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== Overview ==
Since the end May 2023, having an entry on the whitelist is required to play on [[How-to-join|Server 3]].


== Motivation ==
In the past more and more players approached us and asked for a place where they could be truly creative. We also understand that on the public hives the roleplay suffers from time to time.


The Whitelisted Server is for Players that have demonstated they are capable of following the ELAN's Ruleset to provide a more controlled space for constructive roleplay.
''So we wanted you to provide a place where roleplay is number one priority.''


We would therefore ask all players interested in applying for whitelist become very familar with the Ruleset regarding how the conduct themselves when in-game.
=== What does that mean? ===
'''Firstly, no out of character references!''' Adherence to the Roleplay Rule is especially important when connected to the Whitelist Server. <u>Every</u> interaction you have should be strictly in Roleplay.


''[[Rules|The Rules for ELAN's Game Servers can be found here]].''
'''Secondly, really value your life.''' Your life is the most valuable thing you own, fear losing it and don't waste it for no reason.
 
'''Lastly, Get Creative'''! We encourage all players to get involved as unique and interesting characters that'll create involved and rememberable experiences for your fellow islanders.


== Why a whitelisted server? ==
In the past more and more players approached us and asked for a place where they could be truly creative. We also understand that on the public hives the roleplay suffers from time to time.


''So we wanted you to provide a place where roleplay is number one priority.''


=== What does that mean? ===
Due to the extra emphasis on player conduct, we would ask all who are interesting in participating to become intimately familiar with our In-Game Rules.  
'''Firstly no out of character talks!''' Everything that happens on the server is strictly in roleplay.


'''Secondly get creative''', you're a citizen of Everon that tries to find his or her own path diffrent from everybody else.
''[[Rules|The Rules for ELAN's Game Servers can be found here]].''


== Applying for Whitelist ==
== Applying for Whitelist ==
In order to ensure there is a certain standard of player on the Whitelisted Server, there are certain criteria that must be met before being allowed to apply:
In order to ensure there is a certain standard of player on the Whitelisted [[How-to-join|Server]], certain criteria must be met before being allowed to apply:


=== Minimum Requirements for Application: ===
=== Minimum Requirements for Application ===


# You must not currently be banned for rule violations.
# You must not have been banned in the past 3 weeks.
# You must have a [[Discord verification|verified Discord Account]].
# You must have a [[Discord verification|verified Discord Account]].
# You must have a proper Roleplay name. This must consist out of a First and Last name.
# Have at least 50-hours played on our Public Servers.
# Have at least 50-hours played on our Public Servers.


'''*Players who's in-game reputation is too low will also be unable to apply for the whitelist.'''
'''*Players who's in-game reputation is too low will also be unable to apply for the whitelist.'''


=== Approval Process: ===
=== Approval Process ===
Each Application to the Whitelist Server will be reviewed by the Admin Team to ensure only players that can abide by the rules will be able to join.


If you have recently received a suspension for rule violation(s), your application may be refused for a period of in-game hours so you can demonstate to the management team your behaviour has changed since your last infraction.
# Member of Management Team reviews application and cross-references it against the players profile.
# If all requirements are met and application (role-play exam) is satisfactory, then a 21 day trial VISA is issued.
# After 21 day trial VISA is over, the player has 2 weeks from the trial end date to apply for Permanent VISA (NB: Open whitelist ticket and request VISA review).
## If player waits longer than 2 weeks, process starts from the beginning.


=== Revocation: ===
=== Most Common Application Rejection Reasons ===
Here are list of the common reasons that applications are rejected and the relevant cooldown periods associated with the rejection.
{| class="wikitable"
|+COMMON REASONS FOR REJECTED APPLICATIONS
!Reason
!Description
!Cooldown before reapply
|-
|'''Recent Rule Violation'''
|A player who has recently violated a rule.
|3 weeks from when the ban was issued.
|-
|'''Word Count Too Low'''
|A player who has not come close to the suggested 150 word count.
|1 week cool down.
|-
|'''Reapply Too Soon'''
|A player who has a active cooldown and has applied to soon.
|N/A (will default to the original cooldown period)
|-
|'''OOC References'''
|A player who uses Out of Character Reference such as "Server", "game" or "player"
|2 week cool down.
|-
|'''Reapply Too Long'''
|A player who waited to long before requesting a permanent VISA review.
|N/A (Can create a new application in a new ticket)
|}
<small>''Valid since September 2024.''</small>


==== Bad Roleplay ====
=== Removal of Whitelist ===
Some of our players really think that "Stop! Hands up or i shoot you!" is enough to fire your weapon or has anything to do with roleplay at all, so they can fire their weapon as fast as possible whith the minimum amount of roleplay involved.
Once you have obtained a whitelist VISA, there are a few reasons in which it may be removed from you. You can find some of the main reasons below:


Also Out-of-character talks are frowned upon in general on our Hives, but more so here.
# '''Bad Roleplay'''
## No real attempt at roleplay (e.g. not providing enough time and story before attempting to use lethal force).
## OOC References (e.g. any use of out-of-character references such as game, admin, ban or player or helping others with controls etc, when caught will result in a whitelist removal)
# '''Rule Violations'''
## Any rule violation, regardless of which server the rule was broken on.
## Any ban orders on your profile (wether from a rule violation or conduct in discord etc will result in a whitelist removal)
# '''Profile Assessment'''
## A profile with a reputation to low to justify decent conduct may have their whitelist removed.
# '''Special Circumstance'''
## In extremely rare cases, there may be special circumstance to which a player may have their access removed.  


== How to apply ==
[[File:Ht wl 1.png|thumb|left|Create Whitelist-Request option under #commands on the ELAN Discord.]]
[[File:Ht wl 2.png|thumb|left|Failure to meet the pre-requisite requirements.]]
[[File:Ht wl 3.png|thumb|left|A Whitelist Request as been successfully opened.]]


These kinds of behaviors are strictly forbidden and '''will''' get your whitelist revoked.
=== Opening a Whitelist Request ===
As stated only verified Discord Accounts will be accepted for the Whitelisted Server.  


==== Rule Violations ====
Navigate to the #commands channel under the Support Category on our Discord and Press the "Create Whitelist-Request" Button. If you meet the requirements outlined above, a Whitelist Ticket will be generated where a member of the management team will contact you to begin the application process.
Rule Violations will be handled by our support team and then referred to managment for assessment.


If found to be in breach of the rules your whitelist status may be revoked for a period of in-game hours similarly to as described above (As well as a suspension from ELAN's Game Servers).
=== Roleplay Exam ===
As part of the onboarding process, we will require all potential applicants to write a detailed text about a character they wish to assume when playing on the Whitelist Server. This should be written in the first person (in-roleplay) and be detailed enough that we can ascertain how comfortable you are at providing a good roleplay experience.  


Your whitelist can be revoked regardless of whether the rule break is on the Whitelist Server or our Public Servers. If you receive a game suspension for your behaviour on our Discord, you may also have your whitelist revoked.
As a general guidline describe your character in detail, roughly 150 words or more; what is it that really defines this character? What are his believes and so on? Spare no detail about who you are, your background and why you would like to immigrate to Everon.


== How to apply: ==
'''*AI generated content is not accepted as a valid submission. We do require effort into your character development considering you are signing up for a more heavily focused role play experience. If you fail the Roleplay Exam, it cannot be retaken for a minimum of 7 days.'''
<nowiki>#</nowiki>Step-by-step instructions on how to apply with annotated pictures showing the process.
[[Category:Basics]]

Latest revision as of 08:34, 27 August 2024

Since the end May 2023, having an entry on the whitelist is required to play on Server 3.

Motivation

In the past more and more players approached us and asked for a place where they could be truly creative. We also understand that on the public hives the roleplay suffers from time to time.

So we wanted you to provide a place where roleplay is number one priority.

What does that mean?

Firstly, no out of character references! Adherence to the Roleplay Rule is especially important when connected to the Whitelist Server. Every interaction you have should be strictly in Roleplay.

Secondly, really value your life. Your life is the most valuable thing you own, fear losing it and don't waste it for no reason.

Lastly, Get Creative! We encourage all players to get involved as unique and interesting characters that'll create involved and rememberable experiences for your fellow islanders.


Due to the extra emphasis on player conduct, we would ask all who are interesting in participating to become intimately familiar with our In-Game Rules.

The Rules for ELAN's Game Servers can be found here.

Applying for Whitelist

In order to ensure there is a certain standard of player on the Whitelisted Server, certain criteria must be met before being allowed to apply:

Minimum Requirements for Application

  1. You must not have been banned in the past 3 weeks.
  2. You must have a verified Discord Account.
  3. You must have a proper Roleplay name. This must consist out of a First and Last name.
  4. Have at least 50-hours played on our Public Servers.

*Players who's in-game reputation is too low will also be unable to apply for the whitelist.

Approval Process

  1. Member of Management Team reviews application and cross-references it against the players profile.
  2. If all requirements are met and application (role-play exam) is satisfactory, then a 21 day trial VISA is issued.
  3. After 21 day trial VISA is over, the player has 2 weeks from the trial end date to apply for Permanent VISA (NB: Open whitelist ticket and request VISA review).
    1. If player waits longer than 2 weeks, process starts from the beginning.

Most Common Application Rejection Reasons

Here are list of the common reasons that applications are rejected and the relevant cooldown periods associated with the rejection.

COMMON REASONS FOR REJECTED APPLICATIONS
Reason Description Cooldown before reapply
Recent Rule Violation A player who has recently violated a rule. 3 weeks from when the ban was issued.
Word Count Too Low A player who has not come close to the suggested 150 word count. 1 week cool down.
Reapply Too Soon A player who has a active cooldown and has applied to soon. N/A (will default to the original cooldown period)
OOC References A player who uses Out of Character Reference such as "Server", "game" or "player" 2 week cool down.
Reapply Too Long A player who waited to long before requesting a permanent VISA review. N/A (Can create a new application in a new ticket)

Valid since September 2024.

Removal of Whitelist

Once you have obtained a whitelist VISA, there are a few reasons in which it may be removed from you. You can find some of the main reasons below:

  1. Bad Roleplay
    1. No real attempt at roleplay (e.g. not providing enough time and story before attempting to use lethal force).
    2. OOC References (e.g. any use of out-of-character references such as game, admin, ban or player or helping others with controls etc, when caught will result in a whitelist removal)
  2. Rule Violations
    1. Any rule violation, regardless of which server the rule was broken on.
    2. Any ban orders on your profile (wether from a rule violation or conduct in discord etc will result in a whitelist removal)
  3. Profile Assessment
    1. A profile with a reputation to low to justify decent conduct may have their whitelist removed.
  4. Special Circumstance
    1. In extremely rare cases, there may be special circumstance to which a player may have their access removed.

How to apply

Create Whitelist-Request option under #commands on the ELAN Discord.
Failure to meet the pre-requisite requirements.
A Whitelist Request as been successfully opened.

Opening a Whitelist Request

As stated only verified Discord Accounts will be accepted for the Whitelisted Server.

Navigate to the #commands channel under the Support Category on our Discord and Press the "Create Whitelist-Request" Button. If you meet the requirements outlined above, a Whitelist Ticket will be generated where a member of the management team will contact you to begin the application process.

Roleplay Exam

As part of the onboarding process, we will require all potential applicants to write a detailed text about a character they wish to assume when playing on the Whitelist Server. This should be written in the first person (in-roleplay) and be detailed enough that we can ascertain how comfortable you are at providing a good roleplay experience.

As a general guidline describe your character in detail, roughly 150 words or more; what is it that really defines this character? What are his believes and so on? Spare no detail about who you are, your background and why you would like to immigrate to Everon.

*AI generated content is not accepted as a valid submission. We do require effort into your character development considering you are signing up for a more heavily focused role play experience. If you fail the Roleplay Exam, it cannot be retaken for a minimum of 7 days.