Add "Badges" to our NS Nation Pages?

[Todd McCloud]

NS needs a place on their nation for badges. I think this would be a good idea: We're given a small space somewhere on our nation page where we can input different badges, like right next to where the WA member badge would be.

We could have different badges, like "don't recruit" or "don't telegram for SC proposals" or something. But the badges themselves must be fully customizable, like we can upload them. Certain restrictions apply, such as they can only be so long, so wide, take up a certain amount of kb, etc. Allowing five badges per nation at the very most should work. And we could make our own badges as well, to distribute and kind of grow a sense of community.

How's that? It'd look *kind of* like this, but with better artistic skills:


Furthermore, this would allow us to further customize our nations. So it would be fun, I think.

[Todd McCloud]

Also, I guess the 'adding badge' page would be set up similar to the 'add your own flag' section, but there would be five upload fields instead of one.

[Reploid Productions]

I actually like this idea, though I suppose it's all up to [violet] or Max, depending on how much extra load it would add to the server and all that.

[Charlotte Ryberg]

I concur with this idea, if we can define acceptable file formats and sizes for badges. In this case, it should be in GIF format since it takes up less file space, technically.

The idea about don't telegram about proposals badges would also be helpful for those who do not want to be TG'd about those. Currently it has to be stated on the WFE or their motto.

[Unibotian WASC Mission]

I suggested that way back in the epic "NS World Adjustment" thread. I called it a part of the "National Factbook Entry", and I still support it. (See the Big List for further reference)

I'll link your entry to the Big List, I like the photo.

[Unibotian WASC Mission]

Oh, and can you have a man-crush on [violet]?

[The Valepian Lands]

This seems like a good idea. I support it.

[Eternal Life with God]

Good Idea:)

[Sarzonia]

I'd go for it if I can add something like Naval RP Genius as one of mine.

Just kidding.

But it might be nice to include some badges that include sports RP championships and the like.

[Ewa beach]

I agree. This seems like a great idea.

[Bears Armed]

*(wonders how shortly after this feature gets introduced -- if it does -- the first 'custom' badge that says something like 'Mean M*th*rF*ck*r' will appear...)*

[Unibotian WASC Mission]

*(wonders how shortly after this feature gets introduced -- if it does -- the first 'custom' badge that says something like 'Mean M*th*rF*ck*r' will appear...)*

Well that's not even half as bad as "Mean Motherfucker"

That was the problem that was argued last time against the NFE. However that was also the argument used against regional flags, and there haven't been too many problems with that implementation (no?).

[Kalibarr]

I actually like this idea, though I suppose it's all up to [violet] or Max, depending on how much extra load it would add to the server and all that.

You could reduce the load by having a bunch of built in ones, like the ones todd has that are likely to apply to a lot of people, whilst leaving the custom slot open for things like belonging to a certain RP alliance, or being a diplomat for a certain region or something like that.

[Todd McCloud]

*(wonders how shortly after this feature gets introduced -- if it does -- the first 'custom' badge that says something like 'Mean M*th*rF*ck*r' will appear...)*

Well, it's the same as when people do that on their flags - it would have to be reported. And there are people in the game that would readily report that sort of stuff (kind of like what happens when a swastika is spotted on a national flag).

But yeah. Any system put into play would have the potential to be abused, but I think this one outweighs the potential bad stuff. I think most people would use it in a proper manner.

[Charlotte Ryberg]

*(wonders how shortly after this feature gets introduced -- if it does -- the first 'custom' badge that says something like 'Mean M*th*rF*ck*r' will appear...)*

Well, it's the same as when people do that on their flags - it would have to be reported. And there are people in the game that would readily report that sort of stuff (kind of like what happens when a swastika is spotted on a national flag).

But yeah. Any system put into play would have the potential to be abused, but I think this one outweighs the potential bad stuff. I think most people would use it in a proper manner.

Additionally, we also need to keep an eye out on the risk of nations misusing moderator badges, and the appropriate guidelines should be defined as to what counts as misuse, should it be implemented.

[Unibotian WASC Mission]

I actually like this idea, though I suppose it's all up to [violet] or Max, depending on how much extra load it would add to the server and all that.

You could reduce the load by having a bunch of built in ones, like the ones todd has that are likely to apply to a lot of people, whilst leaving the custom slot open for things like belonging to a certain RP alliance, or being a diplomat for a certain region or something like that.

You could buy the badges with influence, or give them as a gift (or trade).

[Sarzonia]

Additionally, we also need to keep an eye out on the risk of nations misusing moderator badges, and the appropriate guidelines should be defined as to what counts as misuse, should it be implemented.

A nation misusing a Moderator badge would likely be treated the same way as anyone impersonating a Moderator would be. I see no need for new legislation on that end.

[New Olwe]

As I stated in the thread where you initially proposed this idea, I'm all for it. I'm already thinking about which colors to use for custom badges for some of my alliances.

[Pokemonman]

I like the idea.

[The Ambrose Islands]

I'm game for it.
I agree with Kalibarr's idea on having some preset badges and maybe two custom ones in order to reduce server load.

[Todd McCloud]

I'm game for it.
I agree with Kalibarr's idea on having some preset badges and maybe two custom ones in order to reduce server load.

I'd be game with that. We could have a thread for it in the gameplay sub-forum or something where we submit it and the mods upload it up. Heck, the mods could even start that now, if we're going to get this, so by the time the coding's worked out, we'd have a lot of badges to choose from.

[Bears Armed]

You could buy the badges with influence, or give them as a gift (or trade).

Ahem! This isn't NS2, you know...

[Mad Sheep Railgun]

Am I the only one that thinks this is a silly idea? We need "flair" for our nation pages? What are we now, the waitstaff at T.G.I. Fridays?

[Todd McCloud]

Am I the only one that thinks this is a silly idea? We need "flair" for our nation pages? What are we now, the waitstaff at T.G.I. Fridays?

It adds more customization to your nation page. I'm not saying all badges have to be 'silly'; they could instead relate to roleplay situations, like defcon levels, alliances, tech level, etc. The opportunities are indeed endless. And, of course, this is an option, meaning if a nation really does not want a badge, they don't have to have one.

[Mad Sheep Railgun]

Am I the only one that thinks this is a silly idea? We need "flair" for our nation pages? What are we now, the waitstaff at T.G.I. Fridays?

It adds more customization to your nation page. I'm not saying all badges have to be 'silly'; they could instead relate to roleplay situations, like defcon levels, alliances, tech level, etc. The opportunities are indeed endless. And, of course, this is an option, meaning if a nation really does not want a badge, they don't have to have one.

Maybe we could make the nation pages fully customizable, like MySpace profiles. Custom layouts, spinning fonts, imbedded media players. The possibilities are endless.