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==<big>{{Admin Colour|text=Hexagon Council (Administration)}}</big>== | ==<big>{{Admin Colour|text=Hexagon Council (Administration)}}</big>== | ||
:'' Main Article: [[Hexagon Council]] [[File:Troy Administrator.png|right]] | :'' Main Article: [[Hexagon Council]] [[File:Troy Administrator.png|right]] | ||
| − | The '''Hexagon Council''' or ‘Hex’ are the main body | + | The '''Hexagon Council''' or ‘Hex’ are the main body performing the administration of Total War Center and overseeing the various branches of staff. They are the highest staff rank on Total War Center and can be contacted should you have any concerns or questions that you feel other staff cannot answer.<br> |
:Current Hex Members: | :Current Hex Members: | ||
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==<big>{{Moderator Colour|text=Moderators}}</big>== | ==<big>{{Moderator Colour|text=Moderators}}</big>== | ||
:'' Main Article: [[Moderation Staff]] [[File:Troy_Moderator.png|right]] | :'' Main Article: [[Moderation Staff]] [[File:Troy_Moderator.png|right]] | ||
| − | '''Moderators''' | + | '''Moderators''' perform the majority of front-line moderation work and ensure the [[TWC Official:Terms of Service|Terms of Service]] are upheld. '''Please see the TWC FAQ for information on [[TWC:FAQ#Moderator Actions, Infractions and Appeals|Moderator Actions, Infractions and Appeals]].'''<br> |
:Current Moderation Staff: | :Current Moderation Staff: | ||
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==<big>{{Black Colour|text=Tribunes}}</big>== | ==<big>{{Black Colour|text=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 | + | 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. |
'''Please see the TWC FAQ for information on [[TWC:FAQ#Moderator Actions, Infractions and Appeals|Infractions and Appeals]].'''<br> | '''Please see the TWC FAQ for information on [[TWC:FAQ#Moderator Actions, Infractions and Appeals|Infractions and Appeals]].'''<br> | ||
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==<big>[[Content Staff|{{Content Colour|text=Content Staff}}]]</big>== | ==<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]] | :'' Main Article: [[Content Staff]] [[Image:Troy_Content_Director.png|right]] [[Image:Troy_Content_Staff.png|right]] | ||
| − | '''Content Staff''' are members of | + | '''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. |
:Current Hex: | :Current Hex: | ||
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===<big>{{Content Colour|text=Content Artists}}</big>=== | ===<big>{{Content Colour|text=Content Artists}}</big>=== | ||
| − | The '''Content Artists''' | + | The '''Content Artists''' create and improve the site's graphics. They are also able to provide art for TWC members on request, including sigs, userbars, badges, and banners. '''See the Graphics Workshop [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?946-The-Graphics-Workshop here]''' <br> |
:Current Content Artists: | :Current Content Artists: | ||
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===<big>[[Critic's Quill|{{Content Colour|text=The Critic's Quill & Writers' Study}}]]</big>=== | ===<big>[[Critic's Quill|{{Content Colour|text=The Critic's Quill & Writers' Study}}]]</big>=== | ||
:''Main Article: [[The Writers' Study]]'' | :''Main Article: [[The Writers' Study]]'' | ||
| − | '''The Writers' Study''' runs a range of weekly and monthly competitions, in addition to | + | '''The Writers' Study''' runs a range of weekly and monthly competitions, in addition to sponsoring all forms of creative writing. The staff are also responsible for the '''Critic's Quill''', a publication which creates articles related to the creative writing that has been submitted to the Writers' Study. '''View the Writers' Study [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1353-The-Writers-Study here] and the Critic's Quill [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/content.php?127-critic-s-quill here]'''<br> |
:Current Staff: | :Current Staff: | ||
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===<big>{{Content Colour|text=The Gamer's Gazette}}</big>=== | ===<big>{{Content Colour|text=The Gamer's Gazette}}</big>=== | ||
:''Main Article: [[Gamer's Gazette]]'' | :''Main Article: [[Gamer's Gazette]]'' | ||
| − | + | The '''Gamer's Gazette''' staff are dedicated to bringing you the latest and greatest non-Total War game reviews, news, and videos! '''View the Gamer's Gazette [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/content.php?128-gamer-s-gazette here].''' | |
:Current Staff: | :Current Staff: | ||
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===<big>{{Content Colour|text=The News & Twitter Team}}</big>=== | ===<big>{{Content Colour|text=The News & Twitter Team}}</big>=== | ||
:''Main Article: [[News Team]]'' | :''Main Article: [[News Team]]'' | ||
| − | The '''News Team''' produces TWC's Front Page Announcements and brings Total War and Total War Center to the unwashed Twitter masses 140 characters at a time! | + | The '''News Team''' produces TWC's Front Page Announcements and brings Total War and Total War Center to the unwashed Twitter masses 140 characters at a time! They promote Total War games, mods and modding tools, as well as announcing other items that might be of interest to TWC members. '''View the latest announcements on the [https://www.twcenter.net/ front page].''' '''Follow [https://twitter.com/twcnet?lang=en here].''' |
:Current Staff: | :Current Staff: | ||
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===<big>{{Content Colour|text=The Scriptorium}}</big>=== | ===<big>{{Content Colour|text=The Scriptorium}}</big>=== | ||
:''Main Article: [[Scriptorium]]'' | :''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 | + | '''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].''' |
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===<big>{{Gaming Colour|text=Play by Post RPGs}}</big>=== | ===<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''' | + | 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. |
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| + | '''RPG Gaming staff is currently inactive!''' | ||
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==={{Black Colour|text=TWC Blogs}}=== | ==={{Black Colour|text=TWC Blogs}}=== | ||
:''Main Article: [[TWC Blogs]]'' | :''Main Article: [[TWC Blogs]]'' | ||
| − | '''TWC Blogs''' are | + | '''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].''' |
| − | Note that | + | 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}}=== | ==={{Modding Colour|text=TWC Modding Services}}=== | ||
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==={{Content Colour|text=TWC Social Media}}=== | ==={{Content Colour|text=TWC Social Media}}=== | ||
| − | Follow TWC on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/twcnet here] | + | Follow TWC on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/twcnet here]! |
==={{Content Colour|text=The TWC Store}}=== | ==={{Content Colour|text=The TWC Store}}=== | ||
At the official '''[https://www.cafepress.com/twcenter Total War Center Shop]''' you can get gear featuring official TWC logos and artwork, as well as art from some of your favorite mods. Each item you purchase puts $2 towards the support of TWC. Funds received from this store will be used to maintain and run TWC. This includes server maintenance, hosting, various software licenses, and prizes and competitions. | At the official '''[https://www.cafepress.com/twcenter Total War Center Shop]''' you can get gear featuring official TWC logos and artwork, as well as art from some of your favorite mods. Each item you purchase puts $2 towards the support of TWC. Funds received from this store will be used to maintain and run TWC. This includes server maintenance, hosting, various software licenses, and prizes and competitions. | ||
| − | 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}}=== | ==={{Consul Colour|text=The Curia}}=== | ||
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''Main article: [[History of Total War Center]]'' | ''Main article: [[History of Total War Center]]'' | ||
| − | 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 | + | 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 | + | 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. |
Revision as of 15:16, 19 June 2023
- TWC Staff are in charge of running various parts of the site.
- They currently fall into six major categories with their own colour coding:
- Hex (aka Administration), Moderation, Technical, Content, Gaming and Awards, and Tribunes.
- They currently fall into six major categories with their own colour coding:
- For more information about the site, see also:
The Staff of Total War Center
Hexagon Council (Administration)
The Hexagon Council or ‘Hex’ are the main body performing the administration of Total War Center and overseeing the various branches of staff. They are the highest staff rank on Total War Center and can be contacted should you have any concerns or questions that you feel other staff cannot answer.
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Moderators
Moderators perform the majority of front-line moderation work and ensure the Terms of Service are upheld. Please see the TWC FAQ for information on Moderator Actions, Infractions and Appeals.
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Technical Staff
Total War Center's Technical Staff fix technical problems on the site, ensure that it runs smoothly and may add, configure or remove features if necessary. If you wish to discuss issues related to TWC's software or hardware and for queries like "Why doesn't this feature work?" or "I found something wrong", please use The Questions & Suggestions forum.
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Tribunes
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.
Please see the TWC FAQ for information on Infractions and Appeals.
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Content Staff
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 ArtistsThe Content Artists create and improve the site's graphics. They are also able to provide art for TWC members on request, including sigs, userbars, badges, and banners. See the Graphics Workshop here The Critic's Quill & Writers' Study
The Writers' Study runs a range of weekly and monthly competitions, in addition to sponsoring all forms of creative writing. The staff are also responsible for the Critic's Quill, a publication which creates articles related to the creative writing that has been submitted to the Writers' Study. View the Writers' Study here and the Critic's Quill here The Eagle Standard
The Eagle Standard staff write articles on everything relating to TW games and mods. The articles range from game reviews to modding news, reviews and previews, occasional interviews with modders and reports on the TWC Modding Awards. View the Eagle Standard here. The Gamer's Gazette
The Gamer's Gazette staff are dedicated to bringing you the latest and greatest non-Total War game reviews, news, and videos! View the Gamer's Gazette here. The Helios
The Helios staff write articles and reviews about anything connected with history. They provide reviews of historical TV shows and history books, academic analysis and personal reflections on the subject of historical eras and events. Read the Helios here.
The News & Twitter Team
The News Team produces TWC's Front Page Announcements and brings Total War and Total War Center to the unwashed Twitter masses 140 characters at a time! They promote Total War games, mods and modding tools, as well as announcing other items that might be of interest to TWC members. View the latest announcements on the front page. Follow here.
The Picture & Video CompetitionsThe 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 here. The 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 here.
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 here. Report problems here.
The TWC Wiki Team
The Wiki Team adds content and updates the Wiki on subjects including; the Total War games, mods, modding and the TWC Forum itself. The team also supervise contributions made to the Wiki by other forum members. You are here!
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Gaming Staff & 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.
Play by Post RPGsThe 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!
Total War HotseatsThe 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 here.
General CompetitionsThe 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 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 here.
Template:CompetitionsStaffList Site Awards
The main Site Awards are divided into two different groups that are nominated, and voted on, by the TWC Membership:
Both groups are organized by committees of volunteers overseen by the current Gaming Hex. 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 here. |
Other Areas
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 FAQ for how to apply. Discuss the blogs here. View the blogs here.
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 TWC Member Blogs is available.
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: lolIsuck & Dismounted Feudal Knight.
Other modding resources include modding forums in the game sections (supervised by the Moderation Staff) and the Modding Portal on this wiki (supervised by Wiki Content Staff).
The 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 here.
TWC Social Media
Follow TWC on Facebook here!
The TWC Store
At the official Total War Center Shop you can get gear featuring official TWC logos and artwork, as well as art from some of your favorite mods. Each item you purchase puts $2 towards the support of TWC. Funds received from this store will be used to maintain and run TWC. This includes server maintenance, hosting, various software licenses, and prizes and competitions.
If you want to support TWC directly, consider becoming a Patron.
The Curia
- Main Articles: Curia / Curial Officers
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.
History
Main article: History of Total War Center
Total War Center has seen many iterations of staff from simply this, to a more unique set of titles 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.
- Credits: Many of the descriptions used here were taken from an original forum post by Commissar Caligula_
| Total War Center Information: The Total War Center | Terms of Service | FAQ | |
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| TWC Staff | Hexagon Council | Content Staff | Gaming Staff | Moderation Staff | Technical Staff | Tribunes |
| Content Areas | The Writers' Study | The Graphics Workshop | The Eagle Standard | Gamer's Gazette | The Helios | The Scriptorium | TWC News |
| Medals and Awards | Curia Awards | Hexagon Council Awards | Site Service Awards | Special Contribution Awards | Site Awards: Members' Awards, Modding Awards | Contest Awards |
| Citizenship | List of Citizens | Houses of TWC | The Constitution | The Curia: Curial Officers, Magistrates |
| History of TWC | History of the Syntagma | Old Syntagma | Triumvirates on TWC | Modding Staff | 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 | |
