BASIC INFO:
In Game Name: hauntedgolum (Not to be confused with Gollump the lesser Gollum)
Discord Tag: thatguy.3
Pronouns: He/Him
Timezone: EST
When you started playing: “— 06/24/2022 6:31 PM” (according to discord join message)
Time played on the server: 28.33 days
Age: Staff know my age from my first application, but should note it has increased ever so slightly since then. (If you have forgotten feel free to ask)
QUESTIONS:
What are some examples of your leadership and/or teamwork experiences?
Whether in a real world setting or an online one, I make an effort to put my best foot forward and help improve the experience of everyone around me. Whether this situation is working on a build project with friends or helping review a peer’s writing.
What do you excel at?
I am familiar with World Edit and do well building inside of Minecraft. Outside of Minecraft I consider myself a decent writer, and runner.
How familiar are you with the Lord of the Rings mod?
I have been playing the LOTR mod for two and a half years now, and have been playing on TOR for most of that. I would be very surprised if I was missing anything inside of the mod.
What is an example of personal growth you have done recently?
I have always been a bit anti-social, but recently I have made an effort to be less of a recluse.
What is your role in the community, currently?
Currently I spend my days on TOR building, grinding and preparing for things to come. I am always doing my best to involve myself in events and repair my reputation in the community.
Reflect upon how actively you chat and interact with other players in the community, in addition think about the topics that come up; is it TOR related or on a more personal scale?
I am not always online and have been struggling to find the time in my day to be as active as I once was, but as previously stated I am very focused on elevating my reputation on TOR. In conversation some topics that come up include: building, factions, and of course The Walking Dead and how stupid it was to make Negan likable in the end.
The last time you found yourself in a disagreement with another player, how did you approach it?
I wouldn’t say I have ever really been in a disagreement with another player over anything outside of light hearted PVP situations (at least, they were in my mind sorry anyone who did not share this feeling).
Naturally, not everything is perfect on TOR; what do you think needs improvement?
This is one thing that has not changed since my original application. I feel TOR and the LOTR mod in general are very complicated. This makes it difficult for new players to get invested in the server as a whole, and I have seen many players give up due to confusion and a lack of direction (in the beginning of the game). Foxtra has previously given an answer to my suggestions of a designated place for new players to find guides, saying “Ey, we already got a channel to share vids on Its called tor content and if you scroll up you can even find past guides on gear creation”. To finally respond to this message (about a year later) I would like to make the argument that TOR media isn’t the easiest place to find information especially now that pictures are posted there (sure took my time thinking up a response).
Lastly, what motivates you to continue playing and to apply to the staff team?
TOR is a wonderful community made up of the least toxic people I have ever met on the internet, with some of the most creative builders I have ever known. I would like to be a part of it and help it grow and thrive in any way I can. Also….. /fly.
PS. Some guides I was thinking of include Sharmir's lovely guide, and one from a more dubious source.