Making a Thread on the Forums
Hello Everyone,
I would like to
elaborate on the guidelines and process for making a thread on each sub-category as lately players have been mistaken and mislead about what is right and what isn't, and I think this needs some clarification.
What is the purpose of the forums?
The forums are here for players to come together and discuss topics related to InvadedLands and everything else associated with it.
To make player reports if there is a member of the server, discord, or forums that are breaking the given rules.
A platform for people who want to help the community actually take that step to make a difference.
It's a place to ask questions and get answers for quite literally anything InvadedLands related.
To grow in community with one another and get to know people better.
Administration
This section of the forums is used for the Staff Team (Admin+) to post messages for the community, whether that be announcements, guides, or rules. These sections are typically locked from player being able to comment on them as they are there solely to state a message, and not intended for a reply.
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Here you will find all the information you need related to the server, whether that be reset information, staff application announcements, or information related to the Forums. There isn't much here to worry about, but if you need the latest updates about the server, you will find them here.
@TehNeon typically makes most announcements here.
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Here you will find topics such as:
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Network Rules
Staff Application Guidelines
Allowed Clients/Mods List
Instructions on how to issue a report
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This section of the forums is pretty self explanatory, come to this section if you need to know how to do any of these things. This again is not a section where players can leave input/reply to.
Community Discussion
Here is where most ALL community discussion takes place. This is the place where you are free to talk with one another on threads, converse with each other about pretty much anything as long as it follows some simple guidelines. A thread can be locked if it doesn't meet the guidelines for the specific category. Treads also will be moved if placed in the wrong category (e.g. placing a thread talking about your day in General Discussion.)
Here you will find topics such as:
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General Discussion
Introductions & Farewells
The Infamous "Off-Topic" Section
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This category is for players to place any InvadedLands related discussion in.
In this section, you will be able to find and post stuff about:
The Discord, The Forums, Server Updates, The Community , The Staff (in a positive manner of course)
Suggestions (recommended these are placed in the
InvadedLands Player Council Discord, but us councillors can always take your suggestions in for you)
Reasons why a Thread in
General Discussion may be locked/requested to lock:
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1) Being toxic for no reason.
2) Post-Boosting.
3) Creating threads about bans/blacklists/mutes.
4) Recklessly tagging staff in threads to get attention.
5) Making threads in the wrong section.
6) Question has already been answered.
7) Causing a disruption in the community.
8) Making threats towards other players or staff.
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Here is a place where you can
REALLY get to know the people in this community! Feel free to introduce yourself here, tell us a bit about yourself, connect with one another, and grow friendships! This is the
best place to truly get yourself out there.
You can also instate your departure from the server. As sad as it is to see people go, we have this section so players have an opportunity to make closing remarks about their time on the server as well as recognize others. You can also announce breaks here as well
although if it's only going to be for a couple weeks, it is
recommended to refrain from doing that as it could lead to confusion.
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Oh boy... This section is the main reason I have come to make a guide on how to use the forums so PAY ATTENTION!!
Questions to consider when posting in Off-Topic:
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Is what I am saying offensive or interrogative in any way towards anyone?
Am I saying anything on here that would get me muted in-game?
Am I saying anything that would get my thread locked?
Is what I am about to post already a topic in Off-Topic?
Am I making too many meaningless comments on a thread?
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If you answer
yes to
any of these, chances are you
are breaking a rule, and even though it is "
Off-Topic" it doesn't mean it is unfiltered and raw, rules still have to be obeyed, the only exception is being able to talk about stuff
unrelated to InvadedLands.
Server Discussion
The Server Discussion section is a place to make threads about SPECIFIC gamemodes on InvadedLands. You can feel free here to ask any questions, address any concerns, make a statement regarding the gamemode, discuss plans on the server, and even take polls!
These three gamemodes include in this category of the forums are:
KitPvP | SkyBlock | Survival
Keep in mind when posting here that what is being posted is SPECIFICALLY related to that server or else it will be moved to it's appropriate category, requested to be moved by a player to be locked/being locked by staff, or even possibly
DELETED. This isn't a place to make threads about you getting banned on that SPECIFIC server either, regardless of the category under
no circumstances is making a post about your ban/blacklist/mute allowed.
Support & Reports
This is one of the most
important sections of the forums when it comes to actually getting help. If you need help with anything, coming here first to seek help is your best bet. You can get in contact with staff about a bug, a purchase or payment issue, or report a player.
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Found a bug on the server, forums, or discord and need to report it? Well this is the place to come. Reporting it here is the most effective and efficient way to made a bug report. Our developer
@TehNeon will try to get back to you as soon as possible if it is a legitimate bug, but since he is only one person, it can sometimes take a bit. Just be
patient, and
don't abuse the glitch! A lock can also be requested on a
Bug Report if the bug has already been addressed/fixed.
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When reporting a player, refer to the the
Network Rules when making the report, and follow the format given. Making false reports/creating false evidence can lead to your access to creating reports
terminated.
Player Reports are private, meaning the only people who can see these are you and staff. This is to prevent any conflicts with other for you reporting them. Don't be scared to make a report! By doing so, you are helping not only the community but the staff.
Need to make a player report? Click here.
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Community Help is a place for players to come and help one another out in a direct way. Explain the issue, and get some input from the community. Players are typically the ones that answer these as staff try to let the players give advice, but once a thread is opened, a lock is typically requested from staff.
You are probably going to get the fastest responses here, as not
MANY threads are made here, and it's all player based support. Not that it's a bad thing to get help from the community, but most questions can typically be answered by the experienced ones in the player-base.
Same general rules for thread creation apply to community help as do for General Discussion.
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This is the last section in the Support & Report forums, and is often overlooked. Coming here about an issue with a purchase is the best way to go, messaging staff on Discord/Forums would result in you being redirected to the Purchase Support page.
@ApexWasabi has made a detailed guide about how to get help with a purchase. Click
here if you would need more information about how to make a support request for purchases.
REMEMBER: Store-bought items are
NON-REFUNDABLE and refunding any of the items in the store can result in your account being
blacklisted.
Applications & Appeals
This section of the forums has four main parts, each process is a bit different, but the one thing to keep in mind with any of these parts is patience. Whether you are appealing for a mute, ban, blacklist or applying for builder/staff. Asking staff to check any of the posts you make in these areas can lead to an extended waiting period or even a
denial.
Staff Applications
Staff applications are currently CLOSED and reopen around the end of every season (roughly 6 months). These threads are all private, and only you and the staff can see an application.
@ApexWasabi has made a detailed thread about applying for staff that you can find
here.
Builder Applications
These applications are open to the public to view, so anyone can see what you are applying with. Builder's are few and far since a good bit of the current staff are builders, so if you are trying to apply for Builder, make sure you actually look at the other applications and are able to determine if you are able to bring something to the table that will set you apart from the rest of the competition.
If you fail to meet any requirement for this application you will instantly be denied without specific reasoning. To create a Builder Application, click
here.
Ban Appeals
All ban appeals are private as well, only you and staff can see a ban appeal. You can also use the ban appeal section to appeal for a mute appeal. Anything that has a set time was set by a staff member and was justified. If you feel like your perm mute was unjustified, you can click
here and appeal.
Do not ask staff to prioritize your appeal as it can result in an instant denial. When appealing, if you plead "No, I'm NOT guilty", chances are you will be waiting longer than if you were to admit. Not to say you should plead guilty, the reason why this is the case is because logs most of the time have to be checked and only three staff members can log check.
Blacklist Appeals
Last, but certainly not least the Blacklist Appeal. If you were blacklisted from InvadedLands you can appeal it here. Typically most people are blacklisted for chargeback or mute/ban evading. Doing any of those will result in an INSTANT blacklist as the staff have ways of checking if you actually tried to attempt doing so. Follow the format and answer honestly for your best chance of being accepted.
REMINDER: You
CAN be blacklisted for other reasons than mentioned above, it is up to staff to decide what is actually blacklistable, so make sure to read the Network Rules to ensure you don't violate anything that could potentially result in a blacklist.
