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'''Citizenship is the fundamental award given by the [[Curia]] for contributions to the site and community of the [[Total War Center]].
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A '''Citizen''' is a user who has undergone '''citizenship''', an award granted by the [[Curia]] for contributing to the site and community of [[Total War Center]]. Its minimum requirements are 50 posts, no formal warnings from Moderation for six months prior, and forum membership for at least two months.
  
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*An updated list of citizens can be found [[List of Citizens|here]].
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Citizenship brings a [[badge]], a username color, custom titles, the ability to post in the Curia and vote in its affairs (including patronizing other citizens or nominating users for other [[Curial Awards]]) and the ability to vote for [[Magistrates]] in the [[Tribunal]] or a [[Consul]] who oversees the Curia. It is not required for membership in [[Staff]], participating in general competitions or to use unmentioned forum features. It's also not required (though it's encouraged) for citizens to participate in the Curia itself past the patronization process.
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*Citizens with pages on the wiki can be found [[:Category:Citizen|here]]
 
  
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The role of citizens, the Curia and all related function are defined and governed by the [[Constitution]].
  
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== How to Become a TWC Citizen ==
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==Becoming a Citizen==
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The rules governing citizenship can be found in the [[Constitution]] on the forum [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?86574-The-Constitution#section1 here].
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Provided they fit the requirements, citizens can be patronized by existing citizens and put forward for Curia vote. The patron will present the background of the nominated user; what they've done and added to the site, their participation history, an obligatory but random cute pet photo. A 60% support ratio is required to pass. If successful, the applicant may apply for their desired badge via user settings.
  
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The minimum requirements to be considered for the award are to have made at least fifty posts, been registered for at least two months, and not have received a warning within the last six months. Above and beyond these basic standards, the rank is then awarded for contributions to the site.  Contributions can take many forms, including but not limited to:
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If you haven't been reached out to but think you would fit the bill, feel free to reach out to an existing citizen and see if they're willing to patronize you.
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* Creating After Action Reports (AARs) on battles fought in the various Total War games.
 
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* Creating a mod, or working as part of a mod team for a game in TWC.
 
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* Serving as a member of the TWC staff (Content Writer, Librarian, Content Artist, Wiki writer  etc.)
 
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* Showing dedication to the site by making consistent intelligent posts around the forum.
 
  
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To be considered for the award the member has to be patronised by an existing citizen. There are two ways this can happen. The most common is for an existing citizen to notice a member's contributions and send a PM asking if they'd like the rank. However, applicants who think they are ready for citizenship and haven't been approached may also PM a citizen directly and ask for sponsorship. Only those citizens who have themselves held their rank for 3 months can patronise.  The patron and applicant together formulate an application which the patron then posts in the [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?325-Quaestiones-Perpetuae Questionaes Perpetuae] for discussion and voting.
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Once citizen for three months, a new citizen may patronize users of their own and run for [[Curial Officers|curial office]]. They may vote and participate in the Curia immediately upon citizenship.
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The [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?490804-Guide-to-Patronising-New-Citizens Guide to Patronising New Citizens] contains useful advice for applicants and patrons.
 
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When the applicant passes the vote and becomes a Citizen, they can choose between 3 different badges. '''Artifex''', designed for those who are modders, '''Civitate''', designed for those who have contributed to the debating side of the Site, whether in TW or CC, and '''Citizen''', for those who associate with both or neither.
 
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== Rights and Responsibilities ==
 
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Citizens have no defined duties on the forum, they are not staff and do not moderate.  However, citizens are expected to maintain a higher standard of behaviour than the minimum moderation requirements outlined in the [[ToS]]. Citizens who fail to behave in an exemplary manner can be referred to the [[Citizen's Triumvirate]], see [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?86574-The-Constitution#sec4art1 here] for details.  Whilst not binding [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?780716-The-Citizens-Handbook The Citizens Handbook] provides a useful guide to optimal behaviour.
 
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Citizenship gives the user the right to vote in Curial Bills and elect applicants for [[Curial Officer|Curial Offices]], as well as post in the [[Symposium]] and [[Curia]]. Citizens may also use custom use titles (the default for them is 'Citizen').  After a member has been a citizen for three months, without receiving any warnings, then they are eligible to run for a Curial Office, they can also act as Patrons to other members.
 
  
 
==Badges==
 
==Badges==
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=== Citizen Badge ===
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The three badges are slightly different in background and implication, but carry equal right to post and participate in the Curia. Citizens may choose the one that suits their activity best.
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If a member of the forum does not wish to choose between being recognized as having strongest ties to either the Common Community or Total War parts of the forum, they may choose to simply wear the neutral "Citizen" badge as shown below:
 
  
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[[Image:3K_Citizen.png‎]]
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{| class="wikitable"
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! '''Badge''' !! '''Description'''
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| [[Image:Troy_Citizen.png‎]] || The general badge of citizenship, which doesn't imply a particular interest besides the TWC community in general.
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| [[Image:Troy_Artifex.png]] || A badge strongly connected with modding skills and helpfulness which can stack with other curial modding awards.
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| [[File:Troy_Civitate.png]] || The original badge, implying interest and skill in discussion & debate or a particular interest in the 'Common Community" (the non Total War sections of the forum).
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=== Civitate Badge ===
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==Additional Information==
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Members who choose to be recognized as having strongest ties to the [[Common Community]] can select the Civitate badge shown below:
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Citizenship does not confer additional responsibilities, ie, 'higher standards' of behavior or expectations to contribute more than before. However, Citizens are expected to follow the [[Terms of Service]] and avoid infraction. If infracted Citizen status is lost until the infraction expires or is overturned. There is a process called Ostrakon for those who are, by the Curia's standard, 'unfit' for citizenship. Ostrakon is not connected to a user's moderation history.
  
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[[Image:3K_Civitate.png]]
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The Curia was once a place to start initiatives and make suggestions for the site. Much of that takes place in the Questions and Suggestions forum, but initiatives can still come from within the Curia. There is a history of politics and drama to the curia, which prospective citizens may wish to consider (or not, given a citizen can ignore the Curia entirely).
  
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Originally the rank of Civitate was the honour bestowed on forum members for both excellent Common Community and Total War contributions to the forums, with the distinction between Civitate and Artifex arriving some time in 2006. The rank of Civitate was instituted within the first version of the [[Syntagma]].
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There is a mild roleplaying aspect to citizenship, though it is not obligatory to participate in. Long lineages of citizens have formed into [[Houses of TWC|Houses]], with traceable lineages that can reach back decades.  
  
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=== Artifex Badge ===
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==Patrician==
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Members who choose to be recognized as having strongest ties to the [[Total War]] community can select the Artifex badge shown below:
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:''Main Article: [[Patrician]]''
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The rank of Artifex was developed mid 2006 primarily as an attempt to further recognise the work of those members of the forum who contribute primarily to the Total War side of the forums - for example those who work as members of hosted modifications or write tutorials for use on the forums.
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| [[Image:Troy_Patrician.png]] || The Patrician badge is available for those that have received major awards by the Curia or who have served as Administrators.  
  
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==Patrician==
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Patrician automatically offers citizenship, though the citizenship can be refused.
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:''see main article: [[Patrician]]'' , and
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An additional class of citizenship, [[Patrician]], is available for those that have received certain major awards or who have served as Administrators.
 
  
 
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*[[Curia|The Curia]]
 
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*[[Constitution|The Constitution]]
 
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?490804-Guide-to-Patronising-New-Citizens Guide to Patronising New Citizens]
  
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Revision as of 07:11, 5 April 2023

A Citizen is a user who has undergone citizenship, an award granted by the Curia for contributing to the site and community of Total War Center. Its minimum requirements are 50 posts, no formal warnings from Moderation for six months prior, and forum membership for at least two months.

Citizenship brings a badge, a username color, custom titles, the ability to post in the Curia and vote in its affairs (including patronizing other citizens or nominating users for other Curial Awards) and the ability to vote for Magistrates in the Tribunal or a Consul who oversees the Curia. It is not required for membership in Staff, participating in general competitions or to use unmentioned forum features. It's also not required (though it's encouraged) for citizens to participate in the Curia itself past the patronization process.

The role of citizens, the Curia and all related function are defined and governed by the Constitution.

Becoming a Citizen

Provided they fit the requirements, citizens can be patronized by existing citizens and put forward for Curia vote. The patron will present the background of the nominated user; what they've done and added to the site, their participation history, an obligatory but random cute pet photo. A 60% support ratio is required to pass. If successful, the applicant may apply for their desired badge via user settings.

If you haven't been reached out to but think you would fit the bill, feel free to reach out to an existing citizen and see if they're willing to patronize you.

Once citizen for three months, a new citizen may patronize users of their own and run for curial office. They may vote and participate in the Curia immediately upon citizenship.

Badges

The three badges are slightly different in background and implication, but carry equal right to post and participate in the Curia. Citizens may choose the one that suits their activity best.

Badge Description
Troy Citizen.png The general badge of citizenship, which doesn't imply a particular interest besides the TWC community in general.
Troy Artifex.png A badge strongly connected with modding skills and helpfulness which can stack with other curial modding awards.
Troy Civitate.png The original badge, implying interest and skill in discussion & debate or a particular interest in the 'Common Community" (the non Total War sections of the forum).

Additional Information

Citizenship does not confer additional responsibilities, ie, 'higher standards' of behavior or expectations to contribute more than before. However, Citizens are expected to follow the Terms of Service and avoid infraction. If infracted Citizen status is lost until the infraction expires or is overturned. There is a process called Ostrakon for those who are, by the Curia's standard, 'unfit' for citizenship. Ostrakon is not connected to a user's moderation history.

The Curia was once a place to start initiatives and make suggestions for the site. Much of that takes place in the Questions and Suggestions forum, but initiatives can still come from within the Curia. There is a history of politics and drama to the curia, which prospective citizens may wish to consider (or not, given a citizen can ignore the Curia entirely).

There is a mild roleplaying aspect to citizenship, though it is not obligatory to participate in. Long lineages of citizens have formed into Houses, with traceable lineages that can reach back decades.

Patrician

Main Article: Patrician
Badge Description
Troy Patrician.png The Patrician badge is available for those that have received major awards by the Curia or who have served as Administrators.

Patrician automatically offers citizenship, though the citizenship can be refused.


See Also


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