Tutorials – Learning Composr

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Adding an achievements system

By:
Patrick Schmalstig
Added:
30th Nov 2024
Edited:
18th Nov 2025
Difficulty:
Regular
Tutorial type:
Auxillary
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This tutorial covers how you can add achievements (public badges) which members can earn for meeting certain requirements.

Composr Points Explained

By:
Steve Jarvis, Sponsored by Arvixe hosting
Added:
31st Mar 2014
Edited:
18th Nov 2025
Difficulty:
Novice
Tutorial type:
Auxillary
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It's fairly common that many forums utilise a rank system based on forum posts, but Composr has a much better system: points.

Creating an economy/reward-system for members via points

By:
Chris Graham and Patrick Schmalstig
Added:
31st Jul 2008
Edited:
18th Nov 2025
Difficulty:
Novice
Tutorial type:
Core documentation
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The points system allows members to earn and spend points, creating a great dynamic. Find out how it works.

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