READ THIS FOR INFO ON THE LITTLE STARS, PEOPLE.

Post by **Darth Wong** » 2003-05-14 11:16pm

You may notice little yellow stars under peoples' names. These stars are awarded for length of time on the board (one star for each yearly quarter, ie- 3 month period), not for post counts. It's a mod I just added to the board because I thought it would be neat. Just FYI.

Congrats, you actually noticed the thread this time. Bravo. ~Dalton

Post by **Zaia** » 2003-05-14 11:17pm

Why do I have the sudden urge to refer to you as 'Deputy Wong' now?

Post by **Beowulf** » 2003-05-14 11:17pm

I suddenly see stars... interesting...

Cyborg Stan · Post by **Cyborg Stan** » 2003-05-14 11:18pm

Was wondering about that.

Post by **Dalton** » 2003-05-14 11:22pm

Draw, pardner!

EDIT: Isn't this a bit redundant if you can see the person's reg date anyway?

XaLEv · Post by **XaLEv** » 2003-05-14 11:23pm

How come Cyborg Stan doesn't have any? He joined 10 Dec 2002, which is before, for instance, Montcalm, who joined 15 Jan 2003, and has one star.

TrailerParkJawa · Post by **TrailerParkJawa** » 2003-05-14 11:25pm

That is neat. I like it.

aerius · Post by **aerius** » 2003-05-14 11:26pm

I'm special (special)
So special (special)
I gotta have some of your attention, give it to me!

Had a musical moment there, anyways, carry on!

Nova Andromeda · Post by **Nova Andromeda** » 2003-05-14 11:26pm

--Finally I get the recognition I deserve!

-[Nelson]*points at Cyborg Stan* HAHA![/Nelson]

Post by **Darth Wong** » 2003-05-14 11:27pm

Dalton wrote:Draw, pardner!

EDIT: Isn't this a bit redundant if you can see the person's reg date anyway?

Ah, but this way, it is highlighted with shiny yellow stars. You have obviously forgotten the cardinal rule that shiny things are better.

Post by **Darth Wong** » 2003-05-14 11:29pm

XaLEv wrote:How come Cyborg Stan doesn't have any? He joined 10 Dec 2002, which is before, for instance, Montcalm, who joined 15 Jan 2003, and has one star.

Good question. I'll have to figure out why the mod didn't work in his case. It seems to work as advertised for everyone else.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-05-14 11:30pm

Oh shiny things

SirNitram · Post by **SirNitram** » 2003-05-14 11:33pm

Darth Wong wrote:
Dalton wrote:Draw, pardner!

EDIT: Isn't this a bit redundant if you can see the person's reg date anyway?
Ah, but this way, it is highlighted with shiny yellow stars. You have obviously forgotten the cardinal rule that shiny things are better.

preeeetty...

shiiiiiiny...

Montcalm · Post by **Montcalm** » 2003-05-14 11:34pm

XaLEv wrote:How come Cyborg Stan doesn't have any? He joined 10 Dec 2002, which is before, for instance, Montcalm, who joined 15 Jan 2003, and has one star.

I did`nt noticed the stars at first but i find it strange too,and why do i have the feeling you hate me,is it because i`m French Canadian.

Brother-Captain Gaius · Post by **Brother-Captain Gaius** » 2003-05-14 11:34pm

Hehe... 1337n3ss

Shinova · Post by **Shinova** » 2003-05-14 11:35pm

Hmmm...two stars, I have.

Neato!

XaLEv · Post by **XaLEv** » 2003-05-14 11:37pm

Montcalm wrote: I did`nt noticed the stars at first but i find it strange too,and why do i have the feeling you hate me,is it because i`m French Canadian.

I used you as an example becase you were the first person I saw with one star.

Nova Andromeda · Post by **Nova Andromeda** » 2003-05-14 11:37pm

Darth Wong wrote:
Dalton wrote:Draw, pardner!

EDIT: Isn't this a bit redundant if you can see the person's reg date anyway?
Ah, but this way, it is highlighted with shiny yellow stars. You have obviously forgotten the cardinal rule that shiny things are better.

--Sure you say that, but I know the real reason. The goddess, Galadriel (my cat), forced you to recognize my seniority since I've been such a good servant and even tonight bought her a whole bag of kitty treats...

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-05-14 11:38pm

My only beef is that when you use the SubSilver theme the yellow stars don't look too good, but otherwise an excellent idea.

You could also use Imperial rank badges

Montcalm · Post by **Montcalm** » 2003-05-14 11:42pm

XaLEv wrote:
Montcalm wrote: I did`nt noticed the stars at first but i find it strange too,and why do i have the feeling you hate me,is it because i`m French Canadian.

I used you as an example becase you were the first person I saw with one star.

Its wierd its been six months Cyborg Stan is here he should have two star.

Drewcifer · Post by **Drewcifer** » 2003-05-14 11:44pm

Cool. What happens when we get 5? Will we get cool little stars with 5's in them, kind of like Galaga?

Post by **Beowulf** » 2003-05-14 11:44pm

Darth Wong wrote:
Dalton wrote:Draw, pardner!

EDIT: Isn't this a bit redundant if you can see the person's reg date anyway?
Ah, but this way, it is highlighted with shiny yellow stars. You have obviously forgotten the cardinal rule that shiny things are better.

SHINY! *poing poing poing*

Post by **Darth Wong** » 2003-05-14 11:44pm

phongn wrote:My only beef is that when you use the SubSilver theme the yellow stars don't look too good, but otherwise an excellent idea.

You could also use Imperial rank badges

True. Anyone who's got a good-looking 12-pixel high icon with a transparent background can always offer it as a replacement

[EDIT: actually, I can assign a different star icon for each theme, so I changed the subSilver star icon to one that should look better on a bright background]

BTW, I figured out that Cyborg Stan's stars weren't showing up because there's a 250-post threshold before the stars kick in. I lowered that threshold to 100 and his stars show up now.

And yes, Nova, cases like yours are the reason I added the mod. I thought there should be some kind of merit badge handed out for people who have been around for a long time, even if they haven't posted a ton of stuff.

MKSheppard · Post by **MKSheppard** » 2003-05-14 11:45pm

All heil me, the three star general!

Post by **Dalton** » 2003-05-14 11:48pm

Darth Wong wrote:Ah, but this way, it is highlighted with shiny yellow stars. You have obviously forgotten the cardinal rule that shiny things are better.

Ah, yes. My bad

Darth Wong wrote:Good question. I'll have to figure out why the mod didn't work in his case. It seems to work as advertised for everyone else.

I have a theory about that. The stars go by when you first started posting, not when you registered. Stan regged in December but never posted until January.
EDIT: Wrong in this case

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READ THIS FOR INFO ON THE LITTLE STARS, PEOPLE.

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