Creator III
Trophies, Badges, and Ranks!
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Member III
I don' seem to be able to achieve any more points at all yet I don' have all the available badges. Currently I don' want to buy more points by becoming a Benefactor / Supporter rtf. I still have the stickers from my original membership package and I bought a flag separately. I can' gain extra points as I don' have another member on my doorstep either.
My rubbish clearing weekends aren' recognised either as there aren' any other OB members nearby to verify.
I guess I'll settle with the fact that my points are static from this point onwards
My rubbish clearing weekends aren' recognised either as there aren' any other OB members nearby to verify.
I guess I'll settle with the fact that my points are static from this point onwards
Benefactor
Its all good. I didnt really join for points and badges but it is kind of fun i guess. I want to get out more and see the world. Thats all i care about. I was bored for a few days so i pushed through all the easy tasks of posting and likes. It was a learning experience reading all those posts.
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Creator III
Creator III
Since my maximum level was reached, I've seen no increase in points. Wonder how it works?
Member III
Same here. I don't fancy becoming a Supporter, Benefactor etc presently as my unemployment status dictates otherwise. Besides I already have an OB flag so the gifts won' be of much use to me. Other achievements which could bump up my points are also just out of reach.
Creator III
I've signed up as a supporter because I like the way this forum/club/group works, but only look at points etc... in the way it's intended, as a bit of fun.
Member III
I agree it' only fun. I guess there are individuals who live for points. as for paying for extra due to my employment status I won' be buying much for the forsee able future.I've signed up as a supporter because I like the way this forum/club/group works, but only look at points etc... in the way it's intended, as a bit of fun.
i had max level too, then i got more points. still racked the points up. still says max level reached. it's not about the points, but its kind of a cool feature. can't wait for more badges though. fun to see, but not the main focus.
Benefactor
Aparently I only need 20 more likes to get a new accomplishment. Kind of funny. I do enjoy the forum and all the info on here
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Pathfinder I
Regarding points, I gave up tracking them a long time ago. Perhaps the problem has been fixed now but, in the past, my point would increase and decrease for unknown reasons. For me, increasing points was a small motivator to actively participate in the forums. Nonetheless, points are a smart OB tool.
Sorry guys, I'm still confused about ranking up. I thought I read somewhere that you can post a pic on social media of your badge on your rig. Second part, can I post on Facebook? Or is it just instagram? Thanks for the help!
Benefactor
Some of the badges need to be verified by a staff member. If you have done the requirement, send a message and they should get you set up.
Member III
I was awarded the following badge on Friday:
Traveler II
You've shared at least one destination in our "Share Your Overland Routes!" forum! Thank you!
Unlocked: Friday at 9:41 PM
I don't think I should have been awarded that one. I've not shared a destination in that forum (yet), only replied to a thread in there (minutes before the badge was awarded).
Traveler II
You've shared at least one destination in our "Share Your Overland Routes!" forum! Thank you!
Unlocked: Friday at 9:41 PM
I don't think I should have been awarded that one. I've not shared a destination in that forum (yet), only replied to a thread in there (minutes before the badge was awarded).
Advocate III
I had the same thing happen, twice, awarded "badges" I did not earn; Pathfinder I and Traveler II, both contingent on sharing a route, which I have never done. Another one that says I had a route approved and could "Request Validation," which also is an error. Obviously a glitch somewhere. I reported it a month ago, but evidently there's nothing to be done. If I could fix it as moderator, I would.
Makes awards and trophies and badges rather meaningless, really. I've removed them all from the "Feature Badge on My Profile" deal.
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Advocate III
Looks like it is just Instagram. From the badges section on profiles: "You've also had a verified post on Instagram with a picture of your emblem in some awesome place, and a shout out to encourage others to "Outfit & Explore", and tagged @overlandbound."
Personally, I find the system of badges, rankings, trophies, points, levels and points changing up and back rather confusing and without complete explanation anywhere. All too much of a game, levels and all, and rather distracting and unnecessary from the main reason most of us are here, which is to learn or share more about getting in our vehicles and going somewhere.
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For sure dude! I think the reason I enjoy the ranking system is because it's my comfort zone in the emergency services. I also appreciate knowing someone's experience who has earned a certain accomplishment and that may be helpful to me. But not having a bulletproof outline and structured system absolutely decreases the value of the rank. I still want to believe that it's a work in progress, but it has zero influence on how I interact with others or show favor to one or disrespect another. All will be respected equally by me and I consider myself the least among seasoned adventurers who I can learn a thing or two from. Love the community and value open / respectful dialogue, this promotes thinking and sharing of good ideas. Thank you!
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Advocate III
You're welcome, @Sheepdog831. Yep, when it is based on real service and real action, not just a game-type mentality, it means something and more truly represents a person's accomplishments. I have respect for that. To me that is military-based, has history, works well, can be helpful in understanding one another and where we fit into it all.
As mentioned above though, when the system isn't working well, isn't finished, is confusing to begin with and has so many different types of awards and levels and rankings and points, with no explanation what some of it means or how one gets there, it all becomes rather distracting, really.
So yes, you're definitely on the right track to not let it be a primary influence here. It's far from being a bulletproof outline or fully structured, yet. They're working on it.
Traveler III
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