Thread Profile Style Change + Levels!

[EpicNPC]

I'm happy to announce that we have updated our member profile area in threads to a more modern design as the previous design was getting quite outdated.

The profiles are much larger now and have been moved to the right side. We have also introduced a new level system that scores members based on many different factors. Scores are then given a 'Trust' value so that members and guests can get a idea of how trustworthy someone is very quickly.

Scores take into account the following data:

• Age of account
• Usergroup
• Feedbacks
• Trade Guardian transactions
• Verification status
• Upgraded status

The new level system is replacing our profile badges, which have all been removed. Admins, moderator and middleman continue to display staff banners in their profile so they are easily identifiable and we have added new indicators for Verified and Trusted members.

Avatars have also been forced to circle, so anyone using rounded or square has had their avatar updated and we have removed this option going forward as the new level system requires a circle avatar.

Members that have a level score 75+ will now automatically display the "Trusted" indicator.

If you have any comments, suggestions or find a bug, please post here.

 

[lemdx]

NEW MEMBER! Please take precaution.
Most scams involve Discord or other off-site chats. We only investigates disputes if all communication remains on EpicNPC chat or Trade Guardian.

Looks pretty good, good job.

 

[EpicBoost]

suggestion; moving profile to the left side instead of the right side and making it maybe 20% smaller

 

[lemdx]

Oop. My profile says Germany on my sales thread on the right while that's not what is written in my settings.

 

[Xantai]

suggestion for me, maybe we dont need the exp circeling the profile, it just looks like our reputation, not the exp, so it will sometimes make misunderstanding

 

[MGaming]

Just a minor question - is there any replacement for the "Former moderator/staff" badge?
(Not that it matters much though, I guess, lol)

 

[EpicNPC]

Oop. My profile says Germany on my sales thread on the right while that's not what is written in my settings.

Sorry about that. It's been corrected.

suggestion for me, maybe we dont need the exp circeling the profile, it just looks like our reputation, not the exp, so it will sometimes make misunderstanding

It's possible it could be mistaken, but feedback scores are very clearly displayed below the username, so I don't think it's a big issue. We'll consider making adjustments if this becomes a problem.

suggestion; moving profile to the left side instead of the right side and making it maybe 20-30% smaller

We have another update planned for the future that will utilize the left side of the screen, so we wanted to make profiles appear on the opposite side.

Just a minor question - is there any replacement for the "Former moderator/staff" badge?

Some badges are being discontinued without a replacement and this was one of them. Sorry.

 

[mostafaaph]

on phone the level doesnt seem to be adjusted right when you visit a profile

 

[EpicNPC]

on phone the level doesnt seem to be adjusted right when you visit a profile

Yes, we just noticed this issue on mobile and are working on a fix. It should be corrected soon.

 

[HaniOtaku]

@EpicNPC
can you write 'Seller Feedback' on top of the positive - negative - neutral numbers like this to be more clear for buyers

 

[Supersell Store]

My suggestion is to add a background to this badge. It's barely visible on my page.

 

[Futen]

I think the logos are a bit confusing for new users. The Verified and Trusted badges look almost the same, the only real difference is the "Trusted" text. I think it would be better if the Trusted badge had a different color or a different design so it's easier to recognize.

There also needs to be an addition of either a background or outline to the 'trusted badge' so that it is clearly visible.

Honestly, the old design provided much more detailed information about a user's profile, especially when browsing subforum. The current design only displays the user's level, so we have to open their profile just to check whether they have the Trusted badge or not.

 

[wellpex]

Kinda confused on the whole trust score mechanic. I get how they're initially determined as you listed some of the metrics, but do the scores fluctuate based off of future feedback?

 

[Futen]

Kinda confused on the whole trust score mechanic. I get how they're initially determined as you listed some of the metrics, but do the scores fluctuate based off of future feedback?

Agree, showing the levels mainly fits a gaming concept, where levels are used to measure the challenges we'll face. In a forum marketplace, however, the metric should be based on reputation titles instead, such as Beginner, Pro, or Trusted Seller.

 

[EpicNPC]

I think the logos are a bit confusing for new users. The Verified and Trusted badges look almost the same, the only real difference is the "Trusted" text. I think it would be better if the Trusted badge had a different color or a different design so it's easier to recognize.

There also needs to be an addition of either a background or outline to the 'trusted badge' so that it is clearly visible.

Honestly, the old design provided much more detailed information about a user's profile, especially when browsing subforum. The current design only displays the user's level, so we have to open their profile just to check whether they have the Trusted badge or not.

Verified and Trusted are purposely combined. Checkmark is Verified and if it says 'Trusted' that means you have a level score of 75+. We will try to add a background or outline so it stands out more for members with custom profile background images.

As far as information, it's all the same info as before. There is no information that was removed. Even though we removed badges, they still show through other means.

Upgrade (blue username)
Verified (new indicator)
Trusted (new indicator)
Mod/admin (banner)
MM (banner)

Kinda confused on the whole trust score mechanic. I get how they're initially determined as you listed some of the metrics, but do the scores fluctuate based off of future feedback?

At this time the only way to lose points is negative feedback. Otherwise the score will not fluctuate and you will generally only gain points from your current score.

The more feedback or TG transactions you complete, the higher the score. You will also gain points as your account ages or if you have the upgrade active on your account.