.DT
apply
Discworld player help
apply
.SH Name
.SP 5 5
apply - applications to be a creator or player killer
.EP
.SH Syntax
.SI 5
apply vouch for <name> as <position>
apply query vouch for <name> as <position>
apply query all my vouches
apply delete vouch for <name> as <position>
apply as creator in <word> domain
apply as playtester
apply as liaison
apply as player killer
apply delete my application as <position>
apply list requirements for {creator|liaison|playtester} applications
apply list questions for {creator|liaison|playtester} applications
apply list available positions
apply list position status
.EI
.SH Description
.SP 5 5
The apply command is used to apply for an official position change on
Discworld. Most of these positions are awarded on the basis of
merit by a domain leader... the exception to this is player killer,
which is available to all applicable applicants without the
requirement of domain leader approval.
The employment system on Discworld works through a system of
applications and vouches. Each category of employment carries
with it its own requirements and its own questions for application.
You can see what the requirements for a position are with
'apply list requirements for <type> applications'. You can see which
positions are handled by this command with 'apply list available
positions', and you can see which positions are currently hiring
with 'apply list position status'. If you wish to see the questions
for a particular position, then 'apply list questions for <type>
applications'.
'Apply as player killer' is instantaneous if you meet the minimum
requirements. It is important that you read the 'playerkilling'
helpfile before you do this... your playerkiller status can only
be reset by refreshing.
The procedure for the other positions works as follows: First, you
write your application. When you agree to submit your application
then it gets stored in a 'pending' position until you get a number
of people to vouch for you... the number of people depends on the
type of position you are applying for. When you have received the
required number of vouches, your application gets posted to a
relevant board for consideration. Only once you have received all
the vouches for your application are you under consideration for
employment. You may only have one pending application for each
category at once... so you may have pending applications as a
creator and a playtester, but not two as a creator. It is not
advisable to pursue employment in more than one category at a
particular time, however.
Note that 'apply as creator in liaison domain' and 'apply as
liaison' both do the same thing.
Applications will time out of the system if you do not get enough
vouches in the specified time-frame. You may resubmit an application
as many times as you like. The time-frame for this varies with
each position. You will be mailed if your application times out,
and also if your application receives the required number of vouches
and is posted to the board.
People can submit vouches on your application using
'apply vouch for <name> as <position>'... their vouch will be recorded
along with your application for that position. If they wish to change
their vouch, they can simply revouch and their new vouch will overwrite
the earlier. They will be asked why they think you would make a good
applicant for the position, and their vouches will also be posted to the
board along with your application. Note: The quality of your vouches
will directly reflect on the quality of your application. The more
mature, responsible and trustworthy your vouchers, the better it will be
for your application. You also cannot vouch for yourself.
If at any point before your application is posted you wish to
change your mind, you can 'apply delete my application as <position>'.
Those who have submitted vouches can see what they wrote for a
particular applicant with 'apply query vouch for <name> as <position>',
and what all of their pending vouches were with 'apply query all my
vouches'
NOTE: It is important that you are honest in your application and that
your answers reflect your complete knowledge of a subject. If you gain
employment under false pretenses then you will be dismissed and/or
deleted. Likewise, if someone vouches for a candidate they know to be
applying under false pretenses, and keeps this information secret,
then that player will be subject to discipline under the
'Aiding and Abetting, Collusion and Conspiracy' clause of the rules.
.EP
.SH See also
.SP 5 5
creator, playerkilling, liaisons_detail, newbiehelpers, playtesters
.EP
