[Pixelmon] Helper rank?

[Dpa1991]

I'd like to work on adding a new rank to Pixelmon, it will not quite be a staff rank but will be a rank where you are required to help players if you wish to hold the rank.

The rank will have special permissions such as:

• Ability to TP to players
• Ability to /talk
• Ability to warp players to warps (help areas/spawn etc)
• More to come as I think of them

It should go without saying, but anything abused by obtaining this rank will result in a demotion and ban from ever obtaining a special rank in the future.

To get this rank you just need to pass a test, know how to claim your own region and be able to teach players to claim their own.

What are your opinions on this, would you be interested in such a rank?

[Khaled]

Would it affect being as a normal staff? For example a player got helper rank, will they ever get Jmod? Or its a chance, I don't really know iam just curious here

[Lucazade13]

Also a suggestion maybe mod plus from other servers can get the helper rank? So they can help other players in chat.

[stormshooter]

Lets go bois #Tera4Helper support the campaign and you get a free sticker.

[Aymaneto]

Would it affect being as a normal staff? For example a player got helper rank, will they ever get Jmod? Or its a chance, I don't really know iam just curious here

Not really sure about this one, maybe it's up to the higher staff to decide
EDIT: I think it's a wonderful idea

[Green_Giant]

It seems like the people who would qualify for this would qualify for staff, and so might aswell become a JMod instead. What's the benefits of choosing to become this rank over JMod?

[stormshooter]

It seems like the people who would qualify for this would qualify for staff, and so might aswell become a JMod instead. What's the benefits of choosing to become this rank over JMod?

Maybe not so harsh uptime requirements?

[Dpa1991]

What's the benefits of choosing to become this rank over JMod?

JMods have more requirements such as settling disputes with players, determining who griefed who and who stole what. This rank is strictly for helping players with questions such as how to protect their homes, useful locations on the server etc

Also this rank would have no uptime requirements, only requirement is that the helper actually helps when they are online.

[Khaled]

What's the benefits of choosing to become this rank over JMod?

JMods have more requirements such as settling disputes with players, determining who griefed who and who stole what. This rank is strictly for helping players with questions such as how to protect their homes, useful locations on the server etc

Also this rank would have no uptime requirements, only requirement is that the helper actually helps when they are online.

So being a helper meams higher chance of becoming Jmods? If so then players would all become helpers first? Or its a bit where helpers never get Jmod, can you please explain the relation between players becoming helpers and Jmods?

[onionboys]

Seems like just more work then needed, cant normal people already just answer questions and help with homes

[stormshooter]

Seems like just more work then needed, cant normal people already just answer questions and help with homes

Humans can be naturally selfish, they have no motivation to actually do it. If you go on pix you'd be surprised at the amount of people who are willing to do so.

[iLaxrv10]

I think that this is a great idea! Some people are just overthinking it maybe? Nonetheless, I think it should be added and players who play the server would earn it, people who play the server, not Mod+ on other servers.

[Leafwhisker]

I think it's a pretty neat idea for those who enjoy helping players but are afraid of/don't want the responsibilities of a full staff rank.

[Dpa1991]

Seems like just more work then needed, cant normal people already just answer questions and help with homes

Normal players can help, but as a helper we can provide them with tools to make helping more efficient.

[Stariieyed]

I think it's a pretty neat idea for those who enjoy helping players but are afraid of/don't want the responsibilities of a full staff rank.

I agree, it'll also help with a time when there are little to no staff on cause a helper could take on someone who needs help with
a protection, for example.

[Dpa1991]

What's the benefits of choosing to become this rank over JMod?

JMods have more requirements such as settling disputes with players, determining who griefed who and who stole what. This rank is strictly for helping players with questions such as how to protect their homes, useful locations on the server etc

Also this rank would have no uptime requirements, only requirement is that the helper actually helps when they are online.

So being a helper meams higher chance of becoming Jmods? If so then players would all become helpers first? Or its a bit where helpers never get Jmod, can you please explain the relation between players becoming helpers and Jmods?

Being a helper would likely increase your chances at a JMod, but this rank would not fall under the same hierarchy as staff ranks. Players suggested for staff will go straight to JMod not helper.

[onionboys]

would they not be able to ban

[Zesty]

I feel like this rank has been needed for awhile, there are some people, who are great helpers who i just can't see them being staff tho, this rank gives them the chance to help out more effectively tho! As for the end of your post, I myself would love to have the chance to become helper! I might even start doing competitions and such, and since factions was shut down, I might just start playing Pixelmon full time again

*Note I am not asking for the rank, just stating I wouldn't decline it *

[Stariieyed]

would they not be able to ban

Its not a staff rank, so staff commands such as banning or kicking wouldn't be available

[Dpa1991]

*Note I am not asking for the rank, just stating I wouldn't decline it *

The helper rank would most likely be a rank you apply for and then your application will be reviewed.

[Zesty]

Hmh, I understand not being able to ban but kicks, are more than just a staff command especially on Pixelmon, it is very easy to be Sib or stuck in something and need to be kicked, along with just client problems, so I feel like /kick would be an essential command Also I like the idea of the application c:

[misspiggy95]

Hmh, I understand not being able to ban but kicks, are more than just a staff command especially on Pixelmon, it is very easy to be Sib or stuck in something and need to be kicked, along with just client problems, so I feel like /kick would be an essential command Also I like the idea of the application c:

I dont agree with them having the power to kick people.
Frankly that is something that should be left in staff hands, and if needed the staff can step in for that and help. Those type of things dont happen to often, as I have maybe seen it maybe once or twice while I have been staff
Not something entirely common/no need for a helper to have that power.

[SnipeMasterShark]

I kind of support this. I have never wanted to be staff, because I don't want to deal with the confrontation with all the gritty stuff of being staff, and I don't really like the coordination of being in a staff "team" per se, I am a bit of a loner. But I am always happy to help in chat where I can, and wouldn't mind something like this.

Seems like just more work then needed, cant normal people already just answer questions and help with homes

Humans can be naturally selfish, they have no motivation to actually do it. If you go on pix you'd be surprised at the amount of people who are willing to do so.

In principal I agree with onion, but in practice its a bit more disappointing. Most likely though the people that will get this rank would do it anyway. But this might motivate new players to really learn things about the server

[Dpa1991]

Hmh, I understand not being able to ban but kicks, are more than just a staff command especially on Pixelmon, it is very easy to be Sib or stuck in something and need to be kicked, along with just client problems, so I feel like /kick would be an essential command Also I like the idea of the application c:

For people stuck in battles, use the command /endbattle

[ryano2002]

I will volunteer