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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
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The administrators of the [[Total War Center]] site and forums are collectively known as the Hexagon Council or 'Hex'. When the new [[Syntagma]] was introduced they ceased to be known as the 'Hexagon Council'. However, eventually the old name was introduced again. Currently, the administrators of TWC are officially known as the Hexagon Council, or Hex in short, again.
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The administrators of the [[Total War Center]] site and forums are collectively known as the Hexagon Council or 'Hex'. The Council is the main body which performs the day to day administering of the [[Total War Center]], its forums, and its presence on other sites. Members of Hex are typically leaders of a branch of Staff or a distinct area of the site, though on occasion they may be appointed for specialized purposes. Though Hex lead their own branches, it is possible for members of Hex to assist in other fields if they have the appropriate knowledge, access and availability.
  
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This Council is the main body which performs the day to day administering of the [[Total War Center]] and its forums. Council members can be identified as wearing the following badge:
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Members of Hex as leaders of branches supervise and have the final word on the appointment and removal of other staff members. They may take on specific duties within the branch or deputize Staff and Directors to oversee specialized areas, or both. Though Hex have significant autonomy, major site decisions are made collectively; even the Owner may respect this collective process despite having the ability to take any action as the operator of the website.
  
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The Technical Hex have the deepest site access, but are not typically active at this time in TWC's life. General affairs are best raised to active Hex for other branches, who do not have as deep technical access but are still able to keep the rest of TWC including their branches running.
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<BR>The current system of administration was introduced after [[imb39]] [[Total War Center History#Sale of the Site|bought the site]] and a new Syntagma was introduced. The old system which this is loosely based around was created after the Merger of the [[Total War Center History|Old Hex]] and the [[Total War Center History|Triumvirate]] caused by the after math of the [[Total War Center History#Staff rebellion|Staff Reforms]] in October 2006. The internal working of the Council is for the most part determined by itself. Members are usually promoted from [[:Category:Moderator|Junior moderator]]s following an internal vote, although members may equally be promoted from outside of Staff at the Councils discretion as current events and requirements dictate.
 
  
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==Definition of Roles==
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===Definition of Roles===
  
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Within Hex there are four permanent seats:
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Within Hex there are a number of primary roles:
 
      
 
      
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* The Site Owner
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* '''The Site Owner'''
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* Chief of Content: Serves as Head of the Content Branch
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* '''Moderation Hex''': Serves as overseer of the [[Moderation Staff]].
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* Chief Technician: Serves as Head of the Technical Branch
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* '''Content Hex''': Serves as head of the [[Content Staff]].
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* '''Technical Hex''': Serves at the highest level of [[Technical Staff]].
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* '''Gaming Hex''': Serves as head of the [[Gaming Staff]].
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* '''Modding Hex''': Oversees the Modding areas of the site.
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* '''Awards & Competitions Hex''': Serves as Head of Awards Committees and runs general Competitions
  
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There are also an unlimited number of other people to fulfill other roles decided by the Council.
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Other possible roles include overseeing the TWC Store. Note that Hex may be in multiple roles at once.
  
 
== Present Membership ==
 
== Present Membership ==
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A list of the current Administrators can be found [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showgroups.php#Administrator here].
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== Hexagon account ==
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Before the [[May 2005 crisis]], an administrative account named simply [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=68 Hexagon] was shared by Hex members to carry out various duties and to post on behalf of Hex as a whole. In that crisis, however, the account was used by [[Crandar]] to impersonate [[Spartan]] and carry out various bannings and modifications.  After that was uncovered, the account was demoted to the rank of Civitates and has not been used since except for the occasional joke by an admin.
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<b>See also the wiki-articles:</b>
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:*[[Squid]]
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== Administrator Emeritus ==
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Those who are Administrator Emeritus are former Hexers who have left office but are kept around in staff for opinions and advice.
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed collapse-custom"
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! List of Administrator Emeritus
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== History ==
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''Main article: [[History of Total War Center]]''
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Hex originally referred to a combination of the Triumvirate (three admins) and three praetors (global moderators), together forming a "Hex". This system transitioned to a model with [[Ogre's Network]] providing oversight, having an Imperator to oversee day to day affairs, and generally two less powerful admins known as Consuls. When the site was purchased by [[imb39]] in 2007, a new administrative structure was set with each administrator having oversight over an area of staff closer to the arrangement of today. The term Hex has stuck around as a way of referring to the administration despite a flexible amount of administrators at a given time.
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In earlier years it was (briefly) possible for administrators to be elected, and later for administrators to be elected from within staff branches. In modern times new Hex are appointed by consensus among existing Hex or directly by the Owner. Today's Hex continue to have a main branch of responsibility, though with reduced numbers Hex are able to overlap or take on other roles as needed and available.
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In early years there was a collective account named [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=68 Hexagon] to perform various tasks and post on behalf of Hex collectively. However, [[May 2005 crisis|abuse in early years]] resulted in the account being demoted, unused save for the occasional admin's joke.
  
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
 
*[[Curia|The Curia]]
 
*[[Curia|The Curia]]
 
*[[Syntagma|The Syntagma]]
 
*[[Syntagma|The Syntagma]]
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Latest revision as of 08:37, 6 November 2024

Hexagon Council
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Current Staff: View Here

Overview

The administrators of the Total War Center site and forums are collectively known as the Hexagon Council or 'Hex'. The Council is the main body which performs the day to day administering of the Total War Center, its forums, and its presence on other sites. Members of Hex are typically leaders of a branch of Staff or a distinct area of the site, though on occasion they may be appointed for specialized purposes. Though Hex lead their own branches, it is possible for members of Hex to assist in other fields if they have the appropriate knowledge, access and availability.

Members of Hex as leaders of branches supervise and have the final word on the appointment and removal of other staff members. They may take on specific duties within the branch or deputize Staff and Directors to oversee specialized areas, or both. Though Hex have significant autonomy, major site decisions are made collectively; even the Owner may respect this collective process despite having the ability to take any action as the operator of the website.

The Technical Hex have the deepest site access, but are not typically active at this time in TWC's life. General affairs are best raised to active Hex for other branches, who do not have as deep technical access but are still able to keep the rest of TWC including their branches running.

Definition of Roles

Within Hex there are a number of primary roles:

  • The Site Owner
  • Moderation Hex: Serves as overseer of the Moderation Staff.
  • Content Hex: Serves as head of the Content Staff.
  • Technical Hex: Serves at the highest level of Technical Staff.
  • Gaming Hex: Serves as head of the Gaming Staff.
  • Modding Hex: Oversees the Modding areas of the site.
  • Awards & Competitions Hex: Serves as Head of Awards Committees and runs general Competitions

Other possible roles include overseeing the TWC Store. Note that Hex may be in multiple roles at once.

Present Membership


See also the wiki-articles:

Administrator Emeritus

Those who are Administrator Emeritus are former Hexers who have left office but are kept around in staff for opinions and advice.

List of Administrator Emeritus


History

Main article: History of Total War Center

Hex originally referred to a combination of the Triumvirate (three admins) and three praetors (global moderators), together forming a "Hex". This system transitioned to a model with Ogre's Network providing oversight, having an Imperator to oversee day to day affairs, and generally two less powerful admins known as Consuls. When the site was purchased by imb39 in 2007, a new administrative structure was set with each administrator having oversight over an area of staff closer to the arrangement of today. The term Hex has stuck around as a way of referring to the administration despite a flexible amount of administrators at a given time.

In earlier years it was (briefly) possible for administrators to be elected, and later for administrators to be elected from within staff branches. In modern times new Hex are appointed by consensus among existing Hex or directly by the Owner. Today's Hex continue to have a main branch of responsibility, though with reduced numbers Hex are able to overlap or take on other roles as needed and available.

In early years there was a collective account named Hexagon to perform various tasks and post on behalf of Hex collectively. However, abuse in early years resulted in the account being demoted, unused save for the occasional admin's joke.

See Also


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Medals and Awards Curia Awards (The Curia) | Hexagon Council Awards | Site Service Awards | Special Contribution Awards | Members' Awards | Contest Awards | Citizenship
History of TWC History of the Syntagma | Triumvirates on TWC | Gaming Staff | Modding Staff | Curial Officers | Personal Perspectives
Other TWC Information: Mod Register | TWC Downloads | User Badges | Forum Overviews | TWC Blogs | TWC Discord
Other Wiki Sections: Total War Series | Total War Mods | Modding Portal | TWC Wiki


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