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Moderator Applications - Important Information, Tips and Post
Formatting
DIR By: zen
Date: December 1, 2014, 6:41 am
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Please note: Any threads you make will be hidden from the
public, and only moderators will be able to read them.
Applications for moderator positions are now OPEN!
This thread will provide some insight into the application and
actual selection process we will be undertaking for this
application period. Please keep in mind that this is a very long
thread, so there is a glossary below to help you find the
specific information you will need.
GLOSSARY

- [iurl=#format]Required posting format.[/iurl]

- [iurl=#role]A DelevationScape moderator's role
(responsibilities that come with the silver crown).[/iurl]

- [iurl=#selection]The selection process.[/iurl]

- [iurl=#tips]Tips to make yourself stand out from the
crowd.[/iurl]

- [iurl=#current_mods]The current DelevationScape moderator
team.[/iurl]

- [iurl=#perks]The perks associated with being a
moderator.[/iurl]

- [iurl=#skills]The skills required to fulfill the role.[/iurl]

- [iurl=#conclusion]Conclusion, summary and final notes.[/iurl]
[anchor=format]Posting Format[/anchor]
Okay, so first up, let's lay out how your application needs to
be formatted. Your application needs to include the following
information:

- Your real name.

- Your age.

- Your skills.

- Any previous experience you've had in a position like this.

- Your hobbies/interests.

- Concluding statement to bring the whole thing together.
The application needs to be in paragraph format and must be no
longer than 500 words. Think of it as being like a resume.
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Re: Moderator Applications - Important Information, Tips and
Post Formatting
DIR By: zen
Date: December 1, 2014, 6:47 am
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[anchor=role]The Role of A DelevationScape Moderator[/anchor]
The role of a DelevationScape Moderator is quite important. They
are the representatives of DelevationScape and they help to
enforce the rules. Mods have the ability to ban & mute players
who break the rules. It's a lot of power, and with a lot of
power comes a lot of responsibility.
Their main task is to ensure that the game is fun for all. This
means that rule breakers need to be banned/muted (depending on
the type of offence), complaints need to be listened to and
dealt with, and they need to do all this professionally, without
favouritism. The job isn't easy; that's why only a specific type
of person can do it, and that's why we have this application
process set out how it is.
[anchor=selection]The Selection Process[/anchor]
The selection process we undertake is done the way it's done so
that we have the best chance of picking the person best suited
for the role and the tasks required of that role. Once we've
received enough applications, we will go through and read each
one of them thoroughly. Once we've chosen a select few from the
talent pool, we will let the selected members know. If you are
chosen, you will receive a personal message on the forums from
us, outlining the duties and responsibilities of the role.
The process takes place over a few days and only begins when
we've actually received a few applications.
[anchor=tips]Tips to Make Yourself Stand Out[/anchor]
It's easiest to think of your application as being like a sort
of resume. It needs to be informative, engaging, easy to read,
and eye-catching. You want to make us feel like we can trust
you, rely on you, and we also want to feel like we'd easily be
able to get along with you.
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Re: Moderator Applications - Important Information, Tips and
Post Formatting
DIR By: zen
Date: December 1, 2014, 6:47 am
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[anchor=current_mods]The Current DelevationScape Moderator
Team[/anchor]
Currently, there is only one player moderator, who is also our
head of Player Moderation.
-
HTML http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q232/LaundryLady1947/Runescape/mod_silver.gifFire<br
/>(Head Moderator)
We are in need of player moderators, but this is a large
responsibility. Abuse of power will have very large
repercussions.
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Re: Moderator Applications - Important Information, Tips and
Post Formatting
DIR By: zen
Date: December 1, 2014, 7:17 pm
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[anchor=perks]Moderator Perks & Abilities[/anchor]
If you're only applying to get the silver crown and the perks,
you may as well not even bother. It's easy for us to tell who
would make a good moderator and who wouldn't just by your
personality and in-game traits that we've observed. We will only
be picking people for the position who we truly believe would
bring a certain set of skills to the role. Wannabe Mods are
quite easy to pick, so go off the assumption that we will not
pick you if you are simply a WBM.
The Silver Crown
The silver crown is what a lot of players want moderator status
for. It is essentially a symbol of authority. All player
moderators have this silver crown to show that they are in-fact
a moderator. Anyone who says they are a moderator but does not
have the crown is impersonating a moderator and is breaking the
rules. The crown shows up in ALL forms of chat and cannot be
hidden or disabled.
Abilities - Banning & Muting
All player moderators have the ability to ban and mute players.
They only exercise this ability when it is needed, and all
decisions made by a player moderator are always looked at by an
administrator to determine whether or not the course of action
taken at the time was needed.
[anchor=skills]The Skills Required[/anchor]
There are a certain set of skills a moderator requires:
- Patience - You're going to be dealing with people who are
really annoying.
- Professionalism - In any situation, it is imperative that you
are professional in your conduct. Once again, you are a
representative of DelevationScape. You need to keep our image
looking as good as possible.
- Maturity - You ALWAYS need to be mature about what you do.
This goes hand-in-hand with professionalism.
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Re: Moderator Applications - Important Information, Tips and
Post Formatting
DIR By: zen
Date: December 2, 2014, 5:46 pm
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[anchor=conclusion]Conclusion, Summary & Final Notes[/anchor]
So, now you know all about DelevationScape moderators and what
it takes to be one, what do you do now? Well, quite simply, it's
time to post your applications!
Remember: The application needs to be in paragraph format and
must be no longer than 500 words. Think of it as being like a
resume. It also needs to be in paragraph format and must follow
the [iurl=#format]provided format[/iurl].
Once you've posted your application, only moderators will be
able to see it, as it will be automatically hidden from public
view. As stated, the application & selection processes take
place over a couple of days, but obviously they only begin after
we've received a few applications - so hurry up and apply now!
We are only looking for the best of the best, and as stated, we
will not be choosing any WBM's (Wannabe Mods). Trust me, we can
tell who is and who isn't a WBM.
If you've been selected for the position, we will send you a
private message on the forums and update your status on the
forums and in-game. As soon as you get that crown in-front of
your name, you'll have access to the private, staff-only boards
on the forums and the following commands in-game:
- ::ban
- ::unban
- ::mute
- ::unmute
It is your responsibility to ban or mute players who are
breaking the rules. Please note that all actions you take will
be viewed by the DelevationScape team and we will decide whether
or not the action you took was appropriate for the situation. If
you abuse these commands and abilities, you will have your
moderator status taken off you, and depending on the severity of
your misconduct, you could even get banned.
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Re: Moderator Applications - Important Information, Tips and
Post Formatting
DIR By: zen
Date: December 2, 2014, 6:05 pm
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Conclusion, Summary & Final Notes - Cont.
Part of being a moderator requires you to wear the Quest Cape,
which will be added to your inventory at the point in time when
your status in-game is updated to moderator status. This cape
serves as like a uniform. Only moderators are able to wear it,
and by wearing it, it allows players to pick you out from the
crowd. This may sound like it could get a bit annoying, but you
did sign up for the role in the first place, so don't complain
unless you want your status removed.
If you ever need any help or ever have any questions regarding
your role or what actions to take when you see a specific type
of rule breaking taking place, please feel free to use the
moderator-only forum section, where many of your questions will
already be answered. If, however, some of your questions are
still left unanswered, you'll always have the opportunity to
create your own threads in that section with your questions, and
a fellow moderator or member of the DelevationScape team will be
happy to help.
That's all for now, but always remember this: �With great power
comes great responsibility� - Voltaire.
Thank you.
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