Unflappable Drayk adc. Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 How do people get Custom titles? I mean, I'm not asking for one, I'm just asking how and why do they get these custom titles. Do they get it from modship, post counts or having something magical? --------- I'm not asking for things or such, I'm just asking, Nightwatcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Cairo Jim Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 As far as I know, they're handed to certain people. I don't know who from, or to qualify exactly. I know definately that asking for one disqualifies you from getting one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Lilith Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Moderators and admins can grant custom titles if they feel like it. Asking won't make them feel like it. That's about as formal as the procedure gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Trenton. Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I'm pretty sure this was posted before. Custom titles sprout from the ground from sausages. You have to defrost a pack of sausuges and cook it for exactly 31 seconds. Then you have to quickly run outside, bury it, do a succesful moonwalk across the dirt, and do a handstand for 5 seconds. Wait 3 months, and you will have a cool new Custom Title! Use it wisely though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt BMA Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Um, I may be wrong of course, but I think this is slightly ridiculous. What do you have to do to get one? (I'm not asking for a title.) (See, this is what I meant :-P ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast keira Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 You have to be an active, member of the community who writes well thought-out posts and stays out of trouble. jk you just have to be at the right place at the right time (read: at the moderators' whimsy) and not ask for one. It's like the old karma thing, if you ask for it you get one-starred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Actaeon Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 It's sort of like finding a lost possession. It won't happen so long as you keep worrying about it. ... Obviously I have not yet managed to stop thinking about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Alorael at Large Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Most custom titles sprang long ago from the mind of Drakefyre when he was admin. Some come from *i. In general there are fewer given out now. Maybe we're staid and settled in our middle age, or maybe the mods just need occasional reminding to do this. —Alorael, who will also throw out that there's more leeriness since the admin control panel has been known to cause disasters when not handled very gently. The UBB is a fickle mastress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall The Ratt Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Originally Posted By: Sigils drawn in Dust or maybe the mods just need occasional reminding to do this. Wait, now we need to ask to get custom titles? What is that line supposed to mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Archaeolagent Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I think the practical answer is that they are almost never given out these days. There were a handful in around 2008 with the board upgrade, but I can only think of three new ones from the last 4 years. I may be forgetting something, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Actaeon Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Well that's just frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Triumph Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I've had fun reading this thread. Originally Posted By: Homage Or just make maps for a game, then you are a shoe-in for "Cartographer" So you're laying out a roadmap to getting a title? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Harehunter Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I did not do the maps to get the title, I just did them, at first just for myself, but then I published them for other folks to use and enjoy. In fact I was quite surprised when one day I logged in and found it staring at me. I appreciate it, but I did not solicit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk adc. Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Originally Posted By: BMA Um, I may be wrong of course, but I think this is slightly ridiculous. What do you have to do to get one? (I'm not asking for a title.) (See, this is what I meant :-P ) Getting custom titles marks that you are a known-member of this forums. And yes, I do know that asking for something related to mod and stuff won't get you one. It was particularly obvious. ------------- -And it doesn't mean I'm asking for one, Nighwatcher ------------- But actually, who doesn't want one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt BMA Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 You're right, Nite, but its all this speaking about custom titles, while convincing the mods that you're not asking for one, when they know all along that you're dying to get one...which I called ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Oh hey, check it. Nifty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Actaeon Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Yeah, yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Xaiya Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I suppose I'm special? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Archaeolagent Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Okay, apparently I was way off on the numbers from the last 4 years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk adc. Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Originally Posted By: BMA You're right, Nite, but its all this speaking about custom titles, while convincing the mods that you're not asking for one, when they know all along that you're dying to get one...which I called ridiculous. Of course. everybody knows that. I'm Ok about Dantiuss(sssssss')' Response of And if I DON'T get one, I really don't care. But everyone prefers a custom title. Still, it is a mod's desiscion. Oh and BMA, I'm not trying to convince them. I also want to be a part of the users with custom titles. I'm not going to be fake... -------- -And I say, I'd want one, but not desperately, Nightwatcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Actaeon Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I cannot think of anyone that received a (permanent) custom title with less than a thousand posts. In fact, as I said on CalRef last night, I feel that my 1300+ posts have been insufficient to establish a real persona here. It's the same reason I'm usually a minor character in Diki's stories- there just isn't much to work with. Incidentally, those of you who are clamoring for one some day, if you think of the perfect title for a fellow Spiderwebber, pass it on to a mod. It might help you build up some karma for when it's your turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall The Ratt Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Originally Posted By: Actaeon I cannot think of anyone that received a (permanent) custom title with less than a thousand posts. In fact, as I said on CalRef last night, I feel that my 1300+ posts have been insufficient to establish a real persona here. It's the same reason I'm usually a minor character in Diki's stories- there just isn't much to work with. I feel the same way; I'm under the impression that I'm not going to make an appearance in Diki's latest episode at all. As far as developing a presence, it doesn't help that I tend to back out of the serious discussion threads; I'm still in school, so if I want to do political (or other topic) reading I'd do my homework. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Triumph Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Originally Posted By: Rehctawthgin's Nightcast And if I DON'T get one, I really don't care. But everyone prefers a custom title. Still, it is a mod's desiscion. Oh and BMA, I'm not trying to convince them. I also want to be a part of the users with custom titles. I'm not going to be fake... -------- -And I say, I'd want one, but not desperately, Nightwatcher Stop digging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk nikki. Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I'm pretty sure Salmon got a custom title with <1000, but that was in the days of yore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Student of Trinity Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Half of the cachet of the old custom titles was from the capriciousness with which they were dispensed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Trenton. Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 No one here is fooling anyone. You ALL want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan Lauren CW Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 That's why I didn't post here... Oh fuuu- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast keira Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Originally Posted By: Actaeon I cannot think of anyone that received a (permanent) custom title with less than a thousand posts. /me raises hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk nikki. Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Self-afflicted ones do not count, Sy. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast VCH Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Drakefyre gave me one way back but then I got canned or banned or whatever (by i* ) and that replaced the custom title. Unfortunately, I never got it back afterwards. It used to be Puck Fin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Arch-Mage Solberg Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I asked for one years ago. That was before I was told of the 'rule' that if you asked for a custom title that meant you wouldn't get one. So now I guess I'm doomed forever! No bother though, I'm not here often enough to care what my title is. I just keep up with my post count, see how things are going around here and that's about it! Post #679 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Triumph Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I've wondered about your postcounting for a while, Arch-Mage Solberg. Since the forum keeps a count of your posts over on the side (under your avatar and date of registration), why maintain a running count in each of your posts? Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Actaeon Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 'Cause that's his thing. Edit: Like I used to immediately edit every post. But then Sylae took that gimmick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Trenton. Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Do you pick it yourself or do the Moderators pick them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast *i Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 No person picks them...they arise through other means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk nikki. Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Originally Posted By: Triumph I've wondered about your postcounting for a while, Arch-Mage Solberg. Since the forum keeps a count of your posts over on the side (under your avatar and date of registration), why maintain a running count in each of your posts? Just curious. I always thought it was because the old UBB used to consume the postcounts of the unassuming. I guess it's also just a gimmick, but it never occured to me that it was until just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast keira Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Originally Posted By: Actaeon Edit: Like I used to immediately edit every post. But then Sylae took that gimmick. Please touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Originally Posted By: *i No person picks them...they arise through other means. "other means" == "on the whim of drunk SW mods in the CalRef chat"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Arch-Mage Solberg Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Originally Posted By: Triumph I've wondered about your postcounting for a while, Arch-Mage Solberg. Since the forum keeps a count of your posts over on the side (under your avatar and date of registration), why maintain a running count in each of your posts? Just curious. Because almost 2 years ago I was wanting to make a list of my posts from this site. I found all I could find but was left without my first 100 or so posts (too old I guess) and a few others. I only numbered them when the number ended with either 50 or 00. On my list I was wanting to put numbers with the posts, and have succeeded with most of them. To avoid such things in the future, in case I loose the list on my computer, I number all my posts now. Originally Posted By: Actaeon 'Cause that's his thing. Is that a penis metaphor? Post # 681 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Tyranicus Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Originally Posted By: Dantius "other means" == "on the whim of drunk SW mods in the CalRef chat"? I wasn't drunk last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Actaeon Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Ladies and Gentlemen, Tyran is our target. He's dispensed two of the most recent and best titles. On the serious side, could someone at least restore VCH's title? And what ever happened to Raven vs Writing Desk, Slarty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk Little Fyora Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Click to reveal.. (Know why Dantius got that custom title ?) He asked for one. Custom Titles. Tchah. Childish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Archaeolagent Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 VCH is mistaken. Drakefyre did not give VCH a title. VCH gave it to himself during the brief period of time when all members could do so just after the board upgrade. Most of those titles were eliminated after that, but VCH's escaped notice, until he was banned several years later, at which point it was removed. VCH complained rather loudly and publicly about the fact that mods could choose their title but he wasn't allowed to keep the one he chose. There are even posts on PPP where VCH complains about not having a title, while PPP contains no record whatsoever of the phrase "Puck Fin" or "Puck Finn". Nice try, VCH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Archaeolagent Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 FWIW: I don't actually like the system where mods get to pick their own title, but regular members don't. I preferred the old system where titles were handed down inscrutably from on high. There was a certain mystique to them and a certain style. Part of the reason mods are hesitant to hand out titles now, I think, is that we are aware that if we all start handing them out willy-nilly, the mystique and style will decay even further. That's what happened to Raven v. Writing Desk, though. I was very fond of it, but I just couldn't pass up Facepalming Hecatonchire -- nor, in the conclusion of the Deathmatch, Facepalming Hecatombchire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt BMA Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Originally Posted By: Little Fyora Click to reveal.. (Know why Dantius got that custom title ?) He asked for one. The mods here aren't really as evil as all that. Dantius got the title from that big screwed-up head thing he is occasionally seen posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast VCH Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 You are only partially correct, Slarty. I did make my own custom title. It was Puck stop. My avatar at the time was a hockey goalie. But then Drakefyre changed it to Puck Finn. This happened. Any way, I don't know why you can't find it. But by checking the PPP one would come to the conclusion that I never had a custom title. In fact, the PPP shows me having the title Shaper, constantly, from 2008–2003. Thus, while you are correct that I had a custom title that was removed in 2011 it does not show up on the PPP. Strange, No? Also, if I'm fabricating I really don't know why I PMed this to i* in 2011 if I never had said custom title. Edit: Looking back at the PPP, my goodness, I started the dumbest topics (spam) ever, wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Actaeon Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Does the PPP show everyone with the names and titles they had at the time of posting, not the time of archiving? Dantius got a custom title because I suggested the right one to Tyran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk adc. Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Little Fyoras these days you will never understand one anymore. Quote: And that is why, Shapers never shape them anymore ------------- Hey Arch-mage Solberg, you said you are doomed to never get one anymore? Were the same bro. ------------- -And Minecraft speaks for it, Nightwatcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Dikiyoba Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Originally Posted By: Actaeon Does the PPP show everyone with the names and titles they had at the time of posting, not the time of archiving? No. The PDNs, custom titles, and signatures are from the time of the archiving. Dikiyoba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Actaeon Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Oh, good. That was my understanding of the PPP, and it explains: Originally Posted By: VCH Any way, I don't know why you can't find it. But by checking the PPP one would come to the conclusion that I never had a custom title. In fact, the PPP shows me having the title Shaper, constantly, from 2008–2003. Thus, while you are correct that I had a custom title that was removed in 2011 it does not show up on the PPP. Strange, No? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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