addresses anymore. It's one of those things. My old membership was tied to the email account I had for the planettotalwar.com site. Henceforth it is gone since I no longer have that site. On top of that, it's been about a half dozen hard drive wipes since I last had my old emails intact IN the Outlook program. I bet if I dug around here hard enough, I could find them on a CD....
But why do that, I like my new name! It suits the coming game much better. ;)

Hail Caesar!!!

~:cheers:

[ChaotikVisions]

Am I correct in assuming we can't get old accounts back if its on an e-mail we can't use anymore then? I still had my account on my old ISP addy and wasn't around when this upgrading happened. Had e-mailed asking about it, but i'm not sure if its even something that could be changed now. Theres also no real way to verify I am who I say I am, though I doubt theres that many people pretending to be me out there. But oh well, I registered this new account. My alternate name for things, I suppose this'll do. :p

[KukriKhan]

Users with previous accounts, who've been unable to re-establish themselves, please PM me or email me jim@jimcee.com , identifying yourself as best you can (I suggest knowing the old, now inactive email address, or hometown, or previous sig line, or IP address). Steps can be taken.

If you send email, please put 'Total War' in the subject line, so you don't get spam-deleted.

[chemchok]

Hi, I'm just wondering if the vetting process for new junior patrons has been slowed a bit down because of the influx of members related to the release of RTW. I can deal with the Entrance Hall, but it's quite slow compared to the Collisseum and to be honest, I'd just like to contribute. Thanks

[bmolsson]

Interesting concept for a forum. Does it really work ?

Don't seem to be much posts other than the game related, so either it works or it's only "nice" people playing TW games..... ~;)

[Papewaio]

Thats because as a Junior Patron you cannot see the whole of the Tavern I believe... afterall if there is a Frontroom there must be a Backroom...

:bow:

[Paul Peru]

So, is the Entrance Hall the only place I can post a reply?
When I try elsewhere I'm told that I don't have permission.
Maybe I have to post at least X silly messages here first?
Or get initiated by a forum-hardened veteran? :dizzy2:

Anyway: ~:cheers:
On a totally unrelated subject, here's hoping the final version of BKB's super mod is imminent.

Paul "no sig" Peru

[Paul Peru]

Oh, right, sorry.
There's a link to information answering my question earlier in this thread.
I'd amend my previous post, but I'm not allowed to ~;)

Anyway: ~:cheers:

I hope that the final BKB Super Mod for M:TW is just about ready, and, unlike Cato, feel that Carthage must be fixed.

Paul "no sig" Peru

[Paul Peru]

Obviously, I should have read the "New ? Please read this first !" thread first, but I somehow didn't think it applied to me.
After all I've been reading the forum for ages, I just haven't borthered to register. I very rarely do. But Total War is special (preciouss etc.). :charge:

Maybe I should write something about R:TW as well: Early in a Brutii campaign (my only imperial campaign so far) I gave the Greeks an alliance and they gave me 1000 a year in return (I was impoverished). When the tribute ran out, I was looking to expand into their territory. To avoid becoming known as a backstabbing s.o.b., I went to negotiate an end to the alliance. In return for this, they gave me a town!! ~:confused:
The Macedonians had an army outside it, but they politely waited another turn for me to get my troops in. ~:cool:

Anyway: ~:cheers:

Cathage must be fixed, BKB must finish his lovely M:TW mod, and I must be a senior patron so my ramblings may propagate to other parts of this forum complex type thing.

Paul Peru

[Paul Peru]

I've been reading the forum for ages, I just haven't borthered to register.
Paul Peru
Well, borther off, you sorry git.
:embarassed:
Oh, wait a minute! We're supposed to be nice and polite around here.
I'll just chastice myself right here in this post, so I don't have to spam any further for now.
Mr. Peru is like :furious3: and then Paul's like ~:eek:

Have a good one. Cartfixsomeone & bkbmodplease & Patronage when and if y'all see fit to grant unto your most humble servant this most undeserved boon.

Paul Peru

[chemchok]

Hmmm, I can't seem to be able to use the forum's search function as a Junior Patron and I don't see any mention of it in the "New?, please read this post." So, does the search forum function get enabled at some point?

[Ludens]

Hmmm, I can't seem to be able to use the forum's search function as a Junior Patron and I don't see any mention of it in the "New?, please read this post." So, does the search forum function get enabled at some point?
Yes, you are right. The search function has been disabled for everyone below member because the number of search-requests brought the forum down. It's one of the things that neeeds to be updated on the 'New? Please read this first!' topic.

[TosaInu]

Yes, you are right. The search function has been disabled for everyone below member because the number of search-requests brought the forum down. It's one of the things that neeeds to be updated on the 'New? Please read this first!' topic.
Senior Patrons can also search now.

[Krush]

This will be my only post here, although I've lurked these forums for a very long time (since MTW first came out). The reason is that I don't like to bow and crawl for a few weeks before being able to reply and post where I want to.
No matter how noble the intentions, I don't like the outcome of your junior/senior/member system. It feels just like the police doing random searches because there may be a criminal among the shopping public.

How's that for feedback :mean:

[KukriKhan]

Welcome to the Org, Krush.

So you've lurked for 2 years, registered this September, and posted yesterday. Whether it's constructive or not, we do indeed seek feedback - chances are good that someone else feels the same way. I'm sorry that our current registration and access procedures make you feel oppressed. But I'm glad to hear (OK: read) that you've found enough good content here at the Org to keep visiting for 2 years or more.

We're always looking for ways to improve user experience, so we value your input. Thanks. And again: welcome to the Org :wave:

[Lucidor]

To avoid lots of mail to the support, perhaps it would be a good idea to tell a total newbie that tries to post in Collosseum or something that he is restricted to Entrance hall on the screen that tells him he has no access to posting. Would that be possible?


Added Moderator comment: Hmmm, it might be. I'll check with Admin. Thanks for the idea. -KukriKhan

[fabuloso]

I've lurked the forums for a while, too -finally decided to sign up
though the member system is a bit frustrating, it's not really devastating is it?
yeah, there I had my first post woohohoow

[KukriKhan]

Welcome to the Org fabuloso. ~:wave:

To all: We are in the middle of trasitioning to a new less-restrictive membership system. We'll provide details soon and re-work the information in the current stickies to update. Sorry for any inconvenience. Your patience is appreciated.

Most of you will find that you can post in many more areas now. Give it a try.

[lugh]

I see Im a "member" now?
Im just curious as to what that is, its not listed in the member info thread (I suspect its Juniour Member - the Juniour though . . . )
I presume it was done over the w/e? I havent been online since Thurs and Im pretty sure I was a senior patron then.
Anyway thanks.

[TosaInu]

Hello lugh,

Senior Patrons got promoted to Member after a few days and this isn't announced. Hope you like the new options lugh.

[lugh]

I do indeed and again thank you!
So where does member slot into the hierarchy? Is the Juniour Member reference redundant? And does promotion to Seniour rely upon nomination like the thread says?
Thanks.

[Axeknight]

Hi there lugh ~:wave:

Yes, the New? Please read this first! thread is indeed wrong. Our EH mods have to deal with all of the new members arriving for Rome, so I bet they won't get a chance to edit that for a while yet. The promotion system works thus:

Junior Patron - ie newbie. Has very few posting rights (to stop spammers at the gates, so to speak), but will be promoted within one or two weeks.

Senior Patron - Has most posting rights. Can post in all fora except the Backroom (political discussion), and the Watchtower (Org policy discussions/suggestions). Can use search function. Will be promoted unannounced within a few days to one week.

Member - Has all posting rights. Can post in all fora, use the search function et cetera.

Senior Member - Very rarely given out. Promotions to Senior Member only happen once every six months. IIRC, the Senior Member no longer has any special rights. Its merely a way of honouring our most long standing/regular members. These are usually people who've helped the community for a very long time.

There is no longer a Junior Member rank.

I hope this clears some things up. Welcome to the Org. ~:cheers:

[lugh]

Ah, I figured it was along those lines . . .
Thanks for the help AxeKnight! ~:cheers: A very helpful person apparently ~;)

edit: spelling

[Axeknight]

No problem mate.

It does seem harsh to a JP who wants to post in the Colosseum, especially now the promotions have (unavoidably) slowed down due to the influx of new members after Rome's release. But once you are a member, you really understand why it's done here. The Org is truly a massive forum, and to have so little spamming/trolling is a real blessing. The system ensures that once past the EH, the forum is almost spam free. Trolls won't bother waiting around to be promoted, and will leave before they can get to the main fora. Basically, once someone is a member, you can be pretty sure they're going to contribute positively to the Org.

Congrats on your promotion, lugh ~:thumb:

[TosaInu]

KukriKhan mentioned the trasitioning and we're still working on it. The downside is that these forums went through some reincarnations and, especially regular members, can get confused by names as they referred to different things in the past. We try to make it convenient and tranparant though and above all to be make people happy (I don't think all people will be comfortable with everything as people can be very different, especially in these multi cultured virtual communities).

The system was Junior Patron -> Senior Patron -> (Junior) Member -> Senior Member there are others too, but this isn't that relevant for this story. Both Patron accounts are merged now: Junior Member -> Member -> Senior Member. The Member account has no restrictions compared to Senior Member. The current sole technical difference is PM box capacity and a slightly larger choice in avatars.

Staffs and current members effort is to introduce new members as quickly as possible in this community so we can have nice discussions (opinion or experience level is irrelevant to me, though certain remarks have no place here), provide complete assistance and have fun with (or at least not at) each other. Promotion to Member (which is the unrestricted full account) can be as quick as 1 hour or take a few days-weeks (depends on the new members activity and staff spotting).

Promotion to Senior Member is something done by nomination of staff. Feetkissing and opinion is of no importance there, ability to go along with others in this forum is one.

[lugh]

Thank you both for clearing it up. I can understand that the influx of new members can slow down other concerns. Hopefully anyone else who's a little confused might see this.

[tombom]

Can somebody tell me what "unwritten rules" there are? I remember Duke John told omebody off about bumping a while back and I don't if it's a written rule or unwritten as I can't find it.

And also, how far is swearing meant to go? I'd assume s*** and anything ruder are out the question.

[KukriKhan]

Good assumption, tombom, on language - we try to keep it "PG" rated, due to the diversity of our membership (age 10-68, 20+ countries, multiple languages/cultural backgrounds).

On "bumping": on the more work-focused forums (game mods, etc), "bumping" would be counter-productive to the work effort. A PM to the appropriate Moderator would be better ("Hey, Kukri! Did you see my input in this (link) thread?), and not distract the workers' focus.

[admiral666]

thanks for promoting me:) but,still afk alot:(

Mod Note: You're Welcome, on behalf of the staff. Now go do good in whatever your time allows, m8.:bow: - Kukri

edit/reply to mod note: having trouble with that! keep forgeting im not confined to the entrance hall!

[Jeanne d'arc]

Is there any custom avatars allowed on these forums or is it also related to rank?

[Mouzafphaerre]

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No off-site/uploaded avatars for anyone. I remember this was discused but that had happened before my time.
_

[therother]

Is there any custom avatars allowed on these forums or is it also related to rank?I believe my esteemed colleague voigtkampf is in charge of custom avatars. You can get more details here (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=18406).

[Mouzafphaerre]

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No off-site/uploaded avatars for anyone. I remember this was discused but that had happened before my time.
GAH! Forget about it. Thanks therother.

I even uploaded my HB avatar but then I got contented with my current one. ~:rolleyes:
_

[sapi]

-edit- post deleted -edit-

[king steven]

if this is wrong many sorryz

can some1 possibly post all the cheats 4 mtw please

:help: :help:

[Sensei Warrior]

OK i'll make it quick 'cause i cant find it anywhere and my kiddies are startin to wake up. some members have under their member info something called a warn level followed by a number. what does that mean? sorry 'bout lack of caps and punct wriggling kid under foot

[LittleGrizzly]

some members have under their member info something called a warn level followed by a number. what does that mean?

basically if you break the forum rules enough or badly enough you'll get a warning, after you warn level reaches a certain point you can get banned from specific parts of the forum or get completely banned from the forum.

[Sensei Warrior]

~:eek: that doesn't sound good. thanks grizzly

[Lord Hornburg]

This is very strange in haven't many posts but i am able to change my avatar. Though im not complaning.

[ah_dut]

This is very strange in haven't many posts but i am able to change my avatar. Though im not complaning.
no mate, you just have a small selection of avatars, not no choice till 500 posts as in the old days when I joined ~D

[QwertyMIDX]

Why does posting somewhere other than the entrance hall keep from being a member? Why should my interest in mods penalize me?

[KukriKhan]

No penalty at all, m8. You'll be rounded up with all the other January joiners, and advanced soon. Thanks for your contributions so far, and welcome to the Org ~:wave:

[QwertyMIDX]

Ok KukriKhan, thanks, and sorry about the accusatory tone. :embarassed:

No worries, m8. -Kukri

[fret]

Is there any possible way to allow post edits without having the status upgraded? Im not interested in being member or senior member, im not interested in me having a big post count either, it would just be great to have edit posts as I find reading posts with poor grammar and spelling mistakes annoying, and without the edit button i am subjecting other people to the same.

I appreciate there is the Preview option, but if this was all that was necessary, there would be an edit option in the first place :)


Hi, I'm fairly new, and I'd like to ask how to change the portrait that appears under my name on all my posts?. Currently I'm a mercenary, but I'd like to change it. Any help would be appreciated. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

The image below your username is called an Avatar.

You will be able to change it in the user CP, however ,the ability may be retricted to new memebers.

[SwordsMaster]

Is there any possible way to allow post edits without having the status upgraded?

Nope. But there is a spellcheck tool at your disposition.

[fret]

Nope. But there is a spellcheck tool at your disposition.

Theres also a preview button, neither of these are a replacement for edit functionality though.

Spellcheckers check spelling, not usually punctuation and grammar. When talking about a video game, numbers are used very often, and these can be very confusing to someone reading a post if they are typed incorrectly - spellcheckers dont pick up on this.

Many people have issues regarding spelling and punctuation, myself included, and we might not pick up on an error with the first, second or even third readthrough, I have to read my posts several times to be satisfied its clear and correct, and there are still mistakes, mistakes it would b good to edit out once discovered.

Im not sure why new users arent allowed to edit, idiot users will not hide themselves by starting arguments and then editing out their flaming and abuse.

[5000]

hello i noticed that you here at the guild have some hosted mods, and was wondering how someone would go about getting their project hosted by you guys, does one need to be a full memer, i'm still junior ~:mecry: . i've been working on a mod, for Rome and would like to make it a little more official, by having a place where i can outline the details of this project and perhaps start putting a team of people together. thanks,



-5000

Westeros Total War Gallery (https://img178.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=rometw20050219000016674ei.jpg&cols=5)

[TosaInu]

Hello 5000,

Welcome.

No, you don't have to be full member. You could start a thread in the RTW mod forums. When it takes off you can get a subforum (mostly a matter of not being lost in a big house).

[5000]

define 'takes off' if you could. the link to the forum topic i started is in my sig
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=42828
its had about 1500 views and about 50 responses, granted quite a few of those are mine, but it seems to have gotten the attention of those familiar with the series. i also started a similiar thread on a forum dedicated to the fantasy series i'm basing my mod off of, and it too seems to be generating a good deal of positive response, ppl sayin they're gonna go run out and buy the game because of this mod.

take a look at the gallery i linked in my last message and tell me if it deserves its own subforum, i've been trying to get some webspace from a friend so i could start my own forum but i fear the likelihood of that is very low, so getting a spot here would be fantastic

[Laridus Konivaich]

1) What are the parameters for getting upgraded from Junior Member to Member?

[therother]

Promotion to Member is based on participation, conduct and contributions in your posts. Quantity of posts doesn't matter - you could be promoted on the basis of one amazing post, although just showing the ability to interact with the membership in a helpful and polite manner is easily sufficient. In other words, you don't need to do something special, just enjoy yourself whilst following the Forum Rules (http://www.totalwar.org/cgi-bin/Rules.shtml). Although introducing yourself (if you have not already done so) in the HAIL New Members! (Introductions) (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=39010) thread doesn't hurt. ~:)

Promotions are handled manually by the Guild Staff, and are generally done en masse. So as a very quick rule of thumb: if you've been here for a few weeks and been posting reasonably regularly during that time, you should be promoted to Member.

In any case, the staff will always try to help you if they can. If you feel perhaps that you've been mistakenly overlooked (as does happen on occasion), your best bet is to PM KukriKhan (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/private.php?do=newpm&u=4149) and explain your situation.

[Kagemusha]

I just became member instead junior member.Thanks administrators! :bow:

[Craterus]

Congratulations! Enjoy your new-found abilities and responsibilities. :balloon3:

[LeftEyeNine]

Hmm, as a new member, I wonder how will my title look ? And I'd better test it here :)

Thanks for your appreciation.. Really friendly and interesting ambience here - hoping to hang out for longer..

[SMZ]

I apologize for making this request, as I know it's generally frowned upon, but Junior Member status is becoming a bit of a nusiance.

I've posted an extensive guide weighing the slight differences in the three Roman factions in the vanilla game and I'm also attempting to assist The Wheel of Time mod as much as possible by gathering possible trait, ancillary, Wonder lists, etc.

The point being that as people commented on the aforementioned guide I learned several new things and revised some former ideas. The ability to edit said guide would be greatly appreaciated. As should be obvious the formation of new traits, ancillaries, unit lists, etc is constantly undergoing reformation and shuffling as new ideas arise and in the interests of balancing functions and bending to fit game mechanics. It would be very helpful to have the capability to edit these posts also, instead of having to post "corrections", which I imagine will quickly combine to form one horridly confusing mess.

I read thru this thread and I see that in general promotion occurs automatically within a few weeks at most. But I'm sure you can understand my desire to not have to wait a few weeks in order to continue to contribute.

Thank you for your time.

EDIT: Nevermind - lol - apparently the change was made as I was typing. Wow, you guys are on the ball. Well done chaps!

[The Germanic Centurion]

What is all this concern about member status?
Do not tell me you have some sort of Envy problem. :smitten:
We are all equal here yes?
Prove your worth on the battlefield, not the forum...
Check out the hair
:laugh4:

[Rome:Total Slayer]

I want to change my avtar but dont know how ~:confused:

[therother]

Hi Rome:Total Slayer, welcome to the Org. ~:wave:

The UserCP (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/usercp.php?) is the place to fiddle with your account settings; you can click that link or find one one the top left of each forum page. In this case, you want the Edit Avatar (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/profile.php?do=editavatar) option. There is quite a large selection, even for newer members like yourself. ~:)

If you've not already done so, could I suggest you have a look at The Guild FAQ (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=45416) and the Synopsis of the Guild Forums (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=45417). Lots of info about the forums here.

[Rome:Total Slayer]

thanks therother ~:) I didnt feel like reading ~D

[[WOT]{G}SparhawkI]

Greetings to all
Great Forum, thanks for having me

[TosaInu]

Welcome [WOT]{G}SparhawkI.

[Taurus]

Welcome to the .org [WOT]{G}SparhawkI ~:cheers: ENjoy your stay :bow:

[Mystic]

Welcome Sparhawk What TW DO You Have?

[WhiteProphecy]

What are Group Memberships?

[Ludens]

What are Group Memberships?
It indicates that they are affiliated to a "group" (like a modding project or a clan) with its own private forum.

[WhiteProphecy]

o, ok ty

[Telys]

Just wanted to say thanks for the upgrade to member.

[AwesomeArcher]

what does it take to become a senior member?

[Avicenna]

It takes contribution, recognition of that contribution and generally not doing anything that would lessen your chances eg. behave irresponsibly. None of the .org ranks are given based on the time you've been here or you post count.

[edyzmedieval]

It takes much for a guy to get Senior Membership.... :book:

[AwesomeArcher]

It takes much for a guy to get Senior Membership.... :book:

I see, if it were based on post count i think your 3,000 would be enough.

[GeneralHankerchief]

I think the criterion for Senior Member could be summed up as this:

Years (probably minimum of two) of consistenly being helpful, being a good member, etc. Nobody has any real grief against you. Post count probably doesn't help, otherwise I know a few members who would be Seniors. ~;)

Also, this is a month-and-a-half late thank you to KukriKhan and the staff for my membership. Wasn't sure to PM you or not with the thanks and I just discovered this thread so yeah.

[_Maximus_]

Step by step and juniors will be seniors! Pation

[Ludens]

I think the criterion for Senior Member could be summed up as this:

Years (probably minimum of two) of consistenly being helpful, being a good member, etc. Nobody has any real grief against you. Post count probably doesn't help, otherwise I know a few members who would be Seniors. ~;)
Well, there is no time criterium for senior members (although it tend to be the older members who become them), but otherwise you are right. Post count is definetly not a criterium: I have seen a senior member with less than a hundred posts, and junior ones with more.

[Shadows]

Why can't I edit my posts?? Now, I know that being a junior member means I an only post in certain places and that is also why I cannot edit my posts. But my question is why shouldn't I be unable to edit my posts, no matter what my membership rank is?? Its not like I gain anything by being able to use the edit feature. Seems silly to me that I cannot edit what I post.

[Avicenna]

So the mods know what you've been posting on the forums, so they can judge if you're worthy of membership or not.

(eg if you mostly post when you're drunk and therefore mostly post.. ****)

[KukriKhan]

There have been cases where offensive content has been posted, and the damage done, and before staff has had time to react, that content has been edited out by the original poster - in effect: destroying evidence.

So, as a precaution against "hit-and-run" posters, who register here with the sole intent of posting bad content, stirring up a flamewar, then deleting that content but leaving the forum in an uproar (we get a few of those guys per month) - we ask that our newer members put up with this temporary restriction, and just post carefully (and use the 'preview post' button), until we get to know you.

Sorry for that inconvenience, but we think it's necessary for the overall good of the membership.

[Tyranus]

That is a good idea. Although we cant post in all the places or edit our posts, i am sure it will pay off in the long run with no spammers around.

[Avicenna]

i am sure it will pay off in the long run with no spammers around.

I'm not quite sure that's the case.

...

What is it, what's everyone looking at me for?