I should begin by saying that this isn't a discussion thread. This is for me to give a quick info dump.

What we're working on

A week or so ago I said I'd give an update of what SD is working on. I'll edit the WTF doc when I get a chance, but for now here's our to-do list:

• Name Change Rules, skin rules

• Macros - Using the survey results to help us come to a decision on what to do with macros.

• Voting - What to do with incentives.

• Blocksaver - Ways to make blocksaver more accessible while also not making it overpowered.

• Mobs - Fixing broken mobs, potential new mob management plugins, fixing gold farms, custom mobs, etc.

• Events - The event committee is open to any staff member, and SD takes a large part in it.

• Group management - The possibility of using a custom factions plugin to manage player groups on Minerap

• Beer/alcohol plugin - Exactly what it sounds like.

• Player consequences - Jail system, bounty system, etc.

• Moderator training - All SD members are trained as moderators. We don't function in-game as moderators; the training is meant to help us make decision that effect server moderation.

• Map building - Making decisions on what type of map to do, how to do it, and actually making the map.

• Compass plugin - Can any improvements be made, and how do we implement them.

• 1.8 preparation - While this is largely done by OS, some decisions do need to be made about how to integrate new features into the server.

What we do

The Server direction board is responsible for deciding if changes need to be made to the server and its policy, and what they are. We set rules, review mods for approval, review plugins for testing and implementation, work on new events, manage PR/Marketing, etc.

Largely, our work takes place out-of-game. We make decisions by discussing possible changes in skype chats and in voice chat meetings. We find out what we need to work on through player suggestions and mod/admin requests, mostly through our "SD Discussion" skype chat (message me if you aren't in here and want in) and subreddit suggestion posts. As well as discussing amongst ourselves, we'll also commonly ask players for input and opinions, either through SD Discussion or on the subreddit.

We're also responsible for creating custom mobs. At the Kit War event, the custom mobs were designed by SD, and I have a few fun little creations waiting for implementation.

We do have some in-game work. When we have events, sometimes SD is called on to play an in-game role. At our last event, the Gollem v. Warrior fight, I was vanished and running around summoning our custom event mobs. Since all SD members receive moderator training, we are modded for a short time so that we may receive the training and observe cases. We do not act as moderators, and are subject to all the same rules that they are.

Want in?

If you want to be on the Server Direction board, follow the application instructions at http://www.reddit.com/r/minerapocalypse/comments/2ubsxk/minerap_official_were_hiring/ . Applications will be reviewed by OS and I before selections are made.