Three conditions for getting (and keeping) the award:
2. Must have at least 10 bonus items that have to do with the series. This includes but is not limited to: Games not included in the list of qualifying games, re-releases (in addition to normal releases required for #1), multiple console versions, variants (whether error, screw, etc.), compilations, games from other regions, pirates, strategy guides, promotional materials, etc. This excludes items that are not official. (Handmade artwork, bead-art, Etsy stuff, etc.) As well as stuff with no tangible value. (DLC, phone games, etc.)
To get an award, you need to have all the games, plus 10 more items? Why??
Just an idea to make it harder. The point of these awards was for people who are fans of the series and collectors of it. Not for people who just happen to have all the games because they're good games. Though, who knows if we'll even be keeping them.
Three conditions for getting (and keeping) the award:
2. Must have at least 10 bonus items that have to do with the series. This includes but is not limited to: Games not included in the list of qualifying games, re-releases (in addition to normal releases required for #1), multiple console versions, variants (whether error, screw, etc.), compilations, games from other regions, pirates, strategy guides, promotional materials, etc. This excludes items that are not official. (Handmade artwork, bead-art, Etsy stuff, etc.) As well as stuff with no tangible value. (DLC, phone games, etc.)
To get an award, you need to have all the games, plus 10 more items? Why??
Just an idea to make it harder. The point of these awards was for people who are fans of the series and collectors of it. Not for people who just happen to have all the games because they're good games. Though, who knows if we'll even be keeping them.
That's the only thing I wasn't sure of either, but I didn't want to seem anymore "negative" Maybe you could do the award symbol and then a separate award symbol with a small plus sign in the corner if they fulfill the 10 more item requirement.
If it's an award based on having the set, the 10 extra items seems superficial. Now if it's an award title "Die Hard Zelda fan" or something, then the 10 items makes sense. Either the award should be clarified or the 10 extra items should be optional IMO.
But 10 more items could be something as trivial as Nintendo Power posters or anything random. Just seems a bit out of place.
That's the only thing I wasn't sure of either, but I didn't want to seem anymore "negative" Maybe you could do the award symbol and then a separate award symbol with a small plus sign in the corner if they fulfill the 10 more item requirement.
That would only be more of a hassle to keep track of then it is already looking to be. As it is these will probably get fazed out. Just waiting to hear from the man himself before anything happens.
it seems pretty easy to do the 10 "extra items", if you also collect even just the strategy guides because im sure i have more than 10 zelda and resident evil guides each.
i collect strategy guides and they really should have their own category, not just be considered as an "extra item" needed for a "series" award....
why isnt there an award for a complete "nintendo player's guide set" or something like that?
it might motivate me to finally get the last couple i said i would never own. (pokemon)
Just an idea to make it harder. The point of these awards was for people who are fans of the series and collectors of it. Not for people who just happen to have all the games because they're good games. Though, who knows if we'll even be keeping them.
Well, considering that each of those awards already spans at least 7 different consoles, I think achieving any one of them would already make that person a collector/fan.
Just an idea to make it harder. The point of these awards was for people who are fans of the series and collectors of it. Not for people who just happen to have all the games because they're good games. Though, who knows if we'll even be keeping them.
Well, considering that each of those awards already spans at least 7 different consoles, I think achieving any one of them would already make that person a collector/fan. I can't imagine someone just "happening to have" an entire series and not being one. Just my 2 cents...
Yeah, I'm hoping these award icons stick around. I think they are cool. To keep track of them we'd just need a forum thread. If a person thinks they qualify for an Icon they just have to post a pic of the games laid out. I'm sure there won't be a ton of people who will care to do this or have a complete set, but I do think it should be available for those who want to take the time to do it. So here's how I think it would work.
1. Set up and finalized rules and finalize list of needed games.
2. Create Forum post: "Game Series Sub-set Pictures"
3. Forum post Host looks at who qualifies for the icons and emails a mod.
Yeah I agree with Mog and Twizer. I think the honor system is more than sufficient regarding future releases. And if there's a separate thread where you have to submit photo evidence to get the award, then that streamlines the process quite well.
I would maybe limit it to major franchises. I'm sure there are 10 items in some obscure game reference, and that may be fine, but so would seeing the major titles. I'm talking about the ones that everyone recognizes.
Edit: And maybe make it series with at least ten games. This would help limit the games and still require a feat of collecting.
^^^ Thanks a lot you three. This is the kind of feedback I was looking for.
I just made the icons with no real plan behind them. Then got blindsided and tried to rush things together.
However, this does have the potential to explode into people having a ton of awards, which I want to avoid.
That's why I had suggested the 10 item rule. Any other ideas on how to prevent flooding?
Hmm....maybe once their awarded, could it be user-controlled? Maybe you could have a limit on the ones you can display under your avatar - that way you would pick your favorite ones to show off. Maybe limit it to displaying a max of 10 (two rows of five)?
Just to give everyone a heads up, I've been working with Berserker on hammering out all the details for these lists and icons. I'll start a thread with all the details hopefully sometime in the next week or so. So watch for that.
EDIT: Ah, didn't notice until a second ago that Berserker already mentioned this in the top post.
Only two away from getting the Zelda and Castlevania awards. Hopefully these are implemented soon since I just ordered the last copies I need. I thought I had a chance at the Mega Man award but I completely forgot about the Starforce and Battle Network games.
I'm only 4 away from Final Fantasy, Tactics A2, XII Revenant Wings, XIV and Dissidia 012
I have all the Zelda games... I really want that triforce icon.
On the Mario one, I think if you include Mario Clash, you should include Mario is Missing and Mario's Time Machine. And if you aren't going to consider the Mario Sonic crossover games, why include the Mario Vs. DK crossover games? Mario Kart is a sports game as well, technically.
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Three conditions for getting (and keeping) the award:
2. Must have at least 10 bonus items that have to do with the series.
This includes but is not limited to:
Games not included in the list of qualifying games, re-releases (in addition to normal releases required for #1), multiple console versions, variants (whether error, screw, etc.), compilations, games from other regions, pirates, strategy guides, promotional materials, etc.
This excludes items that are not official. (Handmade artwork, bead-art, Etsy stuff, etc.)
As well as stuff with no tangible value. (DLC, phone games, etc.)
To get an award, you need to have all the games, plus 10 more items? Why??
Just an idea to make it harder. The point of these awards was for people who are fans of the series and collectors of it. Not for people who just happen to have all the games because they're good games. Though, who knows if we'll even be keeping them.
Three conditions for getting (and keeping) the award:
2. Must have at least 10 bonus items that have to do with the series.
This includes but is not limited to:
Games not included in the list of qualifying games, re-releases (in addition to normal releases required for #1), multiple console versions, variants (whether error, screw, etc.), compilations, games from other regions, pirates, strategy guides, promotional materials, etc.
This excludes items that are not official. (Handmade artwork, bead-art, Etsy stuff, etc.)
As well as stuff with no tangible value. (DLC, phone games, etc.)
To get an award, you need to have all the games, plus 10 more items? Why??
Just an idea to make it harder. The point of these awards was for people who are fans of the series and collectors of it. Not for people who just happen to have all the games because they're good games. Though, who knows if we'll even be keeping them.
That's the only thing I wasn't sure of either, but I didn't want to seem anymore "negative" Maybe you could do the award symbol and then a separate award symbol with a small plus sign in the corner if they fulfill the 10 more item requirement.
If it's an award based on having the set, the 10 extra items seems superficial. Now if it's an award title "Die Hard Zelda fan" or something, then the 10 items makes sense. Either the award should be clarified or the 10 extra items should be optional IMO.
But 10 more items could be something as trivial as Nintendo Power posters or anything random. Just seems a bit out of place.
That's the only thing I wasn't sure of either, but I didn't want to seem anymore "negative" Maybe you could do the award symbol and then a separate award symbol with a small plus sign in the corner if they fulfill the 10 more item requirement.
That would only be more of a hassle to keep track of then it is already looking to be.
As it is these will probably get fazed out. Just waiting to hear from the man himself before anything happens.
i collect strategy guides and they really should have their own category, not just be considered as an "extra item" needed for a "series" award....
why isnt there an award for a complete "nintendo player's guide set" or something like that?
it might motivate me to finally get the last couple i said i would never own. (pokemon)
Just an idea to make it harder. The point of these awards was for people who are fans of the series and collectors of it. Not for people who just happen to have all the games because they're good games. Though, who knows if we'll even be keeping them.
Well, considering that each of those awards already spans at least 7 different consoles, I think achieving any one of them would already make that person a collector/fan.
Just an idea to make it harder. The point of these awards was for people who are fans of the series and collectors of it. Not for people who just happen to have all the games because they're good games. Though, who knows if we'll even be keeping them.
Well, considering that each of those awards already spans at least 7 different consoles, I think achieving any one of them would already make that person a collector/fan. I can't imagine someone just "happening to have" an entire series and not being one. Just my 2 cents...
Well, when I originally conceived the idea for these, I had people like this in mind:
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=51116
Oh yeah and if these series do stick around, Starfox seems like it should be included as well.
why not add mortal kombat too?
1. Set up and finalized rules and finalize list of needed games.
2. Create Forum post: "Game Series Sub-set Pictures"
3. Forum post Host looks at who qualifies for the icons and emails a mod.
4. Mod gives member icon.
The one hard part would be keeping everyone
You might as well say:
"About all the work and trouble it will be to manage what is already there... How about a bunch more while you're at it?".
If you have all of the games of a series now, chances are you are going to grab the new one anyway.
I just made the icons with no real plan behind them. Then got blindsided and tried to rush things together.
However, this does have the potential to explode into people having a ton of awards, which I want to avoid.
That's why I had suggested the 10 item rule. Any other ideas on how to prevent flooding?
I would maybe limit it to major franchises. I'm sure there are 10 items in some obscure game reference, and that may be fine, but so would seeing the major titles. I'm talking about the ones that everyone recognizes.
Edit: And maybe make it series with at least ten games. This would help limit the games and still require a feat of collecting.
^^^ Thanks a lot you three. This is the kind of feedback I was looking for.
I just made the icons with no real plan behind them. Then got blindsided and tried to rush things together.
However, this does have the potential to explode into people having a ton of awards, which I want to avoid.
That's why I had suggested the 10 item rule. Any other ideas on how to prevent flooding?
Hmm....maybe once their awarded, could it be user-controlled? Maybe you could have a limit on the ones you can display under your avatar - that way you would pick your favorite ones to show off. Maybe limit it to displaying a max of 10 (two rows of five)?
Just to give everyone a heads up, I've been working with Berserker on hammering out all the details for these lists and icons. I'll start a thread with all the details hopefully sometime in the next week or so. So watch for that.
EDIT: Ah, didn't notice until a second ago that Berserker already mentioned this in the top post.
I have all the Zelda games... I really want that triforce icon.
On the Mario one, I think if you include Mario Clash, you should include Mario is Missing and Mario's Time Machine. And if you aren't going to consider the Mario Sonic crossover games, why include the Mario Vs. DK crossover games? Mario Kart is a sports game as well, technically.
I am pretty close on the Zelda's but am missing a few of the handhelds.
~~NGD
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=54106