How many "ranks" are there on ST?

[Duke87 1,070]

So, we lost the Squatters and the Local Yokels, and we've picked up "Landed Gentry" and Yuppies.

Clearly this is an urban renewal program.

[Korot 6]

Clearly this is an urban renewal program.quote>

Yeah, somewhat like 'spring cleaning': cleaning every room in the house now winter has ended, and you get engulfed with a lot of new energy, of which you, by the time summer approaches, wonder were it has gone to...

Regards,

Korot

[Larks2242 251]

Originally posted by: Duke87

Clearly this is an urban renewal program. quote>

Looks like the site is rebranding

[Duke87 1,070]

Junior confirmed:

Also, Prefect Hitchhiker is still there:

[TekindusT 3,809]

Could we see an updated "Rank List" like the one in the first page?

[Duke87 1,070]

I'll repost the list once we've sorted out what's what. The degree of overhaul here is massive.

In further news, it seems Traveler has been replaced as well:

[Korot 6]

Well, a backpacker is a Traveller, though that doesn't work the other way around. Anyway, I can't wait to see that list.

Regards,

Korot

[Jeffmaster223 24]

i got "some random label" thrice now. :\

[Korot 6]

Apparently, it likes you.

Regards,

Korot

[jj88 24]

I am not sure if I like foot soldier or not..

[Roger51 381]

Originally posted by: jj88

I am not sure if I like foot soldier or not..quote>

Haha get used to it

[Korot 6]

I am not sure if I like foot soldier or not..quote>

Don't worry, it'll eventually go away.

Regards,

Korot

[Larks2242 251]

Originally posted by: Korot

Well, a backpacker is a Traveller, though that doesn't work the other way around.

quote>

I thought a backpacker was a Hobo

[Follarch 327]

I'm a what again?

Edit: Ah yes, "Court Official."  I like it. Makes me seem important...OBEY ME!

[Duke87 1,070]

New list.

Regular ranks:

Stranger	Added 2004
Freshman	Added April 2, 2010
Sophomore	Added April 2, 2010
Junior	Added April 2, 2010
Senior	Added April 2, 2010
Backpacker	Added April 2, 2010
Dweller	Original
Resident	Original
Foot Soldier	Added April 2, 2010
Citizen	Original
Suburbanite	Added September 2003
Urbanite	Original
City Slicker	Original
Reservist	Added April 2, 2010
Associate	Added April 2, 2010
Counsellor	Added April 2, 2010
Yuppie	Added April 2, 2010
Cavalier	Added April 2, 2008
Squadron Leader	Added April 2, 2010
Veteran	Original
Town Planner	Added April 2, 2010
Court Official	Added April 2, 2010
Landed Gentry	Added April 2, 2010
Urban Architect	Added April 2, 2010
Clerk of Red Tape	Added April 2, 2010
Lobbyist	Added April 2, 2010
Corporate Climber	Added April 2, 2010
Simtropolis Geek	Added April (?) 2004
Simtrop Enthusiast	Added March 5, 2006
Simtrop Devotee	Added March 5, 2006
Simtrop Fanatic	Added March 5, 2006
Simtrop Addict	Added March 5, 2006
Simtrop Aficionado	Added March 5, 2006
Simtrop Zealot	Added March 5, 2006
Simtrop Junkie	Added March 5, 2006
Simtrop Connoisseur	Added March 5, 2006
Simtrop Guru	Added March 5, 2006

Spontaneous ranks:

Prefect Hitchhiker	Shows up at 43 and 44 posts (first seen April 2009)
Area	Shows up at 51 and 52 posts (first seen March 17, 2009)
Mwa ha ha!	Shows up at 666 posts (first seen April 6, 2010)
Hammerin' Hank	Shows up at 755 and 756 posts (first seen April 16, 2008)
Dirk made this!	Shows up at 1013 and 1014 posts, but has also been spotted elsewhere (first seen March 19, 2010)

Random or other ranks:

Junior Member	FuseTalk default, held by anyone who hasn't posted since the software switch (March 5, 2006)
Senior Member	?
Some Random Label	algortihm (first seen in 2005)
Label out to Lunch	algortihm (first seen March 29, 2008)
Label Error 404	algortihm (first seen April 15, 2008)
Urban Hiker	algortihm? (first seen October 11, 2009)
Mogul Wannabe	probably a one-off, June 10, 2008.
Denzel Crocker	probably a one-off for "Fairygodparents!" comment, May 22, 2008.
Invalid Post Count	was on a (since deleted) user who had an invalid post count for reasons unexplained, September 6, 2009.
Yes, Dirk Made This!	one-off, March 21, 2010.

April Fools 2010 ranks (all random):

Borg

Wraith

Ferengi

Jaffa

Tok'ra

Unas

Nox

Ocampa

Genii

Species 8472

Tollan

Tribble

Hirogen

Pendari

Ori

Furling

Ancient

Satedan

Betazoid

Vidiian

Vulcan

Talaxian

Goa'uld

Klingon

Athosian

Abydonian

Defunct/Archaic Ranks:

Just Arrived	came before Stranger (rank for 1 post). Added early 2005, removed April 5, 2006
Passerby	replaced by Freshman. Original, removed April 2, 2010
Squatter	replaced by Sophomore. Original, removed April 2, 2010
Tourist	replaced by Junior. Original, removed April 2, 2010
Sightseer	came after Tourist. Added April 2, 2008, removed April 2, 2010.
Local Yokel	replaced by Senior. Original, removed April 2, 2010
Traveler	replaced by Backpacker. Added April 14, 2008, removed April 2, 2010
Commoner	replaced by Foot Soldier. Original, removed April 2, 2010
Statesman	replaced by Reservist. Original, removed April 2, 2010
Mogul	replaced by Associate. Added March 2005, removed April 2, 2010
Loyalist	came after Mogul. Original, removed April 2, 2010
Musketeer	replaced by Counsellor. Added March 29, 2008, removed April 2, 2010
Patriot	replaced by Yuppie. Original, removed April 2, 2010
Dignitary	replaced by Town Planner. Original, removied April 2, 2010
Local Legend	came before Local Hero. Added December 2003, removed April 2, 2010
Local Hero	replaced by Court Official. Added December 2003, removed April 2, 2010
Suburban Legend	replaced by Landed Gentry. Added December 2003, removed April 2, 2010
Suburban Hero	came after Suburban Legend. Added December 2003, removed April 2, 2010
Urban Legend	replaced by Clerk of Red Tape. Original, removed April 2, 2010
Adventurer	came after Urban Legend. Added late 2004/early 2005, removed April 5, 2006.
Hometown Hero	came after Adventurer/Urban Legend. Added December 2003, removed April 2, 2010.
Celebrity	came after Hometown Hero. Removed April 2, 2010
Simtropolis Enthusiast	replaced by Simtrop Enthusiast. Added Summer 2004, removed March 5, 2006
Simtropolis Devotee	replaced by Simtrop Devotee. Added Summer 2004, removed March 5, 2006
Simtropolis Fanatic	replaced by Simtrop Fanatic. Added Summer 2004, removed March 5, 2006
Simtropolis Addict	replaced by Simtrop Addict. Added Summer 2004, removed March 5, 2006
Simtropolis Aficionado	replaced by Simtrop Aficionado. Added Summer 2004, removed March 5, 2006
Simtropolis Zealot	replaced by Simtrop Zealot. Added Summer 2004, removed March 5, 2006
Simtropolis Junkie	replaced by Simtrop Junkie. Added Summer 2004, removed March 5, 2006
Simtropolis Connoisseur	replaced by Simtrop Connoisseur. Added Summer 2004, removed March 5, 2006
Simtropolis Guru	replaced by Simtrop Guru. Added Summer 2004, removed March 5, 2006
Traveller	typo of "Traveler" (April 1, 2008)
Travelller	intentional misspelling of "Traveler" (April 12, 2008)
Councillor	New Zealand spelling of "Counsellor" (April 2, 2010)

[Muck308 55]

Splendid list!

[Korot 6]

Do you also have some range of when those ranks appear? Would make it easier guessing what rank would be next.

Regards,

Korot

[TekindusT 3,809]

Wow, Duke! You've made it really fast!

[Larks2242 251]

Duke your unconscious

[Duke87 1,070]

Originally posted by: Korot

Do you also have some range of when those ranks appear?quote>

Bear in mind that due to the huge reorganization there's a lot of guesswork here, but some ballpark numbers I can at least give:

Stranger	1
Freshman	2
Sophomore	25
Junior	50
Senior	80
Backpacker	105
Dweller	140
Resident	220
Foot Soldier	340
Citizen	460
Suburbanite	510
Urbanite	650
City Slicker	790
Reservist	850
Associate	950
Counsellor	1200
Yuppie	1300
Squadron Leader	1500
Veteran	1750
Town Planner	1880
Court Official	2100
Landed Gentry	2350
Urban Architect	2500
Clerk of Red Tape	2600
Lobbyist	2740
Corporate Climber	3000
Simtropolis Geek	3230
Simtrop Enthusiast	4340
Simtrop Devotee	5000
Simtrop Fanatic	6500
Simtrop Addict	8000
Simtrop Aficionado	8970
Simtrop Zealot	12500
Simtrop Junkie	18480
Simtrop Connoisseur	25000
Simtrop Guru	35980

Generally, the less nice and round the number is, the more accurately it's known. Also, remember that pinpointing precise numbers is impossible since in most cases they change. So hold those correction letters, please!

[DCMetro34 577]

Wow, spectacular list Duke, you are really on top of things!

[mightygoose 92]

erm 2800?

[Duke87 1,070]

Originally posted by: mightygoose

erm 2800?quote>

As I said, guesswork.

[Joe 90 358]

Americans

Originally posted by: Duke87

Traveller	typo of "Traveler" (April 1, 2008)
Councillor	New Zealand spelling of "Counsellor" (April 2, 2010)

quote>

"Traveller" is how the rest of the world spells it. Only Americans use the single-L version.

A Councillor is a member of a council, as opposed to a Counsellor, who is an advisor (gives counsel). I don't think its just a kiwi thing.

[DCMetro34 577]

Anyone catch this?

Take a look at his number of posts.......weird, huh?

[Duke87 1,070]

Originally posted by: Joe 90

"Traveller" is how the rest of the world spells it. Only Americans use the single-L version.quote>

Ah. So it wasn't a typo, then!

A Councillor is a member of a council, as opposed to a Counsellor, who is an advisor (gives counsel). I don't think its just a kiwi thing.quote>

I think this is along the same lines. "Counselor" has only one L in the US.

Meanwhile, I don't think I've ever seen "councilor" or "councillor" anywhere prior to seeing it here (although Firefox recognizes the one-L version as a word). We'd call such people "council members".

[mightygoose 92]

i can confirm there aere definitely two worlds in english, counsellor and councillor.

[ROFLyoshi 1,760]

Originally posted by: DCMetro34

Anyone catch this?

Take a look at his number of posts.......weird, huh?

quote>

Wow, I was about to post this myself! You beat me at my own game lol!

Go to the post, and I did say it was a satanic post!

[Korot 6]

So I should be a Clerk of Red tape, and will soon become a Lobbyist? Yet still I'm an Urban Hiker. Let's see if it will last.

I also wonder if ROFLyoshi's rank is random, or will always be at 666 posts.

Regards,

Korot

[Larks2242 251]

What exactly is a clerk of red tape, i have noticed a reference to that in sim city too with the town hall.