pixieofhugs
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9 years ago I think badges could meaningfully affect the meta and make them a worthy goal. It would mean more if senators had the power to approve tasks. It would mean more if "real life human being" ment "has gone to and facilitated meet ups and is a verified non-sock puppet" Maybe new badges for jobs the founders used to do that we are trusting the community to do. Maybe the person who tags the most things gets to be the SF0 librarian, and is a go to for historical information.
And Levels would mean more if you unlocked more mechanics. Points are not bad, but I want a reason to want points. OTher then being better than Lincoln, which is really the only goal now
Kattapa said:
"Moving away from a purely points and badges system?
Points and badges tend to only have a temporary effect, especially if they become meaningless at some point (in the case of sf0 around level 5). I can recommend taking the gamification course at coursera: https://www.coursera.org/course/gamification A new round will start at the end of January. Here you will find a lot of tips for things that have worked and not worked in gamification. Too strong a focus on points and badges, especially if used unreflected, being one of the examples that tend not to be very sustainable. Another source for gamification tips could be to look at some of the games on www.gamesforchange.org What I'm trying to say is that besides a technical / organizational overhaul an overhaul of the game system itself and how it motivates people should also be considered."
Relet said:
"The level system is the most straightforward way to keep some goals visible, but out of reach. It does not have to be the only line of progression (see my comments below), but it is a valid one that works and that we need for compatibility with historical tasks. Actually, the thought "This task can give me five points, but it may give me hundred if I make it excellent" is what encourages excellent praxis. I think this was diluted much in supergoing, so there is another reason I am reluctant to let go of it."