Category:Ranks

"Popo's about to teach you the Pecking Order."

This page contains information on the various ranks that exist on the ThetaBlocks Minecraft Server and ThetaBlocks community. These ranks and their abilities are subject to change at any time if the server staff deem it necessary. Knowing the information on this page is a great benefit to players of all ranks.

Rank Progression

The progression of ranks on the ThetaBlocks Minecraft Server is a little different depending on the rank that is next to be obtained. These Ranks are always subject to change, with additional ranks being added depending on situations and administrative discussion.

To be promoted to Builder, you have 2 options.

• Apply for Builder using the application on the main website. The application requires a portfolio of previous work, a short description of yourself, and a few other minor details.
• Create a build within the Travelers Valley and request that it be reviewed by a Moderator or Admin.

To be promoted to Resident, you have 2 options.

• Be nominated by a player who is currently the Rank of Resident or higher, and then be approved by an Admin.
• Provide proof that you understand the tools that are provided with the Rank of Resident and how to use them safely and effectively. (This is based purely on the decision of an Admin)

To be promoted to Moderator, you have 1 option.

• Be recognized by the Administration to display qualities befitting the views and beliefs of the rank of Moderator. This rank is provided as an option to those that the Administration believes would fulfill the role effectively without the abuse of power or status.

To be promoted to Admin, you have 1 option

• Have it determined that you, as a player and person, embody the qualities of an Admin and show you have the trust and support of every other Admin on the server. This rank is only provided at the sole discretion of Ajcool and jmck95.

Minecraft Ranks

ThetaBlocks Minecraft Server ranks, and their permissions, benefits, and rewards are as follows:

Traveler

Traveler is the very first rank obtained by players upon logging into the ThetaBlocks Minecraft Server. They are fully equipped to explore and discover the various areas and projects that exist on the server. Travelers appear with GREY names in chat.

Travelers can:

• Change their game mode.
• Use commands to which they have access.
• Build within areas designated by server staff.
• Apply for Builder with an application on the ThetaBlocks website.
• Explore the various worlds that exist on the ThetaBlocks server.

Builder

Builder is the second rank that can be obtained on the ThetaBlocks Minecraft Server. Players who have obtained this rank have access to build within every public world on the server, and assist on projects by asking the project lead for permission to do so. Builders may also start their own projects within the main world. Builders appear with a CYAN name in chat.

Builders can do everything that Travelers can do including:

• Show and hide the name tag above their avatar.
• Register to access and view the server Dynmap.
• Change their flight/walk speed.
• Paste links in chat.
• Build within most worlds on the server.
• Assist others on projects with permission from said project lead.

Resident

Resident is the rank provided to players who have shown that they have a level of maturity and skill in which they can be trusted with extremely powerful tools. Residents appear with a LIGHT GREEN name in chat.

Residents have access to everything that a Builder does including:

• Full access to VoxelSniper (except punish brush)
• Full access to World Edit and Fast Async World Edit (except //fast)
• Access to /me
• Access to /tp

Moderator

Moderator is the rank provided to those that the server staff believe can be trusted to uphold the standards and ideals for which the ThetaBlocks community stands. Moderators are provided with all the tools that server staff believe are necessary to keep the peace, and maintain order on the ThetaBlocks Minecraft Server. Moderators appear with a DARK PURPLE name in chat.

Moderators have access to everything that a Resident does including:

• Access to /vanish. (only to be used in enforcing server policies and rules)
• Access to the ability to /tptoggle and the varieties of /tp.
• Access to changing server time and weather.
• Access to the ability to kick players who do not comply with server rules, or are being unruly or disruptive.
• Access to the ability to mute players who do not comply with server rules, or are being unruly or disruptive.
• Access to change player display names in chat using /nickname as per the request of the player, as long as said request is within reason.
• Access to features of core protect such as /inspect and /lookup.
• Access to the use of /broadcast to inform players about important information that is relative to them or what they are doing.

Admin

Admins are the leaders of the ThetaBlocks Minecraft Server. They are here to provide assistance to all players and see to the needs of the server and the community.

Admins have access to every command, and are expected to avoid the abuse of this power. Misuse of power by an admin will be investigated by the server owner and other admins.