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From what I've seen in the applications submitted, there seems to be a lot lacking, so I'm going to post an old application from the old MLC forums that I posted, because I kinda wish you guys would read it and realize why your applications just don't seem to cut it. I would encourage you to improve or rewrite your applications, but I don't wan't to offend anyone.



Note: Yes this is my second, this is because I think my first was lazy, sloppy, and rushed. I removed it and am making this one because the last one was badly done. I can't let myself preform badly in a staff position, so I am doing the same here.

Minecraft Username: DaEpicCreeper

Steam Username: [SHG] Riptide

Nickname: Riptide

Role Applying for: I am applying for Guard on the Minecraft server, the TF2 server, and the DayZ server.
Why would you like to be a staff member?: I would like to be a staff member because I want to help this community, these ponies, and Squarehorse Gaming. I feel like I've been given so much by this server, from friends, to countless hours of fun, that I want, and need, to give back. I also have always liked staff positions due to my increased ability to help people and to understand the workings of the server. I've always been pretty good in staff positions due to natural leadership and people skills, and I would like to put them to use where they are deserved. I just want to help and put all I can towards that which I love.

When are you most online?: I am mostly online anywhere from 4 pm to 5 am Pacific Time. I also tend to be online more during the weekends, and I do show up from about 11:30 to 12:00 for ~30 minutes on my phone, where I could do some minor work. And aside from that I'm off and on all the time.

Any prior experience? Any Plugin Knowledge?: I have had prior experience being admin on some smaller servers with max 20 players at any time. I have also moderated for some decent sized servers and I have run my own server before. I have a lack of Plugin Knowledge; I have worked with Factions, MCMMO, Essentials (of course), Jail, and some minor plugins, but I am eager to learn and when I know what plugins I'm dealing with I will do research and just learn about them first.

How would you use your new staff powers to improve our server?: I would make sure players get along to the best of my abilities, and keep the community happy by resolving issues like griefs or by helping with personal issues between players. I would strive to do better and set a good example for players, and enforce rules without being harsh. I would try to keep any clashes or disputes to a minimum between players. I will find the best solution to issues and be patient with players so as to not abuse my powers or get mad and give staff a bad name. I would offer help to players and try to help the community. I would try to create more fun and make the server a more appealing place to be, and I would always put players' needs ahead of mine. I will swiftly solve issues without rushing decisions. I will try to keep the rest of staff as well informed as possible at all times. I will always do my best to do my job and make sure the server keeps running smoothly and happily.

What area do you believe your strengths currently/would lie in: Events, Building, RP, PVP, Survival, Economy, or Other?: I believe my strengths currently lie in player interaction and problem solving, PVP, and using plugins effectively. With staff position I would probably spend more time on the server and would build to pass the time, and I plan to keep getting better at building, I will start trying to work with the Economy to get a better understanding of how the server works, so I hope to build my strengths in building and Economy. My greatest strengths are probably people skills, I tend to get along with people and solve issues very well, and Leadership skills, I've led people to better ends for a long time and in team-building exercises I am often picked as a leader.

Any extracurricular activities? Tell us about your talents!: I do Parkour and take guitar lessons and I've taken 8 years of martial arts (earned my blackbelt at the age of eight).

What games do you enjoy playing?: All of them, I don't have any favorite, I like all of them, but I do spend considerable amounts of time in Minecraft and TF2, I haven't actually played much DayZ, but my laptop is only recently capable of handling it, but so far I am hooked. I also like the Halo series a lot.

Fill out any extra information you'd like us to know about yourself here: I'm 14, and I often get told I'm very mature for my age, I'm very good with anything involving numbers or logic, and despite spending all day on a couch or bed, I'm really quite fit. My real name is Parker. I foster kittens, and I started highschool this year.


Just a reminder, this application was a while ago, a lot has changed, but I still think my application makes for a good example as for what we're looking for.

How many here are interested in playing Space Engineers?

Being completely serious, if you want this server, or at least the forums, to be better than the equivalent of a skunk's spray,
apply to some applications maybe, once a month atleast.

 Keeps the forum from being clogged with unchecked applications, all of which having the people wonder constantly if they'll ever be accepted or denied.

Yeah, I know. I don't like to leave applicants in the dust about what their stance is. I will get around to it once we decide we want to start hiring. This most likely won't happen until a little after the server opens, so give us some time please.