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  • Ingame Nickname: Tony Montana
  • Discord username: djinnz/Tony Montana/Kayn
  • Age: 26
  • SteamID: STEAM_0:1:33241040
  • What server are you applying for (ZR or ZE server?): ZE

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Why are you interested in applying for admin? Eu hours lacks moderation and needs to be cleaned up. Server overall has been in decline due to connection problems, but also due to toxic behaviour and abusement from players with a staff role. I want to help create a good environtment for the playerbase, so we once again can get the server up and thriving. 
What time zone are you active in (NA or EU hours)? Both.
How long have you been playing on the server which you applied for? Played quite a decent of time. Was former LSA. 6-7 months ago.
How experienced are you in the gamemode for which you applied? I've played for many years, so i am very experienced in the gamemode. 
Do you have any past admin experience? Yes plenty. Former community manager, head admin on Row. Former LSA on nide. And admin on other communities from cs 1.6. 
Do you have any other skills like (Mapping, Plugins, Drawing, Video editing etc) Mapping. 

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Hey Tony, I'll start off by saying your conduct and professionalism is really good. Being a Former LSA you have the needed experience to be able to know what to do in certain situations where the solution is not so clear as you've also demonstrated even after your resignation.

Its very true recently the server environment has been very toxic and its not uncommon to see a bunch of slander, trash talk happen behind the scenes when people are not present and such and overall it hurts the server vibe and that inturn has a massive impact on the gameplay. I also believe the server being dead recently is more so because of this unwarranted toxicity especially when it occurs in private as it pretty much turns the community into a powderkeg waiting to explode.

That being said its good to see you aware of this fact as I personally feel like its been lost among people recently, given its a really important factor for the gameplay experience and community as a whole.

Currently its a +1 from me, Good luck.

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Hi, Tony, thanks for your application! Official part is done!

We were waiting for this for too long and it`s finally hapening! Welcome home budy!

+1 for Dänemark

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I'm not one to comment much on ZE applicants, but I have seen you before on the staff. Nothing but good things about you. Have a +1 from me & best of luck.

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you want the truth ? i think the server has been really stale and boring for a very long while now .

can't wait to see the changes you're planning to implement with the huge authority you're going to get.

nothing but curiosity from me , good luck +1

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good application, i cant wait to play 2h30 of paranoid and minas marathon 4 times a week, not to mention the 2week bans for dropping an item by mistake or for an imaginary early trigg,

+1 from me

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+1 I'm surprised you didn't start writing your application with hobgoblin and then end up not finishing it.

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While I appreciate your willingness to step forward and apply for an administrative role, there are several concerns about your application and reasoning that I believe should be addressed.

First, your statement about EU hours lacking moderation seems valid, but the way you approach it gives the impression that you are primarily focused on criticizing the current staff rather than presenting constructive solutions. While issues like toxic behavior and abuse from players with staff roles are serious concerns, your application would benefit from elaborating on specific steps or plans you have to address these problems. Vague statements about wanting to "clean up" the server do not provide confidence in your ability to handle the nuances of such challenges.

Your mention of the server's decline due to connection issues also raises questions. As an applicant for an administrative role, your focus should be on what you can actively control—such as community management and fostering a positive environment—not external factors like technical problems. Blaming connection problems for the decline might come across as deflecting from the core issues of community engagement and effective moderation.

Regarding your time zone activity, while claiming to be active in both NA and EU hours sounds commendable, it is difficult to gauge whether this is feasible or realistic. If you are genuinely active during such a wide range of hours, it would be more convincing to provide specific examples of your activity and how you've contributed positively during these times.

As for your experience, while it's clear you've been involved in the community for a decent amount of time, your claim of being a former LSA raises some concerns. If you held such a high-ranking position just 6–7 months ago, it begs the question of why you are no longer in that role. Was your departure voluntary, or were there issues that led to your stepping down? These details are crucial for evaluating your suitability for returning to a staff position.

Your experience in the game mode and your administrative history are notable, but they seem to come off as overemphasized without much evidence of recent contributions. While you mention being a community manager, head admin, and holding various other roles in the past, it's important to highlight how those experiences translate into tangible benefits for this specific server. A list of past titles without examples of successes or challenges you've overcome feels superficial.

Lastly, your mention of having mapping skills is interesting but lacks detail. If mapping is a skill you wish to bring to the table, providing examples of your work, contributions to past projects, or how you plan to utilize this skill for the server would make a stronger case. Simply stating that you have the skill adds little value without context.

In conclusion, while your application demonstrates experience and a willingness to step into a leadership role, it lacks depth, specificity, and a forward-looking vision. Criticizing the current state of the server and vaguely promising improvement does not establish confidence in your ability to lead effectively. A successful application should focus on actionable plans, clear goals, and evidence of past contributions that align with the server's needs.

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Less ChatGPT please..

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1 hour ago, HOBGOBLIN said:

While I appreciate your willingness to step forward and apply for an administrative role, there are several concerns about your application and reasoning that I believe should be addressed.

First, your statement about EU hours lacking moderation seems valid, but the way you approach it gives the impression that you are primarily focused on criticizing the current staff rather than presenting constructive solutions. While issues like toxic behavior and abuse from players with staff roles are serious concerns, your application would benefit from elaborating on specific steps or plans you have to address these problems. Vague statements about wanting to "clean up" the server do not provide confidence in your ability to handle the nuances of such challenges.

Your mention of the server's decline due to connection issues also raises questions. As an applicant for an administrative role, your focus should be on what you can actively control—such as community management and fostering a positive environment—not external factors like technical problems. Blaming connection problems for the decline might come across as deflecting from the core issues of community engagement and effective moderation.

Regarding your time zone activity, while claiming to be active in both NA and EU hours sounds commendable, it is difficult to gauge whether this is feasible or realistic. If you are genuinely active during such a wide range of hours, it would be more convincing to provide specific examples of your activity and how you've contributed positively during these times.

As for your experience, while it's clear you've been involved in the community for a decent amount of time, your claim of being a former LSA raises some concerns. If you held such a high-ranking position just 6–7 months ago, it begs the question of why you are no longer in that role. Was your departure voluntary, or were there issues that led to your stepping down? These details are crucial for evaluating your suitability for returning to a staff position.

Your experience in the game mode and your administrative history are notable, but they seem to come off as overemphasized without much evidence of recent contributions. While you mention being a community manager, head admin, and holding various other roles in the past, it's important to highlight how those experiences translate into tangible benefits for this specific server. A list of past titles without examples of successes or challenges you've overcome feels superficial.

Lastly, your mention of having mapping skills is interesting but lacks detail. If mapping is a skill you wish to bring to the table, providing examples of your work, contributions to past projects, or how you plan to utilize this skill for the server would make a stronger case. Simply stating that you have the skill adds little value without context.

In conclusion, while your application demonstrates experience and a willingness to step into a leadership role, it lacks depth, specificity, and a forward-looking vision. Criticizing the current state of the server and vaguely promising improvement does not establish confidence in your ability to lead effectively. A successful application should focus on actionable plans, clear goals, and evidence of past contributions that align with the server's needs.

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    • Thank you for taking your time out of your day to read my application and replying to it. I understand your concerns as you don’t know me personally on a deeper level and I don’t blame you, you haven’t played with me that much. However, I believe that’s why there is a trial period before achieving admin and it’s there for me to my prove myself and show my character to the staff team but also for the community.
    • Oh he'll no absolutely no.
    • From me +1 ..  Maybe its too early for applications, but he seems to be good player and could be good admin.  Good luck.
    • While I agree with what Chris said, speaking from my experience on the admin team, here’s how I see it.   I’ve seen Lackin around, and it’s clear there’s genuine interest in supporting the server, particularly during those late EU hours when things tend to get more chaotic. That kind of awareness is important, and it’s good to see someone willing to step up where help is needed.   That said, being an admin is more than just being present. It’s about consistent activity, clear communication, and leading by example. Right now, there’s still room to grow in those areas. The recent activity is a good start, and I’d like to see that continue. Improving clarity, both in chat and on the forums, would also help build trust with both players and staff.   So for now, just like Chris, I’ll be staying neutral but I’m leaning toward a +1 if you can maintain your presence and address the points mentioned.   With that said, good luck with the rest of your application.
    • I agree with @ CrazyChris  that the application is too early. But I think it's good so +1 from me and we'll see what he can do in his trial admin if he gets accepted. good luck.
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