SMAC’s Philosophy Corner - Perhaps, when one frequently provides a new troop with a new rank, who has recently enrolled in a new army for a rank, one tends to give out high ranks so as to ensure surety that the new recruit will remain in the army for a prolonged period of time. This tactic is widely practiced in small/medium armies or sometimes armies who have leaders who tend to give out high positions because they feel and believe that giving out high ranks will increase the amount of troops enrolling into the specific army and also boosting not only the moral, but interest of troops to log onto Club Penguin and perform the ordained tactics and line formations for battles. But what is the true point here? It’s basically chat sizes and how the number of high positions can affect an army.
Free ranks are interrelated to chat sizes which depict the strength of the army through number, loyal troops through moderator and owners and experience as well is depicted by moderator and owner for the particular troop; but is this surely correct? It’s an often misguided misconception here in the small/medium army world that high ranks are given out to troops according to their experience here in the Army Community, but some beg to differ. However, before we begin, let’s have a run through about who members, moderators and owners are and what they’re usually supposed to do; in other words, what he/she has achieved and what the leaders depend on them for.
Which people are given Member classed ranks and what are they supposed to do?
Recruits who turn out to be either completely new to the army world or lack in experience are often ranked as the lowest class; member. These troops are expected to attend events frequently (now don’t get me started on this point), remain active on chat and of course, the basics; recruit. However, some recruits may reject the offer of the member class and instead of joining that particular army, search for another army which will offer him/her a higher class such as moderator (for a start).
Which people are given Moderator classed ranks and what are they supposed to do?
Recruits or present troops in a particular army are either offered this particular classed rank or are promoted to the specific rank depending on activity, recruiting ability, responsibility and loyalty. Moderators are expected to attend events very frequently, remain active on chat (i.e. open a tab for the specific army and then continue browsing) recruit a specific number of troops everyday or weekly and aid in leading when necessary (i.e. U-lead events are frequently led by moderators). As may this rank seem very special and an appropriate consideration of promoting and offering the position is often needed, it’s now being rejected. Troops who want this rank and are rather pushy are given this rank without even considering if he/she deserves it or not.
Which people are given Owner classed ranks and what are they supposed to do?
Recruits or presents troops in a particular army are either offered this particular classed rank or are promoted to the specific rank depending on activity, recruiting ability, responsibility, loyalty and leadership skills. In some armies, in particular (as I remember) the first owner rank would be second-in-command in the Romans whereas, the Special Weapons And Tactics first owner rank would be third-in-command. Owners are expected to attend events everyday, remain on chat whenever online, recruit at least a minimum of six-ten troops daily and aid in leading during every event. Again, people disregard this rank and hence, either beg numerous times or are promoted to this rank.
In today’s world, commonly in the small/medium army side, troops beg for high ranks because they want to not only gain respect, but also want to become legends. Of course, becoming a legend means becoming a very industrious, wise, active and pioneering person, but truly in order to become a legend, one must embrace Club Penguin armies in a way which changes them forever in a positive way. The leaders of some Top Ten armies in SMAC believe that giving high ranks is important because it increases size; is this practice legit and who practices it? Let’s see.
What do leaders do regarding ranks in armies and what do you think about people who give out free ranks? Do you think this will affect an army?
The recently created army, Black Rebels, who were defeated by Army Republic in the first round of the Legends Cup IV, have skyrocketed in sizes, but do these sizes include loyal moderators and owners? I asked Shad, a person of much experience and friendship the question.
They gotta earn them. For me, personally, I look at the experience and then I give them one week to prove they should be that certain rank. If they are an inactive or a bad troop, I demote them to a rank that suits them. And for people who give out free ranks, they are just gaining people who join JUST for that rank; meaning, they don’t get loyal troops. (And) yes, because if you get troops that earn their rank, they will more likely be loyal, which makes the army effective because loyal troops means you can get bigger and they won’t move to other armies. If you get troops that only want ranks, then the army will be dead within a week. This was proven in all armies that Pain led; like EPT.
I then asked Jai, Water Ninjas’ leader and a former AR third-in-command the same question.
Leaders are usually desperate and give out high ranks like mod and owner so they can see their army rise, but if you give out free ranks, it proves you’re impatient and shouldn’t be legend.
Finally, I questioned Sapper, Chaos leader.
No, the person who says they will do something for the army really won’t (do anything). They just want the rank and end up quitting the army like a day later.
Now you’ve heard three leaders of well-known and rising medium-sized armies about their thoughts on free ranks and whether or not the practice will affect the army or not, but you haven’t read mine yet.
Stephanie, is giving out ranks for free and promoting troops without considering whether or not they deserve it a good motive or a bad motive?
Depending on who and when you offered or promoted a particular person counts the most because it depends on his/her’s activity, experience, loyalty and skills in general, but with a high rank comes a task which people often regard as disreputable since they’re ordered to do multiple tasks at one time, and as they say, mould their life around armies at times. But fear not, there are both good sides and bad sides about this subject, but never take any risks.
The Good
- If you’re smart enough and offer a rank to a noob or recruit who seems intelligent and is obsessed with Club Penguin, then go ahead, but beware of the consequences because something might short right up like a firework.
- Ranks show how experienced and respected the troop is in the army. Since many people demand respect and fame, let alone becoming a legend, leaders tend to offer ranks to these kind of people. So, if someone seems completely determined and trustworthy, give it a shot.
- Offering high ranks to very experienced people, well-known figures or a friend of one’s is the best way to start out an army or when commencing a recruiting session.
The Bad
- Offering high ranks to people who don’t show to be obedient and experienced is a terrible move since you never know what he/she might come up with as an excuse to leave the army.
- People who have bad history regarding armies or are notorious for some bad deed aren’t always suggested, but if you know him/her, then it’s you and your own risk.
- Giving someone whom you don’t know that well a chat password (chat passwords are necessary to become a main owner on Xat) means that he/she can plan an attack at the army at anytime without your consent.
The Effects
- Troops who receive high ranks and are not at all experienced will simmer down the moral of the army if they fail to attend events frequently; i.e. they’ll enrage the leaders into another round of mockery and raging.
- Loyalty plays an important part in promotion and offers. If you fail to choose the right person for a particular rank when starting a new army, the army will most likely fall since the majority of ranks will be filled by inexperienced or irresponsible troops; the higher the tendency of giving away free ranks; the higher the liability of falling in armies a.k.a corruption.
Thus, when you give out a free rank, you should be very sure that you are pleased with whom you’re giving it too because he/she will be expected to perform great tasks and if you abuse this practice, you end up with like the beloved Hot Sauce Army, who ended because (as some say), due to a useless number of promotions and offers which ended the army because (once again) respectable, responsible and loyal people were considered, but were promoted to ranks with ease.
What do YOU think? Do you believe ranks should be given with ease or should be really mulled on about?
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