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**cloves** · 30th March 10, 07:38 AM

for what it's worth....i really liked the title that was given to me by Panache waaaaaay back when. It was him who suiggested KIlted Valkyrie....*shrug* I thought it was cool and original.

**Bugbear** · 30th March 10, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by cloves

for what it's worth....i really liked the title that was given to me by Panache waaaaaay back when. It was him who suiggested KIlted Valkyrie....*shrug* I thought it was cool and original.

As far as I'm concerned, Cloves, you still are a "Kilted Valkyrie."

**morrison** · 30th March 10, 05:02 PM

Ok, If I do all that stuff for all the points, how often do I get to repeat any particular portion of the system to increase points, and pad my points value? I might wear three kilts simultaneously for 9 extra bonus points!
or 14pts if combine a Great Kilt into the ensemble.

Geesh. I wonder if an Eagle Scout does so much for a the Eagle Badge?

**Wompet** · 30th March 10, 05:54 PM

This is an interesting thought ... just working it through for myself, using facts that are verifiable on the forum:

Originally Posted by CDNSushi

KILT OWNERSHIP
- Own a tartan kilt CHECK
- Own a modern kilt CHECK
- Own a tank CHECK
- Own 5 kilts (tartan or modern) CHECK
- Own 10 kilts CHECK
- Own 50+ kilts (earns the title: the Hamish) [read in a Mike Myers voice] I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy ...
- Own kilts in at least 3 different clan tartans (earns the title: the Clansman) CHECK
- Own kilts in at least 3 different universal tartans (earns the tilte: the Universal)
- Own a military tartan kilt CHECK
- Own a genuine government issue regimental kilt CHECK
- Sew your own kilt (earns the title: the Tailor) CHECK
- Sew at least 1 modern and 1 tartan kilt (earns the title: Master Tailor) CHECK
- Sew at least 10 kilts of any kind (earns the title: Grand Master Tailor) CHECK
(etc...) The sky is the limit as to how many achievements you can have...

ACCESSORIES:
- Own at least 5 different styles of kilt pin
- Own at least 3 different sgians dubh CHECK
- Own a claymore and know how to use it (earns the title: the Swordsman)
- Own a full mask sporran CHECK
- Own at least 5 different kinds of sporran 4 (darn ... so close

)
- Own at least 25 pairs of kilt hose CHECK
- etc...

DIY
(cross-ref. some of the "sew a kilt" achievements) CHECK
- knit your own kilt hose
- make your own sporran CHECK
- make your own sgian dubh CHECK
- convert a regular jacket to a kilt jacket CHECK
- complete at least 3 different DIY projects (earns the title: the Craftsman) CHECK
- etc...

KILT-WEARING
- wear a kilt for a day CHECK
- wear a kilt every day for a week CHECK
- wear a kilt every day for a month (earns the title: the Unbifurcated) CHECK
- wear a kilt every day for 6 months CHECK
- wear your kilt to a formal function (like a wedding or funeral) CHECK
- wear your kilt on a first date (earns the title: the Ladykiller)
- wear your kilt on a second date (earns the title: the Romantic)
- get married in a kilt
- wear a rubber chicken sporran out in public and post photos to prove it (Earns the title: the Grant)

There can be ONLY ONE!

- etc...

FORUM-BASED
(this would almost be like the post-based title system from before) So rather than repeating the post-count titles achieved, here are some other ideas:
- Welcome at least 50 new people in the Newbie forum (earns the title: the Friendly) I would have to double-check that one - I'm not the friendliest dog in the pack ...er, forum.
- Post at least 50 different photos (must be posted in different threads, and on different days). (Earns the title: the Shutterbug). CHECK
- Start at least 5 threads in the "kilt advice" forum that don't ASK for advice, but rather OFFER it. (Earns the title: the Helpful).
- log into XMTS every day for a month (Earns the title: the Addicted) CHECK
- post at least once in every forum (posts must be relevant, non-SPAM, non-garbage, and contribute to the discussions at-hand). (Earns the title: the Dedicated).
- post at least 10 new, original jokes in Craig's Corner. (Must include at least 1 bad pun). (Earns the title: the Red)
- give away a kilt to anyone who may not already have one. (Earns the title: the Generous). CHECK
- etc...

FOOD & DRINK
- try haggis at least ones CHECK
- make a haggis
- eat neeps & tatties every day for a week
- attend a Burns supper CHECK
- organize or put on a Burns supper
- deliver the toast to the haggis at a Burns supper I did a really poor Immortal Memory - does that count?

- etc...

And I'm a bit of a slacker compared to some around here ... uh, this might require that devoted mod or demi-mod. (What is a demi-mod? I have this mental image of a mod in 1:2 scale, or a short, stumpy mod with pointed ears and hairy feet.

)

**CDNSushi** · 30th March 10, 06:20 PM

Again... This was merely an idea... It would indeed take some moderation... As far as I know there's just the one company that makes a "life achievement" social network software, but it's only for the iPhone...

Because of the size of the forum (and number of members) I think the only feasible way to do anything like this would be to not only go on an honour system, but have a system whereby members could "check their own" achievements... If a mod had to personally add achievements to each and every member's account/profile, it would be a daunting task -- even if it were only the core group of members who were interested.

But as an idea or concept, I was wondering what people thought of such an "achievement" system like we see in some video games...

P.S. Wompet: You got a lot checked there... Thanks for sharing though. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your response... But that is why my vision would be to literally have like 3x as many achievements in each category than the ones I listed here... That way people, no matter how many kilts they own or how often they wear them, or how often they post on this site could still find some new challenges...

**fluter** · 30th March 10, 07:42 PM

Fun idea, even if it never went any farther. I'm a software geek, so I can see myriad reasons it would not happen!

Cloves, you are always our Kilted Valkyrie.

**morrison** · 29th July 10, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by Lady M

. . . Make use of your username, icon, profile photo and your signature lines, within those you can create an online identity which others can use to get a better idea about you. I know I've never looked to see what post count based title someone had ("Kilted Member") but I have read their signature or looked at their images. They say a lot more to me then "500 points" or "17 Kilts" ever could.

Just my thoughts on the subject.

username? mine is slightly inaccurate!

icon? it's actually a photo of a stranger taken randomly from online!

signature line? probably as close as I could get to being openly candid without revealing too much inner personality!

the title or advancement recognition is relevant to my join date versus post per day statistics, etc.