New award icons

Okay, first off, not sure if this is the best place for this topic or if it should be under "Help Wanted" area. 

Anyways, I've noticed a whole slew of new Icons.  I'm excited about them and think they are pretty neat, but I'm not sure what requirements need to be met to qualify for some of them.

For example:
Complete Mario, complete Zelda, complete Metriod, ect... what games are we counting here?  Just main mario games or games like Mario Golf, Mario Kart, Pinball?  All systems or just consoles and not handhelds?  I'm okay with whatever the community or mods decide but I do think it would be helpful to have an official list to go off of.  That way everyone is on the same page.  Also, is this just loose or does it have to be CIB?  Just wondering and thanks again to berserker for the icon designs.


List of people on NA who can add awards:



B.A.

Benihana

Berserker

Braveheart69

Burdger

GameboyRicky

Mario's Right Nut

NationalGameDepot

Pats1717

Paul

Penguin

Qixmaster

Speedy_NES

superNESman

xARSEFACEx


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  • Speaking of which, now that we have so many icons maybe the size should have been smaller? Or maybe just lose a few pizels on the boarders/spacing.



    I was going to make some for the entrants of the nesdev competition, but I don't want things to get out of hand
  • ^^wandered the same.
  • Yeah it does look like some icons have moved from the top (NWC, artist, campout, ect..) to the bottom awards section area, which is cool. So maybe we just have the feedback and donations icons next to the username.
  • Also, heres my thoughts on what should count. Mario for example. Doesn't have to be CIB, loose works fine. It would be just the main games, that way it doesn't spin out of control. Something like this:

    NES
    Mario Bros. (Classic Series)
    Super Mario Bros.
    Super Mario Bros. 2
    Super Mario Bros. 3

    SNES
    Super Mario World
    Super Mario World 2: Yoshi Island
    Super Mario All-stars
    Super Mario All-stars/w Super Mario World

    N64
    Super Mario 64

    Gamecube
    Super Mario Sunshine

    Wii
    Super Mario Galaxy
    Super Mario Galaxy 2
    New Super Mario Bros.
    Super Mario All-Stars 25th Ann.

    Gameboy
    Super Mario Land
    Super Mario Land 2
    Super Mario Land 3

    Gameboy Color
    Super Mario Bros. Deluxe

    Gameboy Advance
    Super Mario Advance 1
    Super Mario Advance 2
    Super Mario Advance 3
    Super Mario Advance 4

    DS
    Super Mario 64 DS
    New Super Mario Bros. DS

    I just went off memory, missing any main games?  Maybe you wouldn't count games like Yoshi's Island or Super Mario Land 3 since those arn't mainly mario games. Also, some of those are just rehashed games put out on different systems. I wouldn't county Mario Hotel for CDi... screw that game... and the CDi zeldas... I say those don't count.

  • How about:



    Speedrunner (Have had 1 or more speedruns accepted by SpeedDemosArchive.com or TASVideos.org)











  • I think any stand alone game based on the franchise should be considered, including the CD-i zeldas. I am still looking for Zelda's Adventure for my Zelda collection. I don't think Hotel Mario should count, as it is a spinoff or character included game. This would keep Donkey Kong, Super Smash Bros series, Soul Caliber (Link), Mario Kart and others from being mixed in. Unfortunately, if the collection is for "Super Mario" it would exclude Mario Bros, as this game is about as related as Donkey Kong is to the Mario platformer series.
  • Im wondering what i need for the megaman one, Does it only count origional megaman series? Does it count X? Zero? ZX? Battle Network? Legends? There is so many megaman series.



    Also do you have to have the disc based "Collection" games in all their formats and do you have to have the games in all their formats for example




    I currently own



    Megaman 1-6 NES

    Megaman 1,4 GB

    Megaman 7 X X2 X3 Soccer SNES

    Megaman 8 PS1

    Megaman 9 Wii

    Megamsn 10 Wii

    Megaman Aniversery collection GCN

    Megaman X collection GCN.

    Megaman X PC



    What do i need?

    If it only means origional series then

    I'm missing then 2,3,5 for gameboy

    and Wiley No Light Rock board that's paradise


    Or am i also missing



    Wiley wars, Genesis

    Megaman 1,3 PC (HiTech Expressions)

    Aniversery Collection PS2, Xbox

    Megaman 9,10 Xbox live, PSN

    Megaman 8 Saturn.

    Megaman: Powered Up PSP
    as well







    DO i have to have each game in the series on every console it came out for?

  • ^I sure hope not. I think as long as a similar port is available (MM9&10 for example), you should only need them for I system. If the game contains differing content, THEN I say include it.
  • Mega Man Battle Network 1-6?

    Mega Man & Bass?

    Mega Man X4-X8 and Command Mission?

    Mega Man Xtreme 1 and 2?

    Mega Man Legends 1 and 2? (and the Misadventures of Tron Boone!?!)

    Mega Man Network Transition?

    Mega Man Zero 1-4?

    Mega Man ZX and ZX Advent?

    Mega Man Star Force 1-3?



    There's a lot

    edit: on a different note, does anyone who has a series award have to prove they still have it every time a new game comes out? Sounds like potentially a lot of work!
  • Ick, this is getting messy, why do we need a series award? *throws wood on the fire*
  • Originally posted by: WhatULive4

    Ick, this is getting messy, why do we need a series award? *throws wood on the fire*


    Why not?
  • Originally posted by: Penguin

    Originally posted by: WhatULive4

    Ick, this is getting messy, why do we need a series award? *throws wood on the fire*


    Why not?

    I guess it's just harder to confirm legitimacy.  Unless we start a thread for each icon "Post your pic's here for authentication". 

  • Originally posted by: OSG

    Mega Man Battle Network 1-6?
    Mega Man & Bass?
    Mega Man X4-X8 and Command Mission?
    Mega Man Xtreme 1 and 2?
    Mega Man Legends 1 and 2? (and the Misadventures of Tron Boone!?!)
    Mega Man Network Transition?
    Mega Man Zero 1-4?
    Mega Man ZX and ZX Advent?
    Mega Man Star Force 1-3?

    There's a lot

    edit: on a different note, does anyone who has a series award have to prove they still have it every time a new game comes out? Sounds like potentially a lot of work!
    I'd say that we shouldn't worry about whatever console is out and current.  For example LoZ: OT 3D just came out on the 3DS... I say it shouldn't count right now because like you said... you'd have to try to keep it updated for everyone every few months.  So maybe count 3DS games only when 3DS 2 comes out, ect... just a thought. 


  • Oh I have to have that mog icon.
  • Originally posted by: WhatULive4

    Originally posted by: Penguin

    Originally posted by: WhatULive4

    Ick, this is getting messy, why do we need a series award? *throws wood on the fire*


    Why not?

    I guess it's just harder to confirm legitimacy.  Unless we start a thread for each icon "Post your pic's here for authentication". 


    well in order to get the icon you have to show proof to the admin before it is added.

  • Can someone point me in the right direction for the following:



    1. What kind of badges are awarded?



    2. How do I go about getting said badges?



    Thanks!!
  • lol, you guys have to simmer down. Not everything is fleshed out but once things are you'll know.

    Really, I just come up with the basic idea and design. Whether or not they're actually kept is another thing.

    Dain is probably super busy, so don't expect anything too quick.

    Most of the new awards are pretty self-explanatory. And who knows for sure if they'll be kept.

    So just give it some time.

    Edit: Plus, it's probably not easy (in the background) to make the icons into awards.
    I still have many icons that should be awards, but others have changed for some people.
    There are probably bugs to be had.
  • Man this these awards are getting out of control. But I'm interested in answers to these questions about what is included also.
  • Originally posted by: Berserker

    Edit: Plus, it's probably not easy (in the background) to make the icons into awards.
    I still have many icons that should be awards, but others have changed for some people.
    There are probably bugs to be had.


    I would guess it all has to be done manually. So at the very least it would take a long time.
  • Well here's the complete list of all of awards, some are still icons as well. We're working on it.

    The ultimate goal, who knows. It's fun, remember Dain loves fun. NA = fun. Awards add to the fun.



    Some of the details are still being worked out, but if you feel you deserve one of the new categories, PM me.



    List of all awards, not all will be implemented, at least I don't know if they all will be.



    Game Contest Participant

    2008 Game Contest 3rd Place

    2008 Game Contest 2nd Place

    2008 Game Contest 1st Place

    2009 Game Contest 3rd Place

    2009 Game Contest 2nd Place

    2009 Game Contest 1st Place

    2010 Game Contest 3rd Place

    2010 Game Contest 2nd Place

    2010 Game Contest 1st Place

    2011 Game Contest 3rd Place

    2011 Game Contest 2nd Place

    2011 Game Contest 1st Place

    Campout 2011 *Special* Shower

    Complete Cart-only Nintendo NES Set

    Complete in Box Nintendo NES Set

    Complete Cart-only Gameboy Set

    Complete in Box Gameboy Set

    Complete Gameboy Not For Resale Set

    Complete Cart-only Gameboy Color Set

    Complete in Box Gameboy Color Set

    Complete Gameboy Color Not For Resale Set

    Complete Cart-only Super Nintendo Set

    Complete in Box Super Nintendo Set

    Complete Not For Resale Super Nintendo Set

    Complete Cart-only Virtual Boy Set

    Complete in Box Virtual Boy Set

    Complete Not For Resale Virtual Boy Set

    Complete Cart-only Gameboy Advance Set

    Complete in Box Gameboy Advance Set

    Complete Gameboy Advance Not For Resale Set

    Complete e-Reader Animal Crossing Set

    Complete e-Reader Mario Advance 4 Set

    Complete e-Reader Mario Party Set

    Complete e-Reader Pokemon Card Set

    Complete in Box Game & Watch Set

    Complete Game-only Game & Watch Set

    Complete GBA NES Classic Series Cart-only Set

    Complete in Box GBA NES Classic Series Cart-only Set

    Complete Disc-only Gamecube Set

    Complete in Box Gamecube Set

    Complete Gamecube Not For Resale Set

    Complete Cart-only Nintendo 64 Set

    Complete in Box Nintendo 64 Set

    Complete Not For Resale N64 Set

    Complete Cart-only e-Reader Set

    Complete e-Reader Set

    Complete Not-for-Resale Set

    Complete in Box "Black Box" Set

    Garage Cart Owner

    Cheetahmen II Owner

    Myriad 6-in-1 Owner

    NWC Gold Owner

    NWC Gray Owner

    Panesian Set Owner

    Stadium Events Owner

    Test Cart Owner

    Prototype 1+ Owner

    Owner of an 1+ Arcade Cabinets

    Play Choice 10 Owner

    Complete Cart-only Sega SG-1000 Set

    Complete in Box Sega SG-1000 Set

    Complete Cart-only Sega Master System Set

    Complete in Box Sega Master System Set

    Complete Not For Resale Sega Master System Set

    Complete Cart-only Sega Genesis Set

    Complete in Box Sega Genesis Set

    Complete Not For Resale Sega Genesis Set

    Complete Disc-only Sega CD Set

    Complete in Box Sega CD Set

    Complete Not For Resale Sega CD Set

    Complete Cart-only 32X Set

    Complete in Box 32X Set

    Complete Not For Resale 32X Set

    Complete Cart-only Sega Game Gear Set

    Complete in Box Sega Game Gear Set

    Complete Not For Resale Game Gear Set

    Complete Cart-only Sega PICO Set

    Complete in Box Sega PICO Set

    Complete Cart-only Sega Saturn Set

    Complete in Box Sega Saturn Set

    Complete Not For Resale Sega Saturn Set

    Complete Disc-only Dreamcast Set

    Complete in Box Dreamcast Set

    Complete Not For Resale Dreamcast Set

    Complete PlayStation 1 Disc-only Set

    Complete in Box PlayStation 1 Set

    Complete Not For Resale PlayStation 1 Set

    Complete Disc-only PlayStation 2 Set

    Complete in Box PlayStation 2 Set

    Complete Not For Resale PlayStation 2 Set

    Complete Disc-only XBOX Set

    Complete in Box XBOX Set

    Complete Not For Resale XBOX Set

    NA Campout 2011 Attendee

    Campout Streaker!

    Jive Turkey

    Ultimate Frogger Champion

    Complete Disc-only Panasonic 3DO Set

    Complete in Box Panasonic 3DO Set

    Complete Cart-only Atari 2600 Set

    Complete in Box Atari 2600 Set

    Complete Cart-only Atari 5200 Set

    Complete in Box Atari 5200 Set

    Complete Cart-only Atari 7800 Set

    Complete in Box Atari 7800 Set

    Community Artist Award

    Community Beta Testers Award

    NA Campout 2009 Attendee

    NA Campout 2010 Attendee

    Complete Disc-only Phillips CDi Set

    Complete in Box Phillips CDi Set

    Club Nintendo Platinum Member

    Complete Cart-only ColecoVision Set

    Complete in Box ColecoVision Set

    Donation to Child's Play ($100)

    Donation Release Party for MTIPP

    Community ROM Dumpers Award

    NintendoAGE Expo 2008 Attendee

    Complete Cart-only Fairchild Channel F Set

    Complete in Box Fairchild Channel F Set

    Community Homebrewer Award

    Complete Cart-only Intellivision Set

    Complete in Box Intellivision Set

    Complete Cart-only Atari Jaguar Set

    Complete in Box Atari Jaguar Set

    Complete Disc-only Atari Jaguar CD Set

    Complete in Box Atari Jaguar CD Set

    Complete Cart-only Atari LYNX Set

    Complete in Box Atari LYNX Set

    M82 Demo Unit Owner

    It's a Boat!

    Complete Cart-only Magnavox Odyssey Set

    Complete in Box Magnavox Odyssey Set

    Complete Cart-only Magnavox 2 Odyssey Set

    Complete in Box Magnavox Odyssey 2 Set

    Community Musicians Award

    Complete Cart-only Neo Geo Set

    Complete in Box Neo Geo Set

    Complete Disc-only Neo Geo CD Set

    Complete in Box Neo Geo CD Set

    Complete Cart-only Nokie N-Gage Set

    Complete in Box Nokie N-Gage Set

    Complete N-Gage Not For Resale Set

    Complete Cart-only Neo Geo Pocket Color Set

    Complete in Box Neo Geo Pocket Color Set

    Complete Nintendo Fun Club News Set

    Complete Nintendo Power Set

    NWC 1990 Participant

    PI

    Pinball Machine Owner

    Complete in Box PlayStation Longbox Set

    Community Game Releaser Award

    Community 100+ Scan Uploader Award

    Community 50+ Scan Uploader Award

    Community 25+ Scan Uploader Award

    Complete Series Set for Castlevania

    Complete Series Set for Final Fantasy

    Complete Series Set for Kirby

    Complete Series Set for Mario

    Complete Series Set for Mega Man

    Complete Series Set for Metroid

    Complete Series Set for Pokemon

    Complete Series Set for Resident Evil

    Complete Series Set for Sonic

    Complete Series Set for Zelda

    NES Sharp TV Owner

    NintendoAge T-Shirt Owner

    Socially Networked

    Complete Cart-only Turbo Grafx 16 Set

    Complete in Box Turbo Grafx 16 Set

    Complete Disc-only Turbo Grafx CD Set

    Complete in Box Turbo Grafx CD Set

    Complete Cart-only Vectrex Set

    Complete in Box Vectrex Set

    Community Writers Award
  • Originally posted by: WhatULive4

    Originally posted by: Penguin

    Originally posted by: WhatULive4

    Ick, this is getting messy, why do we need a series award? *throws wood on the fire*


    Why not?

    I guess it's just harder to confirm legitimacy.  Unless we start a thread for each icon "Post your pic's here for authentication". 



    Not to mention new games will constantly be added to the series...
  • Originally posted by: Callin

    Originally posted by: WhatULive4

    Originally posted by: Penguin

    Originally posted by: WhatULive4

    Ick, this is getting messy, why do we need a series award? *throws wood on the fire*


    Why not?

    I guess it's just harder to confirm legitimacy.  Unless we start a thread for each icon "Post your pic's here for authentication". 



    Not to mention new games will constantly be added to the series...





    Well, I knew there would be people opposing it. My main reason for making them was seeing so many different types of collections. Like I've seen many great Zelda collections. These, like many other awards, won't be easy to get. Awards aren't just to look cool. They're to help drive people too, like achievements and trophies.
  • ^ Mobile for me is really hit or miss...



    I knew there might be some people hating on these awards. I made them because not all people collect by console specifically.

    There have been a lot of great Zelda collections lately for instance. I think these too are accomplishments to be observed.

    These won't be easy to get. Just like the complete set ones, they will be difficult.



    However I did add some easy ones too. Like the Social Networking one and the T-Shirt one, (Forget who suggested that.)

    While those are easy, they will hopefully make the community a little tighter and drive a little more traffic. (And increase shirt sales for Dain.)

    Don't think of the awards as just cool icons. Think of them as achievements/trophies. There to give you that extra encouragement.

    Meant for people to say, "You know, I've got 5/14 Virtual Boy games. Maybe I'll go for the complete set! I'll get an award too!".



    Clutter is one thing we don't want. That was one of the main reasons for the awards and reason why many icons turned into awards.

    If it gets bad we can always tweak things and what not down the road. Only time will tell.

    But I hope this helps you all understand some of the positive things awards can bring for us all as collectors. And as a community.
  • Originally posted by: Paul

    PM me.


    Maybe I will! That sounds like a dare!



    (later once things are not in transition)
  • how do obtain these icons. is there a link
  • Originally posted by: Berserker


    However I did add some easy ones too. Like the Social Networking one and the T-Shirt one, (Forget who suggested that.)

    While those are easy, they will hopefully make the community a little tighter and drive a little more traffic. (And increase shirt sales for Dain.)

    Don't think of the awards as just cool icons. Think of them as achievements/trophies. There to give you that extra encouragement.

    Meant for people to say, "You know, I've got 5/14 Virtual Boy games. Maybe I'll go for the complete set! I'll get an award too!".


    I'm going to miss the days where people collect what they wanted, instead of what they could get an award for.  That is all.
  • The A-Team van one is too small!!!
  • Originally posted by: jonebone

    Originally posted by: Berserker


    However I did add some easy ones too. Like the Social Networking one and the T-Shirt one, (Forget who suggested that.)

    While those are easy, they will hopefully make the community a little tighter and drive a little more traffic. (And increase shirt sales for Dain.)

    Don't think of the awards as just cool icons. Think of them as achievements/trophies. There to give you that extra encouragement.

    Meant for people to say, "You know, I've got 5/14 Virtual Boy games. Maybe I'll go for the complete set! I'll get an award too!".


    I'm going to miss the days where people collect what they wanted, instead of what they could get an award for.  That is all.

    Yeah, I'm sure people will spend thousands of dollars/hours getting games that they don't really want to collect, just for a stupid award on a video game collecting website... If that is really what you got out of what I said, you're missing the point.
  • Originally posted by: B.A.

    The A-Team van one is too small!!!

    Sorry, had to squeeze some of the icons down because they were bigger than 16x16 award size.
    But at least you can still tell what it is! That was a tricky one! (Biggest icon out of all of them.) lol
  • Originally posted by: Berserker

    Originally posted by: jonebone

    Originally posted by: Berserker


    However I did add some easy ones too. Like the Social Networking one and the T-Shirt one, (Forget who suggested that.)

    While those are easy, they will hopefully make the community a little tighter and drive a little more traffic. (And increase shirt sales for Dain.)

    Don't think of the awards as just cool icons. Think of them as achievements/trophies. There to give you that extra encouragement.

    Meant for people to say, "You know, I've got 5/14 Virtual Boy games. Maybe I'll go for the complete set! I'll get an award too!".


    I'm going to miss the days where people collect what they wanted, instead of what they could get an award for.  That is all.

    Yeah, I'm sure people will spend thousands of dollars/hours getting games that they don't really want to collect, just for a stupid award on a video game collecting website... If that is really what you got out of what I said, you're missing the point.

    I get what you mean.  When I look at the awards, it more or less reminds or inspires me to finish what I started.  Like I have several GBA Nes Series titles, or to finish my Zelda, Metroid or Castlevania sets, I only need 1 or 2 games.  I started these sets way before they were awards, but they really bring things back into focus and motivate me to accomplish what I set out to do in the first place.

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