Helpful Forums Guide

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Forums serve as a central hub for the server. If you're looking for discussions between other members, announcements, payouts, events, or staff assistance, you can find them all here. It is essential to have a basic understanding before you dive into the world of PikaNetwork forums!

► Table of Contents

• Forum sections
• Reactions
• Ranks
• Titles
• Trophies
• Prefixes
• Helpful information

► Forum Sections

Forum sections can be classified into the following.

• Server Administration
  Sub-sections and threads under this category are official and are managed by the server. Only staff members start threads here.
  
  
• Blog Posts
  Threads under this category showcases PikaNetwork's amazing playing experience.
  
  
• Games
  The Games section contains a sub-section for every game mode on the server, members can post threads. Most gamemode sections will contain a guide. Members can enjoy discussions in their interested gamemodes.
  
  
• Support & Suggestions
  Sub-sections under this category are primarily based on player support and feedback.
  
  
• Applications & Reports
  Sub-sections under this category assist with reports such as player reports, and bug reports. This sub-section also contains applications that players can apply on such a staff applications.
  
  
• Server Discussion
  Players can engage in discussions within this section. In-game trade offers can also be listed.

► Reactions

Players can express certain reactions by hovering over the "Like" Button (Example). Reaction scores are the net reactions you've received. Depending on the reaction you receive, your reaction score may increase or decrease. Below, a table has been provided regarding how different reactions manipulate your score.

Reaction	Symbol	Score
Happy		+1
Like		+1
Neutral		0
Dislike		-1
Agree		+1
Disagree		-1
Informative		+1
Heart		+1
Surprised		+1
Useful		+1
Optimistic		+1
Boring		0
Creative		+1
Old		+1
Confused		0
Woohoo		+1
Haha		+1
Wow		+1
Sad		0
Angry		0

► Ranks

PikaNetwork forums offers a variety of ranks, which can be classified as follows:

Types	Description	Ranks
Staff ranks	These ranks can be obtained by applying for the staff team and climbing up. However, ranks beyond Admin are part of CraftiGames and are difficult to obtain. More information can be found HERE.	Trial, Helper, Moderator, Sr Mod, Admin, Developer, Manager, Owner
Obtainable	Only (non-staff) rank that can be obtainable, requirements are 150 reports accepted and 80% acceptance rate. You can apply HERE.	Great Reporter
Unobtainable	The first 3 ranks were obtainable by purchasing. And, the final rank is only given to PikaNetwork.	Legendary, Forum Fantasiser, Legendary, PikaNetwork

► Titles

Most titles can be obtained and are displayed next to your username. These titles do not have colors. There are two types of titles:

• Manager/role titles
• Message titles

Manager/role titles

Types	Description	Titles
Subrole managers	These titles are given to staff-members that manage subroles. More information can be found HERE.	Media Manager, Event Manager, SS Manager
Team Events (heads)	These titles are given to Event Coordinators.	Event Coordinators
(Ex) System Admin	Given to the former system administrator Whitei520	Ex-System Administrator
Developer	These titles are given to Developers. These titles specify their responsibility, you can refer to THIS thread for more information.	Configurator, Lead Developer, Java Developer, Game Producer

Message titles

Range of messages	Title
0-4	New Member
5-39	Member
40-79	Pika Lover
80-99	Rare Pika
100-199	Epic Pika
200-499	Legendary Pika
500-999	Ultimate Legendary Pika
1000+	The Pika

Note: Message titles will disappear once you have a forums rank, and forums rank will also display a title with their name.

► Trophies

You can earn trophies and receive points after completing certain requirements. Below, a table has been provided for different trophies.

Trophy	Requirement	Point(s)
First Message	Message anywhere on forums	1
Keeps Coming Back	30 messages	5
Somebody Likes You	Receive a positive reaction	2
Can't Stop!	100 messages	10
I Like It a Lot	25 reaction score	10
Seriously Likeable!	100 reaction score	15
Can't Get Enough of Your Stuff	250 reaction score	20
Addicted	1,000 messages	30
I LOVE IT!	500 reaction score	30
Small Reporter	25 accepted player reports	5
Active Reporter	100 accepted player reports	10
Post Maniac	5,000 messages	25
Known	25 followers	5
Popular	100 followers	15
Forums Master	10.000 messages	40
First Follower	1 follower	5
Profile Poster	Post a profile message	3
Bug Caught	Report a bug	7
Creative!	1 suggestion accepted	6
Mastermind	5 suggestions accepted	16
Beacon of Positivity	1,000 reaction score	50

► Prefixes

Prefixes are usually next to the thread title. They provide additional information regarding the thread. Below, a table has been provided to showcase general prefixes.

Prefix	Description
Accepted	Indicates an accepted thread.
Helpful	Indicates a helpful thread.
Scanned	Indicates that the thread is under review.
Important	Indicates an important thread, usually info threads.
Denied	Indicates a denied thread.
Closed	Indicates that thread has been resolved/closed.

► Helpful Information

• Follow the rules. It's common for users to post farm, meaning, they assist threads that have already been resolved or post unvaluable posts. Do not spam reactions. The list of all (forum) rules can be found HERE.
• Read the information threads before posting applications/appeals/payment support/tickets. They are very important.
• Most thread sections will have a thread pinned (they appear above all threads), they can be very helpful.
• You can view server punishments HERE.
• Everything regarding your settings & forums account can be found HERE.
• More information regarding the staff-team can be found HERE.
• Full list of staff-members can be found HERE.
• Post macros are helpful in quickly sharing pre-made messages, and can be created HERE. Users can create formatted messages, and quickly paste them using the lighting symbol in the tools bar (Example).
• More information regarding forum ranks & titles can be found HERE and HERE.

If you have any questions, please create a support ticket HERE.