S3 Rank Discussions (12/31/05)

[<AE> Tagger]

Originally Posted by Jimdalf

Does Ensign not count as an enlisted rank? I dunno as I ain't a navy man and ain't american, but I suspect it is equal to private

I do not think bonus objectives, headshots, rounds won or accuracy should come into consideration when doing the rank... just things like kills/deaths, bombs planted/defused, hostages rescued, VIPS killed/rescued should determine your rank

The rank of Ensign is an O-1 (the letter "O" meaning "Officer") on the pay scale. The same as 2nd Lieutenant is an O-1 on the pay scale. Ensign is the lowest Navy/Coast Guard rank in the officer ranking system.

[REiZO]

we should get classes depending on what we do most or a lot. for example, if you snipe a lot, you get named a sniper. if you throw grenades like crazy, grenadier. smgs, close-quarters. etc.. this way we can have classes w/o messing up the balance of the game since we are still able to do whatever we want.

[GLDN_KLR]

I feel that the rank system should be like that of BF2 where you have to gain rank by global points and score from the games you have played. so that way you have something to work towards for example
You move up from ensign to the next rank when you get 500 points or so...i know it wont happen but i like that idea of a ranking system.

[AgentLee]

Originally Posted by amartin956

yeah that defly sounds like thats how it will be...

i wish we could have different specialities like you can train on a certain thing (i.e. sniping bombs auto matic assualt riffles vehicles etc.) then in each of those ranks you can get specialtie badges to place above an ordinary ranked player

example you are a captain with a elite sniper badge wich places you higher than a regualr captain

This is more realistic and I think its more befitting. Sadly, thouh higher ranks are supposed to represent those with experience, leaderships skills, and ability to perform under fire.


Although you cant get specified Sniper detail, or Demolitinos Spec ratings, some of your playing style is represented in your stats. Hit percentage, headshot count, weapon prefs (if used), etc.

I think certain ranks should be only allowed to be awarded to memebers within a clan. For example, clan mates voting for a accomodation for a clan member who's demonstrated effective leadership skills. Ranks of high stature seem only just in such circumstances.

[CritiKiL]

Originally Posted by c0mmand3r

corruption in the ranks.

Yea...That's where I came up with my sig slogan, because you just didn't know how good a guy was by looking at his rank. He could've been playing with the 'wrong' people at the 'wrong' time and lost his 'Captainship!'...I just started saying *fuzz the ranks...because you'd think one guy is a bad player, and he wasn't..

[l3ruce \\'ayne]

Yeah, That sounds about right. Remember Zipper is Original when it come too things like this. I agree with you 100%.

[stone_cold_stalker]

It would be great if socom3 online let the americans play each other online then get the best 32 and put them in one team then find a way that we could play the 32 best from each of the British, French, Australians, etc.. teams

[Cylon]

It would be great if socom3 online let the americans play each other online then get the best 32 and put them in one team then find a way that we could play the 32 best from each of the British, French, Australians, etc.. teams

Hopefully the best 32 are not glitchers and rank ups this time around

[Cylon]

Thoses are great percentages. Lets hope its not impossible to get up to lets say a commander because of rank ups

[Z3CH]

For those wondering, yes ensign is an actual officer rank. It is O-1. Enlisted E-1 is Seaman Recruit. That period before you become an officer, when you go through officer boot camp, you are a MidShipman. And commander, your percentages are a little weird. Don't forget how many people will be playing this game. Having 5 ranks for people just under the 150 mark, that must be a little off. They aren't gonna have you go insane and get to be 150th ranked person just to get O-7 out of O-11.