Ask the Hive Staff

[Chaosy]

If I wanted to become a staff member how would I go about doing that?

Note: I looked really quickly through the FAQ but I didn't see anything. I know what the site's stance was on this topic in the past, but I'm curious if it's changed at all and I think it's something that users would like to know but are afraid to ask.

I think I read a post stating that they contact you and not the other way around.

Might have been Fladder, but do not quote me on that because I am not sure at all.

 

[Squiggy]

Take the risk, write an application to Staff Contact.
The worst thing that may happen is a "Nope".
Of course, one wouldn't be writing a oneliner for that.

 

[The_Silent]

Might show initiative.

 

[Ralle]

What you do is that you help around the site and are really active. You have a great attitude and don't get into trouble. Usually when in need of more staff, you would be very visible to us and we'd ask you.

 

[TheLordOfChaos201]

could we host a map competition to make a hive rpg

a warcraft map about the hive?

posting reviews
posting maps
making models
making threads
maths debating

all that hive stuff

but in the form of a game.

that way we can lan on hive map instead of normal hive... or host special hive meetings in a lan

that would be awesome :-D

 

[Roland]

Does this even connect to the topic? Hmm?

 

[Ash]

There was actually a THW vs WC3C map created a long time ago. I think I featured as an easteregg. WILLTHEALMIGHTY had a blackhole move that was really OP, and Pyritie summoned yiff-dragons. Even MasterHaosis was on there somewhere. So, in short, for sure I'd be up for doing something like that. It would need proper planning, though.

could we host a map competition to make a hive rpg

a warcraft map about the hive?

that would be awesome :-D

 

[StoPCampinGn00b]

could we host a map competition to make a hive rpg

a warcraft map about the hive?

posting reviews
posting maps
making models
making threads
maths debating

all that hive stuff

but in the form of a game.

Contests are pioneered by anyone (unless banned from contests). One doesn't need a staff member to create a contest idea thread; only a staff member to approve it if it follows the rules and guidelines for contests. So yes, someone could host a contest of the sort that you described.

To reiterate what Ash said, there have been others who tried to spring together a, "Hive community map." Afaik, none have worked out great but it's possible. Our friends at Diplomunion.com, BrigandsHaven.net, and more are actually trying to put together a community map featuring members of multiple WC3 communities.
http://diplomunion.com/index.php?threads/the-fight-for-warcraft-iii.21005/

that way we can lan on hive map instead of normal hive... or host special hive meetings in a lan

that would be awesome :-D

We have funmap events, like the one on the previous Saturday, for this! We may even have alternative get-together-online-WC3 events in the future now that we have a clan. Though the funmap event mixes well with the clan anyway.
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/multiplayer-clans-arrangements-726/funmap-evening-event-233026/
Multiplayer, Clans and Arrangements

 

[GunSlinger]

How do you deal with moderators who abuse their power?

 

[Roland]

Those who abuse their authority will be Demoted or Infracted or Banned..

 

[The_Silent]

We fire them from a cannon directly into the sun.

 

[GunSlinger]

Good to know hive can afford a cannon. Probably from the hive clothing sales.

 

[HappyTauren]

Well we could pretty much create the backbone of a THW Arena/AoS of sorts, and everyone can create his own hero that represents him, and have him included in the map. However, the heroes would actually be re-balanced to fit into the game.

 

[Linaze]

Have we ever actually called the title "3D Modeling Moderator"?
Isn't it supposed to be just Model Moderator...

.

 

[HappyTauren]

Have we ever actually called the title "3D Modeling Moderator"?
Isn't it supposed to be just Model Moderator...

.

I remember having quite a few titles. From "Model Moderator" to "Resource Moderator" to "3D Model Moderator", etc. Things change, old man.

 

[Linaze]

So a person who moderates map is therefore a "Mapping Moderator"?
I don't know, just sounds off to me.

 

[TheLordOfChaos201]

why don't we say

elfs are spell moderators
orcs are map moderators
undead are trig
human are general moderators... or something

 

[HappyTauren]

So a person who moderates map is therefore a "Mapping Moderator"?
I don't know, just sounds off to me.

Used to be "Map Moderator"
I think I was one at some point too, though.

 

[fladdermasken]

How do you deal with moderators who abuse their power?

Depends on the severity of it. Usually we talk to them first and if it was a mistake/misunderstanding we let them off with a warning and reverse it. If it's repeated or clearly malicious, we demote them and, depending on severity, infract them.

 

[Linaze]

Used to be "Map Moderator"
I think I was one at some point too, though.

It used to be, I was one as well many years ago.
All I'm saying is with the way your title is conjugated the equivalent would be "Mapping", "Skinning", "Iconing" etc. moderators, which doesn't sound very cool at all.

 

[edo494]

Those who abuse their authority will be Demoted or Infracted or Banned..

unless you Ralle, aint nobody banning the leader

 

[Meatmuffin]

Well we could pretty much create the backbone of a THW Arena/AoS of sorts, and everyone can create his own hero that represents him, and have him included in the map. However, the heroes would actually be re-balanced to fit into the game.

Holy shit that actually sounds really fun

 

[Roland]

If I posted some amount of spam in the something else forum does it count in the post counter? like "Posts: 12,314" + 31 Messages in each threads in Something Else

 

[Chaosy]

Wouldn't that be doubleposting?

 

[Roland]

It would count as double post if you post twice in one thread but if you post something in one thread then you post something in another thread does it add the amount of it?

 

[Chaosy]

I thought you meant posting many times in many threads.

 

[Roland]

Buuump? About my question?

 

[Rheiko]

but if you post something in one thread then you post something in another thread does it add the amount of it?

I'm pretty sure it won't be counted as double posting.

 

[Roland]

Example: Trolman posts a user in You're Banned Thread and He posts again in What you did today

 

[Rheiko]

That isn't double posting. He's simply flamming if that's the case.

 

[Roland]

Check my edited version ffs

 

[fladdermasken]

If I posted some amount of spam in the something else forum does it count in the post counter? like "Posts: 12,314" + 31 Messages in each threads in Something Else

No, they won't add to your post count. They won't in Introductions or the main Off-Topic forum either.

 

[Roland]

Thank you for the answer, I was wondering about that cause of the You're Banned Spam Thread.

 

[fladdermasken]

Thank you for the answer, I was wondering about that cause of the You're Banned Spam Thread.

Yeah, threads like that is a good example of why the posts won't contribute to your post count. They also don't show up when you search for them. The philosophy of SE is that it's completely removed from the rest of the site. It's the hellfire pits of damnation.

 

[Roland]

So only the counted posts is included in all forums excluding Off-topic?

 

[Weigazod]

Excuse me, i have a map, an altered-melee type. Counting the existing factions which are 4, i intent to add 4-5 more factions, results in a total of may be 8 factions. I currently finish one and is trying to add more races which i still haven't had any idea yet. Is it allowed to upload it even if currently it only have one additional race?

 

[Chaosy]

Technically as long as you (the creator) call it version 1.0 or later the mods can't complain.
They can whine about lack of content though, still one race should be enough.

 

[Weigazod]

Technically as long as you (the creator) call it version 1.0 or later the mods can't complain.
They can whine about lack of content though, still one race should be enough.

Thank you. You just save me 3 weeks of information gathering time.

 

[Roland]

If you received an Infraction to a Staff member, Does it decrease your Reputation points?

 

[edo494]

not necessarily(mine didnt), but they can also give you neg rep with it afaik

 

[Chaosy]

Seems to depend on what you got an infraction for, and if you got infractions already etc.

 

[Roland]

I got 2 Active infractions but I didn't receive any -Reputation points Does it depends on the staff member's decision to Infract + -Reputation the user?

 

[Daffa]

Nowadays -Rep only used as initial warning. Further than that, they utilize Infraction points.

I'm uncertain, but I recall Infract points max is 3.

 

[Heinvers]

I'm uncertain, but I recall Infract points max is 3.

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/rules-information-710/infractions-271688/

 

[Chaosy]

I got an infraction worth 0 points that never expires, is that how it's supposed to be?

 

[edo494]

dont know, but I have infraction that has expired last year and its still in user cp and that pisses me off greatly

 

[Shadow Fury]

not necessarily(mine didnt), but they can also give you neg rep with it afaik

Neg rep was too inefficient and could be easily circumvented either by disabling reputation or by gaining rep from multiple users in a short period of time. In addition, it couldn't be archived in any way so it would be forgotten in no time, hence why we no more neg rep to sanction users.

I got 2 Active infractions but I didn't receive any -Reputation points Does it depends on the staff member's decision to Infract + -Reputation the user?

Infractions only concern infraction points, not reputation at all.

Nowadays -Rep only used as initial warning. Further than that, they utilize Infraction points.

I'm uncertain, but I recall Infract points max is 3.

No, it is no more used for the reasons I stated above.
By the way, the maximum infraction points used to be 2, not 3. Now they're 10.

I got an infraction worth 0 points that never expires, is that how it's supposed to be?

Yes. You firstly receive a 0-point infraction as a warning and reminder. As edo494 said, it'll remain in your user CP so that you don't forget your mistake and hopefully learn the lesson.
The duration of 0-point infractions does not matter at all. It could last 1 hour, 1 month, 1 year, 10000 centuries or forever and nothing would differ because it has no effect on your infraction points.

I hope this answers all your questions

 

[Chaosy]

That sounds awfully silly.
"Yo Chaosy said the F-word, let's give him a permanent warning so that he may never forget his sins."

But then again that's how it works IRL if you break the law.

 

[Ash]

We are looking into how the infraction system remains after expiration for Hive 2. They will never disappear - they may, however, be moved around a bit so that they're not "in the way" of anything following expiration.

I got 2 Active infractions but I didn't receive any -Reputation points Does it depends on the staff member's decision to Infract + -Reputation the user?

Nowadays -Rep only used as initial warning. Further than that, they utilize Infraction points.

Neg rep is no longer a thing.

 

[Chaosy]

Gaaah, so I am seriously stuck with this mark of death? ;(