Triogenix Posted March 3 Posted March 3 Server Moderator Application Basic Information Byond Account: Triogenix Character Name(s): Claire Saylor, Akhtar Antonov, Valerie Vitell AI Name(s): N/A Discord username + tag: triogenix Age: 23 Timezone: EST/ET When are you on Aurora?: Normally in the afternoon into evening between 1600 EST/ET and 2200 EST/ET. Experience How long have you played SS13?: Since 2017, though it was on and off until 2020. How long have you played on Aurora: Since 2020. How much do you know about SS13 (Baystation build) game mechanics?: Almost all of the basics, and most of the complex ones, but some of the more niche mechanics are beyond me. Do you have any experience moderating for an SS13 server?: Nope. Have you read through the criteria thread; https://forums.aurorastation.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=4198 - and believe that you mark off all the criteria?: Yes, and yes. Have you ever been banned, and if so, how long and why?: Never been banned. Personality Why do you play SS13?: I was introduced to the game by a friend who sent me the MandaloreGaming Video on it, and ever since it’s been a game I’ve found myself coming back to it time and time again due to a variety of factors, the biggest of which I think is the sheer amount of possibilities it offers in terms of server variety and playstyles, combined with avenues for community worldbuilding. Why do you play on Aurora?: In 2020 when lockdown was happening, I found myself with nothing to really do - so decided to give HRP on SS13 a try. At first the more established servers daunted me, but eventually I found my way to Aurora and was captivated by the dynamic setting, welcoming community, the stable and reasonable staff, and the general fun of it all, while still maintaining a serious HRP environment. That captivation never left and I'm still here 5 years later, and as the Loremaster no less. What do moderators do?: A moderator's primary duty is OOC moderation, meaning to maintain the standards and expectations of the Aurora community that keep it open and welcoming. This is done through various means, sometimes it means ensuring the rules are followed and correcting community members when they stray outside those rules, or removing them from the community if they refuse to correct their behavior; other times it means helping new players learn the ropes, and ensuring they have the correct knowledge needed to enjoy playing on the server. What does it mean to be a moderator for our server?: It is a commitment to not only do all of the things mentioned above, but do so regularly and at a consistent level. I’d compare it to working at a summer camp with kids; no matter how shitty you might be feeling on a day, you need to do the job, and do so to the same standard as you would on any other day. Additionally, you have the responsibility to be an exemplar of those standards and expectations we have as a community. Why do you want to be a moderator?: This is a complicated question for me, because it’s not a simple surface level reason, but I'll keep this as short as possible. It’s something I’ve always thought about doing, but I’ve said as much in the past, I didn’t think I would be good in the role. However now, mainly due to my IRL work but also due to the responsibilities of being Loremaster, I think I have the skill set and knowledge of myself to where I would be a good fit in the role, and I’m always willing to help out if I can, so I want to give it a shot. What qualities do you possess that would make you a good moderator?: I like to think that I am someone who is easy to engage with first and foremost, and who can go into interactions with an open-mind and consistent approach; which also means openly admitting when I make a mistake or am wrong. Moreover due to my IRL work, I tend to be very level-headed no matter the situation, and logically work through a situation to come to a solution while maintaining my composure. Lastly, I think I have a good game-life separation(for lack of a better term), as while I care deeply about Aurora and it’s community, I view being a volunteer for it in a similar light to a job; it’s something that I enjoy and gives me deep satisfaction, but also something that I’m not so passionate about it affects my judgement or how I interact with members of the community. How well do you handle stress, anger, or insults?: At this point, I’d say very well. Stress is something I handle incredibly well, due to my IRL work, and I’ve had tons of insults thrown at me over the years I’ve been on staff; at this point I’ve gotten used to them. Anger is something that while I think I handle well, I can definitely improve with. I think frustration is where I can have the most improvement, especially when whoever I am having a discussion with is refusing to acknowledge what I’m saying or purposefully being provocative. This doesn’t happen often anymore, as working with kids or just as a leader of groups in general forces you to get better at keeping yourself calm, or take a break and hand something off to someone else if you can’t; however it’s still something I think I can improve upon. Anything Else You Want to Add: I always like to take these sections to discuss my weaknesses, so I will do so here as well. I think my biggest weakness is how long it can take me to convey my point in a discussion. This is mainly an issue over a text-medium, as I have a habit where I want to make sure there’s as little potential miscommunication as possible - therefore when typing I tend to slow myself down significantly, and really think over my words, and heavily expand on my points, something that is not an issue with speech because there’s no opportunity to do so. This can be seen as a benefit some of the time, but I think especially when dealing with tickets, it can be a detriment. Sometimes you just need to send it and not be a perfectionist over how a point is being conveyed to ensure things are handled in a timely manner. If someone doesn’t fully get it, we have the staff complaint forum for a reason. Quote
Yonnimer Posted Saturday at 23:05 Posted Saturday at 23:05 This is being said a little late, but trials were extended by two weeks for the current batch, new end date is May 6th Quote
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