Post by fhornofvalere on Dec 2, 2006 19:19:14 GMT
There are several ways to earn points, and because they are all spread out, and a few are complicated, I'll list them all for you right here!
Jak o' the Shadows - 1 Point per Verse[/b][/size]
Jak o' the Shadows verses were largely popular in the Band of the Red Hand after Mat Cauthon made the mistake of teaching them to his men. Now we make our own verses. An explanation of how to write them and the location of our verses are listed in the following link: Jak o' the Shadows Thread
There is also a limit to the points you can earn between each promotion. The limit is the number of points you need for a promotion divided by two. So if you are a Corporal, you can get 5 points from Jak o' the Shadows because that is half of the difference between Corporal's 10 points needed and Sergeants 20 points needed. There is also a 30 point limit for the highest rank.
Reviews - 1 or 2 Points[/b][/size]
If you write a Review of any good Holiday Location, Album, Concert, or Restaurant* you will recieve a point if it fits under the guidelines. A second point is awarded if people reply to your review. You also earn a point if you reply to another review and if your reply contributes to the review's value. Each Review board has an explanation on how to do the Reviews.
Holiday Reviews
Album Reviews
Gig Reviews
Restaurant Reviews
There is also a limit to the points available for reviews. Each promotion period (about 2 1/2 weeks long each), you can only get half of the number of points necessary for your promotion, with a limit of 15 per promotion period. You can earn as many points as you want from reviews, just not all at once.
*Restaurant Review points are a little different, you can find an explaination for points awarded for Restaurant Reviews here.
Hornsounder Articles/Competitions- Varies[/b][/size]
The Hornsounder is the Band's monthly newsletter. Information can be found HERE.
PLEASE NOTE: The above three options are also given to you as tasks to complete as a recruit. You should be aware that when done as a Recruit Task, each are only worth one point.
Roll Calls - 2 or 3 Points
On or around the 15th of every month, a member of the Command Staff will start a roll call thread at dragonmount in the Campfires board. You earn 2 points just by posting saying you are here. Failure to sign in twice moves you to the Deserters list, and failure to sign in 6 times moves you to the KIA/Resigned list. This is the easiest way to earn points!
Lottery Chips - 10 Chips = 1 Point[/b][/size]
As the Band is based on luck and gambling, it is only fitting we have a lottery! The Explanation and all other related threads are in our Dicing with Jak o' the Shadows board at dragonmount. In the Lotto Shop you can cash in 10 Chips in exchange for 1 Point. This option is only available after you are promoted from Recruit to at least the rank of Private.
Staff Pay - 1 Point per Month
Various staff positions are awarded pay of one point per month. These positions include Captain-General, Lieutenant-General, Redarm, RLO, and several others.
Recruiting - 1 Point per Recruit[/b][/size]
Every member you recruit to the Band earns you one point. For your point, they MUST send me a Personal Message upon joining telling me that they were recruited by you.
Awards - Varies[/b][/size]
Various Awards are worth different values depending on which award is given. These are for sometimes given to Band members who set themselves above the average member by doing something to warrent special recognition.
Various DM Service Projects - Varies[/b][/size]
We sometimes do various projects for dragonmount, and if any are available, they will be in the Service Projects board.
Also if you have a favorite quote about the Band of the Red Hand from any of the Wheel of Time books, you can earn a point (max of 3 total) by submitting it if it goes onto the website. Check the Favorite Quotes board.
Jak o' the Shadows - 1 Point per Verse[/b][/size]
Jak o' the Shadows verses were largely popular in the Band of the Red Hand after Mat Cauthon made the mistake of teaching them to his men. Now we make our own verses. An explanation of how to write them and the location of our verses are listed in the following link: Jak o' the Shadows Thread
There is also a limit to the points you can earn between each promotion. The limit is the number of points you need for a promotion divided by two. So if you are a Corporal, you can get 5 points from Jak o' the Shadows because that is half of the difference between Corporal's 10 points needed and Sergeants 20 points needed. There is also a 30 point limit for the highest rank.
Reviews - 1 or 2 Points[/b][/size]
If you write a Review of any good Holiday Location, Album, Concert, or Restaurant* you will recieve a point if it fits under the guidelines. A second point is awarded if people reply to your review. You also earn a point if you reply to another review and if your reply contributes to the review's value. Each Review board has an explanation on how to do the Reviews.
Holiday Reviews
Album Reviews
Gig Reviews
Restaurant Reviews
There is also a limit to the points available for reviews. Each promotion period (about 2 1/2 weeks long each), you can only get half of the number of points necessary for your promotion, with a limit of 15 per promotion period. You can earn as many points as you want from reviews, just not all at once.
*Restaurant Review points are a little different, you can find an explaination for points awarded for Restaurant Reviews here.
Hornsounder Articles/Competitions- Varies[/b][/size]
The Hornsounder is the Band's monthly newsletter. Information can be found HERE.
PLEASE NOTE: The above three options are also given to you as tasks to complete as a recruit. You should be aware that when done as a Recruit Task, each are only worth one point.
Roll Calls - 2 or 3 Points
On or around the 15th of every month, a member of the Command Staff will start a roll call thread at dragonmount in the Campfires board. You earn 2 points just by posting saying you are here. Failure to sign in twice moves you to the Deserters list, and failure to sign in 6 times moves you to the KIA/Resigned list. This is the easiest way to earn points!
Lottery Chips - 10 Chips = 1 Point[/b][/size]
As the Band is based on luck and gambling, it is only fitting we have a lottery! The Explanation and all other related threads are in our Dicing with Jak o' the Shadows board at dragonmount. In the Lotto Shop you can cash in 10 Chips in exchange for 1 Point. This option is only available after you are promoted from Recruit to at least the rank of Private.
Staff Pay - 1 Point per Month
Various staff positions are awarded pay of one point per month. These positions include Captain-General, Lieutenant-General, Redarm, RLO, and several others.
Recruiting - 1 Point per Recruit[/b][/size]
Every member you recruit to the Band earns you one point. For your point, they MUST send me a Personal Message upon joining telling me that they were recruited by you.
Awards - Varies[/b][/size]
Various Awards are worth different values depending on which award is given. These are for sometimes given to Band members who set themselves above the average member by doing something to warrent special recognition.
Various DM Service Projects - Varies[/b][/size]
We sometimes do various projects for dragonmount, and if any are available, they will be in the Service Projects board.
Also if you have a favorite quote about the Band of the Red Hand from any of the Wheel of Time books, you can earn a point (max of 3 total) by submitting it if it goes onto the website. Check the Favorite Quotes board.