Alpha Toon - Developer Application - 5/27/19

[Alpha Toon]

Name (Steam Name):
Alpha Toon

Tell us about yourself:
Most of the older people know me by now, but I'm 22 and have a full time job. When I'm not working, I like to mess around with code and play rpg's once in awhile.

What role are you taking? (Programmer, Server Configurator, Mapper etc.):
Programmer

Please describe your experience in the field relevant to the role you're applying for:
I have been working with Lua since I was about 15 and have expanded my knowledge of it. I have previously worked with william in the community and one before it. I also know a bit of other languages such as C#, Java, PHP and JS (Experience varies). I also work really well with web development using HTML & CSS.​

function setGameRank(ply)
    if (not ply or not IsValid(ply) or not ply:IsPlayer() or not ply.SteamID) then return end
    
    local steam64 = ply:SteamID64()
    local query = db:query("SELECT `member_group_id` FROM `core_members` WHERE `steamid`='".. steam64 .. "'")
    
    function query:onSuccess(tblData)
        if (not tblData[1] or not tblData[1].member_group_id) then
            return
        end
        
        groupid = tblData[1].member_group_id
        print(groupid)
        setForumRank(ply, groupid, steam64)

        if groupid and ply:GetUserGroup() != idtorank[groupid].rank then
            ply:AddNote("Forum Rank: " .. idtorank[groupid].name)
            ply:AddNote("Setting ulx rank to " .. idtorank[groupid].name)
            RunConsoleCommand("ulx", "adduser", ply:Name(), idtorank[groupid].rank)
        end
    end
    query:start()
end

Why do you want to become a developer for Revival? (One Paragraph Min.):
This community is one that will forever be one that I come back to. I was here since the beginning and want to see it grow even bigger. I feel that my knowledge with Lua can help bring new and exciting things to the servers that revival currently has and will expand into. It also appears that the dev team seems to always be short staffed.

What can you bring to the development team?:
I was previously a developer for Revival (Believe I was a senior dev). Older members can tell you that I'm efficient with my code and will actively fix any errors that arise. I'm also open to learning new concepts and will take advice from devs if it's useful.

Any extra information please add it here:
As mentioned, I have a full time job, but should be available most mornings. If I'm unavailable, I'll let the proper people know. For any work I've done that you'd like to see, feel free to contact me.​

 

[Rapteh]

Ah yes! Another developer application.

I'm going to be honest, I don't know much about developers or how many more we need in that regard, but when I see you first joined on the 25th of January 2017, my eyes lit up. I love old players rejoining RevivalServers again, especially with the intent to make it all better as a staff member.

Unfortunately, the above statement has led me to leaving positive replies and +1's on a lot of old players apps, almost a bias if you will. Often these old members retain their staff position for about a week or two, and then they yeet into whatever is equivalent of inactivity oblivion and stay there, two examples from forum staff can come to mind: @Remii and @Beyond [Kai]. Now, granted Kai did not go inactive, but he goes to show that while old is good, it doesn't always mean it's the best in regards to achieving a position.

Application wise, I actually kinda like it. It's short, and it gets straight to the point. Cutting the chase, if you will.
It could do with some colours to help spice things up, but I feel like you deserve a go at Development.

I don't know you, at all, but if you can help improve Revival than I am willing to take that chance.

I am therefore going to leave a positive review, otherwise known as a +1 on this application.
Best of luck to you, @Alpha Toon.

 

[Alpha Toon]

Ah yes! Another developer application.

I'm going to be honest, I don't know much about developers or how many more we need in that regard, but when I see you first joined on the 25th of January 2017, my eyes lit up. I love old players rejoining RevivalServers again, especially with the intent to make it all better as a staff member.

Unfortunately, the above statement has led me to leaving positive replies and +1's on a lot of old players apps, almost a bias if you will. Often these old members retain their staff position for about a week or two, and then they yeet into whatever is equivalent of inactivity oblivion and stay there, two examples from forum staff can come to mind: @Remii and @Beyond [Kai]. Now, granted Kai did not go inactive, but he goes to show that while old is good, it doesn't always mean it's the best in regards to achieving a position.

Application wise, I actually kinda like it. It's short, and it gets straight to the point. Cutting the chase, if you will.
It could do with some colours to help spice things up, but I feel like you deserve a go at Development.

I don't know you, at all, but if you can help improve Revival than I am willing to take that chance.

I am therefore going to leave a positive review, otherwise known as a +1 on this application.
Best of luck to you, @Alpha Toon.

While I appreciate the support, I think my application should be judged on my experience and not simply me being an old member.

 

[DECO6]

Accepted!
Welcome to the team.​

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[GhazghkullThraka]

Locked and Moved.