List Mod: Kinetic
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Themed Games
Themed games are played in the Theme Park forum. Games can be considered themed for 2 reasons: Because they have an obvious theme or because they have different game mechanics. Basically if your game has 13 or more players and it does not qualify as 'normal' it will be played here.
Getting ready to mod
Before requesting to start signups you need to do two things:
1. Get your game setup looked over and reviewed by someone who has experience in large theme game setups.
2. Find a qualified back-up or co-mod. (You cannot mod a large theme game on mafiascum without a co or back-up mod.)
NOTE:
To qualify to mod a large theme game both primary and co/back-up mods must have modded at least two games to successful completion on mafiascum with no history of modding problems.
If you are unsure whether you or your co or back-up mod are qualified, please PM the list mod (currently Kinetic). Please understand, backup mods must follow ALL of the requirements that the mod does, this INCLUDES limits on the amount of games they can mod. Because of this if a mod is already back up modding a LARGE game they are ineligible to backup another LARGE game until the previous game is finished except in extraordinary circumstances or exemption from the List Mod.Posting your game request
If you're ready to start sign-ups make a post in this thread, and include at least the following information:
- Your game name.
- The flavour text.- Add as much flavour text as you want.
- The number of players.
- Your experience, if you haven't modded a large theme game before.- Please provide links to relevant threads so that the current List Mod can check to see if you're qualified to begin sign-ups. It will make his/her life much more easier.
- The name of your qualified back-up or co-mod (Remember to list their experience as well).- A back-up or co-mod is a requirement, unless you are Dragon Phoenix.
- Your current mafia modding commitments.Including back-up, co-modding, and being on a list waiting to mod.
- Your back up mod's current mafia modding commitments.Including back-up, co-modding, and being on a list waiting to mod.
Sign-ups and Replacements:
If permission is granted for your game, you can start your own signup thread in the queue. From that time sign-ups are open. It would be appreciated if you could keep an up-to-date list of players and needed replacements in the first post of your thread, and keep your thread title updated. If you ever need replacements you can edit your topic title and bump your topic to the top if needed.
Mod Powers
As soon as your game is filled you can request mod powers for the Theme Park Forum by clicking on the Usergroups link at the top of this page and following these steps: Avtoritet --> join group, and the group mod will give you the powers to create a thread and moderate it.
Claiming an idea
You can post here and "claim" a game idea that you are working on. This does not mean that no-one else can run a game with this theme, but it is more about an honour system... i.e. we hope that someone else won't go and design a game with the same theme as one you are working on if they know that you are wanting to run that theme. If more than one person wants to run a particular theme they might decide to get together and collaborate on the game.
Guidelines
(Or, suggestions that are not mandatory.)
List of things that tend to piss the List Mod off
1. Posting anything in the thread that is not an application or related to an application.
1a. This is not a discussion thread, bring anything discussion related to another thread or PM.
1b. Claiming ideas or themes in the thread is fine, although my preferred method of receiving these is through PM. However as I have been rather busy otherwise I suggest doing both in case I miss the PM.
2. Acting as a mod in this thread. Kinetic is the current List Mod, he will deal with enforcing the rules as he sees fit at his discretion. You do not have to, nor does he want you to.
3. Leaving something out of your application. This makes the ListMod's job more difficult. Making the List Mod's job more difficult has two results: 1) Your game takes longer to approve and 2) The List Mod may skip your game for an application that is ready. If the queue is rather full, this may mean your game takes even longer to get started.
3a. If the List Mod informs you that something is missing from your application, he does indeed want you to fix it.
3b. Unless otherwise stated, the List Mod prefers you fix it in thread by either filing an addendum or editing your application. This promotes transparency and the List Mod enjoys transparency.
Golden Rule
The List Mod is as much the servant as the master of the queue.
The mission here is that we work best together, when we are aiming toward the same goal, and that is for everyone to enjoy their time here. This is not an adversarial system, and I do not want anyone to ever feel that it is.
More specifically, my job here is to be as efficient and helpful as possible, to make mods lives easier and facilitate players having fun. If there is anything I can do to achieve those overarching goals and it is in my power to do it, I will strive to do it. Below is merely the application of the general principal to specific factual situations, and if ever there is a choice between fun and a "rule" I will err on the side of fun unless there is a logical reason for the rule.
If you are a mod and...
1) you have an issue with a player in a game, please PM me with the player and the issue. I will always back you up. I'm here to help you run your game smoothly, and anything I can do to help I will.
2) have an issue with the game itself, please PM me ASAP. If it is something I can resolve, I will.
3) have to take a planned absence, please inform me as I can work with you and your back-up mod to make the transitions as smooth as possible to avoid interuption in the game.
If you are a backup mod and...
1) the mod flakes, post in the powers thread linked in this text and PM me ASAP with as much information as you can. All of the List Mods plus Flay and mith keep that thread bookmarked and if I am unavailable they can give you control of the thread to prevent delay or interruption of a game until I can personally deal with it. This situation is my first priority upon checking the site.
If you are a player and...
1) you have an issue with another player PM the mod in the game, and if you feel that the issue is egregious PM myself as well. Generally I will only get involved in certain issues (cheating, fraud, extreme site banning offenses) and will leave game decisions to the mod, but I enjoy being informed on situations that are arising and will work with mods if needed.
2) you have an issue with a mod, either before, during, or after a game, please PM me. If you have a comment/complaint/request I can keep your identity confidential, but the best way I can be informed is if you tell me. I do not have the ability to shadow every game and check on every mod, so PMing me that you had a good/great/bad/horrid mod is some of the best ways I can keep tabs on mods and I am very appreciative for these types of PMs. PLEASE do not post these types of things in a thread though (especially the Modding thread, see things that piss off the List Mod #1) as feelings can be hurt and then issues get clouded, but with this type of information we can remove egos from the equation and facilitate growth and maturity.
3) you have noticed that a mod has flaked, PM myself and the backup mod ASAP. This is the quickest combination to get the game running again.
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Ergo, I have indeed heard of/played the old classic Dark Tower game. I still played it, until recently, when the Tower broke. 
You got your powers now!
