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Dubszor - Moderator Application

Post by Dubszor » 23 Dec 2018, 22:40

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Colonial Marines Character: Current one is Bjorn Sigvaldson, but i used John Smitty back in the Sulaco days.

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Timezone: UTC-5 (EST)

On average, how many hours are you available per week to moderate?

About 20-25 hours.

Do you have any previous experience in being staff (not just SS13)?

No.

Did you play any of the previous Colonial Marine servers?

Sadly not.

What are the 3 biggest servers you play on besides CM?

The only other server i consistently play on is Corp Mercs.

Provide links to any previous Colonial Marines applications that you've made:

CO App (Denied): viewtopic.php?f=143&t=16300&p=181384

Are you currently a staff member elsewhere (not just SS13)? If so, where?

No.

Have you ever been banned for more than 24 hours on Colonial Marines?

No.

Have you ever been banned for more than 24 hours on ANY server? If so, which server, when, and what for?
No.

Are you familiar with the chat program Slack (its use is required)?

No, but i'm downloading it currently to see how it works. I'll most likely ask current staff questions if i get accepted on how to be proficient at is, as well.

Common Staff Situations:
Write a description of what you would do in each of the following situations. Do not write on the same line as the situation - use the space below it or make space as needed. Failure to do this proves your inability to follow instructions and your application will be automatically denied.

1. A player randomly shoots someone at round start and MPs have detained him.

First, i will bwoink the shooter and ask them why they have shot the other person. While waiting for a reply i would check the player's note history to see if this is a repeated/common problem.
  • When they respond, if they respond it is a accident, and they have clean notes, i would warn them, advise them to holster their weapons in the future, and aheal the other player.
  • If i were to determine this was done on purpose, but it was their first offence, i would give the player a warning to not do it again, refer them to the rules on proper escalation, and add a note to them.
  • If this is a common problem/repeated offence, i will administer a ban, and add a note and aheal the person who was shot. (If they have not received medical attention already).



2. The ship has a breach to space and a bunch of players have died or are dying as a result.

While i do not belive breaching is even possible anymore, i would first attempt to use admin magic to close the breach if i am able. If i would be unable to use admin-magic, i would refer this to a Staff Member that would be able to fix it. After the breach is fixed, i would aheal all parties harmed, and then go about locating the cause of the breach.


3. You see a player walking around the ship naked and clearly lost.

I would send him a Admin PM asking if he is new and would like some help, answer as many questions he has as possible, and linking him to the Quick Start Guide.

4. A player is being very rude to you in Adminhelps and requesting to speak to an Admin+ staff member.

While i personally do not care much about how people talk to me, i would ask the person to please be respectful when they are talking to a staff member. I also see nothing wrong with getting a Admin+ Staff member to talk to them, if one is free and willing.

5. You notice a player with a name that doesn't fit our naming rules. The player is arguing that: They've used the name for several years, no one has told them to change it before, and that they didn't know it was a rule.

I would remind the player that even if nobody has said anything before, it is still breaking the rules. I would then ask them to change their name at the next oppertunity, and give them a temporary name for the round (If i am able too).

6. You see a Maintenance Tech running around in armor and carrying a rifle. The security level is green with no threat present.

This is a IC Issue for the MPs to deal with.

7. You see a Squad Medic performing surgery on the planet. He claims it was because there were no doctors in the FOB.

Medic's can no longer preform Surgery. If they somehow found a way to do surgery, i would alert the devs in a gitlab bug report and warn the player for powergaming if it is a first offence, and also note them.. If it is repeated, then a ban might be in order.

8. The round is stagnating. There are 30 marines and 4 aliens. The marines won't leave the ship, and the aliens won't attack. What would you do, to "encourage" the sides to engage each other?

I would send a Queen Mother message to the Queen saying that the hive is failing, and to go out honorably in battle.

9. The round ends, a MARINE starts shooting a hostile CLF member and the CLF member Adminhelps complaining he was killed after the round ended.

I would inform the CLF member off the wording of our EORG rules, which do allow for human-human combat if they are of hostile factions.

10. A marine is running around disarming, punching and stealing gear at round start.

I see this as a IC issue, but if a player adminhelps complaining i will PM the disarmer asking them to stop, citing rule three. I would then add a note to them.

11. A marine has killed another marine. When you ask him why, he said it was because the other marine had punched him.
  • If this is a first offence, i would warn them of our escalation rules and link him to them, and add a note. I would also aheal the person who was shot.
  • If this is a repeated/common offense, a ban would be in order. I would also aheal the person who was shot.
12. An issue arises that requires Admin+ abilities.

I would check to see if any Admin+ Staff Members are online and in the server. If there are, i would inform them of the situation. If there are none, i would go into slack and ask for a Admin+ to come and, and also inform them of the problem in VC.


13. There are minor racist comments going on IC. 9 of the 10 people are laughing and RPing but one player gets offended and Adminhelps about it.

IC Issue. Some marines RP a tad bit racist. If they go too far, then i would talk to them about it.

14. A marine opens fire at round start in briefing killing multiple marines and instantly logs off.

I would aheal all parties involved, and immediately ban the offender for seven days and put a request on the perma-board.

15. You see a player playing a xeno larva/chestburster run towards the frontlines and die.
  • PM the player asking why they did that. If it is a first offense, warn them and give them a note. If they seem new, i will link them to the Xeno Quickstart guide and Rules page.
  • If it is a repeat offense, then a Xeno Job ban may be required.
16. You see a xeno memeing, saying AYYLMAO, REEEEEE etc in hivemind chat.

If the player is not doing it that often, i will most likely leave them alone. If they do it constantly, i will PM them and remind them of our RP standards, and add a note.

17. A xeno player calls the shuttle a "dropship". A different xeno player complains to you that it's metagaming/failRP to call it a "dropship".

This is not a issue, from the rules page: "Xeno hivemind is an English translation of their thoughts, so words such as “hydro” or “shuttle” are acceptable"

18. A Command staff player at briefing near round-start mentions there are aliens on the planet.

I'll PM the player reminding them of our rules on Metaknowledge, note them, and then most likely make a LOOC statement telling the briefing-attendees that they do not know about the Aliens.

19. A Marine kills another Marine on the EVAC Pod to take the last spot and claims it was RP as he was saving himself.

This is difficult. I personally feel that if it is RPed will enough, then it is a IC issue. However, if they did not RP it at all, then i will note and warn them under rule 14, if it is a first offense. If not, then a ban might be considered.

20. You see a fellow staff member give wrong information in an Adminhelp or incorrectly enforcing a rule.

I'll attempt to correct them in m-say, and if that fails, i'll make a report to a higher-up.

20a. You see a fellow staff member abusing his powers in-game.

I'll alert the mod manager or admin manager, and tell them the situation with the evidence i have.

21. You see a player talking in OOC chat about what he did with your mom last night.

It's the internet. I don't pay attention to things like this.


Any additional information you'd like to add?

On my low forum activity: I know. I'm not very active on may forums, as i don't like the format. I much prefer discord, which can be seen as i am active on the CM Discord. I can mostly be found lurking the last round chat. I'll be attempting to get more activity on the forums, but i am the lurking-type.
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Re: Dubszor - Moderator Application

Post by Grimreaperx15 » 23 Dec 2018, 23:47

Pretty much all of these answers are correct, although it is worth mentioning that for 4, they do not have any right to speak to someone else. If they disagree with your decision on rule enforcement, they can file a Staff Report. I think that overall, you've got a solid grasp of the rules and procedures here. +1

Update: Checked notes, none since early October, absolutely spectacular amounts of activity. Although, there does appear to be an outstanding CL job ban from 2015, which I don't really see as an issue and may have been removed since. I maintain my +1.
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Re: Dubszor - Moderator Application

Post by Slywater » 24 Dec 2018, 04:23

I quite like your responses - you're not eager to just note and have it done with, and your answers seem thought through.
+1 from me.
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Re: Dubszor - Moderator Application

Post by ChengChan » 24 Dec 2018, 05:00

Yeah i know you well. +1 good luck with your application.
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Re: Dubszor - Moderator Application

Post by Dubszor » 24 Dec 2018, 17:58

Grimreaperx15 wrote:
23 Dec 2018, 23:47
Update: Checked notes, none since early October, absolutely spectacular amounts of activity. Although, there does appear to be an outstanding CL job ban from 2015, which I don't really see as an issue and may have been removed since. I maintain my +1.
CL Job Ban was removed, here's the link to the Appeal: viewtopic.php?f=87&t=4388

It was when i was very new to SS13 in general, and it completely slipped my mind that it even happened until now.
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Re: Dubszor - Moderator Application

Post by ThesoldierLLJK » 24 Dec 2018, 18:23

Answers are fine, but the application is out dated.
I have to throw the what if’s at you

1. A well known player posts a link in OOC after round end and its a link to something 18+ on porn hub he suddenly ahelps “shit shit shit it was an accident I pasted the wrong link shit sorry” What do you do?

2. You and another mod are observing and you warn a guy for improper escalation. Suddenly the other moderator says you made a bad decision and bans the guy without warning for 3 hours. What would you do?

3. You are observing a round and a xeno complains in an ahelp “the Queen devolved me without warning and no reason please job ban them.” How would you handle this?

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Re: Dubszor - Moderator Application

Post by Dubszor » 24 Dec 2018, 18:38

ThesoldierLLJK wrote:
24 Dec 2018, 18:23
Answers are fine, but the application is out dated.
I have to throw the what if’s at you

1. A well known player posts a link in OOC after round end and its a link to something 18+ on porn hub he suddenly ahelps “shit shit shit it was an accident I pasted the wrong link shit sorry” What do you do?

2. You and another mod are observing and you warn a guy for improper escalation. Suddenly the other moderator says you made a bad decision and bans the guy without warning for 3 hours. What would you do?

3. You are observing a round and a xeno complains in an ahelp “the Queen devolved me without warning and no reason please job ban them.” How would you handle this?

1. Even if it's a accident, there is a zero tolerance policy on 18+ content. I would Ban him for seven days and file for perma.

2. I would not interfere, and report it to the Mod Manager, with the situation documented, for them to decide.

3. I would inform the xeno that the Queen is allowed to devolve a xeno for ANY reason, if she so chooses. However, i would keep a eye on her to see if this is a repeated thing/ she does it constantly, as this could eventually fall under rule 3/4 if they randomly devolve the entire hive.
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Re: Dubszor - Moderator Application

Post by forest2001 » 24 Dec 2018, 18:51

Forgive me if I am wrong but I believe that devolution’s are logged alongside a reason to prevent favourites and misuse, I would recommend investing as to why they were devolved. It’s more likely than not the Xeno failed to obey the queen be it intentionally or not, even if you tell the Xeno the queen reserves the right to devolve for any reason, I still recommend investigating, better to waste your time to prove nothing wrong happened than to abstain and miss abuse.

Overall I like your answers and agree with what the others have said, I’ll give you my vote.
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Re: Dubszor - Moderator Application

Post by Dubszor » 24 Dec 2018, 18:56

forest2001 wrote:
24 Dec 2018, 18:51
Forgive me if I am wrong but I believe that devolution’s are logged alongside a reason to prevent favourites and misuse, I would recommend investing as to why they were devolved. It’s more likely than not the Xeno failed to obey the queen be it intentionally or not, even if you tell the Xeno the queen reserves the right to devolve for any reason, I still recommend investigating, better to waste your time to prove nothing wrong happened than to abstain and miss abuse.

Overall I like your answers and agree with what the others have said, I’ll give you my vote.

Oh, they are logged? Even better. If i knew that, i'd check to see if the Queen has a history of devolving the same person, and see if there is any favorites or not.

And, yeah, i'd investigate to check WHY they got devolved, i can see your point there.
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Re: Dubszor - Moderator Application

Post by forest2001 » 24 Dec 2018, 19:00

Well you’re asked to provide a reason when you devolve so I presume they are. Best of luck with the application.
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Re: Dubszor - Moderator Application

Post by 420MYK » 25 Dec 2018, 17:52

Dubszor wrote:
24 Dec 2018, 18:38
1. Even if it's a accident, there is a zero tolerance policy on 18+ content. I would Ban him for seven days and file for perma.

2. I would not interfere, and report it to the Mod Manager, with the situation documented, for them to decide.

3. I would inform the xeno that the Queen is allowed to devolve a xeno for ANY reason, if she so chooses. However, i would keep a eye on her to see if this is a repeated thing/ she does it constantly, as this could eventually fall under rule 3/4 if they randomly devolve the entire hive.
Yea im happy with those answers, +1 Bud good luck with the rest the app
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Re: Dubszor - Moderator Application

Post by Adralimas » 27 Dec 2018, 01:49

Application and answers seem fine to me, Responses to soldiers questions are good too. +1
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Re: Dubszor - Moderator Application

Post by Grimcad » 27 Dec 2018, 20:17

Accepted. Check your inbox for further instructions and welcome to the team.

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