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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 01:40 PM UTC
Yes I too would like to see Canadian ranks on here.....just another piece of home.....US Navy ranks will do for now though.

Whoops....thought it was Navy officer ranks...traded my Major status in for Seargent status??? Me no think so!!!
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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 01:49 PM UTC

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Yes I too would like to see Canadian ranks on here.....just another piece of home.....US Navy ranks will do for now though.

Whoops....thought it was Navy officer ranks...traded my Major status in for Seargent status??? Me no think so!!!


Scott,
Just as in the real world there is a seperate progression for Non-coms vs. Commissioned Officers. Noboty really thought you got up to Master Sergeant and then were promoted to 2nd Lt?

Eventually I will have the Naval CO ranks as well. Someday you can be an Admiral.

Cheers,
Jim
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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 01:52 PM UTC

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I'd sure like to have my (permanent) SSG stripes back... they were there earlier today... I have no desire whatsoever to be an LTC.... too much brass for this old grunt.


Kevin,
If you had a "special" rank and used the new rank selector function then of course that rank "placeholder" was lost by the system. Eventually I may be able to allow anyone to select a rank level they have reach and keep it as their permenant rank.

If you want your old rank back I suggest sending me an email via the link below to remind me. It's not a simple admin thing to restore it. (a warning to anyone else who has a special rank and decides to experiment).

Cheers,
Jim
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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 02:06 PM UTC
Well... I guess that's my punishment for poking where I shouldn't be poking....

Thanks Jim... if it's a bother, then don't.
viper29_ca
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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 02:15 PM UTC
Hey Jim....no big deal on the ranks....just would like to see the Canadian system in there...

On bug I see is when I pick US Navy enlisted ranks....up comes US Army rank on my postings....and when I pick US Army Enlisted Ranks...up comes US Navy rank on my postings....
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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 02:50 PM UTC

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Hey Jim....no big deal on the ranks....just would like to see the Canadian system in there...

On bug I see is when I pick US Navy enlisted ranks....up comes US Army rank on my postings....and when I pick US Army Enlisted Ranks...up comes US Navy rank on my postings....


Thanks for pointing that out. All fixed.

And for the Canadian/Australian/UK ranks for WWII perhaps they should all go under one selection and then your country selection will put in the right CANADA - AUSTRALIA - NEW ZELAND - etc. patch above your rank? That would be cool

Jim
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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 03:42 PM UTC
thanks for the new ranking system Jim. this is great, but are the marines cheverons in the near future??

Thanks again
Paul
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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 04:14 PM UTC
How do you turn OFF this ranking thing? I don't like the militaristic aspect of it. I suppose some people get a kick out of it but I find it a little childish.
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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 04:26 PM UTC

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How do you turn OFF this ranking thing? I don't like the militaristic aspect of it. I suppose some people get a kick out of it but I find it a little childish.


LOL That's a good one!
BroAbrams
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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 04:56 PM UTC
I think someone is jealous. Just kidding Paul.

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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 05:04 PM UTC
I just want to a non-military ranking, or none at all. Can't Jim make a set of blank GIFs and create a "no rank" option or something? Or have a ranking system based on modelling? Like "Beginner", "Super Detailer", "Advanced", "Master", etc....? I just don't like the military part of it.
sighbeerguy
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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 05:10 PM UTC
Hey!
I think I might have read somewhere that the American Apache tribe braves could possibly have had an informal rank system.

If so, could we fit this into the program?

Andy
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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 07:14 PM UTC

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I just want to a non-military ranking, or none at all. Can't Jim make a set of blank GIFs and create a "no rank" option or something? Or have a ranking system based on modelling? Like "Beginner", "Super Detailer", "Advanced", "Master", etc....? I just don't like the military part of it.


That's a good idea. I agree not everyone likes military ranks. ( Damn pacifists! )

Thanks for the feedback Paul.

Cheers,
Jim

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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 07:21 PM UTC
You can now select "no rank" as an option and it will display nothing. I will have to work up something more for a modeling rank system but will do that as well.

Thanks,
Jim
Paul_Owen
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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 07:48 PM UTC

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That's a good idea. I agree not everyone likes military ranks. ( Damn pacifists! )


Thanks, now I am rankless. It is not that I am a pacifist, I like ice hockey afterall, it is just that I have a big problem with authority, rank structures, etc.
Eagle
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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 09:54 PM UTC

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I just want to a non-military ranking, or none at all. Can't Jim make a set of blank GIFs and create a "no rank" option or something? Or have a ranking system based on modelling? Like "Beginner", "Super Detailer", "Advanced", "Master", etc....? I just don't like the military part of it.


That sounds cool to me, but let's choose names that are not the same as on other sites.... let's keep our own identity.

Good Idea Paul
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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 11:52 PM UTC

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I just want to a non-military ranking, or none at all. Can't Jim make a set of blank GIFs and create a "no rank" option or something? Or have a ranking system based on modelling? Like "Beginner", "Super Detailer", "Advanced", "Master", etc....? I just don't like the military part of it.


That's a good idea. I agree not everyone likes military ranks. ( Damn pacifists! )

Thanks for the feedback Paul.

Cheers,
Jim



I know,...........we could anti-war protesters
Jaster
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Posted: Monday, November 10, 2003 - 03:55 PM UTC
I am such a dope!

I kept seeing these COOL new ranks, wondered what was going on and FINALLY wandered down to teh SITE NEWS Section-

VERY COOL! This site has so much going on that makes it a unique place to digitally hang out. WE OWE YOU A TON Jim!! As well as all the others that have put so much into this site!!

THANKS!

Now off to play with the new feature :-)
shonen_red
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Posted: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 - 02:00 AM UTC
Just a spark in my mind... how about some WWII ranks? Well, I think having German ranks look good isn't it?
Marty
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Posted: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 - 02:25 AM UTC
Hey Jim, how about Polish ranks? If I present you with appropriate graphics and Polish-to-English translation, would you be able to incorporate them into the new ranking system?
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Posted: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 - 08:43 PM UTC
Oh goody! I'm now rankless too! :-) And remember, "rank" is a foul-smelling odor coming out from one's armpits! #:-)

But seriously, I'm not a pacifist either (FAR FROM IT! MWUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! but I ain't any war freak meself!) but rather find it, uh, "uneasy" to carry a rank considering that I was never in the military - especially here where there are many members who have served or currently serving in the military.

Again, thanks Staff_Jim! :-)
E101
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Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 - 03:03 AM UTC
The military rank idea was great one..however, having too many types can of very messy. i just feel it that way. have you all ever consider, modellers who focus on warship/diorams on war ship shall be listed under Navy ranks. Modellers who focus on armor/army figure will be listed under the Army ranks etc.

We can further give various users level of skill in modelling base on the number of campaign they participated and completed. Eg, completed 10 campaign and above considered Intermediated. so we can have someone under a Seaman rank, completed 6 campaign with a skill rated Intermediated.

The above is just a suggestion. Though the current ranks available brighten up and decorated the forum.
RotorHead67
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Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 - 11:04 PM UTC
HELL NOW IM REALLY CONFUSED> LOL
I thought it was a neat idea, but I dont know how this things is going to work.
Would like to have German SS ARMOR rank if possable tho?
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Posted: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 - 05:49 AM UTC

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HELL NOW IM REALLY CONFUSED> LOL
I thought it was a neat idea, but I dont know how this things is going to work.
Would like to have German SS ARMOR rank if possable tho?


See my post in this forum about SS ranks.

Jim
ModlrMike
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Posted: Sunday, November 23, 2003 - 04:14 AM UTC
Jim, I'm willing to work on the current Candian ranks for you. I have the images already, and an equivalents chart, so it shouldn't take me too much work. Please let me know.
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