We have set up 2 Public Community Administered Servers as something new to try. - In addition to the AAO 2.5 "official servers"
We have 6 servers up at the moment, and 2 are being run in this manner to begin with. We can make additions and or changes if it is successful or requested. - These are run on a dedicated server and a server connection ( Not in someones closet ) It is located in Canada. Pings for all North American players I have seen so far have been quite good.
Forums and website are still being worked on.
A Teamspeak server will also be setup for all players to join. A channel for each server, with sub channels for each team - Def and Assault
In a nut shell / the idea:
1.) These servers are going to have various admins that are not members of the Above Average clan - .^a
2.) These players are going to be reviewed, deemed responsible, and have vague guidelines as to how to administer the servers ( They can not just go around doing w.e they feel like, banning anyone and everyone for bs reasons or swap the map if people are using it ) - In an attempt to keep options available for AA2.5 players and help in the success of the game. ( More specifically North American server options )
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The admin guidelines / "rules" if you will:
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1.) Map selection and changing:
I.) If the server is empty - Change it as you please or feel would be a popular choice - No restriction.
II.) If the server has UNDER 6 players - Do not change - If it stays at relatively few players for quite some time, make an attempt to get input from the players if they would like to try a new map ( if more people are not joining ) - Remember there are 2 at the moment so you can always start the 2nd on a different map
III.) If the server has OVER 6 players - Leave it be - If there is suggestions for a new map / map change - ask in "admin message" a few times to gain the attention of players - ask for suggestions, then conduct a vote. - Aim to keep the MAJORITY happy. Aim for a total of at least 50% favor in the new map - If people do not respond, just leave it be. - Remember there are 2 at the moment so you can always start the 2nd on a diff map so long as it is not active.
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2.) Banning / moderation:
There are 3 general reasons to ban and all will be covered. Cheating / hacking, abuse, and team killing.
If you ban someone - you are to note it down in forums, all bans will be reviewed and should have a reason
I.) Cheating / hacking: NEVER ban on a "whim" - Obtain solid proof, post suspicions on forums - if deemed a hacker / cheater, they will be permanently banned. - Or of course if it is an outright crazy hacker killing everyone - ban then then inform via forums.
II.) Abuse: No abuse or harassment toward players or admins will be tolerated. Talking shit and joking around is of course absolutely fine and ENCOURAGED. - DO NOT make judgment and act as an admin if you merely see people swearing or talking shit. - If however someone is tossing racist lude harassing comments at a user or admin - warn them. If they continue Mute them. Do not ban these players unless they escalate further to TKing for example.
III.) Team Killing: Accidental team kills are of course not of concern - Intentional TKs are to get a warning. Then a temporary 3 day ban. If a player is deemed a repeat offender it will be a permanent ban until or if it is ever appealed or reviewed.
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3.) General admin / moderator conduct:
I.) Follow the above guidelines. - Aim to make these servers successful and aid in the AA2.5 community thriving.
II.) Be respectful, fair and "professional" at all times.
III.) Do not be obnoxious or power happy - Do not make threats, abuse your power, or be obnoxious spamming in admin message and admin say.
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Complaints against admins / moderators will be taken seriously - but have proof. Bans and conduct will be reviewed if needed.
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Lastly, who agrees those are fair non biased admin guidelines and is interested in having admin to 2 servers?
Admins should be known to be fair and respectful, and liked among the community - If I dont know you we would like brief background info.
Details can be hammered out, suggestions are always welcome.