Badges & Ranking

Welcome to our Badges and Ranking section! You can see a list of users who have a badge or rank by simply clicking its name. It is important to understand that the badges and ranking systems are separate from each other and ONLY WORK when you’re logged in. If you have any questions, suggestions, or see a bug, please leave a comment below.

Note, please no longer use the comment section for posting your nominations or congratulations. We’ve created a group for that!

Ranks

Your rank is determined by the number of points you have earned. Points are earned by interacting on the site. For example, you can earn points for leaving comments, returning to the site, and more. Note, spamming comments will not help you earn points and can get you banned. We will be adding a bunch more ways to earn points down the road, so keep your eye out.

Badges

Badges are currently awarded manually by ABN team members. Below are the currently available badges. These may change and we will most definitely be adding more down the road.

  • Through perseverance, skill, and maybe some luck was able to achieve Total Destruction on Angry Birds Seasons Greedings Level 1-16 prior to any update. (Badge now closed.)
  • Keeps a watchful eye over the leaderboards to help keep it on the up-and-up
  • Expert at tracking down minimum 3 star scores
  • Quickly reports Angry Birds news, updates, rumors and more
  • A friend, a helping hand, a beacon of trust. We owe them a BIG thanks!
  • The elite few that get to work for Rovio Entertainment, the creators of Angry Birds.
  • An altruistic shooter who is continuously providing helpful strategies and tips in order to help others improve.
  • Part of the small club of ABN users who have been an active and helpful part of the community for a long time.
  • Always willing to spend a few minutes to help another player in need.
  • Someone who takes time out of their busy day to create and share tangible gifts with the community.
  • A rare individual who takes the time to leave an extremely informative or educational comment. Wikipedia watch out!
  • You know, they are just someone you want around all the time. Never rash, always cool, calm, and collected.
  • That's right, Ice Bird, I am dangerous! The elite few who were able to get 3,130,000 points in Angry Birds Space Danger Zone. (Badge now closed.)
  • Sings praises and helps spread the joy of ABN via Tweets, Facebook, and other social channels. Thanks!
  • In the shadow of one of the greats, creates and shares top notch highscore and alternate video strategies for all of us to enjoy.
  • Light-hearted with a great sense of humor and the innate ability to make others smile.
  • Took the Challenge and against all odds beat the coveted Top Score on our leaderboards while providing proof and a strategy. Thanks and a BIG congrats!
  • Strong with the Force, these flingers are. One of the intergalactic few who were able to get 3,250,000 points in Angry Birds Star Wars Path of the Jedi.
  • A distinct class of flingers who have proven themselves over time to be extremely trustworthy and reliable. One's eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis, but being an active and contributing member is a great starting point. Being a top shooter is NOT required.
  • This seafaring flinger was able to achieve greater than 170,000 points in Angry Birds Space Pig Dipper Bonus Level S-15!
  • Sure, with a couple sticks and some rope the Ewoks can take down an AT-ST, but if you expose its weak spot, incredible points await! Go Over the Moon by beating our score caps we've set on either Moon of Endor 5-20 or 5-29!
  • This flinger has an active Uncaged Subscription. Thanks for your support!
  • This flinger has taken significant time out of their schedule to help the admins behind-the-scenes and / or produce beneficial content for the betterment of the entire 'Nest community.
  • This ham-baller was able to achieve greater than 163,000 points in Angry Birds Seasons Ham Dunk Level 4-2!
  • Stand back! This flinger's fuse is lit and is ready to blow! They beat the Top Score on the Challenge 10 times!
  • The King has returned! Amazingly, this noble flinger beat the Top Score on the Challenge 20 times!
  • There's gold in them fingers! This flinger has laid claim to the Challenge and has beat the Top Score 30 times!
  • There is a living God among us! This rarest of flingers has beat the Top Score on the Challenge a unbelievable 40 times!
  • Even the Gods bow to this omnipotent flinger! They have beat the Top Score on the Challenge a unbelievable 100 times!
  • Ready, Aim, Fling! Complete one episode with all scores in the Top 20! (Note: The Pig Days levels are not eligible for this badge.)See the rules here.
  • Flingtastic! Complete one episode with all scores in the Top 10! (Note: The Pig Days levels are not eligible for this badge.)See the rules here.
  • Ho ho ho! A holiday badge to spread some holiday cheer. Available only during the Advent Challenge Days. To be eligible festive flingers must beat the Top Score on that day's Advent Challenge. To validate the score simply leave a screenshot from your 3-star tally page showing the score, along with a basic strategy on the walkthrough page! There will be only ONE HollyDog awarded per player during the Advent Challenge, no matter how many times the top score is beaten (does not count towards Club Underdog).

Comments (690)

Rank: Flinger with 75 points
By kirble (@kirble)

Finally got it! DZ badge, please :-)

Now off to get those 50 space eagle feathers. . .

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Rank: Shooter with 995 points
By psych (@psych)

Hey, what are some ways to gain points. I’m still at finger and I want to boost my rank. Any help would be appreciated.

Rank: Gold Flinger with 8570 points
By Kartflyer (@kartflyer)

Welcome to ABN psych!

You could earn 5 points for each of the following:
-Log in the site every 24 hours
-Commenting at least once on any page (walkthroughs and articles included)

You could check the number of points you have by mousing over your avatar. Have fun! :)

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Proudly just got Danger Addict ^.^

Rank: Gold Flinger with 8570 points
By Kartflyer (@kartflyer)

Woot! Congrats Slim! :)

Rank: Pig Leader with 11580 points
By Kingpiggy Pool Toy (@kingpiggy087)

I’m trying to get dabomb; some help please?

Rank: Sling God with 45310 points
By Kathy (@kathy)

You get ranks by signing in each day, or just stay signed in and you will receive 5 pts every 24 hours, give or take, no particular time. Also receive 5 pts per comment per page..if you comment more than once on the same page, you will not receive pts for that. Also your comments must be pertainable to the game…ex. a different way to shoot the birds, or a congrats to someone who has done well( but don’t overdo the one word comments just to get pts). Helpfulness counts for a lot here so have fun and relax, if you just chill with the rest of the payers you will move up before you know it good luck! :)

Rank: Master Slinger with 5690 points
By Peatree2 (@peatree2)

Thanks for the tips, Kathy! New and trying to level up. :)

Rank: Sling God with 45310 points
By Kathy (@kathy)

No problem :) lots of freindly people here and lots of help:) welcome to the nest peatree:)

Rank: Sling God with 28590 points
By MVNLA2 (@mvnla2)

You only have 100 pts to go, so if you post NEW, helpful suggestions on how to get a better score on any level, you will be there in no time. However, you need to be sure you don’t spam just to get points. Posts considered spam by Slim aren’t counted. Good luck!

Rank: Pig Leader with 11580 points
By Kingpiggy Pool Toy (@kingpiggy087)

OK.

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

However, you need to be sure you don’t spam just to get points. Posts considered spam by Slim aren’t counted. Good luck!

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Thanks to this system, I can now see who has what badge and — more significantly — who didn’t have a badge that they should. So, the following have been awarded:

Pleasant Company: Laurence
Leaderboard Guardian: sal9
Share the Wealth: Bill
Alumni: Andreas189, E-Star, iamMighty, kartflyer, kathi17, Kathy, Lamia, Laurence, loox, manu malin, mvnla2, Pointdexter5, sunshine, thetoddman23

This was going purely by memory, which I will quickly admit is stretched very thin ATM. If you feel as though I have forgotten notable users, please let me know.

Rank: DaBomb with 480 points
By WikiRigbyDude (@wikirigbydude)

Can I have the Seasons Greedings 1-16 feather badge? I actually got the feather.

Rank: Master Slinger with 6760 points
By username12345 (@blahalb09)

Was this before the 2012 Halloween update?

Rank: Gold Flinger with 8570 points
By Kartflyer (@kartflyer)

Sorry, the threshold was drastically lowered when the Ham’O’Ween update came out and is thus easier to achieve.

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Exactly as they said. We cannot award the badge any more as the accomplishment is not nearly as difficult as it used to be.

Rank: Master Slinger with 5510 points
By SeasonsKing (@theangrybird)

Just wondering… How hard was it to get the feather before the update?

Rank: Slinger with 1105 points
By hartis bird (@hartis-bird)

How do you change the image of my user?

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Refer to the FAQ

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

As a special thanks to @Laurence for helping with three troublesome levels in Surf & Turf’s Mighty Eagle set (see videos here), we have awarded a very exclusive badge! Thank you so much, Laurence!

Rank: Fling King with 4470 points
By puddley (@puddley)

I made It! 3,130,840 on Danger Zone! Thanks to all who left tips on the various levels. Couldn’t have made it without you.

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

If you could submit a screenshot, we can award you the badge.

Rank: Fling King with 4470 points
By puddley (@puddley)
Rank: Explosive with 2125 points
By xXAngryBirdLover2214Xx (@angrybirdlover2)

How do I get points quickly?

Rank: Master Slinger with 6760 points
By username12345 (@blahalb09)

5 points per comment per page and 5 points for logging in each day.

Rank: Explosive with 2125 points
By xXAngryBirdLover2214Xx (@angrybirdlover2)

thanks for the help!

Rank: Gold Flinger with 8570 points
By Kartflyer (@kartflyer)

Exactly what blahalb says, just don’t spam just for points :)

Rank: Master Slinger with 5690 points
By Peatree2 (@peatree2)

I think there should be another rank after Master Shooter at 5000… Some people, (admins!) are way past that. :)

Rank: Debriefed with 1465 points
By massive eagle (@massive-eagle)

Agreed

Rank: Sling God with 26055 points
By sal9 (@sal9)

The admins will add new ranks as needed.
Most of us are years from reaching those levels.

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Quite right. If needed, we can do so. But there is no reason right now. I think there are only 8 non-admins over 3k.

Rank: Out of this World with 2850 points
By Mr.Potato (@mr-potato)

How abt a badge for XXX no. of friends?

Rank: Shooter with 855 points
By GFish (@gfish)

Nah, that would encourage spamming (and we all hate spamming!)

Rank: Master Slinger with 6640 points
By E-Star (@e-star)

@AMSlimfordy: I’m finally ready for my DZ badge :)
The last levels are a real pain, I haven’t got the video’s as high as I want to, but I did get the Score Addict.
Here’s a screenshot

… taking a deep breath, just to find out I don’t get to have a day here on earth… the new update is out. 10 new levels on The Moon… great… in a few days. My rocket is out of fuel and I need to make those last 4 vids of DZ.

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Well done, @e-star! Much deserved.

Rank: Sling God with 21285 points
By AngryAdvisor (@lesleyg)

So to use the @mention feature…do you just put the ‘@” symbol in front of user name…as I noticed when I do it, it does not highlight in blue like everyone elses does…am I doing it wrong?

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

See the small grey @ after a person’s nickname in posts? Use that one. The @ feature MUST use usernames since they are unique and nicknames need not be. So, for example, I am indeed amslimfordy, but you must use mr-potato for some, and lesleyg for others ;)

Note: The @ refers to your username, which is unique. The display name can be changed at whim, but similarly need not be unique.

Rank: Champion with 3175 points
By Han_Solo1617 (@enrico-carl-andrei)

I do not remember the exact date I saw this,maybe last Tuesday.
Why does @TestUser1 has all of the badges?
These days,it’s now gone right.
He/she ecen has admin!

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

TestUser1 is exactly what you think it is: An account created by the staff with no special admin privileges. This way, we can analyze issues while logged-in to a non-admin account. It was a bug is the system that automatically awarded him every badge, but it has since been corrected.

Rank: Master Slinger with 7305 points
By surfcow (@surfcow)

@amslimfordy – here’s a link to my Danger Zone Score Addict screen cap:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyedealimages/7128037793/
Finally got around to nabbing those 5000 points I needed. Aloha.

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Well done!

Rank: Explosive with 2125 points
By xXAngryBirdLover2214Xx (@angrybirdlover2)

Why did you create the ranking system?@amslimfordy

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

We Thought it was a good way to reward loyal members. Granted there are some cons to it, but I think it is more good than bad.

Rank: Master Slinger with 6760 points
By username12345 (@blahalb09)

Do new members automatically get 25 points? Every single new member I see always has 25 points and has no comments posted.

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Yes

Rank: Master Slinger with 5510 points
By pianistrevor (@tnatiuk17piano)

How do the flingers on the leaderboard have zero points?

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Registered before the ranking system went into effect and have not logged into ABN since the ranking system started.

Rank: Master Slinger with 7400 points
By Angryguy (@angryperson)

so how do you get the badge for the seasons greeting 1-16?

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

It is not available any more. You had to earn the SG-16 feather BEFORE the threshold was lowered in Ham’o’ween update.

Rank: Flinger with 65 points
By joey1313 (@joey1313)

how did i get 40 points? i dont think i finished anyting?

Rank: Gold Flinger with 8570 points
By Kartflyer (@kartflyer)

You start with 25 points as a new user, then you get 5 points per comment in a page, and 5 points for checking in daily.

Rank: Shooter with 955 points
By Inaba Himeko (@epicotaku)

…How do I gain points actually? It only says “leaving comments, returning to the site and more”. It doesn’t say EXACTLY how many comments or times returning to the site or anything.

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)
Rank: Pig Leader with 10760 points
By PdB (@playdbird)

@birdleader… With all the activity on this page and in the Badges Group I think we can all use some instruction on which page is to be used for which purpose. I thought the group was supposed to take over for this page, but there is still a lot of activity here. I guess there may be some confusion. Would you be able to share your thoughts on how to use these two pages please? Thanks!

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

We will address this. Hang tight for the time being.

Rank: Sling God with 37120 points
By Bird Leader (@birdleader)

I think this page is better suited for general comments and questions. The group is a much better place for nominations and congratulations. Assigned badges are automatically announced in the group, so it’s easier to see what people have received.

Rank: DaBomb with 325 points
By Dr. Mojo (@dr-mojo)

I have a question how do u guys know which people are part of Rovio

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

We just know. ;)

Rank: Well Traveled with 1885 points
By ashuman17 (@ashuman007)

It’s a bummer I joined the site to late to get a bunch of those badges. ie the Seasons badge, the danger zone badge, etc. I’d be way up there for points but I guess that’s just the way it goes. Still a killer site though.

Rank: Pig Leader with 10760 points
By PdB (@playdbird)

You can still get the DZ badge…

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Danger Addict is still open.

Rank: Slinger with 1000 points
By Nicholas (@kcin76)

@amslimfordy: I currently have 3,132,700 in Danger Zone and didn’t see my name listed under Danger Addict. Do I need to take a screen shot of my total score? Thanks!

Rank: Sling God with 26055 points
By sal9 (@sal9)

Yes, please do submit a screen shot either here or in the forum section. Thanks
https://www.angrybirdsnest.com/forum/discussion/938/danger-zone-score-addict-badge-danger-addict

slim will get back to you asap.

Rank: Pig Leader with 11120 points
By thetoddman23 (@thetoddman23)

Geez @sal9, you’re on the ball today!

Rank: Pig Leader with 11120 points
By thetoddman23 (@thetoddman23)

You need to provide a picture of your total score here or in the Danger Addict forum and tag Slim when you do.

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

I have nothing to add :-X

Rank: Master Slinger with 6640 points
By E-Star (@e-star)

Don’t know where to put this, so sorry @AMSlimfordy, @Birdleader if this isn’t in the right place. But since everybody comes here once in a while, I thought of putting my Apple device TIP for all of you iPhone/Pod/Pad users here….

When you are at a bottom of a page (like here at ABN and you want to go to the top… to check your messages for instance or any other item in the gold bar)>>> TAP the TIME at the top of your screen! And swoooshhh your at the top… Also will work in other programs, such as photo album.

*just hear it a week ago from my hubby, he read it some where and we have had Apple devices for over 3 years now hahahah*

Rank: Sling God with 44440 points
By annach (@annach)

Thanks @e-star, this is a great piece of information. I wish there was a similar trick to go to the bottom of a page fast.

Rank: Master Slinger with 6640 points
By E-Star (@e-star)

I know @annach, the only thing I could find is a javascript for Safari. So it will work for websites.
I tried it and it works, not ideal like tapping the time, but easy enough for me to have installed it.

It involves making a bookmark of a javascript text which tells Safari to scroll down to the bottom of the page.

This is the line you need to put in you bookmark (or addressbar at the top)
javascript:scroll(0,document.getElementsByTagName(‘body’)[0].scrollHeight);

Here is explained what you need to do to make the bookmark for scroll down the page

Rank: Sling God with 44440 points
By annach (@annach)

Thanks a lot for info, E-Star. I played a bit more with going to the top and noticed that you don’t actually have to tap on time, you can tap anywhere on that top panel (where the time is) and it will work.

Rank: Gold Flinger with 7655 points
By Chicadee (@chicadee)

Having a “Device Tips” section in the FAQ would be a great idea. This info from @e-star could be shown there along with other tips for example: When playing on a PC, you can use the keyboard’s ‘R’ key for reset and ‘P’ should you need to pause. (I play with 2 hands – one on the mouse the other hovering over the R key.) I read a comment just recently that mentioned the player had been playing for quite a long time and not realised you could zoom in and out. When I first started playing I didn’t know that either and only found out because some one saw me playing and mentioned that you could zoom!

Thanks E-Star – I don’t have an i device but may buy one in the future. :)

Rank: Pig Leader with 12140 points
By sunshine (@sunshine)

@chicadee I second your suggest that would be a very useful section!! :)

@e-star thanks for the tip! I tried it on my droid, it didn’t work there, but on the iPad, it did!! Thanks! :)

Rank: Master Slinger with 6640 points
By E-Star (@e-star)

@Sunshine Let me be the first to say… NICE avatar!! Where did you get that ;) LOL

Rank: Pig Leader with 12140 points
By sunshine (@sunshine)

@e-star some little birdie made it for me! She is a star in my eyes!!! ;D

Rank: Master Slinger with 7400 points
By Angryguy (@angryperson)

cool avatar @sunshine!

Rank: Pig Leader with 12140 points
By sunshine (@sunshine)

Thanks @angryperson :)

Rank: Champion with 3345 points
By theanonymoussomeone (@anonymousomeone)

How do you make an avatar?

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)
Rank: Master Slinger with 6640 points
By E-Star (@e-star)

Great feature isn’t it wrw01 and @Sunshine it was something I missed but didn’t knew I missed it LOL

Rank: Sling God with 28590 points
By MVNLA2 (@mvnla2)

I think Tips and Tricks would be a good topic for a group or forum. That way the admins would not have to keep it up-to-date. Group might be best, because in a forum, the creator has to keep the main post updated.

Rank: Sling God with 45310 points
By Kathy (@kathy)

If @sal9 this page is for ” questions issues and suggestion” why is it called badges and ranking
Since the topic of the page has changed shouldn’t the title as well. Oldtimers here know now..but newvomers could he confused.

Rank: Sling God with 26055 points
By sal9 (@sal9)

The post at the top of the page clearly states:

If you have any questions, suggestions, or see a bug, please leave a comment below.
Note, please no longer use the comment section for posting your nominations or congratulations. We’ve created a group for that!

Rank: Gold Flinger with 7655 points
By Chicadee (@chicadee)

Hello,

For the last 2 days I’ve received 10 points each day just for logging on. This is not a complaint lol. I’m assuming it’s a glitch and was wondering if anyone else has been getting these bonuses??

Rank: Sling God with 28590 points
By MVNLA2 (@mvnla2)

Not a glitch. Everyone gets them. You might want to read FAQS under About on gold bar at top of page. Explains how you get points and ranks.

Rank: Pig Leader with 11120 points
By thetoddman23 (@thetoddman23)

I think it was the fact that chicadee was getting 10 points each day and not 5 that they were having a question about.

Rank: Gold Flinger with 7655 points
By Chicadee (@chicadee)

Yep @thetoddman23 you’re spot on. Up until I reached 1300 points I only ever received 5 points each day. Now I receive 10 points. Like I said, not a complaint – just wondering if it’s happening to everyone.

Rank: Sling God with 37120 points
By Bird Leader (@birdleader)

Simple answer, I increased the amount because I appreciate people coming back and participating.

Rank: Gold Flinger with 7655 points
By Chicadee (@chicadee)

Thank you @birdleader. So it is for everyone, no matter what rank/number of points they have. We all now receive 10 points each day we log on.

Will you be changing this info. in the FAQ?

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Yes. It’s site-wide.

Rank: DaBomb with 365 points
By BirdLady (@birdlady)

Angry Birds Team: If I wrote out several walkthroughs for Rio, Trophy Room, as Dani, which is me when I am not signed in. Do you get points for things like that? If so, is there any way I can get points credit for them under my username, BirdLady? I would like to get the points if at all possible, as I not only love the game and the ABN site, but I tried to help those Android users who received the Trophy Level prior to iOS. Most of the time it is the other way around, and I am seeking help from iOS users. Some levels seem impossible to beat without some help. Also, I know Amazon Store, which is what I use as well, has had some problems with updates wiping out Angry Birds scores and data, depending on what game you were updating. I was a guinea pig and let ABN know when the coast was clear, and it was really and actually safe to download from Amazon without any data loss. Sounds strange I know, but it is all true.

Rank: Master Slinger with 6960 points
By iamMighty (@iammighty)

@birdlady Welcome to ABN! As you might have noticed that, in order to obtain points you MUST be logged in. Although, you can have an admin to look at your situation.

Happy flinging!

Rank: DaBomb with 365 points
By BirdLady (@birdlady)

Ah, such is life. I’ve been so busy playing, I’m still working my way around the Nest. However, thanks for the mention, although I do not log in when on the public or shared device. Privacy concerns, as the minute I get complacent, poof, shattered dreams.

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

I’ll see if I can do something about is, but
1) I don’t believe we can change the author of a comment
2) The badges & ranking system is only loyal when a user is signed in.

Rank: Out of this World with 2560 points
By DeathHammer (@deathhammer)

Where do I comment to say that I have achieved DZ Score Addict?

Rank: Master Slinger with 7400 points
By Angryguy (@angryperson)
Rank: Pig Leader with 11120 points
By thetoddman23 (@thetoddman23)

@deathhammer you must also provide photo proof of your score in DZ to receive badge, attach a photo and copy AMslimfordy.

By John Davidson

I have a suggestion for a new badge – “Above Average”. It could be awarded to someone who has posted scores for all levels of a given AB game, and they are all (drum roll) above average. It certainly wouldn’t be easy to get, and even harder to keep.

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

A good idea. However, I see a few issues with this.
1) (Mostly a technical issue) The badges & ranking system does not really interact with the Leaderboards at this time.
2) (A logic issue) What if a user eventually falls below average on a level? Should their badge be revoked?
3) (A bigger logic issue) Not every platform has every level. For example, there is no Danger Zone in Mac, there is no Facebook/Twitter levels for PC/Mac in Seasons, Chrome does not have all episodes, etc.
4) (2 + 3) What if a new episode is released? Should everyone’s badge be revoked?

I’m not saying no by any means, I’m just saying there is a lot of technicalities that probably stand in the way of it happening very quickly.

Rank: Fling King with 4470 points
By puddley (@puddley)

Thanks for replying, Slim. Here’s some thoughts on your thoughts.

1) I wondered about the interaction between Leaderboards and badges. I agree it would be difficult to implement the badge without that interaction.

2) Assuming #1 could be overcome, my thought would be, yes, the badge would be revoked if they fell “below average”. In my mind, this would encourage players to continue to interact with ABNest leader boards. Losing the badge because the average went up, would be challenge to get it back.

3) I was not aware that not all levels were available on all platforms. However, again assuming #1 existed, perhaps eligibility for the badge could be limited to those levels of a given game that DID exist on all platforms; i.e. not having above average Danger Zone scores wouldn’t disqualify someone from the badge.

Another way to look at it would be to only use levels that had at least 1 score entered for qualification. Actually this would allow a new user to qualify for “Above Average” on the basis of good scores on 1 level in 1 game. Of course he’d lose it as soon as he entered 1 score on another level of that game.

4) I think your #4 would be handled by my #3. Badges would only be revoked for those who started to enter scores in the new episode. And then that’s an immediate challenge to work on that level.

My final thought is that only a small number of ABNest users can compete for the “Top Score” or “Top 10” or “Top 50”. etc. In theory, 50% of your users could qualify for the “Above Average” badge. As I mentioned above, a new user could get the badge for good scores on only Poached Eggs in Angry Birds. The he’d lose it as soon as he entered the 1st score in Mighty Hoax. It’s a badge that would be a continuous challenge.

Rank: DaBomb with 295 points
By bboss (@bowlerboss)

I like the idea, but if the average changed, some people could complain that the lost their badge. Also, there is a max score to a level, so some people could have the badge forever. Finally not everyone uses leaderboards, so my total score could be hogher than yours, and if its not in the leaderboard, you could be “above average” according to the badge, but not in reality

Rank: Sling God with 44440 points
By annach (@annach)

@amslimfordy, @birdleader – can you please clarify the conditions for getting new underdog badge? Is it given to anyone who beats the previous top score during the Daily Challenge? Or only to the top scorer at the end of the Challenge? And what happens if somebody beats their top score after the Challenge and their score is no longer the top score – will the badge stay or will you revoke it?

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Fair questions.
Suppose the Top Score for the Daily Challenge is 100,000 at-launch (usually 2:00 AM UTC). If User X

• submits a valid score over 100,000 points during the Challenge’s lifespan,
• submits a screenshot to confirm the score, and
• submits a written strategy for obtaining the score

then User X is entitled to the badge. There is no condition on who X may be (e.g., the existing Top Scorer with 100,000 can indeed earn the badge by surpassing their own score). If the “badge-score” of say 101,000 is eventually surpassed, the badge will not be revoked. More than anything, we can’t possibly monitor THAT many levels.

Rank: Sling God with 44440 points
By annach (@annach)

Thanks – sounds good!

Rank: DaBomb with 295 points
By bboss (@bowlerboss)

I think there is a problem with the system. People can just spam to earn points and get higher levels. Also, what is the point of badges?

Rank: Master Slinger with 6760 points
By username12345 (@blahalb09)

As it says above,”Spamming comments will not help you earn points and can get you banned.”. Badges are used to symbolize achievements and goals made by that person.

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

1) Absolutely correct, though we handle those rare people on an individual basis. We usually delete their spammy comments, remove the points, and force a “must-moderate” clause on their account to avoid future spamming.
2) Badges are supposed to be honors to notable users.

Rank: DaBomb with 295 points
By bboss (@bowlerboss)

Ok, thanks. I was kind of lost in the point of badges, but now I get it.

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