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That Takeo looks awesome, Slade. And yeah, feel free to throw in an appropriate staff with each O4 member. So what's the status, are we going to be ready to rock n' roll this week? We have another staff meeting this Thursday, and I'd love for it to be implemented by then so we can check it off the 'ol list.

Sounds good boom. The O4 should be animated (.gif style), like the announcer userbar. Yay?

Zombification Levels: (Levels 1 - 15 automated by post count) Level 1. Human (0 - 25 posts) Level 2. Zombie (25 - 75 posts) Level 3. Gas Zombie (75 - 150 posts) Level 4. Denizen of the Forest (150 - 300 posts) Level 5. Hellhound (300 - 500 posts) Level 6. Space Monkey (500 - 750 posts) Level 7. Napalm Zombie (750 - 1000 posts) Level 8. Pentagon Thief (1000 - 1500 posts) Level 9. Shrieker Zombie (1500 - 2000 posts) Level 10. Astro Zombie (2000 - 2500 posts) Level 11. Brutus (2500 - 3000 posts) Level 12. Panzer Soldat (3000 - 3500 posts) Level 13. George Romero (3500 - 4000 posts) Level 14. Agarthan Zombie (4000 - 4500 posts) Level 15. Cerberus (4500 - 5000 posts) (Levels 16 - 20 not automated. will require a "userbar request", exactly like "'medal request") Level 16. Takeo (5000 - 6000 posts + 50 brains) Level 17. Nikolai (6000 - 7000 posts + 100 brains) Level 18. Tank (7000 - 8000 posts + 200 brains) Level 19. Richtofen (8000 - 9000 posts + 400 brains + UoTM) Level 20. Announcer (10,000 posts + 800 brains + UoTM) .... I can dig it.

Okay, 800 max: Level 10 - 25 brains Level 11 - 50 brains Level 12 - 100 brains Level 13 - 200 brains Level 14 - 400 Level 15 (final level) - 800

Yeah brains requirements for Userbars aka Zombification levels - levels 10-15

Okay so instead of: 10 20 30 40 50 100 We do something like: 25 50 100 250 500 1000 Or is that insane?

So just to clarify, Craig - you are saying that manual implementation of those ranks wouldn't be difficult. Like it's automated by post count until rank 10, then people have to submit a "rank up request" to us for levels 10-15. Honestly I think that would be the way to go. I really want brains to accompany zombification's later levels. Post pumping should not make you an "Announcer", your knowledge of zombies and interaction with the zombies community on the topic of zombies should make you an "Announcer". I agree it's a little redundant having zombification ranks displayed through userbars, alongside prestige ranks displayed through medals, but I honestly love the medals to death and don't want to get rid of them, AND I love the userbars. How about this: I think the happy medium is just to refer to the userbars as overall "Zombification", and instead of saying "ranks 1-15" we can say "Levels 1-15". How does that sound? That way, your zombification level is displayed through your avatar userbar, and your prestige rank through your medal. Is that still too redundant? Lemme know,

I think we may have to physically change it - which could be a pain, but it is worth it in the long run. Plus, the people achieving those ranks will be fairly small. Shouldn't be too hard to manage the switches. Let's ask the master though - what say you, Craig?

Right this would basically be like a fail safe against off-topic posters (bless their hearts).

@eternal: I'm moving on from this. Regardless of whatever my (or anyone's) moderator action is, someone will always cry censorship and silencing - rather then realizing it's for the greater good. When I locked this thread, I suggested you create a different one for discussing absolute truths. Did you? No. So to me, it seems you didn't even care enough to carry the discussion elsewhere - which meant it wouldn't have mattered anyway, and would have just created an argument further detracting from "getting shit done". Frankly I think it's BS claiming that 2 threads are more confusing then one - they are two different discussions, just centered around post count and prestige. One discussion is about how to physically represent the rank (icons), and the other discussion is how to metaphorically represent the rank (userbars). How is that confusing? You didn't need to double post, your post has barely any relevance in the icons thread. I don't see why we can't be positive about this, rather then being so negative. And with that I'm done arguing. It sucks we couldn't find a better way to implement the icons, and if you said you supported both - I don't understand why you would suddenly not be supporting the userbar and wanting an opt out feature. Switching to relevant topics: @slade: here's what I'm thinking for the brains count 10. Brutus (2000 - 2500 + 10 brains) 11. Panzer Soldat (2500 - 3000 + 20 brains) 12. George Romero (3000 - 3500 + 30 brains) 13. Agarthan Zombie (3500 - 4000 + 40 brains) 14. Cerberus (4000 - 5000 + 50 brains) 15. Announcer (5000+ + 100 brains) Does that seem too high? I want it to be like Tac said, something that will take some serious time & commitment to works towards.

Allow me to rephrase this, please. Rephrased: Why not have both, don't argue please, fighting over this is pointless. Please, do both if possible. There we go, eh? Much better than telling people to STFU.Haha thanks for rephrasing this, Nathan. @tamb: we will do our best to try and find a solution for the tallies/perk bottles/shields, but for now - we are just doing the userbars. I hope you can be happy with that. The reason for not having the perk bottles is because we couldn't find a way to make the icons look nice without taking up too much room in the avatar space. Nick/strwrsbob said we should just focus on the userbars, and that's what we are doing. @slade: thanks for your response, man. Let's just move on, and keep the topic of userbars (which we will implement ASAP) here, and the topic of icons (which is something we can figure out if we can get it to work) in the original thread. Please!

It's just hard to collaborate and get everybody to say "yes that's exactly what I wanted". This thread/idea for userbars came from the original thread, and it was initially like "ok let's talk about tallies/perk bottles etc. in the original thread, and move the userbars to a new thread". So yeah, that's how it came to this. Your input is crucial, man - along with anyone who wishes to share theirs. I'm just trying to keep the plan on target in a timely fashion, please don't let it put you off. If we find the right way to implement tallies, shields, etc. then they will probably be implemented. Let's just try and keep this thread about the userbars (which I think are totally kick ass) and use the other thread in site news for perk bottles, icons, etc. (which I also think are badass). In the time being, we have these excellent userbars to enjoy and gloat over.

Eternal - I am singling you out because you keep bringing it up, in the wrong thread. You are an adult, you'll be fine. I meant nothing personal, and I sincerely did not/do not appreciate you saying that I'll simply lock a thread mid-discussion for seemingly no reason. Yes, the idea was scrapped from being implemented alongside the user bars. That doesn't mean we can't keep the topic open for perhaps being implemented in the future, once we nail the design down. Again, I'm just referring what StrWrsBob said 3 pages ago. Me? I like the perk bottles/shields/tallies! But the difference is that I can accept that we can't have everything at once. C'mon man, you know me. if someone insinuates that I'm going to lock a thread for frivolous reasons, then I have a right to respond... And my response is going to be real. I'd rather give a real response, the just fake it for formality. I know your an adult, I know your a reasonable dude, and I responded to you as I would anyone I know. If you were a new or random user, OF COURSE my response would be different. Seriously though? "Get over myself"? Last time I checked, you're the one who can't get over yourself (I.e your ideas not being implemented). This is meant to be fun, not a dick contest to see who's idea becomes implemented. Learn to compromise. Again, I've got nothing but love for you, ETERNAL. I wouldn't have responded like that to you if I didn't think you could take it. And thank you, MMX.

Why dont we stick something like that where it says the rank? Not the actual pic but the name of the rank. Don't waste your breath, TAMB. Grill will lock the thread again. Right, because GRILL locked the thread for his own interests. Oh wait - Slade wanted it locked so he could get shit done, that's right. And totally right, GRILL won't hear anything about the tallies/perk bottles/shields because it has to be GRILL's way. OH WAIT AGAIN - StrWrsbob said 3 pages ago that we don't want to drag the avatar space down, that's right: http://www.callofdutyzombies.com/forum/index.php/topic/158859-zombification-userbars/?p=1482732 On top of that, GRILL doesn't want to have a conversation about tallies/perk bottles/shields because he's just a total douche and doesn't want the discussion anywhere. Oh, actually, hold on - we have another thread specifically for the discussion of such things that people choose to ignore. Please don't make accusations that I will lock a thread for frivolous reasons. I care about everyone's opinion equally - it's just that 7 pages later and we have people saying "oh let's go back to the drawing board". If we had it your way this would never get done. We're trying to get this implemented so we can continue to work on other projects, rather then dwell on a simple form of prestige. The discussion will always be open, and perk bottles/shields etc. have NOT been permanently ruled out - it's just this is the medium we've all arrived at. I try to be as open and transparent as possible, and I really do not appreciate this garbage about me frivolously locking a thread. Sorry your idea wasn't implemented, I guess that's all I can say.

TAMB!!! no perk bottles, no tallies, no shields - we scrapped the whole idea. Zombie God = Announcer. There were multiples because we were deciding on what the most appropriate name was. DAMMIT MAN we are trying to finalize this - please read all 7 pages before asking questions, most of your answers will be there. Such anger, much frstration, wow, very annoyed. ok ok thats alot and I didnt read it all xD.. COOL haha naw I meant it more like Bones from Star Trek. The only thing that makes me frustrated is traffic lol. DAMMIT MAN I'M A DOCTOR, NOT ZE DOCTAH!

TAMB!!! no perk bottles, no tallies, no shields - we scrapped the whole idea. Zombie God = Announcer. There were multiples because we were deciding on what the most appropriate name was. DAMMIT MAN we are trying to finalize this - please read all 7 pages before asking questions, most of your answers will be there.

@tamb: We scrapped the tallies/perk bottles in general. We already have a post count #, and that should be fine for now. I think what's most important is to go with what we have, and then keep an ongoing discussion on how we can add and better it. @slade: I actually think making brains a requirement for the final few tiers is super smart. Let me mull over that and I'll get back to you.

Doth mine eyes deceive me? 'Tis only a rumor now, but this seriously would make me so happy. http://www.charlieintel.com/2014/03/10/rumor-drop-zone-may-return-to-call-of-duty-ghosts/

Yeah, I mean we could always add heros after the enemies, for the higher rank counts. It can be an ongoing discussion, but I think we should implement what we have and then work from there - in the interest of moving on to other projects.

I know we briefly discussed this via Skype, but again, "Retired" just sounds so... blah. I'd at least go with something straight forward like "Ex-Moderator" or something. And speaking of which, I'd be happy to help redesign the title bars if anyone wants to get a hold of me with on specifics and what not. Sounds good, yeah we'll make sure to try and think of a few alternate titles - and have you guys who will be in the category let us know which you think suits you the best. "Retired" "Ex-Moderators" Un-undead" "Buried" (those last 2 I just thought of ) Also, I'll get in contact with you via Skype in regards to remaking the usertitles (and adding). Perhaps it could be a joint project between you and Festo, regardless - we'd love to have your graphical expertise. StalkAMonkeyBomb I'm all for transparency (and satisfying your curiosity ) Staff Members Present: StrWrsBob HellsWarrrior l GRILL l Flammenwerfer Way2Go0 Chopper & Jolteon couldn't make it because it was too late for them, Infest works until way late in the night so we couldn't accommodate him, and Eye is on a family vacation. Also in the interest of transparency, there were several more topics discussed that were not included on the public list. These are all very exciting and upcoming announcements, which will are stoked to be sharing with you ASAP. We just don't want to jump the gun on anything - but rest assured that are many more gears turning then conveyed in the OP.

oh my bad! I was on my tablet, and for some reason it wouldn't display those. Okay so, we need a Brutus one. and then on top of that, we need to match the correct post counts to the correct userbars. For instance, I should be Pentagon Thief according to the OP.

Slade, do you have a moving announcer userbar? I see there is a blank slate one, but not with the name "announcer" in it. Let me know, and I will have Craig implement.

I like it. Announcer. So this is all set then? If so, we'll have Craig do the final implementation - and we will be good to go!