How do you mod a game?

[BlackStar]

What's the process to become a game mod and what are all the things that it entails?

[Ether]

Go to the open or mini normal queues. Type /in to mod.

If you run an open, the queue will take forever to get to you, but eventually LlamaFluff will send you a PM about it. First-time mods have to pick from three setups of his choice. For a mini normal, you can design the setup; then while you're still in the queue, there's a process to get it reviewed. Don't be tacky, the players are what'll make or break your game, just make a mini normal and run it.

Keep the first post updated, ideally post a votecount on every page as close to the top of the page as possible, send out prods (there's an activity overview in the bottom-right corner of the page that will help you track this), react to deadlines and hammers quickly. Open up a PT for the scum, another to store mod information (give your backup mod access to this; put role assignments in here and keep it updated with people's night actions), and a third PT for dead people and spectators.

Sooner or later, you will have to find replacements. Your first resort is the Replacements thread in the queue. But you might have to go to increasingly desperate lengths if that falls through. It helps to have friends. (This is also true during signups.)

If you type cutscenes, don't wait to change to finish writing them to start/end the night phase. Lots of people don't even read cutscenes; it's okay to just edit them in later.

[Ircher]

Also, tip for VCs if you do them manually: Quote your previous one.

Assuming I'm allowed to (not sure - 0 games of xp plus my current endeavor is ongoing), I'd be willing to backup mod if you can't find anyone.

[BlackStar]

Also, tip for VCs if you do them manually: Quote your previous one.

Assuming I'm allowed to (not sure - 0 games of xp plus my current endeavor is ongoing), I'd be willing to backup mod if you can't find anyone.

Thanks, but I'm not ready to mod a game yet. I was just wondering how you do it

[Persivul]

Open up a PT for the scum

How do you set rights so that only the right people can view the thread?

[Ether]

PTs are private by default. When you start one, the options underneath the opening post have a spot where you can add users. You can add more people later by editing that first post.

There's a weird thing where if you preview the post, anyone you've just added gets forgotten. (People added in previous edits still have access.) It doesn't stick unless adding people is the last thing you do before you hit "Submit."

[Plotinus]

At the bottom left where it says "locked", that works as a reply button if you're the moderator of the game; you don't have to unlock the game just to post in it if you're the mod.

took me a few games to find this out.

[Persivul]

I went to the Private Topics forum and there was no New Topic button there. Is this because I've never modded before and the list mod needs to give me rights or something? I'm scheduled for my first game soon so all help is appreciated.

[Ether]

Yes. When you have the rights to start a game topic, you can also make PTs.

[Equinox]

I went to the Private Topics forum and there was no New Topic button there. Is this because I've never modded before and the list mod needs to give me rights or something? I'm scheduled for my first game soon so all help is appreciated.

If you need a private topic for setup reviews or pre-game setup, ask the list moderator in charge of the queue you're using to give you permissions.

[Zulfy]

Badly hahahaha

[Bernie Sanders]

Hopefully relevant question here. What is the etiquette for joining a game under an alt account?

[BlackStar]

Hopefully relevant question here. What is the etiquette for joining a game under an alt account?

When I use my alt, I pm the person modding the game and ask if its alright that I'm an alt. But I don't know if that's really necessary. If you want to play in a newbie game you have to replace in though. You can't get in a game through the queue.

[Equinox]

Hopefully relevant question here. What is the etiquette for joining a game under an alt account?

Don't join any games where you know either the moderator or the player(s) have blacklisted you under your main account. If the moderator asks for your main account's identity, give it and don't lie about it.

[Cromulent Simpsons Quote]

Hopefully relevant question here. What is the etiquette for joining a game under an alt account?