Minecats is made of three very important things:
Our game servers (Currently limited to Minecraft)
Our community (All those who play and chat with us!)
Our staff (Those who get things done and keep the trouble makers at bay!)
Obviously we're not going to have a large, growing and thriving community if the servers aren't there, or if they're not fun to play on. So, it's up to the owners to make sure we have the servers to play on, and up to the staff to make them enjoyable!
We're "hiring" (Volunteers)!
Wait, why is "hiring" in quotes? That's because we're not a company with a payroll and insurance, etc. We're a private community of volunteers. The only people who get paid are the ISP and electric company. So even the owners don't get paid by Minecats. We'd like to change that in the future. But, that takes a LOT of work and effort, and of course money.
So, by being staff on Minecats, you're giving your word to work on Minecats servers to help us get to a point where we can beat down the likes of Hypixel and dominate all other competitors! Oh, a bit ambitious? Maybe! But it's fun to think one day we could all be making $8000 a month doing something we love!
Now, with itsaid that no one gets paid, this /is/ after all just something fun for everyone to do. Those who put in the time, effort and help to make Minecats a better place, will be rewarded with additional perks, responsibilities and certain freedoms on Minecats. Hey, if you're going to do things to better the community, you should be able to have a little extra fun above and beyond... and have the ability to keep the trouble makers from causing, well, trouble! Depending on the server and position, these perks range from being able to mute troublesome chatters to being able to use WorldEdit in it's fullest to create amazing builds, and even control over certain aspects of individual game servers, such as new spawns, events, or even help guide the direction the game will be going in.
Staff Expectations:
Minecats has several staff positions. Each position increases the amount of responsibility, control and knowledge in multiple ways. More knowledge leads to more control, which leads to more responsibilities, which itself leads to more knowledge.
When a player joins staff, they're expected to have the knowledge of what Minecraft is, to understand how the plugins work, and the spirit of the rules of Minecats, and be able to assist players with in-game issues (like how to use WorldEdit). Upon becoming staff, the new ChatMod will learn how to (un)mute players, force them in and out of channels, and how to report inapprorpiate builds to Moderators, as well as when and how to seek help from any higher staff or other resource when an issue is beyond their control or ability to help with. This is what is meant by knowledge. To know how, and when.
All staff are expected to exert reasonable control over themselves, the game (in ways which they have the power to do so), and the community, in a way which is done for the betterment of Minecats and our community. This boils down to the staff a) not abusing their power, and b) being there when they're needed and being able to correct and handle any situation they're faced with, or seek assistance from those who can. Staff who use their position only to gain access to worldedit, more plots, as a social status, or to be able to mute, kick and make unwelcome people they don't like will not remain on staff. Likewise, staff who do not communicate, are absent, or who seemingly don't care that three people are calling each other names or otherwise breaking the rules will also not remain on staff.
The staff are responsible, firstly and most importantly, for their own well being - their own life, job, school, ensuring they're not neglecting real life important things to be on Minecats. Being told "Sorry, I can't be staff any more because I'm homeless as I didn't pay any of my bills, instead of working I spent all my time on Minecats" is never acceptable. You are responsible for your life. However, if you've given your word, which you will have done by joining staff, there are certain expectations that you're also responsible for. Each staff position has their own set of responsibilities - but this again boils down to the staff being staff. Real life comes first, and that's not negotiable - but if you know life is going to be getting in the way, let us know. Don't take on more responsibilities you can actually handle and see through to finish. Be on as much as you can be.
Staff Positions:
There are 8 staff positions. 2 of these are reserved for only the most trustworthy and active members of staff. 2 are reserved for the owners. Together, these four positions are the "Executives" (just a fancy word meaning people who are in charge) The remaining four positions are "Staff" There are really only 3 staff positions, with the forth having few additional responsibilities or perks, but expanded in scope.
ChatMod - This position moderates just the chat. Keeps players from being abusive, using incorrect channels, etc. The ChatMod is also responsible for assisting players with understanding how to do things. These staff have to know basic Minecraft and Minecats things to be able to help other players, to know the rules (especially concerning chat), and know when to mute a player or to seek a Moderator+ to ban that player. (abuse or absence will result in being demoted to Knight)
Moderator - This position expands on ChatMod by requiring the staff to also moderate game activity - such as making sure there's no inappropriate builds, signs aren't used to bypass chat rules, to help players with game mechanics, and more advanced help. May also ban players. (absence may result in being demoted to ChatMod, abuse of powers may result in a ban or demote)
GameMaster - GMs expand on Moderator, and gives the staff the ability to create, run and complete official competitions, contests and other events. GMs for Parkours are required to set up new parkours. Admins ensure all functions and features are working properly and seek assistance from the SysOp when they are unable to correct the issues. GMs will have different roles and access depending on the server they are GM on. This can be considered a per-server junior admin position
Admin - This position expands on Moderator and GM, by giving the staff permissions to correct and handle larger issues in game, such as deleting plots & claims, building spawns areas, interacting with plugins for setup and corrective purposes (such as ShopKeepers, ChestShops, etc) There is much more access to server plugins and functions than GM. Admins help GMs to complete tasks for server events when needed.
These positions, Executives, are offered only to Admins, and may not be applied for by anyone else:
Sr Admin - The Senior Admin position is the same as Admin, with the exceptions that GMs & Admins answer to Sr Admins, and Sr Admins answer to SysOp and Owner, and are Sr Admin per server *group* (such as survival servers, adventure servers, etc)
GameOp - The GameOp is the GO to person. This position is an expansion of Sr Admin, but provides a high level of access to all servers, and knows Minecats in and out, up and down, back and forward and sideways too.
SysOp - SysOp - There's only one SysOp: AeSix. This positions deals mostly with the host servers, networking, and setting up new server environments for the rest of the staff to turn into awesome games.
Owner - Everything else, from domain names, to dealing with the IRS to developing custom plugins... and of course everything else related to Minecats, from Player and ChatMod to SysOp responsibilities.
We need you!
As replies to this thread, you will find various openings which we're needing filled.
Normally, we ask that players work to become Knights - non-staff community leaders who really know the game server they're playing on. After some time, Knights may apply, or be offered ChatMod. As a ChatMod, the staff works towards being a Moderator, and then GM, and Admin. This is being set aside for now, and anyone interested in being a ChatMod or Moderator may apply. Current Knights or Staff may applyto be any staff position up to Admin on new servers. Admins may speak to AeSix regarding becoming a Sr Admin or GameOp.
Applications may be filled out at https://support.minecats.com/support
To apply, go to the above web page. Read the instructions at the top, then click in "Categories" and select "Staff Application" - Thank you, ThilsikTonix for pointing out the confusion!
Our game servers (Currently limited to Minecraft)
Our community (All those who play and chat with us!)
Our staff (Those who get things done and keep the trouble makers at bay!)
Obviously we're not going to have a large, growing and thriving community if the servers aren't there, or if they're not fun to play on. So, it's up to the owners to make sure we have the servers to play on, and up to the staff to make them enjoyable!
We're "hiring" (Volunteers)!
Wait, why is "hiring" in quotes? That's because we're not a company with a payroll and insurance, etc. We're a private community of volunteers. The only people who get paid are the ISP and electric company. So even the owners don't get paid by Minecats. We'd like to change that in the future. But, that takes a LOT of work and effort, and of course money.
So, by being staff on Minecats, you're giving your word to work on Minecats servers to help us get to a point where we can beat down the likes of Hypixel and dominate all other competitors! Oh, a bit ambitious? Maybe! But it's fun to think one day we could all be making $8000 a month doing something we love!
Now, with itsaid that no one gets paid, this /is/ after all just something fun for everyone to do. Those who put in the time, effort and help to make Minecats a better place, will be rewarded with additional perks, responsibilities and certain freedoms on Minecats. Hey, if you're going to do things to better the community, you should be able to have a little extra fun above and beyond... and have the ability to keep the trouble makers from causing, well, trouble! Depending on the server and position, these perks range from being able to mute troublesome chatters to being able to use WorldEdit in it's fullest to create amazing builds, and even control over certain aspects of individual game servers, such as new spawns, events, or even help guide the direction the game will be going in.
Staff Expectations:
Minecats has several staff positions. Each position increases the amount of responsibility, control and knowledge in multiple ways. More knowledge leads to more control, which leads to more responsibilities, which itself leads to more knowledge.
When a player joins staff, they're expected to have the knowledge of what Minecraft is, to understand how the plugins work, and the spirit of the rules of Minecats, and be able to assist players with in-game issues (like how to use WorldEdit). Upon becoming staff, the new ChatMod will learn how to (un)mute players, force them in and out of channels, and how to report inapprorpiate builds to Moderators, as well as when and how to seek help from any higher staff or other resource when an issue is beyond their control or ability to help with. This is what is meant by knowledge. To know how, and when.
All staff are expected to exert reasonable control over themselves, the game (in ways which they have the power to do so), and the community, in a way which is done for the betterment of Minecats and our community. This boils down to the staff a) not abusing their power, and b) being there when they're needed and being able to correct and handle any situation they're faced with, or seek assistance from those who can. Staff who use their position only to gain access to worldedit, more plots, as a social status, or to be able to mute, kick and make unwelcome people they don't like will not remain on staff. Likewise, staff who do not communicate, are absent, or who seemingly don't care that three people are calling each other names or otherwise breaking the rules will also not remain on staff.
The staff are responsible, firstly and most importantly, for their own well being - their own life, job, school, ensuring they're not neglecting real life important things to be on Minecats. Being told "Sorry, I can't be staff any more because I'm homeless as I didn't pay any of my bills, instead of working I spent all my time on Minecats" is never acceptable. You are responsible for your life. However, if you've given your word, which you will have done by joining staff, there are certain expectations that you're also responsible for. Each staff position has their own set of responsibilities - but this again boils down to the staff being staff. Real life comes first, and that's not negotiable - but if you know life is going to be getting in the way, let us know. Don't take on more responsibilities you can actually handle and see through to finish. Be on as much as you can be.
Staff Positions:
There are 8 staff positions. 2 of these are reserved for only the most trustworthy and active members of staff. 2 are reserved for the owners. Together, these four positions are the "Executives" (just a fancy word meaning people who are in charge) The remaining four positions are "Staff" There are really only 3 staff positions, with the forth having few additional responsibilities or perks, but expanded in scope.
ChatMod - This position moderates just the chat. Keeps players from being abusive, using incorrect channels, etc. The ChatMod is also responsible for assisting players with understanding how to do things. These staff have to know basic Minecraft and Minecats things to be able to help other players, to know the rules (especially concerning chat), and know when to mute a player or to seek a Moderator+ to ban that player. (abuse or absence will result in being demoted to Knight)
Moderator - This position expands on ChatMod by requiring the staff to also moderate game activity - such as making sure there's no inappropriate builds, signs aren't used to bypass chat rules, to help players with game mechanics, and more advanced help. May also ban players. (absence may result in being demoted to ChatMod, abuse of powers may result in a ban or demote)
GameMaster - GMs expand on Moderator, and gives the staff the ability to create, run and complete official competitions, contests and other events. GMs for Parkours are required to set up new parkours. Admins ensure all functions and features are working properly and seek assistance from the SysOp when they are unable to correct the issues. GMs will have different roles and access depending on the server they are GM on. This can be considered a per-server junior admin position
Admin - This position expands on Moderator and GM, by giving the staff permissions to correct and handle larger issues in game, such as deleting plots & claims, building spawns areas, interacting with plugins for setup and corrective purposes (such as ShopKeepers, ChestShops, etc) There is much more access to server plugins and functions than GM. Admins help GMs to complete tasks for server events when needed.
These positions, Executives, are offered only to Admins, and may not be applied for by anyone else:
Sr Admin - The Senior Admin position is the same as Admin, with the exceptions that GMs & Admins answer to Sr Admins, and Sr Admins answer to SysOp and Owner, and are Sr Admin per server *group* (such as survival servers, adventure servers, etc)
GameOp - The GameOp is the GO to person. This position is an expansion of Sr Admin, but provides a high level of access to all servers, and knows Minecats in and out, up and down, back and forward and sideways too.
SysOp - SysOp - There's only one SysOp: AeSix. This positions deals mostly with the host servers, networking, and setting up new server environments for the rest of the staff to turn into awesome games.
Owner - Everything else, from domain names, to dealing with the IRS to developing custom plugins... and of course everything else related to Minecats, from Player and ChatMod to SysOp responsibilities.
We need you!
As replies to this thread, you will find various openings which we're needing filled.
Normally, we ask that players work to become Knights - non-staff community leaders who really know the game server they're playing on. After some time, Knights may apply, or be offered ChatMod. As a ChatMod, the staff works towards being a Moderator, and then GM, and Admin. This is being set aside for now, and anyone interested in being a ChatMod or Moderator may apply. Current Knights or Staff may applyto be any staff position up to Admin on new servers. Admins may speak to AeSix regarding becoming a Sr Admin or GameOp.
Applications may be filled out at https://support.minecats.com/support
To apply, go to the above web page. Read the instructions at the top, then click in "Categories" and select "Staff Application" - Thank you, ThilsikTonix for pointing out the confusion!
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