Mod Applications

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MODERATOR APPLICATIONS

Yep, here they are, guys! As we announced last week, we're starting mod applications. Yesterday was a tad wonky, so they were pushed back a day, and for that we're sorry.


Before you apply, please remember a few things:

1) Route 29 is a large game. Although you won't be spending every waking moment working on some aspect of it, there will be many days when you'll have to invest lots of time tweaking some part or trying to find a proper plot, or even just answering numerous questions.

2) You'll deal with people you like, people you dislike, and some people you've never met before. You may go in not being much of a people-person, but you'll have to be alright with talking with all sorts of people in order to do it.

3) You're going to be put in situations where you'll have to solve disputes, whether it be player vs player or player vs mod. You'll have to be capable of dealing with problems with a level head, even if there are moments of heightened emotions.

4) Teamwork is necessary. You don't have to be best friends with the other mods, but you have to be able to communicate with everyone.

5) We're looking for current or past players of the game to be our new moderators. We'd like for someone who has seen the game in action first-hand and has experience as a player because we feel that the players have a bit more insight on the way the game works than just from an outside perspective.

6) Remember that taking on the position of modship will come near defining you around livejournal and on the internet overall. Things said on plurk, in personal journals, or sometimes in conversations with others can reflect upon you and the game. This isn't to say you're not allowed to vent or be frustrated, but you'll have to take into account how it will make you appear to others.

Now, with those main points in mind...

Applications will be open from today, Friday, August 19 to Friday, September 2.

→ Applications will be screened. So it will be between you and us. We'll take a few weeks processing all of them, but everyone will get a confirmation message (just so you know that we did get your application). We will tell you afterward if you haven't been picked.
→ For those who are picked for interviews, we will message you individually to get to know you a bit more and to ask a few more questions. Think of this part as a call-back interview.
→ After talking to all of those picked for interviews, we'll discuss again and tell you the decision.

This process will take a few weeks, so please don't stress yourselves too much! We'll give you a definite answer on each stage so no one is left in the dark.


We'd like to request that you use your personal journals for this. If you don't have one, use a character journal.
Please state your name in the subject line, followed by numbering the parts (if it's more than one comment). Because they're being screened, you won't be able to reply to your own comments. This is to make sure we have all of your comments in order, in the case that another posts at the same time as you. We will not accept linked applications.

<b>Name:</b> <b>Method of Contact:</b> Please list AIMs, emails, plurks, however you'd like us to get in touch with you. <b>Characters Played (past or present):</b> Character's names and usernames if you can! <b>How long have you been in Route?</b> <b>How much free time do you have?</b> This doesn't have to be any set amount of hours or whatnot, but more or less along the lines of when you're free or if you work long hours, or if you work few hours and are around a lot. Explain as much or as little as you'd like. <b>What do you like?</b> What sort of things do you like about Route? This could be anything from the playerbase to certain aspects. Anything you can think of. Honesty is a definite! You don't have to lie and tell us how much you absolutely loooove the game and everything about it. If there are things you don't like, you can list them below! <b>What do you not like?</b> What parts of the game do you think are in need of improvement? Elaborate as much or as little as you'd like. Remember, honesty is a must! We're looking for your honest feelings and reflection of Route and your time involved. <b>How do you think you could help?</b> How can you help us? Taking into account your own reflection, as well as your ideas on what can be fixed and what you already like, how do you think you're capable of helping with Route? Give us your strengths in dealing with others or the duties that go into running a Livejournal roleplay, or Route in general. <b>What is the extent of your PokéKnowledge?</b> How much do you know about pokémon? Did you watch the anime, play the games, read the manga? All three? Or did you just start learning about it when you came to Route? Just tell us as much or as little as you did; this isn't much of a deciding factor as it is just necessary knowledge. It's alright if you never knew pokémon before joining, and it's just as alright if you've got a Squirtle plush hidden in your closet. <b>Have you modded a game before?</b> If so, which game? How long? What were your duties (full moderator, a techie, apps-mod, etc.)? <b>Anything else?</b> Is there anything else you'd like to share? Anything you want us to know about you? About you in Route? Reputation, mother's maiden name, favorite pokémon, how you like your cereal, anything and everything random or odd that you'd like us to know. If not, feel free to leave it blank!

For those who applied, whether you're chosen or not, all of us would like to thank you for taking the time to fill this out and step up to the challenge. We really appreciate the fact that you're willing to help out and were honest with us. The points brought up in your responses will also go towards the overall goal of making Route an ideal game to play in.

Thank you. And good luck!