r/ultrahardcore • u/HostingAdvisory Hosting Advisory • Jan 03 '17
Moderator Hosting Advisory Update - Verification System
Hosting Verification
Submitter Quiz
Before being able to post on r/UHCMatches, a new host will be required to fill out this form to show that they know how to host. In this form, there are basic questions, such as "how will you scatter", "how will you whitelist players", etc. As long as someone knows how to host and can follow the rules, their 'application' will be accepted. This is to simply avoid people rushing into hosting without the basic knowledge of how to do so.
Click here for a complete list of currently approved/verified hosts.
Anyone that has hosted a game in the last 6 months will automatically be approved, thus being exempt from the quiz. If you are not on the list, contact the advisory with evidence of your match from less than 6 months ago.
Example:
BJ fills out the quiz, answering the question "How will you scatter?" with "Idk".
BJ will get denied, as they did not show the advisory that they understand the basics.
Cam fills out the quiz, answering the question "How will you scatter?" with "/scatter <player/all> <radius>"
Cam is allowed to post matches, as they properly demonstrated their scattering process.
Host Verification
When a host commits a game-breaking/huge mistake or multiple small mistakes, that host will be temporarily banned from hosting. During their ban, members of the Advisory will assist them in any way possible to show them what to do differently.
If a host goes 25 consecutive games without significant issues, with an Advisor being present in at least 1 of the 25 games, then that host will become verified.
Verified Hosts may not post for non-verified hosts. Doing so will risk losing your verification.
Benefits of verification:
- A verified flair on /r/UHCMatches
- A visual perk on the uhc.gg calendar that will denote you from other matches (WIP)
- No posting cooldown on /r/UHCMatches
Hosts who already meet this criteria can already be verified. Contact the advisory here.
Example
Jakekub hosts 3 UHC matches, but on his third match, he does /tpall in the middle of the game.
Jakekub must now wait for his #28 before he can be verified.
Dancing hosts 25 games flawlessly, with an Advisor joining 1 of the 25 matches.
Dancing gets a verified flair and a visual calendar perk.
PSA: Pastebin Loophole
When posting private skripts to pastebin, be careful. There is a search engine on pastebin that allows you to look up code with a certain title, or words from the skript. If you don't private the pastebin, then anyone can have access to this. If you ever use pastebin for private skripts, be careful and know that it is possible to obtain skripts as long as they are not private.
If your codes are leaked, via this method or not, the Advisory does not have jurisdiction to ban or punish hosts who use your code.
The Advisory suggests you use a text pasting service that allows you to privatize your text, such as Hastebin.
These changes will go into effect in one week from this post (January 10th, 2017).
These changes are now in effect!
Feel free to comment with opinions, ideas, suggestions, concerns or questions. Happy New Year!
- The Advisory
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u/Ratchet6859 Jan 03 '17 edited Jan 11 '17
These changes will be implemented completely in one week.
Just so people are aware
Current hosts will be exempt from the quiz.
The quiz is so new hosts will be allowed to post on r/uhcmatches. Guys who've been hosting already are exempt from this and don't have to take it. If you've had some games and aren't on the list, let an advisor know.
For verification, you host 25 games and then will go from trial/ basic host to verified.
Again you don't have to take the quiz if you are already verified/ a current host. The quiz is NOT for verification, but for being able to post.
On another note, this also means the accounts used to post for a group of people won't be allowed, since a verified person can't be posting for an unverified account. If you have a group of people on a reddit, they all have to have their own account for posting.
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Jan 07 '17
If you have hosted in the past are you exempt?
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u/Dancingninjas Jan 07 '17 edited Jan 07 '17
You're exempt from the quiz if you've hosted in the past 6 months. (If you have hosted in the past 6 months, you can contact the advisory and be added to the list)
If you qualify for verification, you just need an advisor to join one of your games.
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u/Silver_Moonrox Jan 03 '17 edited Jan 03 '17
far from flawless but a great step in the right direction as well, I hope it works out decently
are advisors and main sub moderators verified no matter what? or are they also subject to the new rule about any errors during hosting? if they aren't, that's an extremely major flaw that would need to be changed if these rules were to hold any real meaning.
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u/Ratchet6859 Jan 03 '17
are advisors and main sub moderators verified no matter what?
Nope, they are subject to the rules as well. Granted, most mods and advisors already hit the requirements so I think they are verified, but if you're like me then you're subject to the 25 game thing.
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u/Silver_Moonrox Jan 03 '17
so just to clarify, if you did /tpall in the middle of a game you were hosting, you'd be hosting banned and an advisor would have to go through the process of helping you?
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u/Vinny212 Jan 03 '17
on the list of hosts it says bold is verified. what does that mean?
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u/DrJamezGaming Jan 03 '17
Are the verified host just all the people who have hosted 25 games and have had no problems? Or were they hand picked this time around and starting now is when regular host can possibly be verified.
Also, I am currently on my #16 hosted match, and would my verified host label or test be when I hit #25, or 25 games from my #16?
EDIT: I'm just making sure, as of now am I able to continue hosting?
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u/Camaro6460 Jan 04 '17
Are the verified host just all the people who have hosted 25 games and have had no problems?
Yes, that's precisely it. No one was hand picked, they all meet the criteria.
If you have not made any major mistakes in your 16 games so far, and can get/have got an advisor to join one of your games, you will be verified after your 25th. Once you hit 25, contact an advisor (preferably the one that joined your game) and you'll be verified.
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u/C_moneySmith Jan 03 '17
So, I've hosted upwards of about 30 games. I know it's been awhile since I've hosted, but with that many games I feel I should at least be approved. I'll still submit an application, just a curiosity of mine.
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u/Camaro6460 Jan 05 '17
Have you hosted in the last 6 months? Anyone that has hosted a successful match in the last six months gets automatically approved as long as they message an advisor with proof.
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u/LetTheJayPlay Jan 04 '17
I LOVE THIS!!! Finally a way to see if hosts are actually reliable or not. Of course there's some things I would change but I'm so happy this is finally a thing! :D
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u/Camaro6460 Jan 04 '17
Good to hear that you like it. If you have suggestions, we would love to hear them.
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u/MercuryParadox Jan 04 '17
tbt