Tarteris' Helper Application (January 2022)

[Tarteris]

Prerequisite checklist:

- Have you been a regular player on MunchyMC for at least one month?:
I have! I joined Munchy in July of 2020, but became active in September 2021.

- Are you able to record and upload good quality videos of hackers?:
I have entry level proficiency with OBS.

- Do you have TeamSpeak3 and Discord downloaded and are competent with them?:
Indeed! I use Discord extensively, and TS3 passably.

Application

IGN:
Tarteris

Age:

Timezone:
Pacific Standard Time (GMT -8 currently)

Can you use a microphone for an interview?:
Enthusiastically.

Role you are interested in (Helper or JMod):
I am applying for the Helper role.

Server you are interested in moderating (pick ONE):
I would be honored to help moderate Survival.

How active can you be per week?
My hours are very flexible currently. I am typically active:

• M/W/F 2pm - 6pm, and 11pm - 3am
• T/Th/Sat/Sun 4pm - 2am

I know Munchy already has a broad range of staff time zones. If there’s a particular span needing attention, I’m happy to adjust for better coverage.

Do you have any punishments on our network? If so, please describe your side of story:
I have no punishments on the Munchy network. At most, I’ve been asked by staff to drop a conversation topic, and I did so promptly.

Have you applied for this role before? If so, please explain the steps you have taken to improve as an applicant since your last application:
This is my first time applying for staff.

What do you think your reputation is like within the community?
To my best knowledge, I’m considered generous and helpful, friendly and trustworthy. I may also have a reputation for working harder instead of smarter.

Why are you interested in the role and what motivated you to apply?
While I originally joined Munchy due to the style of SMP, the community in the Survival server has really impressed me. I love the commitment to fairness and friendliness that this server fosters. Its certainly not perfect, but its a positive environment on the internet and I cherish it.

I would like to contribute to that culture and work to preserve it so it can be enjoyed by more people.

Out of 10 (with 10 being very knowledgeable), how would you rate your knowledge on moderating a community?

8 out of 10

I have over 10 years experience as volunteer staff for San Diego Comic-Con, including serving as a mod for their online events d4 and Comic-Con at Home. Additionally, I have 2 years experience modding for a streamer with ~3.7k followers and a Discord with ~800 users. (I would like to leave them anonymous as they have no affiliation with Munchy. I will happily discuss this streamer with any staff who care to inquire.)

While one of these roles is irl and the other is online, both opportunities have allowed me to learn conflict deescalation, team coordination, event planning, and communication skills. During Comic-Con, my job is to host the rooms where panels are held. Most of it is answering questions and giving directions, but a fair portion of it involves explaining to very excited attendees that they need to follow the guidelines of the convention even though the person they admire most. in. the. world is within 20 ft of them. Its a delicate task to uphold the rules without alienating people. I don’t always succeed, but I believe that people’s safety is first, and their fun is valid.

Out of 10 (with 10 being very knowledgeable), what would you rate your knowledge on Minecraft hacks and cheats, including finding and identifying cheaters?

6 out of 10

Its been some years since I’ve messed with modified clients or trying to hack minecraft. I know how to recognize basic, game physics defying things like unranked flight, water walking or invulnerability. I would have said I’m familiar with xray patterns. But with the crate items available, I’m not sure how to differentiate any longer.

Please link us to any hacker reports you have made (recorded and/or reported) on MunchyMC:
The reports I have made have only been through the /report command or Discord posts. I do not have any videos to link yet.

EDITS: - Added information to questions 12 and 13 regarding experience.

[Alpha_Devil]

+1
Tart is cool
so yes

[BradyXD]

+1 nothing else to say.

[Novalon]

+1
Very caring and kind person

[Craftifyer]

+1 cool

[Blubosh]

+0.95

Very Active in survival, kind, a good helping hand. I would reccomend putting a little bit more detail on questions 12 and 13 on moderating and identifying. Very amazing you would be a great helper. Hope you get accepted!!!

[Tarteris]

Thank you very much Blubosh for pointing that out! I was very confused by the wording on the announcement. I read it that somehow explanation was not warranted on those two questions (even though that makes zero sense at all).

Thank you again for calling my attention to this. I’ll edit my post accordingly.

[cvora]

That is what it means - though someone might recommend it, it’s not required.

[Tarteris]

Ahhh! I understand. Thanks for the clarification. I really do appreciate the help.

[KingTyphoeus]

Your IGN reminds me of Tartarus, which is what Typhon rules over. What a coincidink.

Out of 10 (with 10 being very knowledgeable), how would you rate your knowledge on moderating a community?
8 out of 10

Bruh. You need like a solid 10/10 for this question right here. 10 years of staffing for comic-con, AND modding for a pretty popular streamer? Some good stuff right here. Stop undermining yourself! Such nerdy things to do, but it absolutely fits in the theme of Munchy.

Honestly? +1.5.

There isn’t much I need to add to this application. You have amazing experience and I do see you helping people pretty regularly on Munchy. I definitely would recommend you for virtually any position.

[MeowNomMeow]

1+ cause yes
tart is very cool and a nice person in general

[VioletRay]

+1

Tarteris did not mention this, but sometimes she clarifies with me on what the chat rules are and when there is no one around she does help to enforce chat rules. She is a very kind and helpful person by nature and always puts in 110% in whatever task she has been given. After reading her past work experiences, what she has learnt gives her an edge as many of these skills are transferrable to the helper role. I believe she is a great candidate for this role and would love to see her as part of the staff team. All the best tarty!

[Tarteris]

Oh gosh! Thanks so much for the encouragement and comments @KingTyphoeus, @MeowNomMeow , and @VioletRay . It is such a pleasure playing the game with you. Truly exquisite company.

[Pingu_God]

Tarteris is a great survival player, very active, fun to talk to, helpful and always puts a smile on your face with her puns and jokes.
+1

[Tarteris]

Thank you so much for the kind words, Pingu! You’re really fly for penguin.

[Ibby]

Hiya Tarteris!

Thank you for applying! Unfortunately you haven’t been successful this time. I’d love to see you continuing to build your reputation as a reliable and active member of the community, and really getting stuck into things on the server. You’re definitely heading in the right direction, so best of luck with any future applications!