RMRK Level System

What is it?
Now on topics, instead of a member's displayed postcount, you see a "level". Pretty fitting for an RPG Maker forum.

What determines a level?
Postcount along with how long you've been a member.

TELL ME MOAR ABOUT IT
It uses a special algorithm on your postcount and also takes into account how long ago you registered to work out a corresponding level. As you gain higher levels, it becomes harder to attain the next one. Example: A newly registered member won't have any trouble progressing through the first couple of levels, though somebody like zypher on 8,000 or so posts will have to post much more to gain a level.

So it's basically the same principle as postcount? Why bother?
Shutup, this is cooler. But seriously though, it adds mystery to a member's postcount. Far too often people are judged solely on something like it, or people feel they can bitch. If you absolutelymust know somebody's postcount, you'll always be able to see it by going to their profile. Of course the level system still gives an idea of postcount, but it's less precise. Also, it's very easy to progress through the starting levels. You can also see a member's postcount by hovering over their level. It'll show their count and also member number in a tooltip.

How can I level up?
Post on the forum. The only other thing that affects your level is how long you've been here, which you can't change. You can just sit there not posting and as new people register over time, it'll bump your own level up (albeit slowly).

Can I have the algorithm? I want to workout when I'll change :O
No

Cool. Can I have the algorithm so I know when I will change? 

Awesome!
+ rep for this useless thing.

So it's basically the same principle as postcount? Why bother?
Shutup, this is cooler.

Lol. I'm suspecting an exponential function (yes, my class just learned it. XD). But seriously, you're rising at an... well, an exponential rate, so yeah...

I just love this system <3

Can I have the algorithm? Lol, just kidding.
I have already it. (Well... It hit dead on with 5 different members )

No, I can't tell you or Silvy would ban me and then kill me. (Why did I lent that weapon to him >_<)

This is something that gives the forum that little thing extra.
I love it, yes even enough to repeat myself

yay! I love the system! 

Wait, doesn't this mean that people will be judged by level instead of post count? XD Also, Zeriab, was I right about the algorithm?

People are usually judged by rep I thought...
I bet my sister could figure it out! 


EDIT:
You can still see peoples post count in their profile....

I liked the post count
but this is neat as well. 

*looks at Silver*

Can't tell you  :'(
Just do some analyzing, plotting and guessing. You will be doing fine then I'm certain.
You could do the easy way with hacking. All that can happen is Silver catching 'n' banning you

Just enjoy the system.

EDIT:
You can still see peoples post count in their profile....

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EDIT:
You can still see peoples post count in their profile....

If you absolutely must know somebody's postcount, you'll always be able to see it by going to their profile.

 

I saw it cause I'm changing my sig, so I went to my profile...and saw it! 

I know what the algortithm is, Silverline gave it to me himself.  Not directly, but I still have it.  Unless he deleted it.  Then, I don't.  So, I probably don't. 

EDIT:  Yes, I do.  I have to decode it from PHP, though.

You're an idiot.

Hehehe... I saw it too. Just can't remember it. 

I think it has to do with square rooting and then some stuff.

No square roots here =p

I'm planning to update it probably sometime tomorrow so it shows the second part as a percentage.

So say your level could appear like this:

"Level 20 (88%)"

Or if it's one digit it adds a zero pad:

"Level 15 (30%)"

Or if your level is dead on;

"Level 54"

<Silverline> Red: y = x / 123 * 2
<Silverline> Blue: y = 50(1-e^(-0.001x))
<Silverline> Pink: y = (log(x))^3

One of those?

Silverline: http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/6554/graphleveljk0.png
Silverline: Red: y = x / 123 * 2
Silverline: Blue: y = 50(1-e^(-0.001x))
Silverline: Pink: y = (log(x))^3

Silverline: (I'm not using any of those ftr)

Lol, it's not some huge secret really, I only put that in my post for lulz. Zeriab figured it out in a matter of minutes

Well, Zeriab's a genius. I'll figure this out in school tomorrow. I'll take my post count or something and then figure it out.

I'll give you a hint, moo, someone with 1000 posts is level 27, and someone with 100 posts is level 9

Actually, I might be wrong, I'll go test it out

And someone who's 10,000 is 70. Lol. I'll just have to make a value table or something.

EDIT: Wait, Ferenn is 101 posts and he's level 8.

Yeah, I think I might have gotten it wrong 

Ok, never mind, I just mixed it up a little.

Here's your new clue:

100 posts = Level 8

1000 posts = level 27

10000 posts = level 64

Ok.


You should find a way to factor in joined dates, so elder members that don't post as much don't suffer.

LIKE ME. WHO JOINED OVER A YEAR AGO. BEING ONLY A FEW DECIMALS OVER MASTERMOO. WHO JOINED, LIKE, 3 MONTHS AGO.