Hi ACP,
Recently, our Commanders in Chief, Capncook and Tori – have asked me to come up with a number of reformations for the army. This came about after many complaints about the Ranks page, we made the decision that it had to be edited.
The following is the findings of my report:
1.Rank Reform – As of late, our ranks have been a complete and utter shambles. With ridiculous amounts of mods, rank names like ‘Field General’ and ‘Master General’ that don’t even make sense, nor are real military ranks (and we are based on real armies). I also felt we needed to correct the fact that Corporal is the lowest rank. It makes absolutely no sense. It should be Private, as it is in almost every other military in the world
What this means for you – You will see on the ranks page that there are new ranks now. No one has been demoted or promoted aside from the 5 people who are our new Generals, the Fourth in Command rank.
2. Reintroduction of the Medals System – This feature has been in ACP for as long as I can remember, we called Medals ‘Clovers’ and a number of them were given out after battles as a reward for attendance. It was a great way to judge promotions, and a real incentive to come to events. In my time as a lower rank, I greatly enjoyed collecting my ’4 Clovers’ and putting them in my xat name
What this means for you – From now on, when the results of every event are posted, you will be given Clovers for attendance at the event, these Clovers will be one of the criteria which we will use to judge promotions. It also gives an idea of who the most loyal soldiers are.
3. Abolishment of Handpicked Moderator – Once again, I think this is a feature that as an army we have just accepted and muddled along with it for a long time. But it makes absolutely no sense and is extremely inefficient. On promotion days it is extremely confusing for the person trying to give a promotion. It is my idea that we just have a couple of moderator ranks, that way we dont have people who feel left out at not getting handpicked mod. It also keeps the ranks looking clean and tidy
What this means for you – There are no more handpicked mods, anyone who is a mod rank will automatically be made a moderator on our chat box. As soon as you reach Lieutenant Colonel, you will be made a moderator on our chat.
Note – Although your new rank may be a rank which was a lower rank in the old ranks system, this does not mean anything in our new ranks. NO ONE in the army has been demoted. We are also working on getting new emblems made.
Check below to see your new rank!
Commander in Chief: Capncook, Pinkgirl3919
Field Marshal: Cassius Brutus , Flipmoo, Purple Slime
General: Fluffyboy3 , Lighton155, Monsoon
Lieutenant General: Bluesockwa, Splasher99, (The other 4ics will be added once the election is over)
Major General: Change, Epicorange, Guile4 (Hurricanex1), Japan, Lorenzo Bean, Mrgpv, Nnpingwin, Pengy38088, Sercan, Splashy56, Superjay99
Brigadier General: Agent233, Cpwarriorful, Lucario, Mike Stand12, Rawkinman, Smartuin, Veoleta
Colonel: Cody213, Elf12800, Grillchz200, Hades, Jack, Loiy1, Sonic, Trumpyjosh,
Lieutenant Colonel: Bjkb1, Chief Paco24, Maelatron, Mcw3, Ocean, Guile4 (Hurricanex1)
Major: Dj Pingy8, Harry Joe, James30072, Minifotty, Pengo1693, Rock71, Smsm 3, Twitchy543
Captain: Beatlesfan13, Carcal, Colew2000, CoolBoy24206, Darkside, Domsamillion, Dpd2000, FireWor1234, Firefoot9000, Gangsta, LeonW33, Pie51/Kingwhale, Pingu15cool, Xhuntercorey, Zach 11
First Lieutenant: 444panda444, Alyassa1, Attackster142, Badboy00923, Cody2143, Cocoispuffed, CP Spaulding, Crob30, Da Main Cat, Dannay11, Edenboy6, Gothic6888, Karateg0874, LordAlbaro, NicWin100, Red, Sidie9, Slippykicky, Videogames1224, ZacFoxx27
Second Lieutenant: 123go12, Anna Mcg, Cocoi25, Color50, Cutey101, Dw2608, Icebell, Kyle2000, Overton60, Phipy
Sergeant Major: Andy21441, Alex Mcg, Empoleon7667, Goh Laser 1, Korra546, Nintendo342, Penguin52374
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Warrant Officer: A L E X ACP, DawnedLeg, Kenz112, Lionzluver, Vissie987, Zoom5515
Staff Sergeant: Rocky24568,
Sergeant: Bkrb Boss, Mel77114, Inzult54312, Raven 10, Robbybobby, Smelly7709, Vchgfdytubdy
Corporal: Blueink, Dexter86090, Elv 465, Frodogon, Mrgrinch6, Pjayo, Rocketman22, Turborobo999
Lance Corporal: Antwerp001, Keynikki2, Rocky 267, Test55235
Private First Class: Abe106, Applebiter, Bedos Pal, Bonwe, Day6606, Hank 101, Pengo3601, Pikachu624, Playmaster99, Snaketeja, Tuner777, Vo Yo
Private: Abe106, Anessa2, Ashkhan11, Batuhanduras, Boad Storm, Bobrules 107, CP Spaulding, CrazyCat1802, Cwack face43, Dilan1234, Duncan543, Emkiby101, Farkey28905, Hammersong3, Homiemate, Iceboy8974, ldrago125, Kung fu wah, Lilolien, Lil Pigpig, Lol30000, Mario1792, Marvel 7345, Milalila3, Nellie63, Ninja85456, Pet0123, Piggyfly45, Pinguu32, Pop 1023, Pup2yr10, Raybombs, Red10oscar, ScoobertsACP, Serban2006, Sooni7, Sourodita, Spidermmann, Spongebob123, Tornadobobby,
As always, if you feel you have a query regarding anything in this post, then leave the following comment:
1 .Name
2, Rank
3, Your Query
Signed,
Cassius Brutus, ACP Field Marshal
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YAY! IM FINALLY A MOD!!
Cool.
Back to my member days. Also about the medal thing, you should comment on the results post to get credit.
1. Name: Asdfghjkl888
2. Rank: ACP Bunny Duck, Retired 3ic
3, Your Query: I’m assuming this is the part where I just put what I think about the changes.
a) I don’t like the rank reformations. ACP was so used to having those ranks in those positions, we’ve had them for more than three years, and I don’t really see the necessity to change them. Sure we’re based off of a real army, but I don’t think we have to be exactly on par. Plus I think we should limit the mod ranks. Maybe up to Brig Gen, but don’t have 6 ranks (or is it 5) be a mod.
b) I’m fine with getting rid of the handpicked, but it was a way for the upcoming soldiers to see if they’re doing a good job. I mean, it was like a “mod in training,” because they could un-handpick them. It gave them a little responsibility to test out. I guess its okay, though, but maybe have the rank before the mods be handpicked at the least.
c) No. Just no. The Medal/Clover system did not rely on the honor system, it was really easy to lie. Unless there would be like, an official counter that only the owners could edit, but it’s fine.
I don’t like these changes. I don’t like these changes one bit. Maybe its cause I’m used to the old ways, but still. Why change something that wasn’t broken? The only thing thats broken, I think, is the leadership and how ACP runs, not these little things.
Your Official ACP Bunny Duck and supportive ACP Mascot,
Asdfghjkl888
We should read the Nation page, and assess ourselves on how we’re actually running. I’ve noticed the leaders have been giving away spots over Lieutenant General (and yes I was begging for 3ic, but it was a joke, guys. ACP Bunny Duck’s job is to be funny.), but it clearly says in the ACP’s Constitution, which I assume to be the Nation page, no soldier may be granted a rank above Lt. Gen (former rank, that is).
I also think we should add more fun into ACP, it’s gotten quite… strict.
Perspective on Asd’s point of view:
A.) I believe that the ranks did need special attention but didn’t need handling immediately. They were a thing of concern, but the new system will be easier to check and is more pleasing to the eye. However I will be honest in the fact that I do feel demoted. A demotion took place not in term of placement on the ranks but rather the title.
In terms of Asd’s stance on the moderator ranks I agree 100%. I see no need for 42 Mod’s [Not counting Guile4 (Hurricanex1) who has mod ranks].
Single means one, Couple means Two, and a Few means three. I agree with a few mod ranks or maybe four but six seems a bit too much.
B.) This could be my mistake but was there not a time when the ACP did indeed have moderator ranks? It was always my belief that the “handpicked” system was a creative invention designed as an early reward before one reached the required rank.
C.) I see it no different from commenting other than it’s a way Leaders/Owners better keep track of who did and did not come versus searching the site archives of the past month and/or guessing from memory. However unless medals (clovers) are given on chat after an event took place and are kept track of on site, [Something like a medal (clover) tracker would be fun to have] Asd makes a strong point. It would be no different from commenting which does rely on the honor system.
All very great points! I see the ACP leadership is trying and striving for reform! Now if we can get those pesky mods and members [Myself included] to go on a recruiting frenzy! 😉
~ZacFoxx27
I think I finally see someone with a brain in ACP! It’s great that some of the leaders are actually figuring out how to make the ACP successful; by changing they way its run. If there’s a problem in the Army, it’s most likely rooted in the leadership.
However, these changes have done completely nothing. Here is a list of impacts and aftermaths I PREDICT will happen/already happened.
RENAMING THE RANKS:
Pros:
-Some people feel promoted
-We now run like an official army, kind-of-ish.
Cons:
-Just confuses everyone
-Some people feel demoted
-More people are moderator, which increases the likelihood of abuse and increases the amount of people in charge.
INTRODUCTION OF MEDALS:
Pros:
-Those who tell the truth can be fairly judged on whether they get a promo or not.
-People feel as if they earned a reward.
Cons:
-Anyone can lie. It’s also very easy to lie on this.
-ACP teaches its soldiers that lying can sometimes get a reward.
ABOLISHMENT OF HANDPICKED:
Pros:
-Less mods! Less people to think they’re in charge.
-Less abuse.
Cons:
-People now don’t have their “test run” on moderator.
-People who are “going the extra leg” in their rank don’t get a reward.
There’s probably a few more, but that’s as much as I can think of right now.
Personally, if there were any changes that had to be made, I would propose these ones, let the soldiers vote on it that way we increase leader-soldier interaction.
-Have more fun events in the ACP; it’s gotten quite strict. (More Contests, ACP Olympics, Chat Parties, Etc.)
-Increase Soldier-Leader Interactions; the only way soldiers trust their leaders is if they know they can trust them. For example, if we made Mr. X a leader, I don’t think I would trust him (assume I’m a very smart Corporal or something), cause let’s say he never says “hello” to me on chat, ignores my PCs, and abuses me often. He also could’ve been mean to the ACP and hated ACP earlier in his CPA Community history. [This could also mean add some polls for important decisions and elections!]
-Create a more friendly environment; make those who are new here, and those who are still climbing through the ranks, make sure they know they’re welcomed here and we want them here.
-Ensure that the leadership works together and have a majority. If the majority of the owners agree one one thing, then it’s likely the rest of ACP will support it.
-Promote big ideas and really reward good work. If a soldier just spent six hours recruiting by himself, don’t let that be ignored. Reward him. If a soldier or two logged onto a server to scout for enemies, let them know they’re doing the right thing. If a leader has a really good idea or lead a battle to victory, or maybe has a bunch of soldiers favoring him, make sure the rest of the leaders get in on this strategy.
So yeah… sorry for the long comment.
~ACP Bunny Duck
holy crud o.o
Medals, no.
^ Hard to keep up with for leaders and soldiers, so people generally make them up at promotion day and as leaders have no permanent record, they have no choice but to promote them.
At higher levels I expect this is rewarding to the super-active but inept soldiers compared to the also-active (just not super-active) mods with genuine high-rank/owner potential.
(I think the only way medals can work is if you have a page to be updated, like ACPTR, but ACP is clearly much bigger so it’ll be arduous to collect the names of everyone at not just scheduled but also minor unscheduled events organized by a few people.)
I joined AR delete me from the ranks
1 .Name Sonic
2, Rank
3, Your Query I see that I have gotten a demotion for no reason. Please promote me 1-up since I was currenly a 6ic.
1 .Name: Gordonedward
2, Rank: Major
3, Your Query
Tori made me a Major last night as some idiot wiped me off the ranks so i assumed retirement, Tori gave me my rank back and now this new rank has happened, i should be mod. Dont you
I’m a bit confused. On this post it says that my new rank is Major but on the Ranks page it says that I’m Lieutenant Colonel. What rank am I?
1. Name : Kenz112
2. Rank : Warrant Officer
3. Your Query :
The rank sergeant major should be under warrant officer and warrant officer should be under 2nd lieutenant.
Name: turbo999
Rank: corporal
Query: where is roboman999 he’s a private
Sounds great! Now this will take a while to get used to..