AMA (Summer) by _DISTRACTION_ August 6, 2017 at 2:08 AM UTC
Ask me anything, and I'll do my best to answer honestly.Camemes August 6, 2017 at 2:08 AM UTC
Opinions?Opinions on your new fancy dark red rank?
What was your first reaction when you were promoted?
_DISTRACTION_ August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Opinions?
Opinions on your new fancy dark red rank?
What was your first reaction when you were promoted?
You're actually pretty nice now. I think your behavior and maturity has improved a lot in the past six months, so good job on that.
In all honesty though, I don't actually know you all that well. Maybe that'll change in the future.
Opinions on your new fancy dark red rank?
Looks nice, but it is a bit weird seeing it ingame. I guess it solves the inconsistency of me having a blue rank ingame but a cyan rank on discord.
In terms of the rank itself, I hope I'll be able to bring something to the team. I don't plan to abandon the other things I do, though. Can't wait for those new rotations!
What was your first reaction when you were promoted?
Yay, I guess all those people who didn't put me in their sr mod prediction lists were wrong.
Crazy_ August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Opinion?btw random fact of the day, according to your profile you were promoted to Sr exactly one year after being promoted to Jr
ProfessorUtonium August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
opinionswill the mapdev team be successful
ogel August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Can you have someone fix the discord bot?Favorite map that you've made?
aagrant99 August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Great job on being promoted and thank you very much for adding new destroy rotations I was growing restless. My questions : 1. Do you agree with my opinion that your face can be distracting with its beady eyes, gaping mouth, bushy eyebrows, etc. ? (I still like it tis a very detailed head with varying levels of shading). 2. How many fidget spinners do you own?Honours August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Opinions?KojaCola August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Opinions?What map are you most proud of?
Any projects you have in mind
_DISTRACTION_ August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Opinion?
btw random fact of the day, according to your profile you were promoted to Sr exactly one year after being promoted to Jr
Still a great guy; you definitely deserve to be an admin.
I know I didn't say much, but if I said more it would be pretty much the same as what I said in my last AMA.
btw random fact of the day, according to your profile you were promoted to Sr exactly one year after being promoted to Jr
11 months, actually. Not a year.
Acceqted August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Well deserved on your promotion!Opinions?
What's one thing you want to do as a senior that you feel would make the biggest impact on the community?
Have a good summer B)
Crazy_ August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Opinion?
Still a great guy; you definitely deserve to be an admin.
I know I didn't say much, but if I said more it would be pretty much the same as what I said in my last AMA.
btw random fact of the day, according to your profile you were promoted to Sr exactly one year after being promoted to Jr
11 months, actually. Not a year.
_DISTRACTION_ August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
opinions
will the mapdev team be successful
You're inconsistent. About 65% of the time you are a great person to talk to, and the rest of the time you are surprisingly toxic. Sometimes you make really good suggestions, but it can be easy to forget that after looking at some of your other posts.
You should chill. Like I said, if you stop being unnecessarily rude, you're actually a great guy. You also know XML which is cool.
will the mapdev team be successful
I think it will be. The situation has improved, a bit.
_DISTRACTION_ August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Can you have someone fix the discord bot?
Favorite map that you've made?
I have absolutely nothing to do with the discord bot. Sorry.
Favorite map that you've made?
Ski Trip to Blizzardtown is my favorite map of all those which I have made. In terms of Avicus maps, I would have to say it is a tie between Green's Farms and Sunset Town.
_DISTRACTION_ August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Great job on being promoted and thank you very much for adding new destroy rotations I was growing restless. My questions : 1. Do you agree with my opinion that your face can be distracting with its beady eyes, gaping mouth, bushy eyebrows, etc. ? (I still like it tis a very detailed head with varying levels of shading). 2. How many fidget spinners do you own?
I wouldn't know, since I barely ever see it ingame. It's certainly possible.
How many fidget spinners do you own?
2
AtditC August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Was your promotion to Senior Mod more expected or more unexpected?_DISTRACTION_ August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Opinions?
All I really knew about you until recently is that you play Avicus.
When I got promoted, you seemed to be extremely displeased. I get the impression that you may have lied when answering my question on your AMA, since it's unlikely that your opinion would shift so much in the span of a few hours.
If you actually want to tell me something, feel free to message me on discord. Otherwise, I don't really have much else to say.
profbananaslug August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
_DISTRACTION_ August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Opinions?
What map are you most proud of?
Any projects you have in mind
You're pretty nice in general, and are well rounded. If you don't know something, you learn fairly quickly.
You'll probably get promoted to mapdev sometime in the near future. It really depends on you.
If you ever end up doing that meetup, I'll probably show up.
What map are you most proud of?
Ogel asked this question already, so please look at my response to him.
Any projects you have in mind?
I have a few more CTW ideas that I may make maps for.
aagrant99 August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Do you agree with my opinion that your face can be distracting with its beady eyes, gaping mouth, bushy eyebrows, etc. ? (I still like it is a very detailed head with varying levels of shading).
I wouldn't know, since I barely ever see it ingame. It's certainly possible.
How many fidget spinners do you own?
2
_DISTRACTION_ August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Well deserved on your promotion!
Opinions?
What's one thing you want to do as a senior that you feel would make the biggest impact on the community?
Have a good summer B)
You've improved a lot in the past six months, both as a person and as a moderator. You're much better at communicating now. A lot of people thought you were going to be one of the new sr mods, but I guess that didn't happen. Better luck next time.
What's one thing you want to do as a senior that you feel would make the biggest impact on the community?
I honestly don't know. It's not like I've made a roadmap of exactly what I'm going to do as sr mod.
Have a good summer B)
Thank you!
aagrant99 August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Opinions on me? I know I should have asked that in my last post but I was just wondering. Oh and happy summer to you as well._DISTRACTION_ August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Was your promotion to Senior Mod more expected or more unexpected?
In terms of others, it appears a lot of people didn't think I was going to get it.
Personally, though, I'm not going to say that I was super surprised. It was of course somewhat unexpected, but I did always think that eventually it might happen.
_DISTRACTION_ August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
profbananaslug August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Thanks for making one of your traditional irrelevant posts.
_DISTRACTION_ August 6, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Opinions on me? I know I should have asked that in my last post but I was just wondering. Oh and happy summer to you as well.
I barely know you so I honestly can't give a proper opinion.
Oh and happy summer to you as well.
Thank you.
zicuri August 6, 2017 at 4:08 AM UTC
Opinion?Why avicus?
BoldAndBrash August 6, 2017 at 4:08 AM UTC
Opinions?Will Cord ever be given access to rotation editing? Why or why not?
Why are maps like Dust Devils and Halcyon still in rotations? In the previous rotation, they were the most enjoyable maps but considering they've been in rotations endlessly for the past year or so, they're getting a bit dry.
How often do you plan on changing the rotations?
DaFrozenBlaze August 6, 2017 at 5:08 AM UTC
Did you expect yourself to get Senior Mod when you first got Junior Mod?How did it feel when you got Senior mod?
What do you think you can contribute as a Senior Mod for server such as Avicus? Especially since the state it is in.
Riilo August 6, 2017 at 6:08 AM UTC
Opinions?cellish August 6, 2017 at 8:08 AM UTC
opinions?grats on sr :)
_DISTRACTION_ August 6, 2017 at 9:08 AM UTC
Opinion?
Why avicus?
You're mostly fine, but I guess at some point you may have been a bit immature. In all honesty, even though I know a lot about you, I really don't have much of an opinion for some reason. We haven't really talked much since T5, and even then our talk was purely about the T5 maps.
Why avicus?
I think Avicus still can be improved and eventually gain more players, if advertising is done properly. In addition, I somewhat enjoy actually playing on the server.
_DISTRACTION_ August 6, 2017 at 9:08 AM UTC
Opinions?
Will Cord ever be given access to rotation editing? Why or why not?
Why are maps like Dust Devils and Halcyon still in rotations? In the previous rotation, they were the most enjoyable maps but considering they've been in rotations endlessly for the past year or so, they're getting a bit dry.
How often do you plan on changing the rotations?
You were an okay mod (you had the rank for a really long time for some reason), and a fine mentor. I really have no doubts about you or your capabilities.
Will Cord ever be given access to rotation editing? Why or why not?
No.
Cord has retired. We do not rely on people who are no longer on the map development team to perform map development tasks.
Why are maps like Dust Devils and Halcyon still in rotations? In the previous rotation, they were the most enjoyable maps but considering they've been in rotations endlessly for the past year or so, they're getting a bit dry.
There's a reason that Dust Devils is still in the rotations, and it has nothing to do with Halcyon.
Halcyon was one of the nostalgic maps I added to rotations in order to somewhat appease the community, who I thought would have otherwise endlessly complained about the lack of Throwback in the rotations. It appears to have served its purpose until recently.
How often do you plan on changing the rotations?
I see a lot of people demanding rotation updates every week or two weeks. To those people, I have to ask; what do you want me to do? Completely redo the rotation every two weeks? If we had a hundred good maps of each gamemode, maybe we could actually do proper biweekly rotation updates. But, there simply aren't enough maps (unless you want them to be endlessly recirculated in and out, which is just an unnecessary hassle in my opinion.)
Keep in mind that I'm talking here about significant rotation updates. Of course, we will still constantly maintain the rotations by removing bad maps, and possibly adding newer ones. In fact, maybe this can be we will do: Instead of having a large update every month (certainly not every two weeks), we could replace maps more frequently in much smaller portions.
To definitively answer your question, the frequency of future rotation changes is currently undecided. My thoughts on the matter are described in the above two paragraphs.
If you have any questions about anything that I said in this post, feel free to message me on discord.
_DISTRACTION_ August 6, 2017 at 9:08 AM UTC
Did you expect yourself to get Senior Mod when you first got Junior Mod?
How did it feel when you got Senior mod?
What do you think you can contribute as a Senior Mod for server such as Avicus? Especially since the state it is in.
I honestly don't remember exactly what I was thinking 11 months ago. I might have been thinking about it to some degree, but I was definitely more focused on passing my trial first. Once I got mentor, that's probably when I actually seriously started thinking about the possibility of being a sr mod at some point.
How did it feel when you got Senior mod?
Slightly surprising, slightly refreshing, and I guess it actually made me feel good, which I find happens less frequently these days (in terms of Avicus.)
What do you think you can contribute as a Senior Mod for server such as Avicus? Especially since the state it is in.
I'm sure you know what the sr mod team does. So, I'll be doing some of that, while also focusing on other responsibilities that I have. What can I contribute? That is a difficult question. I can't think of any answers that aren't extremely obvious (such as, mod experience, mapdev knowledge, etc.) Take that as you will; I'm sorry for not providing a more detailed answer.
_DISTRACTION_ August 6, 2017 at 9:08 AM UTC
Opinions?
As a person, I guess your maturity has probably improved somewhat. It's hard to tell, because it looks like if you are sometimes immature, it's not in front of me. In general, though, you're fine.
As a builder, you have a lot of potential, both in terms of gameplay and aesthetics. I am eager to see what you will come up with in the future.
_DISTRACTION_ August 6, 2017 at 9:08 AM UTC
opinions?
grats on sr :)
Before you retired, you were steadily improving your building skills. I was actually really disappointed when you were banned, and I have to say I don't fully agree with the situation surrounding the ban (not that that actually matters; it's over with at this point, and nothing can really change.) If you're still around by the time you get appealed, you're welcome to return to the builder team if you wish.
grats on sr :)
Thank you!
Clijmart August 6, 2017 at 9:08 AM UTC
Would you rather change the rotations (slightly) every day or once per year?Are you planning on making more great maps soon?
Opinions? (I know you told me your opinions about me quite recently, where you were completely honest, but maybe I became better since then)
Fish?
_DISTRACTION_ August 6, 2017 at 10:08 AM UTC
Would you rather change the rotations (slightly) every day or once per year?
Are you planning on making more great maps soon?
Opinions? (I know you told me your opinions about me quite recently, where you were completely honest, but maybe I became better since then)
Fish?
If it's only between those two choices, it would have to be slightly changing the rotations every day. Keeping the rotations the same for an entire year would probably actually kill the server, and that's not one of my goals here.
Are you planning on making more great maps soon?
Quite possibly. I started building a new 4 team CTW the other day, but I don't know how soon it will be done.
Opinions? (I know you told me your opinions about me quite recently, where you were completely honest, but maybe I became better since then)
I'd say my opinions of you are very different now, than they were six months ago. I think you're a really nice guy, and were a good mapdev; I was pretty sad when you retired. Whatever you're doing now, I hope you're successful. Take care.
Fish?
Sometimes, I guess. I don't eat fish too much, but I try to at least have it at least once in a while, in order to get the proper vitamins.
Diabolicx August 6, 2017 at 10:08 AM UTC
Your boy the rank farmer is back!Favorite color?
Best time as a staff member (when did you enjoy being staff the most, was it when you were ref, mapdev, etc) ?
How old are you?
Opinion?
SnowSX3 August 6, 2017 at 1:08 PM UTC
Congrats on getting Sr, your solid work ethic in the Map Development team made you a good choice to push into the Senior staff.My question, what areas of the network do you plan on focusing on during your tenure as Sr? Is there anything you specifically want to work on first now that you have a bit more say in things?
And Opinions on me if you have any..I suppose that's the norm with AMAs these days.
GITHANOS3 August 6, 2017 at 2:08 PM UTC
Do you know me in ocn?How long you have been in this server?
Are you good at anything when you become the builder in this server?
What teams have you been before?
Skquid August 6, 2017 at 4:08 PM UTC
Opinions?Can you help me with map pls
thank
_DISTRACTION_ August 7, 2017 at 4:08 AM UTC
Your boy the rank farmer is back!
Favorite color?
Best time as a staff member (when did you enjoy being staff the most, was it when you were ref, mapdev, etc) ?
How old are you?
Opinion?
Green.
Best time as a staff member (when did you enjoy being staff the most, was it when you were ref, mapdev, etc) ?
I really enjoyed building the CTW maps that you see scattered around the Capture rotation today.
How old are you?
18
Opinion?
Pretty good guy, in general. You did have a few issues in the past but it looks like you've improved. I wish you the best of luck on your trial.
_DISTRACTION_ August 7, 2017 at 4:08 AM UTC
Congrats on getting Sr, your solid work ethic in the Map Development team made you a good choice to push into the Senior staff.
My question, what areas of the network do you plan on focusing on during your tenure as Sr? Is there anything you specifically want to work on first now that you have a bit more say in things?
And Opinions on me if you have any..I suppose that's the norm with AMAs these days.
For now, at least, it looks like I'll still be focusing on map development things. Of course, that may change in the future.
Is there anything you specifically want to work on first now that you have a bit more say in things?
Not really. For now, I'm going with the flow, and participating in discussions whenever necessary.
And Opinions on me if you have any..I suppose that's the norm with AMAs these days.
I have to give you credit; I think you made a fairly successful effort to improve your moderation in the past six months. So, good job on that. In addition, it's cool that you decided not to become one of those staff members who become unnecessarily toxic after retiring.
_DISTRACTION_ August 7, 2017 at 4:08 AM UTC
Do you know me in ocn?
How long you have been in this server?
Are you good at anything when you become the builder in this server?
What teams have you been before?
A lot of your past names are very similar to names of other people, which makes answering this question difficult. I would say, the answer is probably yes.
How long you have been in this server?
I joined in July of 2014, but I only really started actively playing Avicus during the summer of 2016.
Are you good at anything when you become the builder in this server?
This question is worded a bit weirdly, but if you're asking if I'm good at building, I would say that I'm not the best, but sometimes I've actually made really good maps.
What teams have you been before?
Home (for a few months).
Teamlas (for a few days, as a meme).
_DISTRACTION_ August 7, 2017 at 4:08 AM UTC
Opinions?
Can you help me with map pls
thank
I disagree with many of your beliefs, and as a result it is difficult for me to actually like you. To your credit, though, you've done a good job of being a very reasonable person to talk to.
You're also a decent moderator. Keep up the good work.
Can you help me with map pls thank
I'm not great at making things look nice. I think the best way I could help would be by giving layout & gameplay feedback.
Goodnighht August 7, 2017 at 5:08 AM UTC
Opinions on me?What are your opinions on Walls?
What are your opinions about what my plans with Walls? (If you're not sure what they are just pm me xd)
XGalibur August 7, 2017 at 6:08 AM UTC
Opinions on me?How's Life?
What's Good?
_DISTRACTION_ August 11, 2017 at 3:08 AM UTC
Opinions on me?
What are your opinions on Walls?
What are your opinions about what my plans with Walls? (If you're not sure what they are just pm me xd)
We used to disagree on many issues, but I guess that was almost a year ago. I'm not sure of what you actually think about most things, these days. You don't speak your mind very much; when you do your opinion is often somewhat surprising. In general, though, you're a good person. You're also a decent mod, I guess.
What are your opinions on Walls?
Having a walls server isn't hurting Avicus. Even if it's not super popular, it does have a small dedicated community that could grow.
What are your opinions about what my plans with Walls?
I don't really know if they can actually make walls popular, but by all means go for it.
_DISTRACTION_ August 11, 2017 at 4:08 AM UTC
Opinions on me?
How's Life?
What's Good?
Really nice guy, and a great mod. I guess you will forever be the only person who I got to "mentor". Maybe that is for the best; apparently I wasn't that great of a mentor. If that's true, I'm sorry.
How's Life?
Fine, fine. My second year of university is coming up in september, so for now I'm just trying to enjoy the remainder of the summer as much as I can.
What's Good?
It's somewhat late at night when I write this, so I don't think I can give you a good response to this question. My sincerest apologies.