The numbers in the DevChat relate to your DevNet level.
Level 1 – Forum user with no DevNet access
Level 3 – Basic DevNet membership
Level 5 – DevNet member and signed NDA, Beta tester
Colours also represent the higher DevNet rankings and also indicate who are Egosoft staff members.
Blue – Normal Users (Levels 1 to 5)
Green – Volunteer Developers/Beta testers/Translators
Gold – Egosoft Staff and Representatives
Please note that in DevChat Green does not indicate that a user is a Forum Moderator, however most people in Green or Gold will be able to answer your DevChat questions.