VitalGW | "Druid" | Staff Application

[VitalGW]

In-Game Name(s): Oistín "Druid" Kinahan | Aldo "Auto" Assante
Steam Name: VitalGW
Steam Profile Link: Steam Profile
Steam ID: STEAM_0:1:207122562
Discord Username: vitalgw
Age: 26
When did you first join the server: I first joined sometime back in 2023, but I never really played. I truly started playing around Mid November of 2025.
Total playtime on our Servers (Do !time in-game): 1mo 3d 18h 12m
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
How much time can you realistically dedicate to moderating?: Truly it depends on the day. But I can guarantee at least 2-4 hours a day, as most of my time spent in the city is sitting around at the moment.
Have you read the rules?: Yes, I have read them Up & Down.
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): I acknowledge that I will be required to meet the weekly quota.
Are you familiarized with SAM and/or Nutscript commands?: I am. Though a refresher wouldn't hurt, it's been a while since I have dealt with them first-hand.
Do you acknowledge that lying on this application will result in immediate denial and blacklisting from staff?: I acknowledge and insist my answers are truthful in their entirety.

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Long Answer
Questions proceeded with an asterix require a response of 3 Sentences Minimum.

What is your motivation/reason for applying?: I have enjoyed the server from my time I have spent here. But as time goes on I am starting to notice a lack of staff around in the morning times into the early afternoon where situations are taking place and there is nobody around to assist. Moreover, I just want to help more with the server I play on every day. I love the passion the community has for it and its stories and I just want to be a catalyst to help people enjoy the server like I do!

Why should you be considered over other candidates?: There are a few factors that I feel should have me considered over some others. My longevity within the Garry’s Mod community and the experience I have in regards to staffing (listed below) is one of those factors. Another would be my availability, due to me being on disability due to back issues and surgeries, I have the ability to be around at most hours of the day. Though of course, not always as one still has a life to live. Beyond that my passion Roleplay and the respect I have for those who want to make a good Roleplay environment. These are the factors on why I should be considered.

Do you have any previous staffing experience? (Please list where, what position and how long): 

Community Director of Genesis Servers (JvS)
Trial-Administrator of Prodigy Networks (CWRP)
Admin/Developer of Cryosignal Gaming (CWRP)
Developer of Phantom Networks (TTT & USSR RP (DarkRP))
Head of Staff of Phantom Networks (SWRP)
Deputy Community Manager of Elemental Networks (JvS)
Co-Owner of Cutting Edge Gaming (JvS)
Moderator of Superior Servers (CWRP)
Moderator of Reborn Gaming (JvS)
Senior Moderator of Kairos Gaming (MRP)
Head Administrator of Kairos Gaming (TTT)
Moderator of Icefuse Networks (MRP)
Administrator of Reality Roleplay (MRP)
Moderator of Cryosignal Gaming (CWRP)
Admin/Mod/Co-Owner of many other small DarkRP servers. 

All of this experience was from 2013-2022.

Have you been banned before on any of our servers? If so, why?: No. I have not been banned and/or warned.

Would you say that you are well known in our community, what's your reputation, what do other members think of you?: I personally would say that I am not "well known", but I feel as if I am gaining recognition slowly but surely. I also don't directly go out of my way to try and force my name out there, I want my name to grow naturally over time. I want people to form their own options about me. But those who know me know that I am a solid, reliable guy that is always there for those around him.

What is your favorite moment on Diverge so far?: I don't have a specific moment that I can put down. But I can say that all of the late night/middle of the night moments that happen in the city. A lot of unique personalities and moments at these times, they always give me a good chuckle.

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?: I would clip the situation and inquire about why the situation happened. Next I would see if a ticket has already been made, if one has, I would help out by passing the clip to the member of staff who took the ticket. If there is no staff around to take the ticket and/or they are busy with something else, I would make one final attempt to get someone else to take the case. If not I would take the case and issue out the appropriate punishment.

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?: I would gather evidence (clips) of this staff member discreetly. Once I feel I have gathered enough evidence I would send it up the chain of command, being available to provide any and all information I have collected.

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 see if there was any other staff around to take the ticket, as your unconscious does wild things. If there were not other staff that could take it, I would proceed like it was any other ticket. I would get both sides to the story with any attached clips that either side provides. I will go over the information given and give a fair and honest punishment based on what was provided. No amount of friendship should cloud one's judgement.

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Edited 3 hours ago by VitalGW
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[tj21003]

+1 good guy knows his shit.

 

[MorbidWizard]

+1 every interaction with him has been very chill

[OvalPanther573]

+1 good guy real respectful and fair imo

[Ka1l1lly]

+1 I LITTERALLY CANT PLUS ONE THIS ENOUGH

[lsxfern]

+1 Genuine guy who can mediate situations very well. Type of person we need as staff honestly.

[Hans Hunnebun]

+1 Only decent guy to ever touch the Kinahan whitelist, need more people with brains as staff.