Sweet Chat Idea :D

wereguy2 · Mar 21, 2009

After my chat icon inexplicably changed to a Chieftain (damn Ghan_04

) we started talking about a change on chat icons.
How about this: Everyone can pick their own out of a menu with different "access levels" (Moderator, Admin etc)
This would include all of the Wc3 races (And possibly others such a Naga) and allow you to pick one and use the icon of that race that corresponds to your rank.
This would make things a lot more varied and fun, at least in my opinion

A screenshot

leet.firefox · Mar 21, 2009

Why is the poll not public?

Elenai · Mar 21, 2009

Icon change is usually for the admins to play with, not for users.

Everyone has their perks.

Moderators can announce silly things every once in a while, and Administrators can play chat god. It is the circle of life <3

If everyone could do it... >.>

wereguy2 · Mar 21, 2009

Yes, but this would be more controlled, with a limited selection of icons (footman, ghoul, archer etc)

Elenai · Mar 21, 2009

that will probably come with new themes

Just_Spectating · Mar 21, 2009

which we should have

wereguy2 · Mar 21, 2009

Yay, supporters

Zombie · Mar 21, 2009

A creative idea, but it would be rather misleading for new users. I personally don't support it.

Just_Spectating · Mar 21, 2009

whats the point anyway.

Traxamillion · Mar 21, 2009

Im all for more themes, but changing your icon to a higher rank than you actually are im against.

wereguy2 · Mar 21, 2009

Ugh, seems to me like there is some understanding
Im not saying that it will be possible to change your icon to that of a higher rank, im suggesting putting in more icons for each rank

Just_Spectating · Mar 21, 2009

You'll stay a peon and Like it

Nichita_00 · Mar 21, 2009

Well, considering my peon-movements, I'm ok with my icon. But having moar icons to choose from would rule

. I'm for this. (You're gonna have more personality)
Put critter icons, worker icons.. and something like that.
And make icons obtainable with contests (win this and you can choose x icon)
The hive's gonna become a game

wereguy2 · Mar 21, 2009

Ooo, the contest idea is a good one.

busterkomo · Mar 21, 2009

Traxamillion said:
Im all for more themes, but changing your icon to a higher rank than you actually are im against.

That's not what he's saying at all, man. They won't be able to choose staff icons, just simple tier 1 icons like archers, ghouls, footmen, etc..

Just_Spectating · Mar 21, 2009

actually i dont really care anymore since i dont go to chat anyway.

Deathcom3s · Mar 21, 2009

It would be confusing for new users, and even alread existing ones, everyone would have a different icon, confusing and messy.

Pyritie · Mar 21, 2009

Yeah, if you really don't like the icons that much, just make a script for stylish that'll replace them

TheBlooddancer · Mar 21, 2009

That would ruin the purpose of 'rank' icons.

If everybody had different icons, it would be hard to quickly see who is "what".
Then it would become more avatar-ish.

Leave the mod/admin/donator/hacker perks for the special guys.

LiOneSS · Mar 21, 2009

not that guys...
he means "sets"
If you choose a human theme, all icons would be human, etc.
I support this

TheDivineBoss · Mar 21, 2009

TheBlooddancer said:
That would ruin the purpose of 'rank' icons.

If everybody had different icons, it would be hard to quickly see who is "what".
Then it would become more avatar-ish.

Leave the mod/admin/donator/hacker perks for the special guys.

I donated and got banned so I call it scamming hur hur. Damn vegetarians..

Admins: Chieftain - Uther - Death Knight - Give it a Cenarius?
'High' Moderator dudes: Shaman - Priest - Necromancer - Talon Priest
Moderators: Grunt - Knight - Crypt Fiend - Huntress
Pee-on's: Peon - Peasant - Ghoul - Wisp

Stuff like that?

Avex · Mar 21, 2009

Well, why not this:

Peon Rank, you get, Peon, Acolyte, Wisp, or Peasant Icon
Mod Rank (The ones with Raiders) You get Footman, Ghoul, Archer, Grunt, Raider/Kodo, Abom/CryptFiend, Knight/Mortar, Druid of Talon/Claw.
Higher Mod Ranks (Wyverns etc), Wyvern, Chimarea, Gryphon Rider, Frost Wyrm.
Ralle - Any of the Heroes

(Edit)

Or by theme:

Orcs -... duh, what we have already
Undead - Acolyte, Crypt, Abom, Frost Wyrm
Human - Peasant, Rifleman, Knight, Gryphon
Night Elf - Wisp, Huntress, Druid of Talon/Claw, Chimaera.

wereguy2 · Mar 22, 2009

Yes, thats the idea
Donator icons is a complication but i guess extra special icons could be reserved.
Wow, this is even

Also, I dont really see how this would be confusing, a simple menu in the UserCP with different themes would be simple enough

Linaze · Mar 22, 2009

First of all, the peon icon is easily the most awesome one.
Secondly, it'd be confusing and shit, so no.

aaron · Mar 22, 2009

i voted yes >

Rising_Dusk · Mar 22, 2009

The whole point of icons is to let people know who has what accesses and who one can contact for help in specific regards. Changing that would be chaos. It's already lame enough that everyone changes their user name colors to be brighter than the rising sun.

Linaze · Mar 22, 2009

Yeah, chat colors suck too, but that belongs in another discussion.

Joe-black-5 · Mar 22, 2009

:/ Orc > all and we are proud of being Humble hard working Peons
so ....no

Hawkwing · Mar 22, 2009

It's a freaking icon. It means nothing! It's supposed to represent the different site usergroups, that's all.

Linaze · Mar 22, 2009

I am even against the custom chat icons some people got, since it can be confusing for new members etc.

Hawkwing · Mar 22, 2009

Linaze said:
I am even against the custom chat icons some people got, since it can be confusing for new members etc.

As am I. The only point of those is to get people to donate.

wereguy2 · Mar 23, 2009

Ugh, it would not be chaotic as there will be clearly defined tiers
Lol still 50/50

Teh_Ephy · Mar 23, 2009

wereguy2 does not mean picking everyone picks their own unique icon. What he's suggesting is that users be able to select from tiers of icons according to their rank. For example, regular users would be able to select from one pool of icons, but nothing outside of that. Moderators, Respected Users, etc. would each receive their own group of icons, and be able to pick icons from within their own groups. It's not a bad idea even if it's not a necessary one.

Hawkwing · Mar 23, 2009

Oh, and for those who even care, all the "yes" votes come from the sort of people who like to whore reputation and are moderator wannabes. This excludes Teh_Ephy.

Don't like my post? It may not be nice or entirely truthful, but a good amount of people are doing this for that reason.

Teh_Ephy · Mar 23, 2009

As it were, I voted yes and can't look my catgirl in the eyes and contradict your description of me.

wereguy2 · Mar 24, 2009

Hawkwing said:
Oh, and for those who even care, all the "yes" votes come from the sort of people who like to whore reputation and are moderator wannabes. This excludes Teh_Ephy.

Don't like my post? Sue me... It's the truth.

D: Thats nice, Im not a moderator wannabe and have really low rep

Hawkwing · Mar 27, 2009

Why do you want a cool icon? Because you're seeking awesomeness. The icons actually have a purpose (the staff hierarchy). This addition to the chatroom would ruin that.

Deathcom3s · Mar 27, 2009

wereguy2 said:
D: Thats nice, Im not a moderator wannabe and have really low rep

Rep means nothing, seriously... People place way too much importance on rep. Sure, it's nice to have a shiny gem underneath your avatar, but that's all it is. People assume you aren't worth crap if you have low rep.

Hawkwing · Mar 27, 2009

Deathcom3s said:
Rep means nothing, seriously... People place way too much importance on rep. Sure, it's nice to have a shiny gem underneath your avatar, but that's all it is. People assume you aren't worth crap if you have low rep.

If you want a shiny gem then you can use a picture of a diamond as an avatar.

Teh_Ephy · Mar 27, 2009

Hawkwing said:
Why do you want a cool icon? Because you're seeking awesomeness. The icons actually have a purpose (the staff hierarchy). This addition to the chatroom would ruin that.

No, it wouldn't. Different tiers of the staff hierarchy would have access to different icons.

WILL THE ALMIGHTY · Mar 27, 2009

If we get say, a human theme, or a night elf theme, then I guess it could also change the icons (the ranks would stay, but it'd go with the theme).

Hawkwing · Mar 28, 2009

WILLTHEALMIGHTY said:
If we get say, a human theme, or a night elf theme, then I guess it could also change the icons (the ranks would stay, but it'd go with the theme).

Yeah, well, that's come up several times before and it's rather unanimous that that's what the people want.

Teh_Ephy said:
No, it wouldn't. Different tiers of the staff hierarchy would have access to different icons.

It may not completely shatter the organization levels, but it just makes it much more difficult.

wereguy2 · Mar 28, 2009

The thing is, most people on this site know the tiers of each Wc3 race.
Therefore, everything would be pretty clear...

Pyramidhe@d · Mar 28, 2009

howabout have the flag colour symbolise hierarchy. right now its pretty useless just being orange-red and does nothing

wereguy2 · Mar 28, 2009

Hmm, that, along with different tiers, would be nice.

leet.firefox · Mar 28, 2009

I am a rep-whoring moderator wannabe.

wereguy2 · Mar 28, 2009

Lol, you, a moderator?
That I would like to see

Hawkwing · Mar 28, 2009

wereguy2 said:
Hmm, that, along with different tiers, would be nice.

I would agree with some sort of tab that allowed you to toggle between races, and that affected everyone. A bunch of jumbled races would be rather hectic though.

wereguy2 · Mar 29, 2009

That is exactly what I am talking about.
A menu in the UserCP with all the Wc3 races (And possibly Naga etc) that allows you to pick one and use the icon of that race that corresponds to your rank.

Hawkwing · Mar 29, 2009

Well maybe I wouldn't have been in such a big fuss if you hadn't said, "let everyone choose their own icon." :xxd:

Sweet Chat Idea :D

Good Idea?

Yes

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