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Contest Commitee - APPLICATIONS CLOSED by Arigenn August 31, 2015 at 12:08 AM UTC

We are in need of more members for the Avicus contest committee, and decided to open up an applications post. In this team you will help to judge maps submitted to Avicus for various contests that we set up, as well as participate in discussions about what upcoming contests should be like.

We will be accepting applications into the team, until we have around 15-18 players in the team.
Current Members:
Skyadia
Zerkk
Pavlo
timaeusTestified
Vobaseball12
Kavinsky
Joltz_
MapDev
PokerFace
Slyae
steven5703
Tynvale
Eako
RileGuy
Jahaj

If you are interested, please apply in the format below.

IGN -
Skype -
Timezone -
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? -
How could you benefit the Team? -
What are you're motives for joining this team? -

You will be put in a Skype chat once you are accepted, and you may apply up to two times. 
Current members of this team will be judging your applications.

Good luck!

nintendoboy11 August 31, 2015 at 1:08 AM UTC

IGN - nintendoboy11
Skype -  
nintendoboy11
Timezone -  
EST
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? -  
To be honest, I haven't really contributed to the mapping community but hopefully I can contribute by judging maps and other things.
How could you benefit the Team? -  
I could benefit the team by always showing up for things because I have a lot of free time after school and on weekends. I can also benefit the team by getting along with everyone because I get along with people. 
What are you're motives for joining this team? - 
To just have a great time on the team and help out in the community by doing something. 

BoldAndBrash August 31, 2015 at 1:08 AM UTC

IGN - Eako
Skype - 
dabadger.swegginton
Timezone - 
EST
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? - 
Given lots of feedback to both the actual map dev team and a bunch of maps. I have also attempted making my own maps and thought some people a few World Edit tricks. I have contributed to a few maps with some really great people. When I create a map, I spend quite a lot of time on it. Also, I'm trying to teach myself some more YAML so I can release my maps quicker. 
How could you benefit the Team? - 
When a map needs some changes, I give detailed replies telling the creator exactly how they can make their map better. I always try to give both positive and negative feedback when rating maps. Also, I've been here for years and have seen all sorts of unique maps. I know what is original and what is just not good enough. I'm a very, very active member of the community and I am almost always on the forums. I can give constructive criticism in a really detailed way that gives the creator the right idea.
What are you're motives for joining this team? - 
Have some discussion with the others, have something to do when I'm bored, contribute even more to Avicus, teach people some things they probably never knew about, and overall just having a fun time judging all sorts of unique maps. 

AIDSquirt August 31, 2015 at 1:08 AM UTC

IGN - Smiley
Skype - 
nightfire7777
Timezone - 
CST
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? - 
I have participated in map testing sessions in Avicus and given feedback during those. I was present during both Walls and Destroy the Monument map testing sessions before and I enjoyed doing it!
How could you benefit the Team? -  
BRINGING SOME SMILES-- Jokes aside, I can offer detailed feedback to the various things I would be judging on this team. I am active on Avicus and enjoy playing it. I also enjoy giving feedback to different things on Avicus. A contest judge is something I'm very interested in being! I can work hard for this committee whenever necessary.
What are you're motives for joining this team? - 
I wish to participate in Avicus events/committees more and to be more interactive with players! Working with a team of people is something I do best! I am a firm believer in more contests on Avicus, so this would also be helpful in that

Jahaj August 31, 2015 at 4:08 AM UTC

IGN - Jahaj
Skype - 
jahaj12
Timezone - 
CST
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? - 
I give a lot of feedback on maps and I have done all of the map testing events recently and gave some feedback on those. Also, I have been here for a while so I can give pretty good feedback on maps. In addition, I have tried making maps before, but they didn't turn out very well
How could you benefit the Team? - 
I can give constructive criticism and feedback well, and I am able to put my effort and time into judging maps. I am really good with working with other people, too.
What are you're motives for joining this team? - 
I would really like to help Avicus out a bit and it would be a lot of fun to have a say in something. I also might learn some things about maps to inspire me to create my own in the future!

Robin_DD_J August 31, 2015 at 4:08 AM UTC

You've missunderstood my idea completely....

Rabona August 31, 2015 at 4:08 AM UTC

IGN - SeekingAPerhaps
Skype - mrpwnzmkw
Timezone - PST
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? - I am a very experienced builder in minecraft, and I also have been on a build team for my friends server. I feel like I have a good eye for maps and can provide excellent feedback for them. I have not really stepped toward the mapping community in Avicus but I want to contribute in things like this.
How could you benefit the Team? - Being an old Build Team/MapDev (On Other Servers) I have the experience and can give very useful criticism to the maps being submitted. I pay attention to very important details and put every point into consideration when judging. I have a lot of spare time and will take a lot of time and effort judging the maps.
What are you're motives for joining this team? - I want to get involved in important things in this server, to help everyone out, to get to know new people, and to refresh my map-making techniques.


Coco_stag August 31, 2015 at 6:08 AM UTC

IGN - _Rilo
Skype - 
rilomilothe9123
Timezone - 
AEST
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? -
 I have made 3 maps for avicus. I have made 2 walls maps (1 accepted and the other in testing). I also make walls maps which not much people do.
How could you benefit the Team? - 
I could help with designs, themes and ideas. I love doing these kind of things. Not to have an opinion on a map, I do it because I want more maps on avicus.
What are you're motives for joining this team? - 
As I said in "How could you benefit the team" I love giving feedback on maps so they can be accepted/improved. I really want this job because I am into these kind of things.

Tynvale August 31, 2015 at 9:08 AM UTC

IGN - Tynvale
Skype - 
TynvaleTop5
Timezone - 
AEST
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? - 
I have only built one official map and that was for one of these competitions. I made it with Eric and we won it, so that's my only experience in map making itself but I am a really active regular and I have played a lot of maps which gives me somewhat of an idea on what makes a good/enjoyable map.
How could you benefit the Team? - 
I think that I can bring some creativity to the team and I work quite well in a team. I am friendly and open to any ideas/suggestion given to me, I also think that this can get me more involved in the map making community.
What are you're motives for joining this team? - 
I think a main motive is to help the community as well as bring some fresh blood to the team, I would think about the maps gameplay and if it could work well in public matches. I would also consider how the map would work with different position, basically making sure the maps are good for rushers, defenders and everyone in general.

steven5703 August 31, 2015 at 1:08 PM UTC

@Eako and Tynvale Accepted, you will be added to the group chat shortly
@Everyone else Under review

Rainstruck August 31, 2015 at 4:08 PM UTC

IGN -  RileGuy
Skype - live:rpreator0520
Timezone - CST (Central Standard Time)
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? - 
I have built about 3 maps for Avicus, 1 of which is currently being changed to 1.7, 1 which is being tested, and 1 which is being reviewed. I also comment a lot on other people's maps to help give good/constructive feedback as well as helping people out with their builds.
How could you benefit the Team? -
 One of the ways that I could help to benefit the team would be bringing different ideas to the team. This means that I am creative with some of the thoughts that I have. I love some of the more "different" maps and I like to take them into review in all different ways fully when looking at them them.
What are you're motives for joining this team? -
Some of my motives for joining the teams is to help many users begin to start making maps. I know that there is a lot of people out there that want to build them and they just can't because they say they don't have the talent. I can give as much feedback is needed in order for that person to return with a successful map. I remember when my maps first started out and I was horrific, and now I am slowly getting better at my maps. I want to make the contests seem fun and exciting so that they can have contests more often.

resepignev August 31, 2015 at 5:08 PM UTC

Let's give it a try xD

IGN - resepignev
Skype - 
flo.schmenni
Timezone - 
GTM +2 (Berlin)
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? - 
I made 13 maps in total, 9 were accepted, 6 were in the rotations and only 2 of them are left in the rots. I also made some collaborations with RileGuy and Running_Boy_12 and I worte various ymls for other people. 
I'm quite good in making yml files and can spot mistakes easily.
Sadly I kind of lost my inspirations and I made my last map around 6 months ago xD
How could you benefit the Team? - 
I can help with ymls, like finding mistakes or redoing them. I also have some ideas for future Contests.
What are your motives for joining this team? - 
I would like to work in a team with some amazing mapmakers. Maybe you can help me to find my inspiration again. I want to learn what feedback is the best to give so mapmakers can make their maps perfect. (and I want some infos for the avicus facebook and twitter page xD)

Myv August 31, 2015 at 5:08 PM UTC

IGNMyv
Skype - don't have it...
Timezone - GMT (London, Lisbon, Belfast)
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? - Despite not having actually made any maps for the community, I believe I have given strong feedback on many maps that have been published on the forums and when they first arrive in game, by getting in touch with the Devs ingame.
How could you benefit the team? - I will work hard and well to let others know what I believe is the best ways for changing a map that they have created for the contest, as I used to build maps on another server around 3-4 years ago. Despite not having the motivation to be part of this aspect since then, I am ready to do whatever is asked of me to help others in these areas.
What are your motives for joining this team? - I want to finally be able to do something for the Avicus community after doing nothing for 18 months - I feel guilty that I've just been a member and not done anything in this time - I feel that it has already been too long for me to start being helpful here, so I am ready to start working hard for the community now to benefit it in everyway possible.

xMiquel August 31, 2015 at 7:08 PM UTC

IGN - FreeCookies
Skype - CrookieLouis100
Timezone - GST
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? - I havent actually made and rate maps before because I only got my account now but Im looking forward to rate and make maps
How could you benefit the team?- I will work as hard as I can to change maps that dont get played mostly so we can add more new high rated maps and help motivate the team to do their job as a mod/jr mod/dev/mapdev.
What are your motives for joining this team? - I want to help the people that get annoyed by hackers and people that swear to much also help as much hard as I can so people dont get annoyed aswell as me.

Arigenn August 31, 2015 at 7:08 PM UTC

IGN -  RileGuy
Skype - live:rpreator0520
Timezone - CST (Central Standard Time)
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? - 
I have built about 3 maps for Avicus, 1 of which is currently being changed to 1.7, 1 which is being tested, and 1 which is being reviewed. I also comment a lot on other people's maps to help give good/constructive feedback as well as helping people out with their builds.
How could you benefit the Team? -
 One of the ways that I could help to benefit the team would be bringing different ideas to the team. This means that I am creative with some of the thoughts that I have. I love some of the more "different" maps and I like to take them into review in all different ways fully when looking at them them.
What are you're motives for joining this team? -
Some of my motives for joining the teams is to help many users begin to start making maps. I know that there is a lot of people out there that want to build them and they just can't because they say they don't have the talent. I can give as much feedback is needed in order for that person to return with a successful map. I remember when my maps first started out and I was horrific, and now I am slowly getting better at my maps. I want to make the contests seem fun and exciting so that they can have contests more often.
Hey, there! You have been accepted into the team, congratulations!

We will add you into our Skype group shortly.

Arigenn August 31, 2015 at 7:08 PM UTC

IGN - Jahaj
Skype - 
jahaj12
Timezone - 
CST
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? - 
I give a lot of feedback on maps and I have done all of the map testing events recently and gave some feedback on those. Also, I have been here for a while so I can give pretty good feedback on maps. In addition, I have tried making maps before, but they didn't turn out very well
How could you benefit the Team? - 
I can give constructive criticism and feedback well, and I am able to put my effort and time into judging maps. I am really good with working with other people, too.
What are you're motives for joining this team? - 
I would really like to help Avicus out a bit and it would be a lot of fun to have a say in something. I also might learn some things about maps to inspire me to create my own in the future!
We're happy to say that you have been accepted, congratulations!

Please check out your Skype as soon as possible!

Coco_stag August 31, 2015 at 9:08 PM UTC

We're happy to say that you have been accepted, congratulations!

Please check out your Skype as soon as possible!
Is everyone else denied?

ProfessorUtonium August 31, 2015 at 10:08 PM UTC

On a Majority vote, everyone else has been denied.


Applications are now closed until further notice

ProfessorUtonium August 31, 2015 at 10:08 PM UTC

Let's give it a try xD

IGN - resepignev
Skype - 
flo.schmenni
Timezone - 
GTM +2 (Berlin)
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? - 
I made 13 maps in total, 9 were accepted, 6 were in the rotations and only 2 of them are left in the rots. I also made some collaborations with RileGuy and Running_Boy_12 and I worte various ymls for other people. 
I'm quite good in making yml files and can spot mistakes easily.
Sadly I kind of lost my inspirations and I made my last map around 6 months ago xD
How could you benefit the Team? - 
I can help with ymls, like finding mistakes or redoing them. I also have some ideas for future Contests.
What are your motives for joining this team? - 
I would like to work in a team with some amazing mapmakers. Maybe you can help me to find my inspiration again. I want to learn what feedback is the best to give so mapmakers can make their maps perfect. (and I want some infos for the avicus facebook and twitter page xD)
Hey there Rese!

Welcome to the team.

You will be added to the group shortly

GrapeSmoothie August 31, 2015 at 11:08 PM UTC

no I missed apps :c

JJTheGuy August 31, 2015 at 11:08 PM UTC

no I missed apps :c
They were open for 24 hours... I had less than an hour to apply. ;-;

Arigenn September 1, 2015 at 2:09 AM UTC

I'm sorry everyone, I will open up applications for another 24 hours.

nintendoboy11 September 1, 2015 at 2:09 AM UTC

I'm sorry everyone, I will open up applications for another 24 hours.
So, if we got denied can we apply again?

Jahaj September 1, 2015 at 2:09 AM UTC

So, if we got denied can we apply again?
Yep!
"You will be put in a Skype chat once you are accepted, and you may apply up to two times." 

nintendoboy11 September 1, 2015 at 2:09 AM UTC

IGN - nintendoboy11
Skype - 
nintendoboy11
Timezone - 
EST
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? - 
No, I have not made a map or contributed to the mapping community. If I am accepted thought I will contribute by probably helping make a map and giving some feedback on maps. 
How could you benefit the Team? -  
I would benefit this team by giving my best feedback, always showing up for things, and being a good guy. I will do my best when it comes to giving feedback or to judge maps because we want good maps in the rots. I will also give my full opinion on a map. I won't really sugar-coat anything or lie when I am giving feedback, I will tell you that your map sucks and why because I don't want a bad map to go into the rots and I will tell you that your map is good and why it should be in the rots. 
What are you're motives for joining this team? - 
If I join this team I plan on being active if we are needed to give feedback or vote on something, meet some new people because I am a loner xD, and to just have fun because this is all about having fun. I will also be very serious when it's time to be serious about things and fun when it's time to be fun and to just joke around and stuff.

Myv September 1, 2015 at 2:09 PM UTC

do you need Skype?

Arigenn September 1, 2015 at 2:09 PM UTC

do you need Skype?
Absolutely.

Spartemex September 1, 2015 at 2:09 PM UTC

IGN - Spartemex
Skype -
Spartemex
Timezone -
EST
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? -
I have submitted a couple of maps, but I am not hugely involved.
How could you benefit the Team? -
I am a teamworker/natural leader, I have experience planning events, and I love planning events. I can think of innovative ways to get people involved, and to spike interest.
What are you're motives for joining this team? -
I love being involved with Avicus any way I can, and I love planning!

Legoche September 1, 2015 at 3:09 PM UTC

IGN - Legoche
Skype - downfallgaming123
Timezone - GMT/BST
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? - Submitted Luar Remix, and one more coming
How could you benefit the Team? - I want to have more gameplay maps on Avicus.
What are you're motives for joining this team? - I love to get involved with the community, and see what its like to be a mapmaker.

Myv September 1, 2015 at 6:09 PM UTC

IGN - Myv
Skype - rhysskyperr
Timezone - GMT (London, Lisbon, Belfast)
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? - Despite not having actually made any maps for the community, I believe I have given strong feedback on many maps that have been published on the forums and when they first arrive in game, by getting in touch with the Devs ingame.
How could you benefit the team? - I will work hard and well to let others know what I believe is the best ways for changing a map that they have created for the contest, as I used to build maps on another server around 3-4 years ago. Despite not having the motivation to be part of this aspect since then, I am ready to do whatever is asked of me to help others in these areas.
What are your motives for joining this team? - I want to finally be able to do something for the Avicus community after doing nothing for 18 months - I feel guilty that I've just been a member and not done anything in this time - I feel that it has already been too long for me to start being helpful here, so I am ready to start working hard for the community now to benefit it in everyway possible.


Aliu17 September 1, 2015 at 11:09 PM UTC

IGN - Aliu17
Skype - aliu17minecrafter
Timezone - EST
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? - Yeah,but it is still under submitted and reviewed.
How could you benefit the Team? - I could benefit the team by being an active staff member and making sure the community is a good community
What are you're motives for joining this team? - My motives are helping out Avicus making a server that everyone can come back to always and not making one person feel bad while playing on Avicus,and also making the community a better place for everyone

BoldAndBrash September 1, 2015 at 11:09 PM UTC

IGN - Aliu17
Skype - aliu17minecrafter
Timezone - EST
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus? - Yeah,but it is still under submitted and reviewed.
How could you benefit the Team? - I could benefit the team by being an active staff member and making sure the community is a good community
What are you're motives for joining this team? - My motives are helping out Avicus making a server that everyone can come back to always and not making one person feel bad while playing on Avicus,and also making the community a better place for everyone
Erm, this isn't a staff application thread. :p

Aliu17 September 1, 2015 at 11:09 PM UTC

Erm, this isn't a staff application thread. :p
-_- um then what is it xD

BoldAndBrash September 2, 2015 at 12:09 AM UTC

-_- um then what is it xD
It's a contest committee application thread...As in, the people that make the contests and judge them.

Aliu17 September 2, 2015 at 12:09 AM UTC

It's a contest committee application thread...As in, the people that make the contests and judge them.
oh hehe i feel stupid.xD

Rabona September 2, 2015 at 1:09 AM UTC

IGN - SeekingAPerhaps
Skype - mrpwnzmkw
Timezone - PST
How have you contributed to the mapping community on Avicus - I have not directly stepped towards the mapping communities, but I have indirectly made suggestions and such. I have been on a MapDev team (Building Skywars Maps 2 years ago) on my friends server. I hope to step towards the mapping community more.
How could you benefit the team? - I am a hard worker in real life, and I also have a lot of spare time on hand. I will work hard on judging maps and put a lot of time and effort into it. I consider every factor involved before making a decision. If I am granted with this privilege, I will take full advantage of it.
What are your motives for joining this team? - My motives for joining this team is to get more involved into things in Avicus, to meet new people and make new friends, to get back into mapmaking, and to help the community in general.

Regards,
Perhaps



Rabona September 3, 2015 at 12:09 AM UTC

Any Responses?

Jahaj September 3, 2015 at 12:09 AM UTC

Everyone is still under review!

EDIT: Just reminding y'all that the apps are closed, so no more applicants.

Arigenn September 6, 2015 at 12:09 AM UTC

Hello,

Congratulations Myv and nintendoboy11, you both have been accepted into the team, and will be added into the Skype group shortly. Unfortunately, we will be denying the rest of you. Have a wonderful day!

Dijoxin September 6, 2015 at 12:09 AM UTC

Can we still make apps?

nintendoboy11 September 6, 2015 at 12:09 AM UTC

Can we still make apps?
No, applications are closed.

jracer15 September 6, 2015 at 1:09 AM UTC

Can we still make apps?
I think you mean can you submit maps.  Yea you can submit maps whenever you want!