$10 for Creativity! :)

Discussion in 'Design Contests' started by phoenixofflames, Mar 4, 2008.

  1. #1
    We are creating a war/army-based online game. We are currently setting up a vbulletin forum. The problem is, we do not really have much exposure to army terms.

    We have configured Usergroups based on Army Ranks, from Second Lieutenant to General of the Armies. However, we need to rewrite the cheesy reputation levels (in VB) to lines that are very relevant to, say, the officers in the Army. But at the same time, it should not be related to (or contradict) the Usergroups they might be in. Plus, the comments need to get better and better as we go down, every step of the way.

    Would you like to try your hand at the following?

    User is a notorious idiot
    User can only hope to improve
    User has a little shameless behavior in the past
    User is an unknown quantity at this point
    User is on a distinguished road
    User will become famous soon enough
    User has a spectacular aura about
    User is a jewel in the rough
    User is just really nice
    User is a glorious beacon of light
    User is a name known to all
    User is a splendid one to behold
    User has much to be proud of
    User has a brilliant future
    User has a reputation beyond repute

    The best complete version gets $10 by PayPal. I will tentatively set the deadline 24 hours from the time of this post.

    Make sure they are relevant, army or war related (but follow a consistent theme), each line is very obviously better and more likable than the one above it.

    Good luck!
     
    phoenixofflames, Mar 4, 2008 IP
  2. lightless

    lightless Notable Member

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    #2
    Here's my attempt, maybe playing all those millitaristic games will finally come in handy :D

    Killing user in one shot, is a waste of a bullet
    User is shooting practice for the enemy
    User is good at shining boots and cleaning guns
    user is worthy of entering bootcamp
    User is a good fighter after the enemies are all dead
    User is good to have around the battlefield
    User is a soldier in training
    User gets his first medal
    User is a hardened veteran
    User is trustworthy and reliable
    User is an inspiration to all
    User is a charismatic hero
    User is a brilliant leader
    User is worth dying for
    User is a living legend
    User is the pride of the nation
     
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  3. phoenixofflames

    phoenixofflames Active Member

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    #3
    I like it. However, I would like to see a little more class in the choice of words. The group is nicely progressive, but ends up sounding like a...well, a game of the youngsters. I am looking for more refined wordings, fit for, say, a forum where real Army officers and generals meet and talk about matters of national importance. :p

    P.S.: Celebrating India's win by staying up late? :)
     
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  4. lightless

    lightless Notable Member

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    #4
    You could say that, more like kept up by many interesting diversions :)

    Any ones i could keep, so i could change the others.
    Not ALL are youngsterish, are they ?
     
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  5. phoenixofflames

    phoenixofflames Active Member

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    #5
    These are pretty good:
    User is shooting practice for the enemy

    User is an inspiration to all
    User is a charismatic hero
    User is a brilliant leader
    User is worth dying for
    User is a living legend
    User is the pride of the nation

    These are decent (idea is good; would be great if modified a little in the right manner):
    User is a survivor
    User is a front runner
    User is a real fighter

    Actually, "User is shooting practice for the enemy" could be used as one of the lower levels instead of being up in the middle. Something like the second from top; which would call for cleverer lines following that.
     
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    lightless Notable Member

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    #6
    check it out now and see if there is something not so good or out of place.
     
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  7. UKF_Kurtis

    UKF_Kurtis Peon

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    #7
    So far I have these.. still working on them and some more:

    User is at basic training
    User is a frontliner
    User is a battlefield scavenger
    User experienced CQC (close quater combat)
    User survived grevious injuries
    User is a hero to the squadron
    User is allergic to bullets
    User is a grizzled veteran
    User had won the war
     
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  8. phoenixofflames

    phoenixofflames Active Member

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    #8
    Well, lightless, both posts together, these are my favorites:

    User has a high buffoon factor
    User is good at shining boots and cleaning guns
    .
    User is shooting practice for the enemy
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    User is a phenomenal fighter
    User is an inspiration to all
    User is a charismatic hero
    User is a brilliant leader
    User is worth dying for
    User is a living legend
    User is the pride of the nation

    Anyway, very good work. :)

    Guess I will wait for the deadline and see if I get better entries for the same.

    Good day!
     
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  9. lightless

    lightless Notable Member

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    #9
    My last try for now .....

    user can't follow simple one word orders
    User is good at shining boots and cleaning guns
    user is good for carrying around ammunition
    User is shooting practice for the enemy
    User is a quick learning soldier
    User is brave and tough as nails
    User is a true survivor
    User is a phenomenal fighter
    User is a well oiled engine of war
    User is an inspiration to all
    User is a charismatic hero
    User is a brilliant leader
    User is worth dying for
    User is a living legend
    User is the pride of the nation
     
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  10. phoenixofflames

    phoenixofflames Active Member

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    #10
    We have a winner! :)

    lightless, PM me your PayPal details. :)
     
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    dizzeh Peon

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    #11
    User has just been enlisted
    User has trouble holding a firearm
    User is getting pricked by barbed wires
    User is struggling at boot camp
    User is a soldier among the masses
    User is a Private
    User is a Division Unit
    User is earning his respect
    User is an acknowledged Corporal
    User is a respected Captain
    User is saluted by all men
    User is a charismatic General
    User is a veteran war hero
    User is the embodiment of America's pride


    ^My stab at it :]

    EDIT: :O oops. 3 minutes late.
     
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  12. phoenixofflames

    phoenixofflames Active Member

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    #12
    Thanks a lot for the effort dizzeh, but lighless' attempt definitely had more creative juice there. Sorry. :)
     
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    dizzeh Peon

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    #13
    No problem. My brain hasnt been working for the whole day, and that seemed to spark it up a little bit :D
     
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  14. phoenixofflames

    phoenixofflames Active Member

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    #14
    :) .
     
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