¶ Introduction to Build Team
The build team is a group of passionate individuals who are responsible for all the builds on our server, including holiday events, mini-games, and long-term content. If you've stepped foot on our server, you have no doubt seen their amazing work! Some examples of past projects include our Summer Event, Murder Mystery, Obstacle Course, and Dungeons!
We have created this page for players who are potentially interested in applying, but want to learn more first! To apply, please navigate our Forms page!
¶ Build Team Structure
¶ Administration
The build team is lead by a build team lead, who is the primary means of communication for all members. Currently, this role is held by CelestialVortex, and supported by emileve. Administration is responsible for communicating prospective projects, creating project foundations (terraforming, colour pallets etc.), and assisting members with their builds!
¶ Build Team Members
Build team members are primarily responsible for bringing projects to fruition. However, they are also instrumental in providing feedback (or forwarding ideas) on future projects!
Build team members have a blue hammer tag in-game!
Build team members get a series of great perks! However, these are confidential.
Being on the build team does not preclude you from participating in any events or future content! Staff members will take care of any needed mechanics.
¶ Build Team Organization
Our team is organized to ensure optimal efficiency and fun for all members! Provided below is a general breakdown of a typical project.
Please note that this is a generalization of our process. Accordingly, small alterations are made for each project to guarentee success!
¶ Project Conceptualization
Typically, administration will conceptualize future projects to reduce any associated stress. However, being on build team is an amazing way to provide meaningful input on future content! We highly encourage our members to engage in the creation process, offering ideas, feedback, or even creating a project from scratch.
Conceptualization involves the creation of warps, colour pallets, and reference images, in addition to developing the mechanics behind the project and creating a thorough summary and breakdown!
¶ Presentation
Once a project has been conceptualized, the build team lead will present the thorough summary and breakdown to the team. From here, build team provides feedback on the project, and necessary adjustments are made.
This step will change if the concept is forwarded by a build team member!
¶ Project Distribution
A key aspect of our management philosophy is providing autonomy. Accordingly, build team members are provided a choice on what they would like to work on. Each project is sub-catagorized into various elements that cater to different strengths (interiors, exteriors, vegetation, etc.). From here, builders vote on what they would like to work on.
Project assignments are handed out based on a variety of factors, but we will always ensure that builders recieve their first or second vote.
As this is a volunteer position, we understand that players have other obligations and interests. We strive to give two-three week completion periods to make the process fun and collaborative! There are always long rest periods between assignments!
Build team members are not required to participate in all projects, sometimes you need a break!
¶ Progress Completion
As we work through projects, build team will post their progress and collaborate to ensure the product is cohesive and of a high standard. All builders provide feedback on eachothers work, which is a great way for everyone to improve their skills rapidly!
¶ Applying to Build Team
¶ Application Form
Our application form is located on our Forms page!
¶ Tips for Building a Portfolio
- Do not use shaders or texture packs when photographing your builds (if possible).
- Include multiple perspectives of your build (interior and exterior) so we can see all the work you put into it!
- Upload your portfolio to an image storing site like Imgur or store it on google docs!
- Make sure you have at least three builds to showcase. You are welcome to use collaborative builds, just ensure you credit what aspects were done by others.
¶ Submission Inquiries
If you have any questions regarding applying to the build team, do not hesitate to message CelestialVortex or emileve in-game or on our discord for clarification! Good luck 