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==Disclaimer==
First, this does not apply to any site ''except'' mafiascum.net.  If you are on a different site, abide by their policies.


==General Requirements==
==General Requirements==


All experience requirements can be satisfied on [[mafiascum.net]], [[brunchma.com]], [[greylabyrinth.com]], or another site approved by [[mith]] (which generally means he introduced Mafia there, or they play it the same way MafiaScum does).
All modding experience requirements can be satisfied on [[mafiascum.net]]. Offsite modding experience will be taken on a case-by-case basis subject to approval by [[mith]], with a preference for sites that play in a similar way/timescale as MafiaScum. If approved, a body of offsite modding experience will be substituted for _one_ game's experience on MafiaScum, and must have taken place prior to your join date on MafiaScum.


You need to play one game on MafiaScum and have been around MafiaScum for three months before signing up to mod any game, regardless of prior experience.
You need to play one game on mafiascum and have been around mafiascum for three months before signing up to mod any game, regardless of prior experience.
 
Until they have successfully modded two completed games, moderators may run only one game at a time.  Afterward, they may run two concurrently.  Mods who desire to run three or more games simultaneously must apply to mith (see "Special Games" below).
 
As modding Newbie games is considered a public service, Newbie games are completely outside the system, both for the limit on games you can mod at a time ''and'' satisfying "experience" requirements.




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<tr><th>Game Type</th><th>Location</th><th>Time on Site</th><th>Played Games</th><th>Moderated Games</th><th>Other</th></tr>
<tr><th>Game Type</th><th>Location</th><th>Time on Site</th><th>Played Games</th><th>Moderated Games</th><th>Other</th></tr>
<tr><td>[[Open Game|Open]]</td><td>'''{{plainlink|f|2|Little Italy}}''' or '''{{plainlink|f|1|New York}}'''</td><td>3 months</td><td>1 completed</td><td>none</td><td>cannot be on another mod list, nor modding another game</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Open Game|Open]]</td><td>'''{{F|Central Park}}'''</td><td>3 months</td><td>1 completed</td><td>none</td><td>Limited to one game ''or'' mod queue position between the Open/Mini lists</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Mini Normal]]</td><td>'''{{plainlink|f|2|Little Italy}}'''</td><td>3 months</td><td>1 completed</td><td>none</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Normal]]</td><td>'''{{F|New York}}'''</td><td>3 months</td><td>1&nbsp;completed</td><td>0&nbsp;(0-13&nbsp;players)<br>1&nbsp;(14-20&nbsp;players)<br>2&nbsp;(21+&nbsp;players)</td><td>If Mini, limited to one game ''or'' mod queue position in the Open/Mini lists. Otherwise, requires a backup moderator. Also requires a [[Normal Review Group]] review.</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Mini Theme]]</td><td>'''{{plainlink|f|23|Coney Island}}'''</td><td>3 months</td><td>1 completed</td><td>1 completed</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Mini Theme]]</td><td>'''{{F|Coney Island}}'''</td><td>3 months</td><td>1 completed</td><td>1 completed</td><td>Limited to one game ''or'' mod queue position between the Open/Mini lists</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Newbie Game|Newbie]]</td><td>'''{{plainlink|f|11|The Road to Rome}}'''</td><td>3 months</td><td>1 completed</td><td>1 completed</td><td>must have a good overall record of moderation</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Micro]]</td><td>'''{{F|Mayfair Club}}'''</td><td>3 months</td><td>1 completed</td><td>1 completed</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Large Normal]]</td><td>'''{{plainlink|f|1|New York}}'''</td><td>3 months</td><td>1 completed</td><td>1 completed</td><td>must also appoint a qualified backup mod before signups begin</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Newbie Game|Newbie]]</td><td>'''{{F|The Road to Rome}}'''</td><td>3 months</td><td>1 completed</td><td>1 completed</td><td>Must have a good overall record of moderation; first-time Newbie Game moderators are required to have a back-up moderator</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Large Theme]]</td><td>'''{{plainlink|f|3|Theme Park}}'''</td><td>3 months</td><td>1 completed</td><td>2 completed</td><td>game approval required; backup or co-mod required</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Large Theme]]</td><td>'''{{F|Theme Park}}'''</td><td>6 months</td><td>1 completed</td><td>2 completed</td><td>The second game of experience may be fulfilled by moderating three successful micro games, at least one of which must have been of your own devise. Game approval required; backup or co-mod required. Must have familiarity with Large Themes, usually having played in a significant portion of at least one. </td></tr>
<tr><td>Special Game</td><td>'''Varies'''</td><td>3 months</td><td>1 completed</td><td>5 completed</td><td>Approval by mith required</td></tr>
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==[[Mini Game]] Requirements==
==[[Open Game]] Requirements==
 
[[Open]] games require only the basic three-month tenure and one game played.  There are usually two Open games taking signups at any given time; the [[List Moderator]] will notify you when you are near the top of the list to mod.  The game you moderate will be assigned to you by the list mod.
 
Note that this queue counts as a "Mini" queue in that you may only mod or be in line to mod one Mini at a time.  The other two Mini queues are Normal (if the game has fewer than 14 players) and Mini Theme.
 
Note that very small games such as 5P [[Vengeful]] may not count as modding experience.  If this turns out to be the case, you will be informed ahead of time.
 
 
==[[Normal]] Requirements==
 
[[Normal]] games require only the basic three-month tenure and one game played. Additionally, if the game has 14 or more players, you require 1 game of moderation experience and a backup moderator; if the game has 21 or more players, you require 2 games of moderation experience (at least one of which had 14+ players) and a backup moderator. One [[Mini Normal]] and one [[Large Normal]] game can take signups at any given time; the [[List Moderator]] will notify you if you are near the top of the list.  Your game must be reviewed to ensure it fits the [[Normal Game]] rules, placing restrictions on the complexity of the roles, disallowing themed flavour, and requiring a balance review. You will be assigned reviewers from the [[Normal Review Group]] after you join the queue, and the review will take place while you're waiting to reach the front of the queue; thus, there is no need to get the setup reviewed in advance.
 
If the game has 13 or fewer players, it counts against the "Mini" game limits; you may only mod or be in line to mod one Mini at a time.  The other queues containing Mini games are Open and Mini Theme.
 
==[[Mini Theme]] Requirements==
 
[[Mini Theme]] games require you to have been onsite for three months and played in one game.  In addition, you must show that you have modded one game on mafiascum.net, or PM mith to allow you to use a body of work offsite as a substitute for that experience.  There are two Mini Themes taking signups at any given time; the [[List Moderator]] will notify you if you are near the top of the list.
 
Note that this queue counts as a "Mini" queue in that you may only mod or be in line to mod one Mini at a time.  The other two Mini queues are Open and (if the game has fewer than 14 players) Normal.
 
 
==[[Micro]] Requirements==
[[Micro]] games require you to have been onsite for three months and played in one game.  In addition, you must show that you have modded one game on mafiascum.net, or PM mith to allow you to use a body of work offsite as a substitute for that experience.  There are two Micros taking signups at any given time.


[[Mini Normal]] games require only the basic tenure and one game played. [[Mini Theme]] games now require one successfully moderated game. There is one [[Mini Normal]] and two [[Mini Theme]]s with [[Signup Thread]]s open at any given time; the [[List Moderator]] will notify you when you are at the top of the list. '''You may only be on one of these two lists at a time.'''
Like Newbie games, modding a Micro game does not count towards mod experience with the exception that it counts as a third of a game for the Large Theme queue. Additionally, a mini-normal or open game in conjunction with a micro will waive the requirement of having to get a backup for moderating a Newbie game.




==[[Newbie Game]] Requirements==
==[[Newbie Game]] Requirements==


[[Newbie]] games are heavily controlled by the [[List Moderator]].  In order to apply to be a Newbie mod, you must have completed the usual tenure and must have played and modded a game on this site.


* You must moderate one non-Newbie Game successfully before being allowed to run a Newbie Game.
First-time Newbie mods must send the List Mod links to their completed games to verify that they satisfy the experience requirements; if only one link is sent, it will be assumed that you are a first-time Newbie moderator.  Moderators with only one game of experience are required to have a backup moderator.  When you reach the top of the modding queue, you will be notified and assigned a player listThe setup and ruleset for Newbie games is very controlled; make sure you know what is permitted.
* New Mods that have only run one non-Newbie game MUST have a backup Mod that has run at least two games successfully. 
* Potential Mods must send links of their completed games to the ListMod for verification. 
** If you only send one game link the ListMod will assume you only have one completed game and you will be required to have a backup Mod.
* First time Newbie Mods may only run one game.   
* When that game finishes without complications, you may sign up for multiple games.   
** While NG moderators can run more than one game at a time, use common sense.
* Newbie Game moderating experience does '''not''' count towards the experience requirements for Modding in the other Queues.  


Since all games are pretty much the same, they use the same [[Signup Thread]]; signups are open for the top [[Game Moderator]] on the list; if there are more than the usual number of new players, they will be bumped to the next game. The [[List Moderator]] will contact you when your game is full, and you may start your [[Game Thread]].
After satisfactorily modding a Newbie game, they may mod multiple Newbie games concurrently (but are urged to use common sense in doing so).


==[[Large Normal Game]] Requirements:==
Newbie games are outside the experience system used elsewhere on the site.  Modding a Newbie game does not count as experience to be used for purposes beyond the Newbie queue.


Potential moderators must have successfully moderated one other MafiaScum game before moving on to a [[Large Normal]]; this usually means a [[Mini Normal]] or [[Open Setup]] game.


There are usually a maximum of 4-5 [[Normal Game]]s running at once; the [[List Moderator]] will notify you when it is safe to open your [[Signup Thread]].
==[[Large Theme]] Requirements==


[[Large Theme]] games require the following:


==[[Theme Game]] Requirements==
#A moderator must have been onsite for six months.
#A moderator must demonstrate that they have moderated two games on mafiascum.net in the Mini-Normal, Open, Mini-Theme, or Large Normal Queues. Alternatively, the second game of experience may be fulfilled by successfully moderating three (3) [[Micro]] games, at least one of which must have been designed by the moderator.
#The moderator must have familiarity with Large Theme games. Usually this will require having played in a significant portion of at least one Large Theme game.
#First time Large Game moderators are limited to having no more than 21 players in their game, and they are required to have a qualified reviewer (i.e. someone who has moderated at least one Large Theme Game) sign off on their game. This requirement may be waived by the listmod on a case-by-case basis.
#The game must be approved by the [[Zoraster|listmod]] before sign ups begin, and the listmod may impose additional restrictions.
#Moderators may only run or be in line to run one Large game at a time.


Currently, the requirement to mod a Theme Game is to have modded at least two [[Mini Normal]] or [[Normal Game]]s before applying to the list. There is no limit to the number of [[Theme Game]]s running at once (except for the number of available players) To start a game, post the following information in the [http://mafiascum.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1248 Free Market Theme List (moderators)] thread:
* '''Your game name.'''
* '''The [[flavour]] text.''' - Add as much flavour text as you want. It will be included in the signups.
* '''The number of players.'''
* '''Your moderating experience.'''


Once you have posted in the [[Free Market]] thread, the [[List Moderator]] will split it off into a new thread and give you the Stamp of Approval, or give you the rights to start your own [[Signup Thread]] in the [[Queue]].
==Special Game Requirements==


''Note:'' There was previously a waiting list option for Theme Games, but this is no longer in effect. The [[Theme Park]] [[List Moderator]] must still approve your game before you open your [[Signup Thread]], however.
Special Games are games like invitationals, games that take up multiple threads, or games that require forum powers beyond what single-thread moderator authority can offer. In order to run these games, a prospective moderator must have successfully modded five games onsite, and must have [[mith]]'s permission.  These requirements are the same for mods who want to run three games simultaneously; however, usually the third game fits under one of the other definitions of "Special Game" as well.


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Revision as of 02:10, 30 September 2016

Disclaimer

First, this does not apply to any site except mafiascum.net. If you are on a different site, abide by their policies.

General Requirements

All modding experience requirements can be satisfied on mafiascum.net. Offsite modding experience will be taken on a case-by-case basis subject to approval by mith, with a preference for sites that play in a similar way/timescale as MafiaScum. If approved, a body of offsite modding experience will be substituted for _one_ game's experience on MafiaScum, and must have taken place prior to your join date on MafiaScum.

You need to play one game on mafiascum and have been around mafiascum for three months before signing up to mod any game, regardless of prior experience.

Until they have successfully modded two completed games, moderators may run only one game at a time. Afterward, they may run two concurrently. Mods who desire to run three or more games simultaneously must apply to mith (see "Special Games" below).

As modding Newbie games is considered a public service, Newbie games are completely outside the system, both for the limit on games you can mod at a time and satisfying "experience" requirements.


Requirement Summary

Game TypeLocationTime on SitePlayed GamesModerated GamesOther
OpenCentral Park3 months1 completednoneLimited to one game or mod queue position between the Open/Mini lists
NormalNew York3 months1 completed0 (0-13 players)
1 (14-20 players)
2 (21+ players)
If Mini, limited to one game or mod queue position in the Open/Mini lists. Otherwise, requires a backup moderator. Also requires a Normal Review Group review.
Mini ThemeConey Island3 months1 completed1 completedLimited to one game or mod queue position between the Open/Mini lists
MicroMayfair Club3 months1 completed1 completed(none)
NewbieThe Road to Rome3 months1 completed1 completedMust have a good overall record of moderation; first-time Newbie Game moderators are required to have a back-up moderator
Large ThemeTheme Park6 months1 completed2 completedThe second game of experience may be fulfilled by moderating three successful micro games, at least one of which must have been of your own devise. Game approval required; backup or co-mod required. Must have familiarity with Large Themes, usually having played in a significant portion of at least one.
Special GameVaries3 months1 completed5 completedApproval by mith required
  • Queue Moderators can be found here.


Open Game Requirements

Open games require only the basic three-month tenure and one game played. There are usually two Open games taking signups at any given time; the List Moderator will notify you when you are near the top of the list to mod. The game you moderate will be assigned to you by the list mod.

Note that this queue counts as a "Mini" queue in that you may only mod or be in line to mod one Mini at a time. The other two Mini queues are Normal (if the game has fewer than 14 players) and Mini Theme.

Note that very small games such as 5P Vengeful may not count as modding experience. If this turns out to be the case, you will be informed ahead of time.


Normal Requirements

Normal games require only the basic three-month tenure and one game played. Additionally, if the game has 14 or more players, you require 1 game of moderation experience and a backup moderator; if the game has 21 or more players, you require 2 games of moderation experience (at least one of which had 14+ players) and a backup moderator. One Mini Normal and one Large Normal game can take signups at any given time; the List Moderator will notify you if you are near the top of the list. Your game must be reviewed to ensure it fits the Normal Game rules, placing restrictions on the complexity of the roles, disallowing themed flavour, and requiring a balance review. You will be assigned reviewers from the Normal Review Group after you join the queue, and the review will take place while you're waiting to reach the front of the queue; thus, there is no need to get the setup reviewed in advance.

If the game has 13 or fewer players, it counts against the "Mini" game limits; you may only mod or be in line to mod one Mini at a time. The other queues containing Mini games are Open and Mini Theme.

Mini Theme Requirements

Mini Theme games require you to have been onsite for three months and played in one game. In addition, you must show that you have modded one game on mafiascum.net, or PM mith to allow you to use a body of work offsite as a substitute for that experience. There are two Mini Themes taking signups at any given time; the List Moderator will notify you if you are near the top of the list.

Note that this queue counts as a "Mini" queue in that you may only mod or be in line to mod one Mini at a time. The other two Mini queues are Open and (if the game has fewer than 14 players) Normal.


Micro Requirements

Micro games require you to have been onsite for three months and played in one game. In addition, you must show that you have modded one game on mafiascum.net, or PM mith to allow you to use a body of work offsite as a substitute for that experience. There are two Micros taking signups at any given time.

Like Newbie games, modding a Micro game does not count towards mod experience with the exception that it counts as a third of a game for the Large Theme queue. Additionally, a mini-normal or open game in conjunction with a micro will waive the requirement of having to get a backup for moderating a Newbie game.


Newbie Game Requirements

Newbie games are heavily controlled by the List Moderator. In order to apply to be a Newbie mod, you must have completed the usual tenure and must have played and modded a game on this site.

First-time Newbie mods must send the List Mod links to their completed games to verify that they satisfy the experience requirements; if only one link is sent, it will be assumed that you are a first-time Newbie moderator. Moderators with only one game of experience are required to have a backup moderator. When you reach the top of the modding queue, you will be notified and assigned a player list. The setup and ruleset for Newbie games is very controlled; make sure you know what is permitted.

After satisfactorily modding a Newbie game, they may mod multiple Newbie games concurrently (but are urged to use common sense in doing so).

Newbie games are outside the experience system used elsewhere on the site. Modding a Newbie game does not count as experience to be used for purposes beyond the Newbie queue.


Large Theme Requirements

Large Theme games require the following:

  1. A moderator must have been onsite for six months.
  2. A moderator must demonstrate that they have moderated two games on mafiascum.net in the Mini-Normal, Open, Mini-Theme, or Large Normal Queues. Alternatively, the second game of experience may be fulfilled by successfully moderating three (3) Micro games, at least one of which must have been designed by the moderator.
  3. The moderator must have familiarity with Large Theme games. Usually this will require having played in a significant portion of at least one Large Theme game.
  4. First time Large Game moderators are limited to having no more than 21 players in their game, and they are required to have a qualified reviewer (i.e. someone who has moderated at least one Large Theme Game) sign off on their game. This requirement may be waived by the listmod on a case-by-case basis.
  5. The game must be approved by the listmod before sign ups begin, and the listmod may impose additional restrictions.
  6. Moderators may only run or be in line to run one Large game at a time.


Special Game Requirements

Special Games are games like invitationals, games that take up multiple threads, or games that require forum powers beyond what single-thread moderator authority can offer. In order to run these games, a prospective moderator must have successfully modded five games onsite, and must have mith's permission. These requirements are the same for mods who want to run three games simultaneously; however, usually the third game fits under one of the other definitions of "Special Game" as well.