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Dismounted Feudal Knight: content staff section extreme revision, may not be final but is getting a test run

2025-01-08T18:12:22Z

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 ==<big>[[Content Staff|{{Content Colour|text=Content Staff}}]]</big>==
 :'' Main Article: [[Content Staff]] [[Image:Troy_Content_Director.png|right]] [[Image:Troy_Content_Staff.png|right]]
-'''Content Staff''' are members of various site departments that produce articles, interviews, reviews, art, competitions and more.  All the sections below are overseen by Content Hex.
+'''Content Staff''' are site volunteers that produce [[:Category:Content_Publications|articles, interviews, reviews]], [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?946 art] and more - or maintain Content services such as [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?33 competitions], [[TWC Wiki]], [[The Writers' Study]] and other areas. All official Content activity is overseen by the Content Hex.
-:Current Hex:
+:Content Staff:
 {{ContentHexList}}
 ===<big>{{Content Colour|text=Content Artists}}</big>===
 ===<big>[[Critic's Quill|{{Content Colour|text=The Critic's Quill & Writers' Study}}]]</big>===
 ===<big>[[Eagle Standard|{{Content Colour|text=The Eagle Standard}}]]</big>===
 ===<big>{{Content Colour|text=The Gamer's Gazette}}</big>===
 ===<big>{{Content Colour|text=The Helios}}</big>===
 ===<big>{{Content Colour|text=The News & Twitter Team}}</big>===
 ===<big>{{Content Colour|text=The Picture & Video Competitions}}</big>===
-The '''Picture & Video Competition Staff''' runs three weekly Picture competitions for edited and non-edited screenshots from Total War and non-Total War games. In addition, there is a monthly Total War Video Competition. If competitions do not particularly interest you, feel free to visit anyway to share your screenshots and perhaps get tips n' tricks.  '''Visit the forum [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?33-Screenshot-Galleries-Picture-of-the-Week-and-Video-Competitions here].'''
+===<big>{{Content Colour|text=The TWC Wiki Team}}</big>===</div>
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Dismounted Feudal Knight: mild revisions mainly to remove obsolete coloring

2024-07-24T14:22:32Z

mild revisions mainly to remove obsolete coloring

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	==<big>~~{{Black Colour\|text=~~Tribunes}}</big>==		==<big>Tribunes</big>==
	:'' Main Article: [[Tribune]]s [[Image:Troy_Tribune.png\|right]]		:'' Main Article: [[Tribune]]s [[Image:Troy_Tribune.png\|right]]
	The '''Tribunes''' form part of the [[Tribunal]], a group that offers members the ability to appeal infractions from the Moderation Branch if they believe they were excessive or unjustified according to the Terms of Service.		The '''Tribunes''' form part of the [[Tribunal]], a group that offers members the ability to appeal infractions from the Moderation Branch if they believe they were excessive or unjustified according to the Terms of Service.
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	==Other Services & Features==		==Other Services & Features==
	==~~={{Gaming Colour\|text~~=Site Awards}}===		===Site Awards===
	:''Main Article: [[Site Awards]]''		:''Main Article: [[Site Awards]]''
	The main '''Site Awards''' are divided into two different groups that are nominated, and voted on, by the TWC Membership:		The main '''Site Awards''' are divided into two different groups that are nominated, and voted on, by the TWC Membership:
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	The TWC Administration also awards users with a variety of medals. [[Hexagon Council Awards]] including the Milestone, Survivor and Laurel Cluster Awards are given at their discretion. See the descriptions and recipients [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/awards.php?award_cat_id=7 here].		The TWC Administration also awards users with a variety of medals. [[Hexagon Council Awards]] including the Milestone, Survivor and Laurel Cluster Awards are given at their discretion. See the descriptions and recipients [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/awards.php?award_cat_id=7 here].

	==~~={{Black Colour\|text~~=TWC Blogs}}===		===TWC Blogs===
	:''Main Article: [[TWC Blogs]]''		:''Main Article: [[TWC Blogs]]''
	'''TWC Blogs''' are overseen directly by the [[Hexagon Council]]. If you would like to comment or post your own blogs, see the [[TWC:FAQ#Blogs\|FAQ]] for how to apply. Discuss the blogs [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?803379-The-CMS-Blogging-thread! here]. '''View the blogs [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/blog.php here].'''		'''TWC Blogs''' are overseen directly by the [[Hexagon Council]]. If you would like to comment or post your own blogs, see the [[TWC:FAQ#Blogs\|FAQ]] for how to apply. Discuss the blogs [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?803379-The-CMS-Blogging-thread! here]. '''View the blogs [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/blog.php here].'''
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	Note that TWC Blogs have high visibility; access is a privilege and a form of trust. Certain limits apply (see the FAQ) and violations are met with very low tolerance. A lower visibility but also lower stakes outlet, the forum [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?360-TWC-Member-Blogs TWC Member Blogs] is available.		Note that TWC Blogs have high visibility; access is a privilege and a form of trust. Certain limits apply (see the FAQ) and violations are met with very low tolerance. A lower visibility but also lower stakes outlet, the forum [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?360-TWC-Member-Blogs TWC Member Blogs] is available.

	==~~={{Modding Colour\|text~~=TWC Modding Services}}===		===TWC Modding Services===
	TWC offers many services for modders. These include the [[Modding Registry]] and hosted mod forums for projects needing more space. To make inquiries about these features, please contact the Modding Hex: {{ModdingHex}}.		TWC offers many services for modders. These include the [[Modding Registry]] and hosted mod forums for projects needing more space. To make inquiries about these features, please contact the Modding Hex: {{ModdingHex}}.

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	If you want to support TWC directly, consider [https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=18334389 becoming a Patron].		If you want to support TWC directly, consider [https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=18334389 becoming a Patron].

	==~~={{Consul Colour\|text~~=The Curia}}===		===The Curia===
	:''Main Articles: [[Curia]]''		:''Main Articles: [[Curia]]''
	The Curia is a non-staff forum comprised of [[citizens]] who offer [[Curial Awards]] and serve a legacy purpose of advising the site. You do not have to be a citizen to be involved in staff functions listed above.		The Curia is a non-staff forum comprised of [[citizens]] who offer [[Curial Awards]] and serve a legacy purpose of advising the site. You do not have to be a citizen to be involved in staff functions listed above.

Dismounted Feudal Knight: /* History */ modified

2024-04-14T09:26:42Z

History: modified

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	Total War Center has seen many iterations of staff from simply [https://web.archive.org/web/20030530210458/http://www.legiontotalwar.com/staff.html this], to a more unique set of titles [https://web.archive.org/web/20040624193442/http://legiontotalwar.com/staff.html like this] and more until simplifying to the style used today. The timeline is a work in progress for the Wiki, but if you are interested in the history please take a look at the main article... or expand it if you know a little something yourself!		Total War Center has seen many iterations of staff from simply [https://web.archive.org/web/20030530210458/http://www.legiontotalwar.com/staff.html this], to a more unique set of titles [https://web.archive.org/web/20040624193442/http://legiontotalwar.com/staff.html like this] and more until simplifying to the style used today. The timeline is a work in progress for the Wiki, but if you are interested in the history please take a look at the main article... or expand it if you know a little something yourself!

	In 2018 a branch of staff was created ~~called~~ the '''[[Modding Staff]]''', with a unique green color and various roles delegated to them. The branch was unsuccessful in finding its place, and its functions were merged into existing branches. The staff as a whole was much larger in ~~earlier~~ years~~, but as the site aged (its birth year is 2002!)~~ positions have had to be merged, removed or otherwise changed to meet the site's needs.		In 2018 a new branch of staff was created: the '''[[Modding Staff\|{{Modding Colour\|text=Modding Staff}}]]''', with a unique green color and various roles delegated to them. The branch was unsuccessful in finding its place, and its functions were eventually merged into existing branches. The staff as a whole was much larger and more elaborate, initially even more themed in early years; over time positions have had to be merged, removed or otherwise changed to meet the site's needs.

	[[Gaming Staff]] ~~are~~ a department that existed since roughly 2012, being reorganized in 2015 and continuing as a loose collection of ~~site~~ areas with site staff legitimacy and an overseeing Hex. These areas have typically been independent, with Hex only taking care of admin duties as needed. With each Gaming area becoming dormant over the 2020s, the decision was formally made to cease the department in December 2023 with final steps taking place in January 2024.		'''[[Gaming Staff\|{{Gaming Colour\|text=Gaming Staff}}]]''' was a department that existed since roughly 2012, being reorganized in 2015 and continuing as a loose collection of areas with site staff legitimacy and an overseeing Hex. These areas have typically been independent, with Hex only taking care of admin duties as needed or stepping in for disputes. With each Gaming area becoming dormant over the 2020s, the decision was formally made to cease the department in December 2023 with final steps taking place in January 2024.

	:''Credits: Many of the descriptions used here were taken from an original forum post by Commissar Caligula_''		:''Credits: Many of the descriptions used here were originally taken from an original forum post by Commissar Caligula_''

Dismounted Feudal Knight: /* {{Content Colour|text=The Scriptorium}} */ moved to the lower section as a permanent, unlikely to change full vacancy

2024-04-14T09:19:59Z

{{Content Colour|text=The Scriptorium}}: moved to the lower section as a permanent, unlikely to change full vacancy

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	~~===<big>{{Content Colour\|text=The Scriptorium}}</big>===~~
	~~:''Main Article: [[Scriptorium]]''~~
	'''Librarians''' decide on the content of the ''''Scriptorium'''' and are the general custodians of the archives of TWC. As such, they are constantly looking around the forums in search of articles worthy of submission to The Scriptorium. '''View the Scriptorium [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?157-Scriptorium here].'''

	~~:Current Staff:~~
	~~{{ScriptoriumStaffList}}~~

	===<big>{{Content Colour\|text=The TWC Wiki Team}}</big>===		===<big>{{Content Colour\|text=The TWC Wiki Team}}</big>===

Dismounted Feudal Knight: /* Other Areas */ This whole section needs cleaning up, but until then some cursory updates

2024-04-14T09:19:30Z

Other Areas: This whole section needs cleaning up, but until then some cursory updates

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	==Other ~~Areas~~==		==Other Services & Features==
	==={{Gaming Colour\|text=Site Awards}}===		==={{Gaming Colour\|text=Site Awards}}===
	:''Main Article: [[Site Awards]]''		:''Main Article: [[Site Awards]]''
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	:''Main Article: [[TWC University]]''		:''Main Article: [[TWC University]]''
	The '''University''' takes care of organizing and running courses based on varying subjects; while modding-related stuff is usually more common, you can find there courses about history, language or misc subjects as well. Anyone can become a Professor: all that you need to have is an interesting course and some students for your class! '''View the forum [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?370-TWC-University here].'''		The '''University''' takes care of organizing and running courses based on varying subjects; while modding-related stuff is usually more common, you can find there courses about history, language or misc subjects as well. Anyone can become a Professor: all that you need to have is an interesting course and some students for your class! '''View the forum [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?370-TWC-University here].'''

			==={{Content Colour\|text=The Scriptorium}}===
			:''Main Article: [[Scriptorium]]''
			The ''''Scriptorium'''' is a section of the site that existed to curate an archive of TWC's finer content and report it in indexes. These indexes have largely been supplanted by wiki versions and the section has been inactive and archived for some time. Please send your inquiry to the Content Hex if you wish to discuss or even volunteer for this section!

	==={{Content Colour\|text=TWC Social Media}}===		==={{Content Colour\|text=TWC Social Media}}===
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	==={{Consul Colour\|text=The Curia}}===		==={{Consul Colour\|text=The Curia}}===
	:''Main Articles: [[Curia~~]] / [[Curial Officers~~]]''		:''Main Articles: [[Curia]]''
	The Curia is a non-staff ~~organization that supports the site by offering~~ [[~~Curial Awards~~]] ~~and holding elections on~~ [[~~Magistrates~~]] to serve in the ~~Tribunal. It is made up of [[citizens]]~~. You do not have to be a citizen to be involved in staff functions listed above.		The Curia is a non-staff forum comprised of [[citizens]] who offer [[Curial Awards]] and serve a legacy purpose of advising the site. You do not have to be a citizen to be involved in staff functions listed above.

	== History ==		== History ==

Dismounted Feudal Knight: /* {{Content Colour|text=TWC Downloads}} */ twc downloads was mothballed by hex decree as not necessary: if atthias accepts a new position he will return to the listing accordingly

2024-04-14T09:00:46Z

{{Content Colour|text=TWC Downloads}}: twc downloads was mothballed by hex decree as not necessary: if atthias accepts a new position he will return to the listing accordingly

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	~~===<big>{{Content Colour\|text=TWC Downloads}}</big>===~~
	~~:''Main Article: [[TWC Downloads]]''~~
	The '''TWC Downloads''' section allows members to upload and access small (max 100 MB) mods, tools and resources, and provide link pages to larger off-site files. The Downloads Staff maintain the section and can be contacted for queries or requests for assistance. '''Visit the Downloads section [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php here].''' '''Report problems [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?796222 here].'''

	~~:Current Staff:~~
	~~{{DownloadsStaffList}}~~

	===<big>{{Content Colour\|text=The TWC Wiki Team}}</big>===		===<big>{{Content Colour\|text=The TWC Wiki Team}}</big>===

Dismounted Feudal Knight: /* The Staff of Total War Center */ tech & tribune are now lower in the order due to prolific inactivity; the tribune's future is limited so it no longer entails the topside position particularly

2024-04-14T08:57:32Z

The Staff of Total War Center: tech & tribune are now lower in the order due to prolific inactivity; the tribune's future is limited so it no longer entails the topside position particularly

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 ==={{Gaming Colour|text=Site Awards}}===

Dismounted Feudal Knight: I could have sworn I deleted this already

2024-01-06T01:55:24Z

I could have sworn I deleted this already

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	:::'''TWC Staff are in charge of running various parts of the site.'''		:::'''TWC Staff are in charge of running various parts of the site.'''

Dismounted Feudal Knight: /* History */ making note of gaming here

2024-01-06T01:42:12Z

History: making note of gaming here

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	In 2018 a branch of staff was created called the '''[[Modding Staff]]''', with a unique green color and various roles delegated to them. The branch was unsuccessful in finding its place, and its functions were merged into existing branches. The staff as a whole was much larger in earlier years, but as the site aged (its birth year is 2002!) positions have had to be merged, removed or otherwise changed to meet the site's needs.		In 2018 a branch of staff was created called the '''[[Modding Staff]]''', with a unique green color and various roles delegated to them. The branch was unsuccessful in finding its place, and its functions were merged into existing branches. The staff as a whole was much larger in earlier years, but as the site aged (its birth year is 2002!) positions have had to be merged, removed or otherwise changed to meet the site's needs.

			[[Gaming Staff]] are a department that existed since roughly 2012, being reorganized in 2015 and continuing as a loose collection of site areas with site staff legitimacy and an overseeing Hex. These areas have typically been independent, with Hex only taking care of admin duties as needed. With each Gaming area becoming dormant over the 2020s, the decision was formally made to cease the department in December 2023 with final steps taking place in January 2024.

	:''Credits: Many of the descriptions used here were taken from an original forum post by Commissar Caligula_''		:''Credits: Many of the descriptions used here were taken from an original forum post by Commissar Caligula_''

Dismounted Feudal Knight: gaming staff is no more, at this time

2024-01-06T01:39:33Z

gaming staff is no more, at this time

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	:::'''TWC Staff are in charge of running various parts of the site.'''		:::'''TWC Staff are in charge of running various parts of the site.'''

	:::'''They currently fall into ~~six~~ major categories with their own colour coding:'''<br>		:::'''They currently fall into five major categories with their own colour coding:'''<br>
	:::'''Hex (aka Administration), Moderation, Technical, Content~~, Gaming and Awards~~, and Tribunes.'''		:::'''Hex (aka Administration), Moderation, Technical, Content, and Tribunes.'''


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	==~~<big>{{Gaming Colour\|text=Gaming Staff & Awards}}</big>==~~		==Other Areas==
	~~:''Main Article: [[Gaming Staff]]'' [[File:Troy_Gaming_Director.png\|right]] [[File:Troy_Gaming_Staff.png\|right]]~~		==={{Gaming Colour\|text=Site Awards}}===
	'''Gaming Staff''' are responsible for operating the official TWC Gaming aspects of the website. They are also responsible for running the annual Site Awards and the General Competitions. The staff of all the sections shown below are overseen by the relevant Hex. A small department on the Discord server exists called the Discord Staff to help maintain the server. It is locally colored purple, and is not currently reflected on TWC itself.

	~~:Current Hex:~~
	~~:*{{GamingHex}} - Gaming Hex~~
	~~<!-- :*{{AwardsAndCompetitionsHex}} - Awards & Competitions Hex -->~~

	~~===<big>{{Gaming Colour\|text=Play by Post RPGs}}</big>===~~
	The '''Play-by-Post RPG Gaming Staff''' is responsible for overseeing the TWC Play-by-Post Community Section, promoting a friendly atmosphere, helping in the creation of roleplays and aiding in local forum & game moderation.

	~~'''RPG Gaming staff is currently inactive!'''~~

	~~:Current Staff:~~
	~~{{RPGsStaffList}}~~

	~~===<big>{{Gaming Colour\|text=Total War Hotseats}}</big>===~~
	The '''Hotseat Gaming Staff''' are responsible for overseeing the Total War Hotseat Section and ensuring that the sections remains a friendly environment where anyone can feel welcome participating in the multiplicity of different hotseats available on Total War Center. Additionally, Gaming Staff are responsible for running official tournaments and the different official hotseat series in addition to numerous other hotseat games on various mods and submods. '''Visit the forum [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1535-TW-Hotseat-Campaigns here].'''

	~~:Current Staff:~~
	~~{{HotseatsStaffList}}~~

	~~===<big>{{Gaming Colour\|text=General Competitions}}</big>=~~==
	The '''Post of the Fortnight Gaming Staff''' is responsible for setting up the Nominations and Voting threads within the PotF Competition; they also keep the Leaderboard and Anthology threads updated. PotF Competition is aimed at promoting quality posting within the Discussion and Debated area of the Forum; it has been created and set up following the Proposal which was originally developed within the Curia. '''Visit the forum [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1967-Post-of-the-Fortnight-Competition here].'''

	The '''Total Guess Competition Gaming Staff''' is mainly responsible for registering the Competition Points within the various TGC games; they also keep the Leaderboard updated. TGC was created on an idea originally discussed within the Question and Suggestion Forum and it's intended to reward those who are regular players of the various Guess/Name/Identify games around TWC. '''Visit the TGC thread [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793743-The-Total-Guess-Competition-Rules-Leaderboard-amp-Commentary here].'''

	~~:Current Staff:~~
	~~{{CompetitionsStaffList}}~~

	===~~<big>~~{{Gaming Colour\|text=Site Awards}}~~</big>~~===
	:''Main Article: [[Site Awards]]''		:''Main Article: [[Site Awards]]''
	The main '''Site Awards''' are divided into two different groups that are nominated, and voted on, by the TWC Membership:		The main '''Site Awards''' are divided into two different groups that are nominated, and voted on, by the TWC Membership:
	*'''[[Modding Awards]]''' - which reward mods, modders, and tools/resources and their makers. '''Visit the Modding Awards forum [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1680-The-TWC-Modding-Awards here].'''		*'''[[Modding Awards]]''' - which reward mods, modders, and tools/resources and their makers. '''Visit the Modding Awards forum [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1680-The-TWC-Modding-Awards here].'''
	*'''[[Members' Awards]]''' - which reward a range of categories from Funniest Member to Favourite Staff Member. '''Visit the Member Awards forum [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?104-The-TWC-Member-Awards here].'''		*'''[[Members' Awards]]''' - which reward a range of categories from Funniest Member to Favourite Staff Member. '''Visit the Member Awards forum [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?104-The-TWC-Member-Awards here].'''
	Both groups are organized by committees of volunteers overseen by the ~~current Gaming Hex~~.		Both groups are organized by committees of volunteers overseen by Hex (a shared duty: whoever's on deck/interested will handle admin tasks as needed). Each set is intended to run annually, however the Modding Awards have been on pause for some time.

	The TWC Administration also awards users with a variety of medals. [[Hexagon Council Awards]] including the Milestone, Survivor and Laurel Cluster Awards are given at their discretion. See the descriptions and recipients [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/awards.php?award_cat_id=7 here].		The TWC Administration also awards users with a variety of medals. [[Hexagon Council Awards]] including the Milestone, Survivor and Laurel Cluster Awards are given at their discretion. See the descriptions and recipients [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/awards.php?award_cat_id=7 here].
	~~<!--~~
	~~:Current Hex:~~
	~~:*{{AwardsAndCompetitionsHex}} - Awards Hex~~
	~~-->~~
	\|}

	~~==Other Areas==~~
	==={{Black Colour\|text=TWC Blogs}}===		==={{Black Colour\|text=TWC Blogs}}===
	:''Main Article: [[TWC Blogs]]''		:''Main Article: [[TWC Blogs]]''