ColonelApricot wrote:I've been a Classicist for quite a while but have very rarely participated in Classicist games. Why?
---Virtually all Classicist games are standard map, vanilla variant and I like to play premium variants and non-standard maps.
I am a bronze but probably could be at a higher rating but haven't bothered. Why?
---The only significant distinction seems to be between Aspiring and the rest. I think it is pretty tough getting seven platinum, gold or even silver level players together. I question whether the admin overhead in maintaining these categories is worthwhile.
..CA
Bromley's response to the above reposted below:
Bromley86 wrote:Given that you were told in the Classicist forum to post here, it falls upon me to be the bureaucrat that tells you suggestions about the structure of the Classicists belong in that forum.
Seriously, you're absolutely right about the Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum thing. Aspiring, Member, Kicked: these are the only categories of Classicist that are necessary. Reducing the tedious checking for those in charge will make for a better club, as people waiting for attention are more likely to become disillusioned.
Alman's response:
Alman wrote:Ladies and Gentlemen, I rise in defense of the metal categories,
While I completely concede the points about the easier bookkeeping and utility of only two categories of Classicist, I also feel that there is something to be said for the gradations. The first reason in favor is human nature. We are prideful people, who tend to be motivated by achievement and competition. Providing additional ranks to motivate one to continue to uphold your status and strive for better are real things. I cite as evidence that this works that while anyone could just join and then leave it be, many make the effort to apply to the upgrades as soon as they qualify. This shows that it has value to people. I myself, after suffering loss of position (from gold to bronze) after an unfortunate accident/oversight, felt the pain of the loss of achievement and I now look forward to my upward restoration as I rebuild my record.
Second, there have been (and I believe should be again) occasional "upper" level Classicist games. A couple of years ago there was a couple of games launched as a proof-of-concept and they not only filled, but were quite successful and fun.
Again, not discounting the previously stated advantages of a simple 2-tier system, but arguing there are good reasons to keep the current system in place.
Mr Speaker, I yield the floor.
