Custom Titles: How Did You Get Yours?
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Mongolian Barbeque
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written Friday, March 25 2005 18:58
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Holding a custom title myself, I've always wondered how others came by theirs. So if you have a custom title, please post here telling us how you got it! People like Jeff don't need to post here — it's quite obvious how personages like him got theirs... Jeez, start your own shareware company and you get to pick your own title on the associated bulletin board... Some people get all the rummy luck. I was bestowed mine, "Mongolian Barbeque," by distinguishing myself in the now defunct Galactic Core forum. Whoop-de-doo. Icshi, King of the Sandbox. Looks on my works, yet mighty, and despair, and all that. There was a surreal and humorous historical contest around Christmas 2003 in that forum, and my entry was (surprise, surprise) about Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire. I tied for first place, and my prize was a custom title (not of my own choosing, though I do think it's a good one) that I still cherish dearly. -------------------- The A.E. van Vogt Information Site My Tribute to the Greatest Writer of the Science Fiction Golden Age Posts: 907 | Registered: Monday, July 15 2002 07:00 |
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Master
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written Friday, March 25 2005 19:04
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Custom title? Who? Where? -------------------- Polaris - Weather balloons, ninjas, and your big daddy Wise Man. What more could you want? Undead Theories - Don't Ask, Don't Tell Posts: 3323 | Registered: Thursday, April 25 2002 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Friday, March 25 2005 19:08
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Well Icshi I think the title you get is depend on how post you have and how long you become a member. -------------------- If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Posts: 90 | Registered: Wednesday, March 23 2005 08:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Friday, March 25 2005 19:21
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Post count determines regular titles, but some of us have custom titles, because Drakey or Stareye (usually Drakey) felt like letting the whole world know something. I got my title in Drakey's last titling spree, and it's supposed to go with Aran's. I have no idea what relevance it has to anything, and I can't say I'm particularly fond of it. If I could, I'd donate it to Alorael, who has greater need of it than I do. [ Friday, March 25, 2005 19:22: Message edited by: Kelandon ] -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Kelandon's Pink and Pretty Page!!: the authorized location for all things by me The Archive of all released BoE scenarios ever Posts: 7968 | Registered: Saturday, February 28 2004 08:00 |
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Shake Before Using
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written Friday, March 25 2005 19:43
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I used the tried-and-true method that Sarachim advocates - stay in the community forever and don't make yourself particularly useful or useless and you'll pick up a custom title eventually. (Also gained it in Drakey's most recent titling spree.) Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Friday, March 25 2005 19:55
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Yeah, didn't Alorael threaten not to post his 7500th post unless he got a custom title? Then I think he went 'Screw it' and posted anyway and constantly changed his public name after that. -------------------- "He's mine, go get your own human plaything!" Bernard Black (Black Books) Also look at my sitehere This is also a good site Posts: 650 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Friday, March 25 2005 19:56
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I don't have one. I don't need one. I don't see what all the hub-bub is about. I don't spell well, either. (edit) [ Friday, March 25, 2005 19:57: Message edited by: the Real Demonslaya ] -------------------- The critics agree! Demonslayer is "a five star hit!" raves TIMES Weekly! "I've never heard such thoughtful comments. This man is a genious!" says two-time Nobel Prize winning physicist Erwin Rasputin! Posts: 1582 | Registered: Wednesday, November 13 2002 08:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Friday, March 25 2005 20:03
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quote: quote: quote:I'm with you except I'm grammar and punctuation marks and stuff -------------------- Why are you reading this ? Posts: 507 | Registered: Tuesday, March 1 2005 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Friday, March 25 2005 20:15
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Milla has it right. And Kel, you can keep your bizarre title to yourself, thank you very much. I managed not to get a title by virtue of distinguishing myself by sheer number of posts. Such is life. —Alorael, who thinks Icshi is understating his worth. He got a custom title due in no small part to being one of the very few to actually register and ostensibly enjoy GC. He's either crazy or a consummate liar, but he still gets a title. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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Bob's Big Date
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written Friday, March 25 2005 20:25
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quote:If I had a postbook, this would go in it. I got my title as an apparently temporary-turned-permanent rebuke for posting something on GC. Then TM posted the word 'd00d' 2000 times in 3 different topics and he kept his, proving that you can get away with anything if you spend enough time mincing around shouting the names of philosophers and touching yourself. [ Friday, March 25, 2005 20:28: Message edited by: Bad-Ass Mother Custer ] -------------------- The biggest, the baddest, and the fattest. Posts: 2367 | Registered: Friday, June 27 2003 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Friday, March 25 2005 20:47
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Imagine if you will a forum with no titles, no post count numbers determining your worth. Rise up against this oppressive system. Through off the shackles of your false reality. No really, post-count and titles are stupid. -------------------- I stop rubber at 160km/h, five times a week. CANUCKS RESPEK! My Style The Knight Between Posts. Posts: 2395 | Registered: Friday, November 2 2001 08:00 |
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Agent
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written Saturday, March 26 2005 00:19
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At a wild guess, Kel, I'd say that they're references to Alice in Wonderland. I got my uber-special title through... what was it? Umm... oh yes. Persistant and continual spamming, over a large time period. However, I guess, like Alec just pointed out, it can just really depend on what mood Drakey's in, at the time. However, even though I'm well aware that Icshi was accorded the title, due to his part in the Galactic Core contest, I'm sure that Alo has a very good point there. -------------------- Aut Tace Aut Loquere Meliora Silencio Posts: 1487 | Registered: Sunday, February 10 2002 08:00 |
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Post Navel Trauma ^_^
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written Saturday, March 26 2005 05:35
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Mine is a joint title with Arctic's. They are chosen because they are almost Marathon level names and they suggest tentacle rape. -------------------- Barcoorah: I even did it to a big dorset ram. desperance.net - Don't follow this link Posts: 1798 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Saturday, March 26 2005 08:06
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quote:My guess is that you'd be singing a much different tune if you had your own title. Perhaps one day I too will have my own title; however, I am doubting it. I don't see the system as oppressive. Rather, it encourages members to participate more in the community. Those who make distinctions based on post-count and such are to blame, not the system. -------------------- Lt. Sullust Cogito Ergo Sum Polaris Posts: 2462 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Saturday, March 26 2005 08:56
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quote:Mine has started to grow less itchy and I'm beginning to get used to it. But I don't really like it as such. Then again, it'd be a cold day in hell before Drakey gives a pound of fetid Dingo kidneys whether someone likes their title. :P -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "Really, Spiderweb is just a big, steaming pool of estrogen." --- Robin Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Saturday, March 26 2005 08:59
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quote:Some folks picked up a custom title for making themselves particularly useful. I think Cartographer is one example, and arguably BoE Posse might qualify as well. Edit: Sorry, this wasn't meant to be a double post. [ Saturday, March 26, 2005 09:01: Message edited by: Call out Gouranga be Happy ] -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "Really, Spiderweb is just a big, steaming pool of estrogen." --- Robin Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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BANNED
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written Saturday, March 26 2005 09:15
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I have over 50 custom monikers. And hell, with a name like "Amagasa Amagasa," I need some sort of identifier. -------------------- 私のバラドですそしてころしたいいらればころす Posts: 6936 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00 |
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Master
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written Saturday, March 26 2005 12:29
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Yes, yes. I think post count and custom titles are good things, though. They keep people posting who would have otherwise left long ago. -------------------- -ben4808 For those who love to spam: CSM Forums RIFQ Posts: 3360 | Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00 |
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Skip to My Lou
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written Saturday, March 26 2005 13:28
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quote:Unfortuanately, this has yet to work for me. Although, it would probably help if rather than lurking interspersed with 30 post splurges I actually did something to make people aware that I exist. It should also be noted that Drakey seems to give "good" titles to those with notable accomplishments and less than savory random titles to people who are well known, just for entertainment. Clearly, the way to gain a custom title is to make a notable contribution or cause Drakey to beleive that tormenting you would be fun. -------------------- Take the Personality Test! INTJ 100% 75% 100% 44% Huzzah for the Masterminds! www.Keirsey.com for personality information. The Sloganizer! "Swing your Archmage Alex." Deep down, you wish you were a stick figure. Posts: 1629 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00 |
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One Thousand Slimy Things
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written Saturday, March 26 2005 14:04
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I don't know about you, but my title gives me great pleasure. *Evil grin* -------------------- Bending, but not in the way you might imagine. Posts: 995 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |
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BANNED
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written Saturday, March 26 2005 15:49
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I should get the title - :) -------------------- You can take my Windows XP when you pry my cold, dead fingers off the mouse! Posts: 394 | Registered: Saturday, November 20 2004 08:00 |
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BANNED
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written Saturday, March 26 2005 16:42
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Alex, you have not been around for over 4 years. -------------------- 私のバラドですそしてころしたいいらればころす Posts: 6936 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00 |
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Skip to My Lou
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written Saturday, March 26 2005 17:08
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If I am not mistaken, the message boards started less than 6 months before I joined, how much older can you be in the community? Did you all interact somhow before they were created? How would you have known that each other existed? If the community is older than I believed, please excuse my ignorance. [ Saturday, March 26, 2005 17:12: Message edited by: Archmage Alex ] -------------------- Take the Personality Test! INTJ 100% 75% 100% 44% Huzzah for the Masterminds! www.Keirsey.com for personality information. The Sloganizer! "Swing your Archmage Alex." Deep down, you wish you were a stick figure. Posts: 1629 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Saturday, March 26 2005 17:17
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I have faint memories of the old Ikonboard (which, Alex, is the predecessor of this board). Ah, good times. Bad times, too. -------------------- —Zxquez Zolohahni I eat blueberries in pie square. Xerch'de/Rate. I miss you, but I haven't met you yet. So special, but it hasn't happened yet. Posts: 549 | Registered: Thursday, October 17 2002 07:00 |
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Skip to My Lou
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written Saturday, March 26 2005 17:23
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I was there for the Ikonboards. In fact, I recall seeing you there. -------------------- Take the Personality Test! INTJ 100% 75% 100% 44% Huzzah for the Masterminds! www.Keirsey.com for personality information. The Sloganizer! "Swing your Archmage Alex." Deep down, you wish you were a stick figure. Posts: 1629 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00 |