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Nova Stars are an additive force. They are Players who add to the Community and Gameplay experience in exchange for access to unique Game Server and Discord features. | Nova Stars are an additive force. They are Players who add to the Community and Gameplay experience in exchange for access to unique Game Server and Discord features. | ||
''Anyone who was previously enrolled in the Veteran system automatically became a Star when these reforms were put into place on | ''Anyone who was previously enrolled in the Veteran system automatically became a Star when these reforms were put into place on 17/7/25.'' | ||
[[File:Nova Stars OOC Note Tag.png|thumb|To identify if someone is a Nova Star, press the 'Look Closer?' button at the bottom of their inspect.]] | |||
=== Current Perks of Being a Nova Star === | === Current Perks of Being a Nova Star === | ||
''''' | * '''''Roles:''''' Blueshield, Nanotrasen Consultant, Bridge Officer, Mime, Clown | ||
* '''''Races:''''' Dullahan, Golem | |||
'''''Quirks:''''' | * '''''Quirks:''''' Pet Owner | ||
* '''In Game Rank Tag in OOC Notes In Game''' | |||
* '''Discord Cosmetic Rank & Access to the Star micro-community''' | |||
=== Nova Star Application and Membership Requirements === | === Nova Star Application and Membership Requirements === | ||
'''''To Be a Nova Star...''''' | '''''To Be a Nova Star...''''' | ||
* You must have a minimum of 300 Living Hours. | |||
* You must have no recent major bans. Notes or records concerning toxicity or low roleplay quality count harshly. | |||
* You must have familiarity with Nova Sector & SS13 Roleplay Culture. | |||
* You must be prepared to complete an application and follow additional rules. | |||
'''''The average Star...''''' | '''''The average Star...''''' | ||
* Has an extended play record | |||
* Has good writing quality and personality | |||
* Has good roleplaying skills | |||
* Avoids major administrative action | |||
* Adds to the overall Community experience | |||
* Understands and helps shape our Community Culture | |||
* Utilizes their feature access for Roleplay, not Mechanical, advantage | |||
'''''A Nova Star Must Remember That…''''' | '''''A Nova Star Must Remember That…''''' | ||
You volunteered to be placed under additional scrutiny for access to features. | * You volunteered to be placed under additional scrutiny for access to features. | ||
* This role comes with heavy expectations to conform to Rules, Policy, and Character Standards. | |||
This role comes with heavy expectations to conform to Rules, Policy, and Character Standards. | * Other Crew will be able to see your Nova Star status in your OOC notes under Character Inspection. There is not a way to get around this. | ||
* Permanent bans will result in the revocation of your status. Poor or hostile reapplications will be barred from reapplying for six months. | |||
Other Crew will be able to see your Nova Star status in your OOC notes under Character Inspection. There is not a way to get around this. | * You have to include a bastardization of 'Moonridden' as part of your application, to prove you have read the details. Ex: 'Goonridden'. Be clever. ex. ''FLUMERIDDEN (me when I go to the theme park)'' | ||
Permanent bans will result in the revocation of your status. Poor or hostile reapplications will be barred from reapplying for six months. | |||
You have to include a bastardization of 'Moonridden' as part of your application, to prove you have read the details. Ex: 'Goonridden'. Be clever. | |||
''FLUMERIDDEN (me when I go to the theme park)'' | |||
== Nova Stars Policy == | == Nova Stars Policy == | ||
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=== Game Server === | === Game Server === | ||
1. Do not abuse the power provided by your Star status to tip the scales of any large engagement, event, or fight, | 1. Do not abuse the power provided by your Star status to tip the scales of any large engagement, event, or fight, '''unless''' you are putting your full effort into your roleplay quality. | ||
2. Do not misuse or abuse the tools or powers given to you by the Stars system. Keep with the spirit of the feature's design, and policy if it exists for it. | 2. Do not misuse or abuse the tools or powers given to you by the Stars system. Keep with the spirit of the feature's design, and policy if it exists for it. | ||
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3. You must add to the overall gameplay and roleplay experience. This means creating opportunities for, and respecting, others roleplay. | 3. You must add to the overall gameplay and roleplay experience. This means creating opportunities for, and respecting, others roleplay. | ||
4. Station characters you want to play must have at least [[Records Template|Minimum Records]]. An exception is provided to station characters with the 'Visitor' Quirk. | 4. Station characters you want to play must have at least [[Records Template|Minimum Records]]. An exception is provided to station characters with the 'Visitor' Quirk, or those playing Hardcore Randoms. | ||
4.1. | 4.1. You do not have to follow the template directly, but you should have the majority of the points asked in your records. | ||
== Nova Star Hierarchy == | == Nova Star Hierarchy == | ||
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Works with Community Staff to handle internally reported Star Issues. | Works with Community Staff to handle internally reported Star Issues. | ||
=== Council of the Stars === | === [[Council_of_the_Stars|Council of the Stars]] === | ||
An odd numbered group of 25 to 35 active Nova Stars decided by opt-in raffle, Quarterly. | An odd numbered group of 25 to 35 active Nova Stars decided by opt-in raffle, Quarterly. | ||
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Absentee votes are considered No’s. Split Votes will be acted on by the Warden of the Stars. | Absentee votes are considered No’s. Split Votes will be acted on by the Warden of the Stars. | ||
=== Community Staff === | === [[Staff|Community Staff]] === | ||
Responsible for regulating Administrative missteps by Stars, and are the front line for correcting problematic behavior as it happens. Staff handle serious in round concerns. | Responsible for regulating Administrative missteps by Stars, and are the front line for correcting problematic behavior as it happens. Staff handle serious in round concerns. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:35, 12 October 2025
What is a Nova Star?
Stars are players that were eligible for, and passed, the Star Application. Star Applications are processed by the Warden of the Stars.
Stars are held to an overall higher expectation of quality and roleplay performance than Crew.
Nova Stars are an additive force. They are Players who add to the Community and Gameplay experience in exchange for access to unique Game Server and Discord features.
Anyone who was previously enrolled in the Veteran system automatically became a Star when these reforms were put into place on 17/7/25.
Current Perks of Being a Nova Star
- Roles: Blueshield, Nanotrasen Consultant, Bridge Officer, Mime, Clown
- Races: Dullahan, Golem
- Quirks: Pet Owner
- In Game Rank Tag in OOC Notes In Game
- Discord Cosmetic Rank & Access to the Star micro-community
Nova Star Application and Membership Requirements
To Be a Nova Star...
- You must have a minimum of 300 Living Hours.
- You must have no recent major bans. Notes or records concerning toxicity or low roleplay quality count harshly.
- You must have familiarity with Nova Sector & SS13 Roleplay Culture.
- You must be prepared to complete an application and follow additional rules.
The average Star...
- Has an extended play record
- Has good writing quality and personality
- Has good roleplaying skills
- Avoids major administrative action
- Adds to the overall Community experience
- Understands and helps shape our Community Culture
- Utilizes their feature access for Roleplay, not Mechanical, advantage
A Nova Star Must Remember That…
- You volunteered to be placed under additional scrutiny for access to features.
- This role comes with heavy expectations to conform to Rules, Policy, and Character Standards.
- Other Crew will be able to see your Nova Star status in your OOC notes under Character Inspection. There is not a way to get around this.
- Permanent bans will result in the revocation of your status. Poor or hostile reapplications will be barred from reapplying for six months.
- You have to include a bastardization of 'Moonridden' as part of your application, to prove you have read the details. Ex: 'Goonridden'. Be clever. ex. FLUMERIDDEN (me when I go to the theme park)
Nova Stars Policy
Community
1. When you interact with others on our platforms, you must be positive, additive, and respectful.
2. Toxicity, bad faith behavior, rage-baiting, and other intentionally anti-social trolling is not tolerated.
Game Server
1. Do not abuse the power provided by your Star status to tip the scales of any large engagement, event, or fight, unless you are putting your full effort into your roleplay quality.
2. Do not misuse or abuse the tools or powers given to you by the Stars system. Keep with the spirit of the feature's design, and policy if it exists for it.
3. You must add to the overall gameplay and roleplay experience. This means creating opportunities for, and respecting, others roleplay.
4. Station characters you want to play must have at least Minimum Records. An exception is provided to station characters with the 'Visitor' Quirk, or those playing Hardcore Randoms.
4.1. You do not have to follow the template directly, but you should have the majority of the points asked in your records.
Nova Star Hierarchy
Warden of the Stars
Responsible for hands-on mentoring, moderation, and cultivation of the Nova Star system.
Oversees the Council of the Stars, and handles Star Issues from all Players.
Works with Community Staff to handle internally reported Star Issues.
Council of the Stars
An odd numbered group of 25 to 35 active Nova Stars decided by opt-in raffle, Quarterly.
Star Council members are not allowed to participate in consecutive Council sessions.
Staff are not permitted on the Star Council, nor should they disrupt their functions.
The Star Council has the power to remove Star status.
They are expected to have a solid grasp of Server Rules and Policy.
The Voting Basis is an Entire Membership and 3/5ths Supermajority.
Absentee votes are considered No’s. Split Votes will be acted on by the Warden of the Stars.
Community Staff
Responsible for regulating Administrative missteps by Stars, and are the front line for correcting problematic behavior as it happens. Staff handle serious in round concerns.
Issues regarding Stars should be posted to the Nova Star Issues thread on the Staff Forum, and the Warden of the Stars should be pinged directly.
Staff are not permitted on the Star Council, nor should they disrupt their functions.
Staff MUST alert the Warden about any Stars violating Nova Star Policy.
Nova Stars & Crew
Nova Stars are not distinct from Crew on a Hierarchical level.