Greetings all,
For years now we've been carefully balancing and shaping a system to replace our method of promotions to something less subjective and more objective. We currently have this work done, and are ready to start the next phase of implementation.
Just so there's no confusion, under no circumstances will anyone be demoted (nor is it even in my power to do so as the Grand Master per the Covenant).
To begin the next phase of implementation...
The next phase and a hard cut in live will happen after all the policy decisions are finalized, and the work with leaders is complete on the site. This could be 2 weeks, or more, depending on how long it takes and how responsive everyone is during this period.
Once implemented, the DJB will have a straightforward system for their rank up through Equite 4. Where members can focus on doing the activities they enjoy and earning XP, while leaders can focus on which medal a member has earned without wondering if it's a medal or a promotion. The DGM (Bubba) and I have a plan for Elder ranks which we will discuss more later as well as what to do with XP once a member reaches EQ4 but implementation at this point is focused entirely on XP getting members up to EQ4 in rank. This will also replace Promotheus as XP will start right away, the Headmaster is working to map those activities to XP generation so even newly joined members can just start to rank up.
Any questions at all please ask in this report, or on Discord.
Regards,
Evant
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At long last. My work is done.
Yesss
As a 17 year EQ3, I thank you for your efforts on this.
Spreadsheets are saving the world, one formula at a time. Any path that becomes transparent to members for ranking up is welcome and fantastic progress! Thank you all to everyone who's worked on this project.
So I'm confused by things specified in this report: "Just so there's no confusion, under no circumstances will anyone be demoted (nor is it even in my power to do so as the Grand Master per the Covenant)." and "... discussing medals or options to get XP to those who don't have enough to retain their current rank." What does it mean by "retain their current rank"? Also how is this going to factor in the medals given if the understanding is the XP system taking over awarding automatically for competitions? Are medals going to be awarded for things like editing a wikipedia page? Is there going to be admonishment towards a lack of awarding due to people just not performing these tasks since this is all volunteer?
Awesome, I look forward to the progression.
Each rank will have a specific xp amount required. Every dossier will be assessed to determine how much xp each member has. If you have less xp than required to be at your current rank. There's a gap. You won't be demoted. We'll get every member enough xp to be at their current rank. We'll start that process once promotions and medals are frozen so we aren't chasing a moving target.
On the flip side, if someone has enough xp to be promoted immediately in the new system. They will be.
Medals will still be awarded. That's part of the MAA policy that will be worked so that everyone is clear on how that will work. My report on the next steps didn't dive into these specifics but will be clear before we move forward. We haven't entirely nailed it all down, hence the discussion period. We have a working model that works similar to how things work today as a starting point just that you'll never get a promotion instead of a medal.
Those beautiful formulas indeed. Thank the maker for numbers people and everyone else for those countless hours of work!
@Nehalem/Evant: I appreciate the response. That clears it up. Thank you.
I dig it!
Ooohh. Excited for this.
This has been a long time coming, very excited to see it finally implemented. Great work XP team!
shoot Talon, you will be elder by then hahahahahahaha
about time this system has been overhauled. people waiting for eq3/4 promotions cause of the leadership requirements was asinine, hence why numerous folks who don't want leadership roles are so far on the back burners, they became charcoal.
perhaps with this new system where we are rewarded for other than leadership will bring many folks back that left cause they weren't getting recognition for the work they did outside of leadership.
I look forward to seeing how this works
oh and also, hopefully this xp system gives xp for the trophies we been getting in the site like multiple SA degrees or longevity in a clan or a certain path, etc...
"leadership roles are so far on the back burners, they became charcoal"
You haven't needed a leadership position to get promoted to those ranks in almost 10 years. They're just the most defined ways (because it's easy to count months).
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I am beyond words... excellent work, team! \m/
Hexpees!
Not for elder ranks? So no DJM promotion for me for doing puzzles? Worst change ever.
Interesting