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ComradeRob · 19 Dec 2006, 12:06

Apologies if something like this already exists, but if it does then I'm not aware of it.

Simple suggestion: building on the 'Wanted/Not Wanted' settings on the Politics page, add a third level 'Approved'.

'Approved' galaxy members will be able to see an 'Approved Overview', with sensitive information such as alliance contact details, real IRC nicks (if fake-nicking) and maybe phone numbers.

When a new player exiles in, they get the status of 'Wanted' until set otherwise, but they will not be able to see the Approved Overview; as such, it will be impossible to simply exile around the universe collecting details from people's overview screens.

This will hopefully increase the levels of trust shown towards exiled players, and will add an extra incentive for players to get on IRC and make themselves known.

Unapproved players should have a big, bold message on their overview telling them that they are not yet approved by their galaxy, and suggesting various steps they could take (#1: Get on IRC) to rectify this.

Approved status could also be used to grant access to the galaxy fund and possibly visibility of outgoing (and incoming defence?) fleets on galaxy status.

Kal · 19 Dec 2006, 12:10

I very much like this idea

CBA · 19 Dec 2006, 12:19

i also think its a great idea.

Spritfire · 19 Dec 2006, 13:03

I agree this is a good idea. Now we dont need to have forest exiling around jumping into gal chans

furball · 19 Dec 2006, 16:57

Good idea, I'll integrate it into my proposal for galaxy/cluster/universe structure.

Chef! · 19 Dec 2006, 18:29

Cool idea, like it.

Furyous · 19 Dec 2006, 18:43

Great idea. Do it!

Veedeejem! · 19 Dec 2006, 19:08

Great idea

Ultimate Newbie · 20 Dec 2006, 10:59

[Approved]

Kal · 20 Dec 2006, 16:56

on a related note - if this were done, should any other parts of the galaxy system be restricted if someone is not approved? (or also if they are set to not-wanted)

Furyous · 20 Dec 2006, 17:01

I'd like to see an inaccessible galaxy fund and Gal Status page.

Heartless · 20 Dec 2006, 17:42

Probably incorporate those access-levels to the galaxy forums?

This could also sort the issue of free planets not seeing outgoing galaxy status. This restriction was brought in to limit the damage a freebie spy account could do, but with access levels there is no more need for such a restriction and would increase the quality of a freebie account.

Kal · 20 Dec 2006, 17:46

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Originally Posted by Heartless

Probably incorporate those access-levels to the galaxy forums?

This could also sort the issue of free planets not seeing outgoing galaxy status. This restriction was brought in to limit the damage a freebie spy account could do, but with access levels there is no more need for such a restriction and would increase the quality of a freebie account.

now thats a great idea!

_Kila_ · 20 Dec 2006, 18:34

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Originally Posted by Furyous

I'd like to see an inaccessible galaxy fund and Gal Status page.

I think that an unapproved planet shouldn't see outgoing fleets or incoming def. That should stop spying etc. But if someone exiles into a galaxy and hasn't been set to approved yet for whatever reason (GC being away etc...), they should still see incs and be able to report them.

furball · 20 Dec 2006, 20:15

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Originally Posted by _Kila_

I think that an unapproved planet shouldn't see outgoing fleets or incoming def. That should stop spying etc. But if someone exiles into a galaxy and hasn't been set to approved yet for whatever reason (GC being away etc...), they should still see incs and be able to report them.

That sounds fair to me, great point Kila (did I really just write that?

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Allow free planets full access to the galaxy forum (this is vital for them to get to know their galmates and find out about IRC), but make the MoC able to tag certain threads only viewable by approved planets (e.g. contact details threads).

Cochese · 22 Dec 2006, 03:31

Good stuff

Rocko · 5 Jan 2007, 08:47

just gotta watch the balance at which this line between wanted and approved is set.
How much would it take for a person exciling in, to fake nick it onto IRC, spend a day there spurting the right words about activity and how their previouse gal sucked, the GC sets them to Approved, and there u go, all they need and off they go,..

You still need to be able to work well within the galaxy, so that this approved status could perhaps take a WEEK before it's given and the imformation given out.

(it'd also give new people playing the game 2 small steps instead of 1 big step to take,.. i.e,.. keeping their planet active and usefull = wanted,.. then its a smaller step to get onto IRC and be more productionve to get to Approved)

ComradeRob · 5 Jan 2007, 08:55

That's for individual GCs to decide. The suggestion is merely about giving them the option to do so. Some people will probably get it wrong, but so what?

The information about galaxy contact details, IRC nicks etc. belongs to the galaxy. They should be able to decide who sees it and when. If a week is the right length of time, then the GC should decide that (and the manual should probably make this point to GCs).

-Blue Moon- · 5 Jan 2007, 09:05

I am 110% in support of this idea - good thinking Rob

Juice · 5 Jan 2007, 10:52

Superb idea. As has already been mentioned this opens up other uses for approved planets.

zokka · 13 Jan 2007, 18:33

Nice Idea. Was wondering what happans If the GC won't approve you just because you belong to a certian alliance?

Pilgrim · 15 Jan 2007, 06:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heartless

Probably incorporate those access-levels to the galaxy forums?

This could also sort the issue of free planets not seeing outgoing galaxy status. This restriction was brought in to limit the damage a freebie spy account could do, but with access levels there is no more need for such a restriction and would increase the quality of a freebie account.

alls fair in love and war

rasputini · 15 Jan 2007, 10:30

Excellent idea, Rob. any chance of this getting in for R20?

ComradeRob · 15 Jan 2007, 12:11

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Originally Posted by zokka

Nice Idea. Was wondering what happans If the GC won't approve you just because you belong to a certian alliance?

The GC is the elected representative of the galaxy as a whole. If the GC decides that your alliance can't be trusted (maybe the galaxy contains several members of an alliance that your alliance is at war with) then it's up to you to convince him/her otherwise. Sometimes GCs will be entirely right to restrict the access of members of alliances which might abuse the information displayed on the overview.