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[SSRP Moderator] Michael Smiths application 10 years 8 months ago #207565

RP Name:
Michael Smith

Link to Steam Profile :
steamcommunity.com/id/vlrpmichael

SteamID:
STEAM_0:1:67719896

Current Gametracker Profiles
SSRP 1 (Only been on this one) "Click Here"

SSRP 2 (Not been on) - "Click Here"

Age
18

Estimated Server Time
38 hours (Zarp DarkRP 1)

Languages I speak
English and American

Explain "Random Death Match" and give an example scenario.
An example of RDM is when someone randomly kills another player. RDM / Random Death Match is one of the most common rule breaks in DarkRP. RDM would usually be dealt with a warn or if the users RDM's in large numbers then a small to medium ban should be issued. Repeat offences should result in a perma ban. For a direct example, Player X kills Player Y when he was building his shop.

Explain "New Life Rule" and give an example scenario.
New life rule or NLR is when a user returns to the place of death within the time limit set by the server owner. A example would be when a user is killed and then returns to his place of death before the time limit is up. A NLR break is usually dealt with a simple warning. Repeat offences should result in a small ban.

Explain "Metagaming" and give an example scenario.
On normal servers metagaming is when someone uses in game specifics or ooc chat to reveal information that the player should not know. A example of this if a person saids a user is a theif without actually witnessing them stealing. But with Zarp, metagaming is when users do not use the right chat channels to communicate. EG: advertising a gun shop using OOC.

Explain how you would handle the following situation:
Player x accuses player y for RDMing him, the console log shows that player y killed player x.

In this situation I would bring both users to a area which no one was currently present and ask both of them to explain the situation, If there was a proper story behind it along with some evidence, I would work out if either party should get a warn or if it was a direct RDM then I will issue player Y with a warning.

Explain how you would handle the following situation:
Player x accuses player y for breaking NLR, the kills are pretty close together in console (a few lines apart) at a peak time.

As there is direct console proof and it is at peak time, to save more time I would quickly listen to the story and ask / gather any more evidence. Then if correct issue player Y with a warning and then move on to a additional report.

Explain how you would handle the following situation:
Player x calls for help in the OOC chat because his bank is being raided

Ignore the chat completely as that player should know that it is not valid to call a admin using OOC and that the bank being raded is part of official RP and should not be interfeared by administrators unless there is a breaking of rule(s)

Why I should be chosen (we recommend around 150 words).

I am the owner of Virtual Life Roleplay, a popular custom darkrp server and I would like to expand my knowledge and spend my extra time somewhere else. I have 3 years experience in administrating and owning servers. I am dedicated and well prepared for any situation. I am mature and will deal with any problems in a serious matter but I will also listen to what people has to say. After being on countless other servers either owning, adminitrating or co owning them, this is one of the most exciting and interesting servers I have been on and it by far has the most fantastic content so it would be a plesure to help keep the DarkRP server clean.

Updates:
I have been helping people when possible on server and answering any questions which people have in the chat about the server.
I have also played constantly for nearly 48 hours in a row with only a few hours sleep (I have no life)
I have stepped down as Owner of Virtual Life Roleplay to apply for staff here. This will be my only server.

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[SSRP Moderator] Michael Smiths application 10 years 8 months ago #207567

Here are your gametracker profiles, just press edit on your post and put these in, hope it helps! www.gametracker.com/player/%E2%9C%B0VLRP...arpgaming.com:27015/ www.gametracker.com/player/%E2%9C%B0VLRP...arpgaming.com:27025/	Morgan Offline Legendary Member Posts: 15975 Thanks received: 6530 Karma: 95
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[SSRP Moderator] Michael Smiths application 10 years 8 months ago #207568

Thank you very much.	Michael Smith Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 361 Thanks received: 125 Karma: -12
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[SSRP Moderator] Michael Smiths application 10 years 8 months ago #207817

I have updated the original post with some extra information.	Michael Smith Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 361 Thanks received: 125 Karma: -12
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[SSRP Moderator] Michael Smiths application 10 years 8 months ago #207856

MichaelSmith wrote:

RP Name: Michael Smith
Link to Steam Profile : steamcommunity.com/id/vlrpmichael
SteamID: STEAM_0:1:67719896
Current Gametracker Profiles

www.gametracker.com/player/%E2%9C%B0VLRP...arpgaming.com:27015/
www.gametracker.com/player/%E2%9C%B0VLRP...arpgaming.com:27025/

Age 18

Estimated Server Time 32 hours (Zarp DarkRP 1)

Languages I speak English and American

Explain "Random Death Match" and give an example scenario. An example of RDM is when someone randomly kills another player. RDM / Random Death Match is one of the most common rule breaks in DarkRP. RDM would usually be dealt with a warn or if the users RDM's in large numbers then a small to medium ban should be issued. Repeat offences should result in a perma ban.

Explain "New Life Rule" and give an example scenario. New life rule or NLR is when a user returns to the place of death within the time limit set by the server owner. A example would be when a user is killed and then returns to his place of death before the time limit is up. A NLR break is usually dealt with a simple warning. Repeat offences should result in a small ban.

Explain "Metagaming" and give an example scenario. Metagaming is when someone uses in game specifics to reveal information that the player should not know. A example of this if a person saids a user is a theif without actually witnessing them stealing.

Explain how you would handle the following situation:
Player x accuses player y for RDMing him, the console log shows that player y killed player x.

In this situation I would bring both users to a area which no one was currently present and ask both of them to explain the situation, If there was a proper story behind it I would work out if either party should get a warn or if it was a direct RDM then I will issue player Y with a warning.

Explain how you would handle the following situation:
Player x accuses player y for breaking NLR, the kills are pretty close together in console (a few lines apart) at a peak time.

As there is direct console proof and it is at peak time, to save more time I would issue player Y with a warning without any direct consoltation and then move on to a additional report.

Explain how you would handle the following situation:
Player x calls for help in the OOC chat because his bank is being raided

Ignore the chat completely as that player should know that it is not valid to call a admin using OOC and that the bank being raded is part of official RP and should not be interfeared by administrators unless there is a breaking of rule(s)

Why I should be chosen (we recommend around 150 words).

I am the owner of Virtual Life Roleplay, a popular custom darkrp server and I would like to expand my knowledge and spend my extra time somewhere else. I have 3 years experience in administrating and owning servers. I am dedicated and well prepared for any situation. I am mature and will deal with any problems in a serious matter but I will also listen to what people has to say. After being on countless other servers either owning, adminitrating or co owning them, this is one of the most exciting and interesting servers I have been on and it by far has the most fantastic content so it would be a plesure to help keep the DarkRP server clean.

Update: I have been helping people when possible on server and answering any questions which people have in the chat about the server.

I have also played constantly for nearly 24 hours lol

American is a great language am i right

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[SSRP Moderator] Michael Smiths application 10 years 8 months ago #207860

Yes American is a great language and was a thrill to learn. Update: Fixed gametracker link for SSRP 1	Michael Smith Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 361 Thanks received: 125 Karma: -12
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[SSRP Moderator] Michael Smiths application 10 years 8 months ago #207864

Please. THERE IS NO NEED TO QUOTE THE WHOLE APPLICATION. Put it in a spoiler or remove it -,-	Zax Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 1365 Thanks received: 98 Karma: -9
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[SSRP Moderator] Michael Smiths application 10 years 8 months ago #207879

In this post i am going to review MichaelSmith and seperate both negatives and positives and give a detailed report with my verdict and tips for the future to the induvidual. I hope you take time to read this post, as i took the time to give you a detailed review.

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Part one : Application & Gametime

First view on application : It Looks Decent
Explanations and answers : The answers seem fine to me
Gametime : Is bad
Verdict of Part One :
Explaination of verdict for part one : I have gave you this for bad game time.

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Part Two : My opinion & overall verdict

Helping out in-game and forums : Have not really seen you in game or in the forums so i wont give my verdict on this.
Behaviour in-game : Havn't seen you.
Knowledge of rules: Your knowledge of the rules seem fine.
Verdict of part two :
Explanation of verdict of part two : I gave you this because i have never seen you ingame plz get your activity up and i might change my verdict

Time & Date
[11/9/15]. Please note that all negatives might change from the period i write this to the meeting on saturday.

Extra notes :

None

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[SSRP Moderator] Michael Smiths application 10 years 8 months ago #207896

Thank you very much Jugger for the review of my application. I agree with the gametime and activity but I can counter this with my 1,200 hours on record for gmod + I have been administrating and owning servers for nearly 4 years now. Thank you for the review again Jugger, I will take everything you said into consideration and use it to improve.	Michael Smith Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 361 Thanks received: 125 Karma: -12
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[SSRP Moderator] Michael Smiths application 10 years 8 months ago #207897

If u are staff on other Servers you cant be on Zarp	JokerMan Offline Diamond Boarder Ayyyyyyy Posts: 2947 Thanks received: 279 Karma: 1
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[SSRP Moderator] Michael Smiths application 10 years 8 months ago #207899

JokerMan wrote: If u are staff on other Servers you cant be on Zarp Wow I did not know this, I will step down my position at Virtual Life Roleplay.This means that Zarp is now my only server I will be on and if possible be stafff on. Thanks again for letting me know this.	Michael Smith Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 361 Thanks received: 125 Karma: -12
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[SSRP Moderator] Michael Smiths application 10 years 8 months ago #208133

Really enjoying the server, I am actually addicted and cannot leave. I am helping out when ever I can on the server with normal questions or anything that I have the power to answer. Would love some more opinions on what I can do to improve my application and various other roleplay or general skills. Thanks all	Michael Smith Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 361 Thanks received: 125 Karma: -12
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[SSRP Moderator] Michael Smiths application 10 years 8 months ago #208273

The Review
Explain "Random Death Match" and give an example scenario. An example of RDM is when someone randomly kills another player. RDM / Random Death Match is one of the most common rule breaks in DarkRP. RDM would usually be dealt with a warn or if the users RDM's in large numbers then a small to medium ban should be issued. Repeat offences should result in a perma ban. <-- Not incorrect, however you haven't given the definition of RDM itself. Example provided could be a expanded a bit but it's fine.

Explain "New Life Rule" and give an example scenario. New life rule or NLR is when a user returns to the place of death within the time limit set by the server owner. A example would be when a user is killed and then returns to his place of death before the time limit is up. A NLR break is usually dealt with a simple warning. Repeat offences should result in a small ban. <-- NLR isn't limited to certain places. Players could be breaking NLR whilst being in a differe t district. Example is okay.

Explain "Metagaming" and give an example scenario. Metagaming is when someone uses in game specifics to reveal information that the player should not know. A example of this if a person saids a user is a theif without actually witnessing them stealing. <-- This isn't PERP. While the definition itself isn't wrong in general, the metagaming rule is not that serious here. It only reffers to IC info being relayed through appropriate IC channels.

Explain how you would handle the following situation:
Player x accuses player y for RDMing him, the console log shows that player y killed player x.

In this situation I would bring both users to a area which no one was currently present and ask both of them to explain the situation, If there was a proper story behind it I would work out if either party should get a warn or if it was a direct RDM then I will issue player Y with a warning. <-- You shouldn't warn based on stories. Trust me, sometimes the rulebreakers can make really convincing ones. You should always ask for proof, unles a confession takes place.

Explain how you would handle the following situation:
Player x accuses player y for breaking NLR, the kills are pretty close together in console (a few lines apart) at a peak time.

As there is direct console proof and it is at peak time, to save more time I would issue player Y with a warning without any direct consoltation and then move on to a additional report. <-- Highly wrong. You shouldn't base your judgement only on logs. What if player Y was spawnkilled or killed player X in legitimate self defense? And you shouldn't warn players without talking to them so they can understand what's wrong.

Explain how you would handle the following situation:
Player x calls for help in the OOC chat because his bank is being raided

Ignore the chat completely as that player should know that it is not valid to call a admin using OOC and that the bank being raded is part of official RP and should not be interfeared by administrators unless there is a breaking of rule(s) <-- First of all, we don't take OOC requests, we sometimes even mute players constantly spamming the OOC chat. Player X is doing a completely different thing here; consider redoing this part completely.

Verdict

You do have potential, however multiple parts and ways of handling from your applications are wrong. Rules differ from server to server. I suggest reading them over again, and also your activity is bad. You need to prove us that you will remain active

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for now.

Good luck.

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[SSRP Moderator] Michael Smiths application 10 years 8 months ago #208282

Thank you for letting me know what you feel. My activity is bad at the moment because I am rather new to the community but I have been on every waking moment for the past three days as I have no life and I only need a few hours sleep. The good thing is my online hours will only keep increasing massively due to having no life so that is no problem there.

For the last point you made, I have no idea what you mean as I said that you don't take admin requests and to ignore the request for help, going onto say that administrators should not interfere with roleplay like the raiding of the bank unless a rule has been broken and in the example given, no rules have been broken.

Thanks again for the improvements and for doing the review, I will take all of them into consideration.

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[SSRP Moderator] Michael Smiths application 10 years 8 months ago #208291

MichaelSmith wrote:

For the last point you made, I have no idea what you mean as I said that you don't take admin requests and to ignore the request for help, going onto say that administrators should not interfere with roleplay like the raiding of the bank unless a rule has been broken and in the example given, no rules have been broken.

In the provided example, metagaming rule is broken hence the player is most likely asking for help to defend his base from other players, this being an IC related request, in the OOC chat.
There is also the tiny possibility of him asking admin assistance, hence why I said we don't take OOC requests. I might've been a bit vague.

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[SSRP Moderator] Michael Smiths application 10 years 8 months ago #208294

No problem, I have redesigned and changed some of my application and I have reflected on all improvements given. Thanks again for the review.	Michael Smith Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 361 Thanks received: 125 Karma: -12
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[SSRP Moderator] Michael Smiths application 10 years 8 months ago #208431

Thanks for applying for staff at ZARP DarkRp! During our weekly staff meeting your application, question answers, game trackers and in-game warnings are checked and then the staff team votes on your application.

This time, the staff team have decided that you still need to work on your application and then apply again next week. To try and help you they have summarised some positives & negatives discussed during the meeting: