TOPIC: [Deathrun Moderator] SwimminSteve's Application

DETAILS:
Steam Name: SwimminSteve
Link to Steam Profile: steamcommunity.com/id/SwimminSteve/
STEAM ID: STEAM_0:0:61115173
Current Gametracker Profile: www.gametracker.com/player/SwimminSteve/...arpgaming.com:27035/
Languages I speak: English, French (also semi-proficient in Spanish).

DEATHRUN RELATED:

What is Ghosting? Give an example: Ghosting is a form of immoral "cheating" or bad etiquette in Deathrun whereby a player (who is usually dead), will communicate with a player that is alive and give them information that wouldn't otherwise be obtainable to the alive player. This information can be things such as which traps have been activated, or the location of other Deaths and Runners on the map. This gives them an unfair advantage, and, therefore, tarnishes the impartiality of the gameplay. It has been a problem in Deathrun pretty much since its inception, and due to third party communication applications, it can be hard to prevent, so the main thing that admins can do is to try and cull it at the first sign if it appearing, through whatever means necessary.

How would you deal with a disrespectful player?: I would firstly give them a verbal warning, ensuring that they understand that what they are doing is wrong, and that they know that they have been warned. Should the problem persist, then I will (powers permitting) mute them for an allotted amount of time (usually 5 minutes per say), muting them for 10, and then 15 if they continue to be disrespectful. However, if they are still disrespectful after the three mutes, then I would confer with other admins if they are available, and issue a temporary ban from the server (perhaps for 3 hours) and inform other admins.It is very important to nip disrespectful players in the bud as early as possible when it comes to Deathrun, as their toxic behaviour is able to be repeated on a round by round basis, and it is often very toxic, so ensuring other players don't follow suit should be a top priority.

Why should I be chosen for the role: I believe that my maturity, experience, and skillset place me above the other great applicants for this role. I have been playing on several Deathrun servers over the past few years, and even used to own one myself. I have been staff on multiple servers, and Zarp Gaming seems to be the best one yet. I really feel as though I could benefit from working with some of the amazing staff members (that I have been introduced to already), as well as bringing things that I have learnt from my several hundred hours on Deathrun, and make Zarp Gaming even better! I have loads of free time since I have finished college, and I would like to think that I will be able to join the servers at times where other admins may not be able to due to commitments. I also feel that since I have joined ZarpGaming, I have been able to integrate myself into the community rather well, and I hope to continue doing this for many weeks, months, and years to come!

Just to finish my application, I know that a 10 minute incident occurred last week which seemingly tarnished my entire Moderator application. I hope that reapplyIng this week not only shows my commitment to ZarpGaming, but it also shows that I (and other players) have forgiven and forgotten what happened and, like me, are looking forward to making ZarpGaming a better place. I am genuinely remorseful for my actions during that time and I hope that my further actions in game reflect that, and if not, it is my upmost priority to convince everyone involved that this is the case.

Furthermore, I have left this application as it was due to nobody expressing any concerns with its content. As this is my third submission, I'd just like to address the reasons for rejection in chronological order. Firstly, recents. To my knowledge, I didn't have any recents last week. In fact, the only recents I have ever had have been inside a 10 minute period, and have been dealt with and understood by the admin team. Secondly and finally, timefarming. I can categorically confirm that I never have, do, or will, timefarm. In fact, I wasn't even aware that it was an offence. I sometimes do join the server when there is nobody on (mostly due to me being a very flexible player) and afk, hoping to see someone else on when I come back. Me being on the server not only entices growth, because people are more likely to come on if they see somebody already on the server. I then often tab out due to the lack of people on, and when I tab back in, there are a few people on. Now that I know this causes a problem (even when I was in spectator mode), I shan't do this anymore. However, for the record, at least 95% of my hours are legit, and this means that if I was "timefarming" then I have no doubt my hours will remain as high as they currently are. I hope you understand this, and do let me know if you have any questions regarding this, or any aspect of my time on ZarpGaming, and I'll be happy to answer any concerns you may have!

Thank you for reading my application, I hope that you take it into consideration, and I'll see you in game!

All the best,

SwimminSteve

Always timefarming

I see you haven't read my application. Nonetheless, you're entitled to your opinion, whether informed or not, and I thank you for your contribution.

SwimminSteve wrote:
You have no dedication because you afk time farm the whole time you play for 5 min and then ur afk

HappyDead000 wrote:
I mean, whilst that's not true, and you once again haven't read my application (because if you had, you wouldn't be saying the things you are), you are entitled to say what you're saying; just ensure it's a little bit more informed next time. I'm more than free for a hearty discussion off-forum though, if necessary.

HappyDead000 wrote: you are not showing a good attitude right now and you should care about his app. he might be explaining something that you are talking about and if you just ignore it, you won't know the reason of that thing and it could lead you to understanding something wrong.

anyways goodluck steve.

Steve, the first thing to do after being denied is not apply again but to improve on the thing that you got denied for. I'd recommend on impoving on your denial. But goodluck you have a good application.

Newdude wrote:

_.David._ wrote:
Yes I am aware of that, but unfortunately the things I have been denied for are either passive things, or ones that have been ones off. I mean, it also said for me to apply next week in the rejection message. However, I understand what you're saying! Hopefully the admins will realise that these things are either never going to happen again, or that these things aren't as reported. Thank you for your reply though, and I am pleased that you think my application is credible!

Get activity without time farming but you're a good guy.

Hinata wrote:
I mean, seeing as we're all jumping on the timefarming bandwagon, I guess I'd just direct you to my application. However, I thank you for your assessment of my suitability for staff, by thinking that I am a good guy. Thanks for your input nonetheless!

Lad, give this guy staff, who gives a shit if they timefarm, a few people have been promoted in/to LT whilst time farming, fucking give it to this lad

Kyber wrote:
Okay, this might be true but if you’re timefarming you’re afk, what good is an ark staff member? And you said LT members are timefarming well I doubt that as people who timefarm are known (well atleast on DR). All he needs to do is get real activity and be active.

_.David._ wrote: If you arent moving it doesnt mean you are timefarming, thats what no one seems to understand, as long as he is inreracting and/or doi g his job it is perfectly fine, you shouldnt expect people to be at their keyboards 24/7 because deathrun is boring as shit when you're killed, people will go and get a drink or whatnot, for some reason people seem to think that everyone can be at their keyboard at all times, and if you don't understand that, then you should not be voting on applicants.

_.David._ wrote:
Firstly, as my application states, my "timefarming" wasn't for the purpose to make my application look better, nor did I even know it was a problem. If I did, I would've simply not joined the server at all when there was nobody on it, and waited so it didn't look suspicious. Secondly, equally to your point, there are many times where me and 6 or 7 people are on, with no staff (due to times I can get on without others). I respect this isn't all the time, nor am I trying to boost my own credit, but that's just a counter to your point. Finally, and I add, at least 95% of my time is real activity, hence the people knowing me and what I do. Like the 10 minute farce with the warnings, this shan't happen again either now I am aware of how worked up people would get, and how it reflects on my application. I hope the admins see this too. Thanks for your message though, it does open my eyes to why it might seem like I was deliberately trying to "timefarm"!

Kyber wrote:
Thank you for this comment, I'm glad that you can see past this (seemingly unforced and unintended) error, and for the qualities that I possess!

SwimminSteve wrote: +karma absolute lad

SwimminSteve wrote: Im not saying you time farm, as by the looks of it these people think you have to be at your keyboard 24/7 even if you are dead,

Kyber wrote:
The feeling is mutual my friend

No one said anyone is at their keyboard 24/7, all I’ve heard is you’re always spectating and not playing, going to get a drink or food or whatever when dead is acceptable and everyone does it. But it’s different when the person wasn’t even alive in the first place. Now I’ve only seen you about 3 times and I haven’t seen you time farm but from what I’ve heard you do it a lot, if that’s something that the staff agree on then that must mean somethings wrong. I’m not against you I’m just pointing out the negatives for your improval. You still have a week.