Shauningt Staff Application

[Shauningt]

In-Game Name(s):
Shaniqua Buffalino/Terry Lawrence
Steam Name:
shauningt
Steam Profile Link:
https://steamcommunity.com/id/shauningt/
Steam ID:
Steam_0:0:59300760
Discord Username:
Shauningt
Age:
24
When did you first join the server:
January 2025
Total playtime on our Servers (Do !time in-game):
2 Months 5 Days 19 Hours 46 Minutes.
Time Zone:
UK GMT/BST
How much time can you realistically dedicate to moderating?:
2/3 hours during the week, 4/5 hours on Saturday/Sunday
Have you read the rules?:
Yes
Do you have a working microphone?:
Yes
Do you acknowledge that you must meet the weekly minimum ticket quota of 20 tickets? (Unless you have posted a valid LOA):
Yes
Are you familiarized with SAM and/or Nutscript commands?:
No
Do you acknowledge that lying on this application will result in immediate denial and blacklisting from staff?:
Yes
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Long Answer
What is your motivation/reason for applying?:  *
Being very honest my main motivation is to one day become a game master running small and medium sized scriptless events for players but to get there I understand what is expected, even when a gamemaster that being staff comes first. Outside of the long term goal, I would like to become a staff member to help with the community, often being on during low populated hours for the early morning UK folks to about midday where there isn't many staff members on. Along with this I would obviously also help in peak hours too. Having a staff member on during low populated hours though is useful for those who might experience issues that stop them coming back to the server. Overall my motivation stems from wanting to protect peoples experience, and improve their quality of experience while on the server. 

Why should you be considered over other candidates?:  *
Although I'm not experienced with SAM and/or Nutscript commands, I am willing to learn, and able to admit when I need help with something, rather than going rogue and trying to do my own thing. I also understand that there is a learning curve within these roles and won't get frustrated when decisions might be overturned by senior staff members too.  I understand server rules and the importance of and how to expand player experiences alive. I would also listen when needed, but also push back and question why something may be happening if it seems wrong at the right time and place. When doing work I am resilient and also like to work to a high standard as I know my work represents me as a person as well, I'd rather be out there known to be doing high quality pieces of work even if that means that I'm taking my time when doing it and getting fully up to speed with what is needed to be a staff member. 

Do you have any previous staffing experience? (Please list where, what position and how long):
I have previously been an event manager of the Stasis Starwars RP for a year from 2017-2018. 

Have you been banned before on any of our servers? If so, why?:
No, I do have a couple of notes, for incidents being genuine mistakes that I have since learned from.

Would you say that you are well known in our community, what's your reputation, what do other members think of you?:  *
I'd say that I am known in my circles, I would like to think that people see me as approachable and open to converse. When out and about in the city I try to show to respect to everyone, not starting beefs for no reason and even when presented with conflict I'd prefer to settle it with a talk rather than drawing guns. I'm gonna be honest too, theres a circle of people who I know don't like me, like to call me trans, etc., frankly I don't care about these comments and wouldn't let this get in the way of an unbiased view when staffing. When playing, my perspective is there being a split between my char and my actual self, so anything Shaniqua/Terry experiences is then separate from staff shauningt. As a staff member I'd rather have a reputation of being fair and unbiased, but also being a genuine help to anyone who opens a ticket no matter what faction they're in.

What is your favourite moment on Diverge so far?:
Since starting in January I've had plenty of laughs but also plenty of serious RP moments, one of which a small event that I coordinated within people of my faction. We organised for a high profiles member car to be taken (a character I was playing stole the car). We gathered all the active associates to then chase the car down without using guns and keeping the cops attention away from what was going on, the event ended with a hostage situation that was deescalated. It was a small event that didn't impact the wider server but it was fun for everyone who has involved, it was great getting associates involved with something that wasn't the usual grinding and put emphasis to RPing. 

Have any staff members recommended you? If so, list their names:
n/a
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Problem Solving
Detail step by step exactly the actions you would take.

Someone RDMs and you are currently off-duty. How do you handle this?:
You have seen a fellow staff member of higher or equal rank than you abusing fairly often, but never doing anything too noticeable. What do you do?:

The first step to this situation would be:
First I'd start by reaching out for an informal chat either in game or on discord, just to check in that they know what theyre doing is wrong sorta thing, if what theyre doing is nothing too noticeable it might be that they thought what they were doing was okay, or they didn't realise it was having an impact on RP. 
If it were to continue I'd send them a message so the issue can be dated and can be in writing where we both acknowledge the situation in a paper trail, and if they continue there is evidence of them being told what they're doing is wrong.
Continuing after this I'd prevent the evidence (clips, messages, etc.) to the chain of command to ensure that the right person is able to deal with the situation correctly, rather than publicly airing out any disputes this would be done privately between the accused, myself and the chain of command. 

A member of your faction / friend of yours has a ticket made against them accusing them of RDM’ing, and minging. You know that this person rarely does this when you play with him. How do you proceed knowing this? Does it constitute possible bias?:

There are two routes in this situation to take: 

Way 1 (less severe incidents): 
Deal with the ticket like any other ticket for this sort of infraction, if its minging, this would be dealt with on basis of the severity of minging, if they're just being annoying, doing the usual sit giving them a warning/note. For things such as RDM, again following the usual protocol of investigating the incident with clips, logs, etc and applying the correct punishment to the infraction they've committed.

Way 2 (more severe incidents):
If I know that I am going to have an extreme bias or trouble assessing the situation from the perspective of all parties I would either call in another moderator/senior staff for support and explain how my bias may be influencing a final outcome and ask for their opinion before committing to it. This means there is a less chance of an appeal if a third party has also been involved within the situation, although as a staff member myself I should be this third party myself, as previously stating, taking my character out of decisions and following the rules of the server equally for everyone as a staff member. 
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[TroubledGhost]

no brainer +1

[Toast]

Shaniqua is a good nigga for master. +1

[BritishBarry]

+1

Goated roleplayer and overall cool guy

[yummekoo]

MY TWIN SHANIQUA YIPEEEE +1+1+1+1

[calink]

Genuinely no one with better temperament could be found on the server, massive +1

[Zeus]

+1 most kind person on diverge

[yunghayvo]

+1 Yes, very nonchalant

[joeeey1]

+1 i love oil

[Bucket Hat Barry]

+1 My don told me to +1 (please don't pk me)