The Great Tree

Jon · Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 8:57 pm Post subject:

Oh great, because being 'Great Tree' Jon wasn't bad enough. Why must you pollute my brain so? >.<
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CuzinJohn · Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:14 am Post subject:

Rils · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:09 pm Post subject:

Woah, just noticed the new branch and acorn status bar! That's awesome. Does the branch grow as your post count grows, or is it related to your "status" within the group? I noticed admins have orange branches, and some folks have acorns - are those just the mods, or can I aspire to reach the level of "nutness" someday?

me likey!
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Professor Askew · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:33 pm Post subject:

The branch is definitely most excellent. Very Happy

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brian · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:52 pm Post subject:

The way it works right now is somewhat non-intuitive, but we're working on changing it.

Right now:
Non-members (people who aren't officially recognized members of the Great Tree - you can see the official list here) start with an acorn and their branch grows as they post.
Members have a nice sized branch.
"Officers" (all officers are mods, and vice versa) have a green branch with a gold acorn.
"Administrators" (core leadership, also have full admin access to the board) have golden branches with acorns.

We're thinking about making a more distinct branch for members, since once you're a member it doesn't grow (unless you become a mod/officer), but for now, we think it's cool enough that members are their own distinct group.

Edit: Thanks Daed for the great icons! Stay tuned for more changes as we get closer to Live.
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Professor Askew · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:40 pm Post subject:

Moiety Jean · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:05 pm Post subject:

I don't see them, I only see the old stars..

Then again, this computer has terrible rendering issues.. drawing weird borders, strange thicknesses, missing background colors and certain text colors.. it's really wonky and I hate it, but can't figure out how to fix it.
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Eleri · Great Tree Member Joined: 27 May 2004 Posts: 819

yeah, I'm just starred...
Crying or Very sad

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Saxy · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:29 pm Post subject:

I love 'em! Very elegant. I like the concept of the green acorn and its progression, too. Smile

Great job, Daed!
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Professor Askew · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:31 pm Post subject:

I just got home and now I see stars. Is this an IE/Firefox thing?

::checks::

Yes, yes, I believe it is. The branches show up in Explorer but not in Firefox. I use IE at work (yuck, ptew!) and Firefox at home where the branches are nowhere to be seen. Crying or Very sad

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Durin Mephit · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:36 pm Post subject:

Your browser has the stars cached.

Clear your cache and soothe your conscience.
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Professor Askew · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:40 pm Post subject:

Ah, yes, you're right, of course, Marten. Much better.
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Daedalus · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:18 pm Post subject:

Ctrl-Refresh also works wonders. Very Happy

Cycreim · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:24 pm Post subject:

Oh man these look wicked! We're totally branching out over here now.
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Durin Mephit · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:32 pm Post subject: