| Subject: More on ranks (My ideas) |
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Neocount
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Date Posted: 20:07:57 02/09/02 Sat
I pretty much like the system we have now, but there a few problems I think need to be addressed. The major problem I see, is the Squiring process, which pretty much came to a grinding halt. Time conflicts, leaves of absences, lack of interest, and other things seemed to always interfere. Although I like the idea of "training", and it fits the theme well, I just don't think the 1 on 1 relationship works out that well. It caused a real bottle neck, keeping 80% or so of the guild at the lowest rank.
An automatic system would be able to handle stress better, but ensuring that a squire is ready for Knighthood would be more of a problem then with the 1 on 1 method.
Here is the ranking system I thought up (a variation on previous ideas):
First Rank:
Page (better name for Initiate). Keep the joining method open door, you get this rank by posting on the MB and becoming a member.
Second Rank:
Squire. In order to advance to Squire, you must be an active member for a month and be recommended for advancement by a member of rank Knight or above. Squires should be dedicated to learning of the guild, and they should actively study the rules and such.
Third Rank:
Knight. For a squire to advance to Knight they must pass a "test", like the one we do now, but updated :) With no "sponsor" to drill it into their head, they'll have to really know it from their studies as a Squire to pass. In order to take the test, they must be a Squire for a month and must let the KoRT know they are ready for it. Knights are expected to help other members, and perform duties for the guild. They should be generally knowledgable about the guild and the games we support.
Fourth Rank:
High Knight. For a Knight to advance to High Knight, they must be a Knight for at least 3 months, be nominated by a KoRT and voted in by the guild. High Knights are distinguished Knights who have proven their ability to lead. A stepping stone to KoRT.
Fifth Rank:
KoRT. Elected to 3 month terms. Any High Knight or current KoRT can "put their hat in" for the election. I think 3 is a good number for KoRT. So the guild votes, each member picking up to 3 of the candidates, and the top 3 vote earners are KoRT.
Some explanation:
The time requirements are to keep new members from advancing in rank quickly and then "burning out" or turning out to be other then they initially seemed to be. You would need to be a member for at lest 5 or 6 months in order to become a KoRT under this system, and even then you would have to be voted in by all the members. The reason why there is a 3 month time requirement between Knight and High Knight is because there is a huge difference between the ranks. A Knight is someone who is interested in helping the guild. A High Knight is a Knight with leadership abilities and a potential KoRT who needs to prove they will be sticking around for awhile. Rank flow would be pretty good under this method I think. Members could advance more quickly, there are no 1 on 1 bottle necks, but advancing to Knight would be a bit more difficult than now I think, which is a good thing. Of course, members who just wanted to play games and not help could do so and stay a page. In addition, it might help keep the whole election process friendly if High Knights who felt the current KoRT were doing a good job did not enter the election.
Anyway, this is just a "rough idea" I thought up. Maybe it will help get the discussion going again. What are your thoughts on this or other ideas posted below? If you have a new idea for a ranking system you could post that as well.
Semper Fi,
Neocount
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