Angel Dust Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 AetherNetwork Staff Application In-Game Name: OGz Angel Age: 26 Steam ID (Use steamid.io): STEAM_0:1:439388552 Discord Tag: x0xangeldustx0x Playtime (!time in-game): 4w 1d 17h 6m. Timezone: (UTC-5) When do you usually play? (e.g. Weekdays 5–9PM): I usually try to be on during night-time hours, 5pm to around 6-9am when I fall asleep, I have trouble sleeping so Gmod is something I use to keep my mind occupied. Steam Profile Link: https://steamcommunity.com/id/Ahobbitstalebybillbobaggins/ Why do you want to be Staff?: I feel like my main goal is I'd like to make Events like Donnie or Vetes, I really enjoyed the fun and memories made during those time periods and would like to bring joy to people like they do, that aside I also really enjoy playing in this server and don't see myself quitting anytime soon, I love most of the people in Aether and for the most part I get along with a vast majority and would love to help keep their experience with the game a good one and also provide myself with good experiences. How do you believe you can make Aether's environment better?: I know I'll be starting off small, but I'd like to be someone people can go to if they need someone to talk to, or if they need something resolved, I've been told by friends I give good advice and would love to be given the chance at utilizing these skills, I am also on during the sleeping hours so having a night time staff would be ideal for some people who play in the night hours. I also want to take part in creating fun scenarios as I said in my reasoning for wanting to be staff. I do understand that I won't be able to be on every night due to IRL realistically, but I do feel my presence as a staff member will keep people from wanting to cause trouble during the night when I am, even if it doesn't, I will be there to handle it. Have you read the rules fully, understand and feel comfortable enforcing them as correctly as possible?: I have read the rules fully and understand them, I am willing to enforce them as correctly as possible. Space for any extra comments you might have (feel free to speak your mind): I feel like this will give myself a good opportunity to develop skills I may not have, and would enjoy the chance to make a difference! and I thank everyone for their support, but also if you don't support that is okay too! at least at the end of the day I can say I tried. Thank you for reading my application and hopefully I can make the cut! Rule Questionnaire Give one example of RDM: When a player decides to off another player for no reason, this could be considered a form of RDM. Give one example of NLR: After a Raid within 30mins if you return to your place of death, you will then be breaking NLR. What sign would a player place on their base to avoid being raided whilst having no raidables?: You can either put up a "building" sign or a "RP ONLY" sign. If you get RDM'd are you allowed to kill the RDMer back?: No, because then you'd of then be RDMing that person, best to get a clip / sit involved from the situation. Give an example of a Staff abusing their powers: If Monika decided to freeze me in the void and prevent me from leaving for eternity this could be a form of abuse. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masonexe Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 +1 hang out with him for a little, nice guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soula.T Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 (edited) +1 goodluck Edited April 29 by soula.T 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 besides some grammatical errors, seems good. +1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 (edited) +1 Edited April 29 by Enzo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sourdig34 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 +1 honestly I think you would be great as staff. I always see you helping others that are new and just overall great with the community and I would love to see how you do as staff! So far as the app goes it’s done well the only comment I would say is to change the colour where it’s not all white just the questions but that’s not a major issue. I wish you luck for you’re app and let’s dice roll sometime 😌 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racist Goat Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 He’s smelly but +1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebossmanz Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 +1 I have only had good interactions with you; you are very active on the server. I wish you would be more active in forums, but besides that, I don't see anything wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 +1, Great interactions with you, you're very active and helpful around the server. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styxx Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 I've talked and hung out with him and seen how he interacts with the community as a whole and he would be a perfect fit! +1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monika Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 +/- for now. I think you are a fine person. I haven't had too many interactions with you in game, we must be on at different hours, but other people are saying you are helpful and chill. From the like, two interactions we've had I do agree to a point with the community (Also best character in Hazbin Hotel) My only issue is the ongoing TOM situation and how you are going about it. You don't need to be super harsh towards players when going about punishments. Just keep that in mind. If I continue to see you around, and you mellow out in terms of pushing for harsh punishments, I'll be willing to change to a full +1. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetes Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 On 4/29/2025 at 9:53 AM, Angel Dust said: AetherNetwork Staff Application In-Game Name: OGz Angel Age: 26 Steam ID (Use steamid.io): STEAM_0:1:439388552 Discord Tag: x0xangeldustx0x Playtime (!time in-game): 4w 1d 17h 6m. Timezone: (UTC-5) When do you usually play? (e.g. Weekdays 5–9PM): I usually try to be on during night-time hours, 5pm to around 6-9am when I fall asleep, I have trouble sleeping so Gmod is something I use to keep my mind occupied. Steam Profile Link: https://steamcommunity.com/id/Ahobbitstalebybillbobaggins/ Why do you want to be Staff?: I feel like my main goal is I'd like to make Events like Donnie or Vetes, I really enjoyed the fun and memories made during those time periods and would like to bring joy to people like they do, that aside I also really enjoy playing in this server and don't see myself quitting anytime soon, I love most of the people in Aether and for the most part I get along with a vast majority and would love to help keep their experience with the game a good one and also provide myself with good experiences. How do you believe you can make Aether's environment better?: I know I'll be starting off small, but I'd like to be someone people can go to if they need someone to talk to, or if they need something resolved, I've been told by friends I give good advice and would love to be given the chance at utilizing these skills, I am also on during the sleeping hours so having a night time staff would be ideal for some people who play in the night hours. I also want to take part in creating fun scenarios as I said in my reasoning for wanting to be staff. I do understand that I won't be able to be on every night due to IRL realistically, but I do feel my presence as a staff member will keep people from wanting to cause trouble during the night when I am, even if it doesn't, I will be there to handle it. Have you read the rules fully, understand and feel comfortable enforcing them as correctly as possible?: I have read the rules fully and understand them, I am willing to enforce them as correctly as possible. Space for any extra comments you might have (feel free to speak your mind): I feel like this will give myself a good opportunity to develop skills I may not have, and would enjoy the chance to make a difference! and I thank everyone for their support, but also if you don't support that is okay too! at least at the end of the day I can say I tried. Thank you for reading my application and hopefully I can make the cut! Rule Questionnaire Give one example of RDM: When a player decides to off another player for no reason, this could be considered a form of RDM. Give one example of NLR: After a Raid within 30mins if you return to your place of death, you will then be breaking NLR. What sign would a player place on their base to avoid being raided whilst having no raidables?: You can either put up a "building" sign or a "RP ONLY" sign. If you get RDM'd are you allowed to kill the RDMer back?: No, because then you'd of then be RDMing that person, best to get a clip / sit involved from the situation. Give an example of a Staff abusing their powers: If Monika decided to freeze me in the void and prevent me from leaving for eternity this could be a form of abuse. Decent application, just a couple nitpicks and clarifications I'd like to make: Quote Give one example of NLR: After a Raid within 30mins if you return to your place of death, you will then be breaking NLR. NLR only applies for 3 minutes and it only applies to the location if you died protecting your base, otherwise it applies to the people involved in your death. Quote If you get RDM'd are you allowed to kill the RDMer back?: No, because then you'd of then be RDMing that person, best to get a clip / sit involved from the situation. Very minor but RDM applies to both damage and being killed. If you are damaged, but not killed, you are allowed to retaliate and kill them without repercussion, and may still report them. However, if you die you are not allowed to go back and attack them as that would then be RDM on both parts. You are correct that it's best to just make a sit eitherway. Your activity seems great, and from the interactions I've had with you and seen with others, you seem to get along with the majority of people quite well. I do however have one major concern and that is how easily people get to you. People, especially towards staff, will constantly try to find everything and anything to use as fuel to get under your skin and in your head. Staff have to, as best as possible, handle these situations with professionalism and not lash back. You and I did have a conversation related to this and you admitted that it's something you need to work on, and I'm glad you understand that. Overall I'm going to say +/- mainly because of my concern of how you respond to people that get under your skin. It seemed like you were doing better from since I last talked with you but it seems like what Monika has pointed out regarding you and Tom, it appears to be a similar situation. As already mentioned, staff have to always take the high road with as much professionalism as possible, look at the situation with as little bias as possible and provide a suitable response. I'm concerned that you may not be able to look past the frustration/anger in the moment. I hope you can prove me wrong. Good luck! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Dust Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 (edited) Thank you for your solid reviews! I do agree with Vetes that when I allow things to personally attack me emotionally, I can be a bit much that is true. The situation with TOM, I let go of that days ago, only the other day did he decide to even RDM me x2 which I let slide the first time and not the second time because I almost lost my boss loot drops when I paid for the boss, I'm sure anyone would be a tiny bit upset when someone is messing with their free time like that. Regardless of if it was TOM or not. Yes, I have tried to get higher punishments due to the fact of ongoing offenses for specific people which very far and few in between, this is a valid reason for a denial, I can understand how one could think I'd use the power given to give harsher punishments, though there is a handbook that has a guide on which punishments to dish out for each reason. As far as my anger goes, Monika, once upon a time you had a sit that involved me and you decided to yell at me during the sit, my name was sasquatch at the time, and I had made a base in the water. You never apologized, and I let it go, but always remembered that moment, but most of our encounters before and after were always good, never once heard you do it again you might of had a bad day, or something going on but my point isn't to bring this up for no reason, my point is I can remember something doesn't mean it bothers me. we're all human, sometimes we're wrong, sometimes we're right. If I let every little thing get to me, then I wouldn't of applied to this in the first place but I will not pretend that I don't have feelings yes there will be people who might say harsh things, numbing it out in a professional manner is something I dealt with when I worked in Security at a homeless shelter back in 2020, where I had people spit on me or assault me, I had to be ok with the fact that those very same people who might of done me wrong will walk up sign the sign in sheet to go to their bunks / rec area, everyone was treated equally and even then I just wanted to see the best in people. I am here to try and make a better version of myself, and that doesn't happen overnight, and it surely doesn't happen from doing nothing, this gives me something extra to do with my time but also gives me a chance to break those habits of anxiety or anger. By learning under one of you I hope to develop a more stable understanding for myself, staff and player side. I would like to add I once had disagreements with others, but we're also fine now, mostly because it was a lack of understanding, one could say that a lot of people specially on here have a hard time communicating which can be a barrier for some and it was for me for a while till I realized some people just don't think of any intentions while some do have intentions. I am perfectly fine with either outcome, personally I did so much better this time around than when I first applied. 🙂 I got a +1 from Enzo, last time I had a -1 That alone shows improvement but also knowing I got people who support me shows enough for me to be content with who I am regardless of a position, I know who i am. Again thank you for your time in reading & if I get the position I get it, but if I don't that's also good too! feels good just giving it a shot I had doubts in my head but this experience really just made me feel so much better. Edited April 30 by Angel Dust Wanted to extend my appreciation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monika Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 (edited) 2 hours ago, Angel Dust said: As far as my anger goes, Monika, once upon a time you had a sit that involved me and you decided to yell at me during the sit, my name was sasquatch at the time, and I had made a base in the water. You never apologized, and I let it go, but always remembered that moment, but most of our encounters before and after were always good, never once heard you do it again you might of had a bad day, or something going on Yeah I remember your name. I do not remember this sit, however I have had this happen before I will not deny it, especially after a really bad day at work. If I was being rude or possibly yelling at you in the sit I want to make an apology now as that should never happen and I am making sure not to hop onto Aether and letting work bother me and ruining my attitude. I dont try to sound like that. Sometimes I am a bit short with people or blunt as that's just how I talk. However, I'm not gonna run away from that claim. And you are right. We are all human. However, most if not all the time I'm not yelling at someone in a sit. Moreso yelling just to get people's attention or to get the point across if people aren't understanding something. If you took that as yelling at you, that's on me but it wasn't meant like that. My issues isn't with the anger per say. It's more so wanting to punish players super harshly due to them possibly "doing things like this before" or letting people get under your skin as Vetes mentioned. We just don't want you to jump the gun off the bat giving the worst punishment for something potentially small even if the player has a history of causing issues. Staffing is not cut and dry. Sometimes you have to read between the lines, or ask for other opinions. The handbook is there as a guide as well as what to do. Situations are unique. You will rarely have two sits that are the exact same. I only bring up the Tom situation for others to understand how you may handle situations. But this is something you can definitely work towards. I myself used to have massive anger issues two years ago on Aether. Some old heads can agree. It's something I'm constantly improving at. Everyone can improve at things that are genuine criticisms from others. I dont think you are a bad guy. You definitely have been helpful and nice per what the community has said. We just want to make sure you remain level headed as staff is all. Edited April 30 by Monika 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Dust Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 (edited) I do hope you will find someone soon though to take over the shift on timeframes me and & friends do play. In all the time I have played I never see anyone other than Tango sometimes perc on at those time periods, and Tango being removed disrupted that a bit. I do accept your apology Monika, I never once thought little of you for it. At the end of the day, we all have something to learn from our own experiences, where others choose to forgive and forget, I remember and try to avoid scenarios from happening again. I would prefer that people like me, but I cannot force someone to feel a certain way about me, nor can anyone force me to feel otherwise about someone that much is true, but as a staff member I'd have to be willing to put my personal feelings aside for the good of Aether but also for the good of myself, I'm sure I might find a situation more harder to handle than others which like you said communication is key to success as a team, as staff I won't be alone and I am comfortable with reaching out to a few of you at least. And if I really have a situation where I feel I can't handle, I know one of you will be willing to step in to assist. I won't expect you to be there all the time to assist but if there is in fact something that needs more than one set of eyes, I'll have done a minor punishment in wait of what should potentially be done and do my due diligence of utilizing the forums more often. Edited April 30 by Angel Dust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notnobshlobonym Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 -100 angel dust is a secret agent for yowaitaminute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sespo Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 -1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Dust Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 This one was expected unfortunately, thank you for at least commenting though Thiccye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Dust Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 1 hour ago, notnobshlobonym said: -100 angel dust is a secret agent for yowaitaminute Still don't know who you are, or who this person is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 3 hours ago, Angel Dust said: This one was expected unfortunately, thank you for at least commenting though Thiccye. thiccye -1's everything even for reasons that don't exist. don't even acknowledge him. 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. snortthisperc Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 I've got some major issues and concerns. Starting with the most obvious, the Tom situation. This morning I thought we had all come to an understanding that there should be no toxicity/ragebaiting going forward, and then like 3-4 hours later come to find out you attempted to conversate with Tom telling him things that I already explained to him. I think it's super unreasonable to believe that you should be the one to relay a message like that, considering you're part of the problem. Even if you were being sincere and were actually trying to rekindle a relationship, you immediately putting off blame can make another person feel backed into a corner. It's either a super bad lapse of judgement, or very obvious baiting. Either way, trying to take matters into your own hands really isn't the best idea for something like this. I definitely agree the unjust punishments could lead to power trip Staff, don't take things like that personally but we've had so many experiences with players like this. Staff Handbook is used as a guideline for all punishments, no punishment not on the Handbook should be dealt unless given permission by a Higher Up. I think we all understand this already. The context however heavily depends on how lenient/strict you should be, and I have feelings you would struggle being lenient with the accidental/small rule breaks that don't really impact/harm anyone or anything. Such as Bees shenanigans. Monika pointed out a really good concern of how you may struggle dealing with the people who get under your skin, and instead of full addressing and giving assurance this wouldn't be an issue; you combatted it with an old experience you had with Monika. I'd like to say that raising your voice, or even yelling to get the point across is a very different thing than yelling/getting to the point where you're more angry than calm just because something was done by a certain player. From past experiences, and recent ones, that's the vibe I get from you. I'm -1 this time around, I've seen worst players make stronger comebacks so if you can really devote yourself to proving these are no longer issues then I'd be more than happy to endorse the application. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballsack Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 -1 you're an awfully toxic player. Changing your name doesn't hide your Identity or make up for your previous or current actions under other alias' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballsack Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 28 minutes ago, dr. snortthisperc said: I've got some major issues and concerns. Starting with the most obvious, the Tom situation. This morning I thought we had all come to an understanding that there should be no toxicity/ragebaiting going forward, and then like 3-4 hours later come to find out you attempted to conversate with Tom telling him things that I already explained to him. I think it's super unreasonable to believe that you should be the one to relay a message like that, considering you're part of the problem. Even if you were being sincere and were actually trying to rekindle a relationship, you immediately putting off blame can make another person feel backed into a corner. It's either a super bad lapse of judgement, or very obvious baiting. Either way, trying to take matters into your own hands really isn't the best idea for something like this. I definitely agree the unjust punishments could lead to power trip Staff, don't take things like that personally but we've had so many experiences with players like this. Staff Handbook is used as a guideline for all punishments, no punishment not on the Handbook should be dealt unless given permission by a Higher Up. I think we all understand this already. The context however heavily depends on how lenient/strict you should be, and I have feelings you would struggle being lenient with the accidental/small rule breaks that don't really impact/harm anyone or anything. Such as Bees shenanigans. Monika pointed out a really good concern of how you may struggle dealing with the people who get under your skin, and instead of full addressing and giving assurance this wouldn't be an issue; you combatted it with an old experience you had with Monika. I'd like to say that raising your voice, or even yelling to get the point across is a very different thing than yelling/getting to the point where you're more angry than calm just because something was done by a certain player. From past experiences, and recent ones, that's the vibe I get from you. I'm -1 this time around, I've seen worst players make stronger comebacks so if you can really devote yourself to proving these are no longer issues then I'd be more than happy to endorse the application. Everything this guy says is accurate and true and should be taken seriously, and hes handsome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Dust Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 (edited) I would say I did try to resolve my own issue with a specific person,due to it reaching my application. but I will say my only attempt in that was to let them know they wouldn't have problems with me, even when they decided to treat the situation like it was a joke. Thank you for your honest review and look forward to reading more. One can only hope to forgive and forget, I'm glad what people want to say about me as a person as I was before and now, I won't lie to you, I was not a good person specially where I came from, even now I still have traits I struggle with but I'd like to say as of late I've been doing rather well in trying to do the opposite, but when last encounters you met me Ballsack, was a different time all together, I know that doesn't excuse the things I did in fact get away with. If it means anything I'm sorry to both you and James for how I acted just another case of I took things a bit to personal. It is just a game and at that point in time I was driven to be the best but I left knowing I just wasn't doing the right thing back then. Edited May 1 by Angel Dust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axion Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 1+ Chill dude and understands rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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