Time and experience, but BL_IDs do not show that. People can get that from things outside of Blockland, such as Lego's.Also, "raw skill" is also known as talent.
I can't build for stuff, but I love making mods and scripts, does that count?
I will not change my mind on this, if Ehpilites, Kaje, or Rotodo were to enter a server, and so did an 11k a 9k and a 4k, who would you honestly put your money on in a building contest?
That's not a trustworthy thing at all. You're picking the betters of people you allready know, and I have no doubt whatsoever that there are Players, with higher ID's with Equal or better building skills.
Also, I'll think you'll note, that most Famous players, are players who have constructed Add-Ons, or are highly active on the Forums. something which has no relation in any way to someones building skills.
I could make the best Add-On imaginable, everyone would want it, almost every server would have it, but that wouldn't make me any better at building, would it?
ranGar
personally i see build IDs as a good way to tell building skill if you just met (i wouldn't trust a 16k to build as well as, say, me) but i don't characterize lower IDs as good builders, or bad builders
Name me one famous player above a 8k ID
Sharpshooter
Big Brother
I'm still thinking of names
Theres this thing now called ID racism
A number is not a race.