The staff system

[Rolorox]

The problem with the current system (imo) is that it gives people who are friends with admins a huge advantage. I'm not saying that anyones being biased at all, its just a fact that you are much more likely to be noticed and put forward.

I'm not saying the current system is bad at all, it works well, I just think a hidden application system (only viewable by staff) would be a useful addition and would allow players to make themselves known.

Man you are right... if this was 2013. Truth is it used to be like this quite honestly (in the sake of transparency) but that was because of certain members who were given the power to over-ride the staff/make decisions on their own. AKA the old SAs. It is nothing like this now. Seriously. Like you can be all "yeah whatever Rolorox, oh you are so much better than us" when I say this but.... I am extremely unbias. To the point that I have pissed of a lot of people who thought of me as a "friend" but the truth is I love roleplay, It is a definite passion of mine as well as gaming. I think this server is exceptional and I was here when it started going to shit. Once I finally got the opportunity to be on the team and make a difference, you bet your touche I wanted to make sure it stayed an amazing community. Since I came back from my leave in November I had noticed a great staff come into the fray. I want this to be upheld with future promotions themselves. I am very critical of players and although I give players the benefit of the doubt a lot, I always expect the highest of everyone.

To be honest Mist, it would be nice if the players could have some say or if there was a recommendation system. But trust me when I say we do not look at like 2 players a month for promotion. We have an extensive list of players that have shown the characteristics we not only look for but expect in a staff member. They are always being evaluated. Take me for example, when I got on the team and was able to look back on the threads discussing me, they started mid 2013. I was promoted this past December, obviously I had been inactive a bit but they really try to make sure that not only are you ready for the position but the team all agrees that you meet those characteristics they look for.

I think its good to go into promoting new staff without any doubts they will do well, it is reassuring for not only the team but the players. Knowing we have intelligent, experienced staff that are going to be fair. (at least try to be fair). Everything isn't black and white guys, their is so much grey that most never see.