Announcements Response Topic

[Jukka the Sling]

Congrats, Banya!  I actually guessed that you'd be the Season Namer.  You're definitely worthy of it.

[Delthion]

Congratulations Wylder! A very nice name!

I was wondering, based on the announcement wording, do you just select randomly based on who you think can come up with a name or is it a sort of tournament via PM? Not sure how to make that not sounds bitter...but I'm just curious!

[The Skarzs]

Personally I have no idea. I think the staff are just like "Who would make a good season namer?" and then start naming off names until they get to someone they agree on.

Congratulations, Wylder!

[James Gryphon]

Since I've been back, what typically happens is that one of the more active staff members posts up a list of some of the candidates they think had the most positive impact on the forum over the past three months, and the other staff vote their preference, from those recommendations. Quality and quantity of contributions, and lack of controversial interactions with other members are both considered, with preference given to the latter.

Finally, it is worth noting that staff members' memories aren't perfect, and the earlier somebody's accomplishments are, the more easily they'll be forgotten. If somebody is a difference-maker in, say, June, but is less active in July and August, I suspect they're less likely to get picked for Autumn Season Namer than somebody who was less active the first two months, and heated up in August. We don't intentionally try to weight it that way, but all the same, your odds of being picked are probably better if you peak right before Season Nameday.

[Skyblade]

I bet it is difficult to choose, considering how many qualified forum members there are!

[Jukka the Sling]

Congratulations, Wylder!  You totally deserve it!  Awesome name, too!

[Lady Amber]

An awesome name from a deserving member! Congrats, Wylder!

[Delthion]

Since I've been back, what typically happens is that one of the more active staff members posts up a list of some of the candidates they think had the most positive impact on the forum over the past three months, and the other staff vote their preference, from those recommendations. Quality and quantity of contributions, and lack of controversial interactions with other members are both considered, with preference given to the latter.

Finally, it is worth noting that staff members' memories aren't perfect, and the earlier somebody's accomplishments are, the more easily they'll be forgotten. If somebody is a difference-maker in, say, June, but is less active in July and August, I suspect they're less likely to get picked for Autumn Season Namer than somebody who was less active the first two months, and heated up in August. We don't intentionally try to weight it that way, but all the same, your odds of being picked are probably better if you peak right before Season Nameday.

One question, have I ever been in a poll?

[Wylder Treejumper]

Thanks, everyone! I'm glad I was able to come up with a good name for you all.

[Delthion]

Yes, a better name than most I've seen!

[Hickory]

So I take it that the last two ranks are to be told once someone reaches them?

[Matthias720]

So I take it that the last two ranks are to be told once someone reaches them?

That would be telling.

[Hickory]

*is put out*

[Skyblade]

Nice to have these updated ~

Congrats, Rain and Leatho!

[Jukka the Sling]

Congratulations, you two!