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K5: /* Staff Roles */ Rewrote the roles to more appropriately match their current incarnations.

2025-05-09T22:20:00Z

Staff Roles: Rewrote the roles to more appropriately match their current incarnations.

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	==== Head Administrator ====		==== Head Administrator ====
	Head Administrators oversee the server as a whole, and act to maintain the administration rather than directly administering. ~~Individually~~, ~~they can override rulings made by~~ administrators ~~and moderators. Together, they can override decisions~~ on ~~server~~ direction ~~as made by~~ the ~~staff heads, as well as rulings made by individual headmins~~.		Head Administrators oversee the server as a whole, and act to maintain the administration rather than directly administering. If credible concerns of administrative bias are made, for example, a Head Administrator may assign a different admin to an unban appeal, or in rare cases handle it themselves. Head administrators also instruct Staff Heads on the direction the server should take.

	~~In the event that an administrator is unavailable, a head administrator may step in to act. However, this is~~ discouraged, ~~as receiving a ruling directly from a head administrator may leave a player feeling unable~~ to ~~seek appeal or recourse at a higher level~~.		While strongly discouraged when other staff are available, Head Administrators have the authority to step into '''any''' other role when the situation calls for it.

	==== Administrator ====		==== Administrator ====
	Administrators rule on player situations that need more complicated solutions than fall within a moderator's prerogative. Excessive rule-skirting, undesired behaviour and other complex issues fall under the Administrators' purview. Administrators also act as agents in enforcing IC rulings where the High Council is involved, and respond to faxes with the full authority of the council.		Administrators rule on player situations that need more complicated solutions than fall within a moderator's prerogative. Excessive rule-skirting, undesired behaviour and other complex issues fall under the Administrators' purview. Administrators also act as agents in enforcing IC rulings where the High Council is involved, and respond to faxes with the full authority of the council.

			Administrators are additionally responsible for the continued integrity of the in-game persistency, both by retroactively declaring incidents non-canon, or by accepting requests from players for permission to break major rules.

	==== Moderator ====		==== Moderator ====
	Moderators act on straightforward issues involving player actions. Generally, this simply means enforcing rules as written in a cut and dry fashion, and helping collect information on situations that an Administrator would otherwise rule on. Moderators are the first line in ensuring that the server stays on track and appropriately in tone.		Moderators act on straightforward issues involving player actions. Generally, this simply means enforcing rules as written in a cut and dry fashion, and helping collect information on situations that an Administrator would otherwise rule on. Moderators are the first line in ensuring that the server stays on track and appropriately in tone, but also first to grant exceptions to players for performing actions that would otherwise be minor rule violations.

	Moderators do not act on behalf of the High Council when exercising their moderation powers, but may make informational responses to faxes as supporting staff to a specific councillor.		Moderators do not act on behalf of the High Council when exercising their moderation powers, but may make informational responses to faxes as supporting staff to a specific councillor.

	As moderators do not have some server permissions granted directly to them, many of their rulings may need to have an administrator rubber stamp them and apply them.		As moderators do not have some server permissions granted directly to them, many of their rulings may need to have an administrator rubber stamp them and apply them. If an administrator is unavailable, members of Oversight may enact their judgements as well.

	=== ~~Supporting~~ Staff ===		=== Development Staff ===
	Supporting staff handle all things to do with the server's state and development.		Supporting staff handle all things to do with the server's state and development.

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	Staff Heads may respond to faxes regarding clear cut IC issues, in the same fashion as a moderator.		Staff Heads may respond to faxes regarding clear cut IC issues, in the same fashion as a moderator.

			==== Staff Writer ====
			A member of development staff, empowered with access to more sensitive pages on the Wiki, and tasked with organizing contributions within a certain subsection of Lore. Coordinates their particular interests with Lore Staff Heads.

			==== Staff Coder ====
			A member of development staff, empowered with access to debug utilities on the Server, and tasked with organizing code contributions. Coordinates their particular development focus with Code Staff Heads.

			=== Showrunning Staff ===

	==== Game Master ====		==== Game Master ====
	A Game ~~Master creates~~ and ~~runs larger events that may affect the~~ lore or ~~have permanent effects~~. ~~They may~~ also ~~run normal~~ events ~~at will~~ and ~~create their own stories. Game Masters may also approve events by~~ event ~~operators~~.		Game Masters are responsible for the bureaucratic elements of running events, as well as their scheduling. The GM is responsible for receiving event proposals, reviewing them with other GMs and relevant members of Oversight to ensure they cause no issues with existing lore or code, and approving them - either for singular use, or as a recurring event. The GM is also responsible for scheduling and overseeing events, and for granting permissions to Operators to participate in the event process.

	~~Within the context of an~~ event ~~they are operating~~, ~~Game Masters also receive authority just above that~~ of ~~a moderator~~.		GMs may allow Operators to independently run a minor event without directly being present to oversee them, however the Operator assumes some of the GM's responsibilities in doing so.

	==== Event Operator ====		==== Event Operator ====
	Event Operators ~~run normal events~~ with the ~~approval of a Game Master or Administrator. They also assist in events being run by Game Masters.~~		Event Operators are members of staff who are capable with the various buttons, panels and features of the Server, supporting the GM in running an event by actually enacting the various steps of the event.

	~~==== Developer ====~~
	~~A member~~ of ~~development staff empowered to inspect and debug~~ the ~~server live~~, ~~as well as provide technical support on~~ the ~~server where pertinent.~~

	~~==== Development Staff ====~~
	~~A contributor elevated to~~ the ~~rank~~ of staff. Has a louder voice when making proposals to how the server should be improved. Is expected to be accurately authoritative when it comes to statements about the server. Works with the staff heads to make sure features are consistent with the ~~playerbase's expectations~~.

	=== Special Staff ===		=== Special Staff ===

	==== Host ====		==== Host ====
	~~The font~~ of ~~all power~~, from which ~~it is~~ all delegated. Has final~~, unshakable~~ authority over the server, ~~when used~~.		Not an official role, but nevertheless the foundation of the server, from which all roles are delegated. Has final authority over the server, but reserves such power only for emergencies and for the highest levels of bureaucracy.

	==== Liaison ====		==== Liaison ====
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	==== Regular Staff ====		==== Regular Staff ====
	A normal player elevated to the rank of staff, who participates in staff discussions, including those involving development staff, providing a layperson's perspective on changes and staff activities.		A normal player elevated to the rank of staff, who participates in staff discussions, including those involving development staff, providing a layperson's perspective on changes and staff activities.

			=== Oversight ===
			While not a formal branch of the staff, Oversight consists of Head Administrators, Staff Heads and Game Masters. These roles receive roughly equal permissions, and a separate set of channels to coordinate among each other.

	== Player Guidelines ==		== Player Guidelines ==

K5: /* Staff Roles */

2025-02-28T03:19:52Z

Staff Roles

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	== Staff Roles ==		== Staff Roles ==
	''This section is ~~incomplete but accurate~~.''		''This section is out of date. Review the specific page for the role.''

	=== Administrative Staff ===		=== Administrative Staff ===

K5 at 01:42, 26 February 2025

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	== Administration Policies ==		== Administration Policies ==

			=== Admin Exclusion Policy ===

			The roles in Oversight, and Game Administrator, cannot be held by anyone holding a position roughly at or above Administrator on any other server.

	=== Development and Staff Head Policies ===		=== Development and Staff Head Policies ===

K5 at 04:10, 2 December 2024

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			<i>This page's contents are being migrated to their respective pages. Contents may be outdated.</i>
	[[Category:Staff]]		[[Category:Staff]]

K5: /* Staff Head Overruling */

2024-12-02T01:20:26Z

Staff Head Overruling

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	==== Staff Head Overruling ====		==== Staff Head Overruling ====
	Staff Heads have mostly unilateral powers when their task. However, tasks overlap, and the whole server is, in the end, a collective development effort. As such there are a handful of ways to overrule ~~them~~.		Staff Heads have mostly unilateral powers when their task. However, tasks overlap, and the whole server is, in the end, a collective development effort. As such there are a handful of ways for them to overrule each other.

	* If both forepersons and the Rules staff head agree, a decision can be overruled immediately.		* If both forepersons and the Rules staff head agree, a decision can be overruled immediately.

K5 at 03:33, 22 October 2024

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	[[Category:Staff]]		[[Category:Staff]]

			{{SidebarStaff}}

	== Staff Roles ==		== Staff Roles ==

K5 at 02:19, 19 July 2024

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	== Administration Policies ==		== Administration Policies ==

	== Development and Staff Head Policies ==		=== Development and Staff Head Policies ===

	=== Staff Head Overruling ===		==== Staff Head Overruling ====
	Staff Heads have mostly unilateral powers when their task. However, tasks overlap, and the whole server is, in the end, a collective development effort. As such there are a handful of ways to overrule them.		Staff Heads have mostly unilateral powers when their task. However, tasks overlap, and the whole server is, in the end, a collective development effort. As such there are a handful of ways to overrule them.

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	* Finally, a 66% supermajority of headmins may make a final decision on a matter.		* Finally, a 66% supermajority of headmins may make a final decision on a matter.

	== On-Server Powers ==		=== On-Server Powers ===

	=== Sounds ===		==== Sounds ====
	* Sounds should not be used gratuitously. Save admin sounds for events and other worthwhile situations.		* Sounds should not be used gratuitously. Save admin sounds for events and other worthwhile situations.

K5: K5 moved page Staff Policy to Server Policy: As the page's scope broadens, the name 'staff policy' becomes outdated.

2024-07-19T02:18:52Z

K5 moved page Staff Policy to Server Policy: As the page's scope broadens, the name 'staff policy' becomes outdated.

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K5 at 02:18, 19 July 2024

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	== Staff Roles ==		== Staff Roles ==
	''This section is incomplete ~~and non-definitive,~~ but ~~establishes a general idea of what staff structure will look like when finished~~.''		''This section is incomplete but accurate.''

	=== Administrative Staff ===		=== Administrative Staff ===
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	==== Head Administrator ====		==== Head Administrator ====
	Head Administrators oversee the server as a whole. Individually, they can override rulings made by administrators and moderators. Together, they can override decisions on server direction as made by the staff heads, as well as rulings made by individual headmins. ~~Outside of this~~, ~~they~~ may act as ~~regular administrators~~.		Head Administrators oversee the server as a whole, and act to maintain the administration rather than directly administering. Individually, they can override rulings made by administrators and moderators. Together, they can override decisions on server direction as made by the staff heads, as well as rulings made by individual headmins.

			In the event that an administrator is unavailable, a head administrator may step in to act. However, this is discouraged, as receiving a ruling directly from a head administrator may leave a player feeling unable to seek appeal or recourse at a higher level.

	==== Administrator ====		==== Administrator ====
	Administrators rule on player situations that need more complicated solutions than fall within a moderator's prerogative. Excessive rule-skirting, undesired behaviour and ~~situations that escalate into mini-events that blend both IC and OOC circumstances~~ fall under the Administrators' purview.		Administrators rule on player situations that need more complicated solutions than fall within a moderator's prerogative. Excessive rule-skirting, undesired behaviour and other complex issues fall under the Administrators' purview. Administrators also act as agents in enforcing IC rulings where the High Council is involved, and respond to faxes with the full authority of the council.

	==== Moderator ====		==== Moderator ====
	Moderators act on straightforward issues involving player actions. Generally, this simply means enforcing rules as written in a cut and dry fashion, and helping collect information on situations that an Administrator would otherwise rule on. Moderators do not act on behalf of the ~~high council~~ when exercising their moderation powers, but ~~can occasionally respond~~ to faxes as supporting staff to a specific councillor.		Moderators act on straightforward issues involving player actions. Generally, this simply means enforcing rules as written in a cut and dry fashion, and helping collect information on situations that an Administrator would otherwise rule on. Moderators are the first line in ensuring that the server stays on track and appropriately in tone.

			Moderators do not act on behalf of the High Council when exercising their moderation powers, but may make informational responses to faxes as supporting staff to a specific councillor.

			As moderators do not have some server permissions granted directly to them, many of their rulings may need to have an administrator rubber stamp them and apply them.

	=== Supporting Staff ===		=== Supporting Staff ===
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	==== Regular Staff ====		==== Regular Staff ====
	A normal player elevated to the rank of staff, who participates in staff discussions, including those involving development staff, providing a layperson's perspective on changes and staff activities.		A normal player elevated to the rank of staff, who participates in staff discussions, including those involving development staff, providing a layperson's perspective on changes and staff activities.

			== Player Guidelines ==
			This section details how players should interact with the administration in certain situations.

			=== Appeals ===
			Both moderator and administrator rulings may be appealed. Once the appeal is submitted, a Head Administrator will appoint an Administrator to review the case, or in some circumstances, decide to review the case personally. The appointed administrator may not be the administrator who ruled, and should avoid being the administrator who applied a moderator's ruling.

			=== Feature Issues, Development Complaints & Bug Reports ===
			* Complaints should only be directed at Head Administrators.
			* Issues with features that are neither complaints nor bugs should be posted on the issue tracker, though the appropriate Staff Head is also a valid recipient.
			* Finally, bug reports may be discussed directly with the developer of a feature if they are particularly pressing or part of a testmerged PR.

			The definitions of the three are left intentionally vague, but bad faith reports will be dealt with.

	== Administration Policies ==		== Administration Policies ==
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	* If both forepersons and the Rules staff head agree, a decision can be overruled immediately.		* If both forepersons and the Rules staff head agree, a decision can be overruled immediately.
	* If there is a foreperson, they can start a motion to overrule a decision made by one of the heads in their group. This vote must be unanimous, with the exception of the head that made the decision. In the case of a foreperson overruling, a headmin can instead start that vote.		* If there is a foreperson, they can start a motion to overrule a decision made by one of the heads in their group. This vote must be unanimous, with the exception of the head that made the decision. In the case of a foreperson's overruling, a headmin can instead start that vote.
	* With the approval of a headmin, all staff heads may undertake a standard vote (with abstention permitted). Headmins may vote in this as well.		* With the approval of a headmin, all staff heads may undertake a standard vote (with abstention permitted). Headmins may vote in this as well.
	* Finally, a 66% supermajority of headmins may make a final decision on a matter.		* Finally, a 66% supermajority of headmins may make a final decision on a matter.

K5: /* Development Staff */

2024-06-04T22:37:02Z

Development Staff

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	==== Development Staff ====		==== Development Staff ====
	A contributor elevated to the rank of staff. Has a louder voice when making proposals to how the server should be improved. Is expected to be accurately authoritative when it comes to statements about the server. Works with the staff heads to make sure		A contributor elevated to the rank of staff. Has a louder voice when making proposals to how the server should be improved. Is expected to be accurately authoritative when it comes to statements about the server. Works with the staff heads to make sure features are consistent with the playerbase's expectations.

	=== Special Staff ===		=== Special Staff ===