About AHQ

Ranks and Leveling up

• Ranks

  Ranks represent your experience on AHQ. Once you reach a rank, the XP you earn will add stars to the rank. There are five stars to earn for each rank and after the fifth star you advance to the next rank.

  
  The ranks on AHQ are:

  • Newbie
  • Novice
  • Apprentice
  • Guide
  • Pro
  • Expert

• What do I get with my rank?

  Ranks give you certain privileges, access to limited edition avatar sets, and prestige on AHQ.

• How do I level up?

  Players gain levels by earning XP from other players. Accepted solutions gain the most XP, but any post can receive XP. After players have gained enough XP, they level up. At each level, players will gain new abilities and customizations for their personal profile.

• What are Special Community Ranks?

  We award Special Community Ranks on Answers HQ to players that have gone above and beyond with their contributions to the Answers HQ community. Special Ranks are shown under the players' username. The current Special ranks are Champion, Hero, and Guardian. Players with Special Ranks have additional privileges on Answers HQ they can use to help ensure the space is fun and enjoyable for everyone. Players with Special Ranks are members of EA's Community Connections programs. If you're interested in learning more about these ranks, make sure you check out this section for more information on these programs.

• How do I get a Special Community Rank?

  There is no application process to gain these Special Ranks. If you are an active contributor, engaged, and follow the rules, this may put you on our radar for inclusion. We periodically review our community and choose select players who have met this criteria. Our staff will then reach out to potential players with more info on the Special Community Ranks.