Ka1's Staff Application

[Ka1l1lly]

In-Game Name(s): Noah Roth, Archer Murphy, Pancake Patrick Pevers🛢, Samuel Bufalino-DeStefano, and Jeff Stiffwix
Steam Name: Ka1
Steam Profile Link: https://steamcommunity.com/id/Ka1l1lly/
Steam ID: 76561199202544658
Discord Username: ka1l1lly
Age: 17 
When did you first join the server: End of December 2025
Total playtime on our Servers (Do !time in-game): 1mo 6d
Time Zone: CST
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How much time can you realistically dedicate to moderating?: As much as needed during the weekdays! (2-4 hours during the day, sometimes more, plus 2-3 in the evenings!)
Have you read the rules?: Yep
Do you have a working microphone?: Yep
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?: Somewhat, but I am willing to learn! 
Do you acknowledge that lying on this application will result in immediate denial and blacklisting from staff?: Yes, I acknowledge this.
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Long Answer
What is your motivation/reason for applying?: 
My motivation comes from the amount of playtime I have on the server. Overall I've had nothing but positive interactions with staff members, but I find during the day there's a slow response time to tickets, and well, I want to help! I've been a staff member on other servers outside of Garry's Mod (a couple Roblox games and most recently a moderator/mini administrator on a Minecraft server!) So I understand the basic concepts and the way to interact with people when they are being difficult! Other than that I'm motivated because I want to be of assistance to members of the community and help make the game a more enjoyable experience!
Why should you be considered over other candidates?:   
I think I should be considered due to the fact I can be on during the day when most staff can't, also because I have lots of playtime in my 5 months here! I also know how to handle situations in a way that creates a positive environment throughout the community. Overall I believe I hold a positive presence on the server and that is just another reason I should be considered to be a member of staff. Other than that I know how to hold myself accountable for my decisions and fully understand the consequences if I do not act up to standards.
Do you have any previous staffing experience? (Please list where, what position and how long):
I have been a Moderator/Mini Administrator on a Minecraft server for 8 months. I staffed a few Roblox games back in 2023-2025 but I've since resigned from those. 
Have you been banned before on any of our servers? If so, why?:
I was banned once in that whole unapproved crew deal discord incident at the end of February/early April. I have since read the discord rules thoroughly and reflected on the situation.
Would you say that you are well known in our community, what's your reputation, what do other members think of you?:  
I think members of the community are fond of me and that I am well known! I have been writing a magazine in game for 6 weeks now, and that has been a good community outreach moment. I also held an assistant manager position with the Trattoria so many people know me through there. Overall I believe I have a positive reputation throughout the server, from the Italians to the Jews.
What is your favorite moment on Diverge so far?:
Honestly, my favorite moment was when a staff spawned a chair that had the name "Magical Chair" and I carried one of my good friends to every restaurant in the game asking for "seating for my grandpa in the wheelchair". It may seem super silly but it was actually very fun and made lots of people laugh! Also pretty much any game master event I've been a part of has been wonderful! 
Have any staff members recommended you? If so, list their names:
ShauningT, Yugi, Toast, Shyy, and Lunar.
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Problem Solving:
Someone RDMs and you are currently off-duty. How do you handle this?:
 If the roleplay situation allows it, switch to my staff character and help the people affected out. If I am in the middle roleplay situation (ex. I'm currently mid arrest on my PD char) I will wait till that scenario is over, then help with the ticket! 
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?:
 Report the situation to upper administration with proof, even if it's a maybe, it's always better to report it and let someone who is a seasoned staff member handle the situation. Depending on the situation and the severity of the mischief, I would contact a person of higher authority. I would never confront the person face on to avoid conflict among staff members. 
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?:
 I would proceed with this like I did not know the person at all, I would review the clip/logs and act accordingly, no matter who it is, everyone should be treated fairly. I believe this approach eliminates the chance of bias towards a friend/faction member. 

Thank you for considering my application!  
 

[Jaboinkle]

+1 Genuinely the most chill and cool dude I've met on the server.

 

[goldens]

+1 This guy is such a sweetheart and no I am absolutely not biased.

[Hg0tros]

+1 Looks like a good guy, hive him a chance!

[Giacomo Barone]

+1 chud but deserves staff

[Holiday]

+1
 

Kai is a resourceful player. He is also someone who is known for their deep roleplay and ambitious entrepreneurial projects. He runs a newspaper, helps out multiple different factions with recruiting and overall is a nice person to have around. He is dedicated to hearing people's issues, is incredibly active, and is someone I can trust when it comes to airing out problems. This type of empathetic understanding is something that I, along with others, would truly love to see with the addition of him on the current staff team. This would be a lovely and passionate staff member who I believe will help the greater good and see across faction lines.

[Bobby]

-1 Mega Chud

 

[Kat]

+1 Wholesome Person Deserves Staff

[Santana]

this guy SUCKS

 

+1

[Mickey Lunestra]

+1 great application son

[Adka]

+1 his dad doesnt like him because he plays diverge

[joeeey1]

The goat +1

[RealLaCreatura]

+1, Kai has been a great larper on diverge and is a friend of us all

#jew