Can I just say something about the XP system?
I have been a lurker for a long time when I was on reddit. However, this XP system has made me be more active in this community. I think the system is pretty cool. In fact, this entire website is pretty cool. I am loving this website so far.
8 years ago by CrazyDragon
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I think the XP system is amazing, however it could definitely use some tweaks.
I think its a process like everything else, the XP system is definitely something that helps people going from lurkers to actually contributing which is what I like.
Yeah, my only complaint is that it needs some number adjusting. Like requiring a lvl 15 user to claim a lvl 4 tribe is a bit much if you ask me.
I don't think it's really that bad of an idea. A level 4 tribe will have a fairly significant user base to manage, and a lvl 15 user will have a decent understanding of what needs to be done.
I agree, for a tribe that has grown that much, it needs a level 15 because it shows you not only know your way around the site but you're also active. I'm on one tribe that the chief hadn't been active in a month+ and I worry that they might not ever return and the tribe is seeing a steady increase in members. I've sent them a message but no response yet.
See, in my case, the tribe I wanted had an inactive admin for over a year, and 200~ members. Personally, I don't feel as though 200~ members justifies requiring a lvl 15 chief, but thats just my opinion.
Yeah I guess I see your point. I feel like I could handle managing ~200 players and I'm lvl 6.
Browsing through some of the comments in /t/reclaimtribe, seems that it takes a few months of inactivity for a chief to be displaced. So I see the reasoning behind someone who is more active for a longer period of time before they take over a sub. Not sure how often this could happen, but you could have a new member claim a tribe, lose interest in the site in a few days, and still be chief for months to come.
That is a problem, and one that I am actively dealing with myself.
You're talking about /t/personalfinance, aren't you?
no, /t/piano
Hmm... /t/piano looks like it's got 4 members and level 1. I believe you should be able to claim it if you want.
On the other hand, /t/personalfinance had 298 members and was Level 4 last night when I tried to claim it. But it requires a Level 15 tribesperson to do so. I checked just now and it's got 345 members, which makes it Level 5, and a Level 20 tribesperson to claim it. So... it looks like it's going to be a long while before anyone claims that one, unless the rules are changed.
Wait is this part of the progression to lvl 16? or just a requirement to manage that level tribe?
It's definitely making me want to be more active, unlocking customisation stuff is great
Definitely! Like I want a custom banner for a tribe I'm the chief of, so I really want to get to level 6 :P
Absolutely. I think as more features come out, they might want to move certain ones up levels so that people can access some of the more basic features easily.
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I've always been more of a lurker as well. At first I hated the idea of the XP but the more I thought about it I realized it's a great way to get people involved and to allow the majority of posts to be of a higher quality.
XP along with the great community are the reasons I stopped lurking
It has definitely encouraged me to participate more!
I agree, the xp is causing me to join conversations when I normally wouldn't have. It is leading to more conversations.
Gamification always wins ;)
It is a reason I'm not fat. Gamify everything!
Congrats, and keep it up! It's a reason I'm not as fat as I was and getting thinner!
I like the XP system too. I spent years just lurking on reddit, I think the concept of XP might cause me to actually make a post or comment every now and then
Is it possible to open a spam tribe to push your xp?
Edit: Unfortunately it works. Happy spamming on /t/xpspam.
Sounds bad for your reputation, though.
It is bad, I don't recommend joining in as reputation is a fundamental factor in all calculations and is treated as a major handicap in future XP earning.
I think the XP system will help push users to post more often but we also run into the trouble that people will begin spamming in order to "level up"
On other sites I am usually more of lurker as well, but I am finding myself actually contributing to the conversation which is really nice. It really helps with the since of community here.