nabo.@useast

[nabo.]

Name: nabo

Age: born in 1989

Game moderator specialty (see below for choices):
Dota (I can help out with other games like LTD, TDs, HeroWars, etc)

Brief introduction:
Most of you know me as nabo. Im one of your regular dota player u may see often around pub games. I have been on and off a lot from wc3, but overall, I have been playing this classic game for the past 7-8 years. Before i picked up Dota, I used to play WintermaulWars, HeroWars, HLW, various roc TDs like mafa, solo survivor td, elemental strife, etc.

I am Korean.
I am a musician. I play the drum, alto/tenor saxophones, piano, harmonica, and the guitar.
I am a martial artist. I practice jiu jitsu/grappling and kick boxing.
I am a philosopher. I don't believe in religion. I do believe in God and his existence. But, I believe in logic and critical thinking.

I am a university/college student studying statistics and business marketing. I work in between semesters at Hyundai corporation for industrial trade, admin/marketing assistant. I try to balance between school+work+wc3.

What are your current hours of playing time (approximate)?
1-5hrs daily depending on my free time.

What is your current time zone? Eastern

Describe any relevant experience, both in moderating and in Warcraft III:
I have played wc3 for 7-8 years. I have been shaman/chief of few active big clans from various games. I am currently chief of clan HIGH managing 60-80 players. I can proudly say clan HIGH is the one of the most active clan still surviving on bnet.

I have extensive knowledge of wc3 games, not only Dota. I love TDs and any other game which require strategy.

I have a pretty gray personality. I love logic and deduction. I try to be fair and critical.

I am active. I do not post crap spams and I give my utmost effort when answering or giving an input on a thread. Some people tell me I write too much... :p

Here is my post history:
search.php?author_id=6849&sr=posts

Here is my suggestion/Dota (+10min !ff limit on Dota games):
viewtopic.php?t=17994
viewtopic.php?f=123&t=23418&p=105685#p105685
viewtopic.php?f=43&t=24319&p=109145#p109145
viewtopic.php?f=43&t=21162&p=97373#p97373

General topic/Tech support:
viewtopic.php?f=31&t=21870&p=99721#p99721
viewtopic.php?f=42&t=21171&p=97537#p97537
viewtopic.php?f=52&t=23762&p=109439#p109439
viewtopic.php?f=43&t=23817&p=107350#p107350
viewtopic.php?f=42&t=21537&p=98780#p98780
viewtopic.php?f=42&t=23757&p=107003#p107003
viewtopic.php?f=52&t=23301&p=105161#p105161

Here are some brq/appeal:
viewtopic.php?f=24&t=25421&p=113929#p113929
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=25737&p=115056#p115056
viewtopic.php?f=25&t=25615&p=114583#p114583
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=25724&p=115029#p115029

Why do you want to become a game moderator?
I have been recommended by friends/mods/admins in the past to apply. But since i would rather play than watch replays, I disregarded the idea. I realized that i spend a considerable amount of time checking the forum whether it'd be answering questions or giving my opinion on suggestion/technical support/general topic/dota section. So, i decided that I could help out with some of the forum stuff as a mod.

What will you bring to the ENT/Warcraft III community?
As someone known within the Dota community(or so I hope) and as one who directly interacts with ENT community and its dota players on daily basis...with my network, experience, status, and knowledge, I can lead and guide the community and its players.

Closing Statement:
Thanks for your support and see you guys around

[child]

support 100% if he can maintain a consistent level of activity (1 or 2 ban requests a day). Great guy, never heard anyone say a bad thing against him and always hear his name mentioned in a positive light. I think he'd be a great help with little learning curve. I trust his decision making 100% and I doubt anyone knows the rules better.

Hes also well acquainted with other games, I know of LTD in particular.

[coldfire786]

this guy is made of candies too much nice i have known him for 6 months or more but not a single rule he broke
100% support

[Aghnaar]

Support. I've played so many games since my first days on ent with or vs him and I have nothing negative to say about him. His knowledge of the game is vast, he's always willing to help new players with advice in game, and from what I've seen, he watches and analyzes the replays he's involved with carefully to avoid mistakes. I think hes gonna be a rly good addition to the staff if he stays active...

[KidTwist]

I support him %100
He is always active, fair, reasonable, and a nice person.
He helped me out learning multiple games on wc3 including dota and ltd.
Respect

[TimmyTheTauren]

But since i would rather play than watch replays, I disregarded the idea.

You kinda skipped over this without elaborating. Have you changed your mind? A large part of a mod's duty is watching replays and judging on them.

Otherwise, I don't have an opinion as I don't know you, but your app looks fine.

[nabo.]

"I realized that i spend a considerable amount of time checking the forum whether it'd be answering questions or giving my opinion on suggestion/technical support/general topic/dota section. So, i decided that I could help out with some of the forum stuff as a mod."

Thought this part answered it.
Yes, Im willing to put some time on watching few replays to clear brqs or appeals. I have decided that I could put some of my time on forum to watching few replays which is why I was convinced from friends to apply for mod.
Obviously, I will spend more time playing with my peeps, but I can help time to time on daily basis when I am free.

[aqf]

@nabo. You seem like a promising candidate.

0) You only helped in 4 brq/appeal topics? We could definitely use your help, but your brq/appeal activity seems low and I am not sure if you are planning to change this because of your other commitments.

1) Have you posted any brqs of your own? Why or why not? It seems you haven't initiated any brqs, which a game moderator will have to do.

2) Have you have helped in any mh cases? What experience do you have detecting maphackers? Can you use FCD or some other tool? How about spotting maphackers w/o FCD?

3) Why do you want to become a game moderator?

4) I think there might be a potential conflict of interest since you are so well known to your clan mates. How can we be sure you won't be showing favoritism or abusing your power as a game moderator? Do you see yourself banning a clan mate for violating rules?

5) Do you play mostly public ENT games or private games with your clan mates? In addition to brq/appeals for independent topics, one of the benefits to ENT of your game moderation powers will be if you play public games and moderate them.

I don't mean to be offensive, but I wanted to ask you some direct questions.

[nabo.]

@aqf nice questions.

0) You only helped in 4 brq/appeal topics? We could definitely use your help, but your brq/appeal activity seems low and I am not sure if you are planning to change this.

1) Have you posted any brqs of your own? Why or why not? It seems you haven't initiated any brqs, which a game moderator will have to do.

This is a great question. I was sure one of you would ask me this.
Since the requirement for applying is 25 posts... does that mean I need ton of brqs to apply? I do understand why you are asking this though. I do understand that one of the main reason mods are needed is to enforce rules and acceptable gaming standards for its community through brqs/appeals. I will be doing few brqs/appeals a day.

Yes, I do see a lot of game ruiners + excessive noob feeders + few possible or suspicious maphacker-like-plays while gaming. But, I usually win my games whether there is one or not through outplaying, better strategy, and good teamwork/communication. I usually dont have too much problem with my games, thus less brqs to post.
Half of brqs are filed to due rage or frustration towards unfairness use of special ability or map advantage hack. Some are legitimate mhs; some r ban dodges; some r game ruining behaviours.

The reason Im applying for mod is rarely concerning me; Im applying to help people of this community. It is true that I am active on other sections, but less on brqs . But, that is because I am not a mod. It certainly helps if other people also look at a brq or appeal and give their opinions, but it is also true that it is a mod's job to look at them and is expected to look at and investigate these requests more attentively.

2) Have you have helped in any mh cases? What experience do you have detecting maphackers? Can you use FCD or some other tool? How about spotting maphackers w/o FCD?

I am weak in this regard. But, I have been trying to learn time to time when I am free asking and getting few tips from others. Yes, I have recently downloaded FCD, DRM, and Replay Seeker for the first time lol. I have used a similar tool when I used to play on cash long ago, but they seem to be different.
I am open ears and open arms if ya wanna help me get better with detecting fcd mh.
As for suspicious plays by a possible maphacker..... I got enough Dota experience to be suspicious of people - play decisions, map awareness, rune and gank timing, lane movement, etc related to people's judgements and game behaviour.

4) I think there might be a potential conflict of interest since you are so well known to your clan mates. How can we be sure you won't be showing favoritism or abusing your power as a game moderator?

Interesting question. I will be honest. It is true that there could be a conflicting interest. But, I will not show favouritism. People in this community and especially people in my clan knows I am usually fair. If you think otherwise, just ask around what type of person I am regarding management.

Why should you be worried that I will abuse my power in the first place? First, I shall be removed if I do so; Second, people will notice easily; Third, I hate corruption; Fourth, my motive for applying is not simply for my clan, but for ENT community as a whole. I have many nonclan friends and many who dont even play Dota. You show me respect and trust...and I shall do the same.

I don't mean to be offensive, but I wanted to ask you some direct questions.

None taken. I prefer these type of questions that are critical instead of useless ones. These are questions that I expected one of you would ask me eventually.

[nabo.]

There is a quoting limit, so Ill make a new post.
@aqf, I didn’t answer 3) because I thought what I stated was enough. But I’ll elaborate a bit more as you wish. + Answer your new question 5) lol.

3) Why do you want to become a game moderator?

“I have been recommended by friends/mods/admins in the past to apply. But since i would rather play than watch replays, I disregarded the idea. I realized that i spend a considerable amount of time checking the forum whether it'd be answering questions or giving my opinion on suggestion/technical support/general topic/dota section. So, i decided that I could help out with some of the forum stuff as a mod.”

I always wished that there would be more mods who are respected for his/her general Dota skills + had high elo. I understand that being a good player does not mean he or she will be a good mod. I am offering you the two package deal.

I stated that I look at forum often. I have been for the past many years. Since the old eihl days…since when my old friends used to play…
You guys are looking for quality and efficiency. I am quality and I can be more efficient by being a mod on the forum. Brqs and appeals can be time consuming depending on their length and suspected elements. Most of you will agree that by being a mod, I will have access to more available tools to rely on to process a request faster. Also personally, if given the responsibility, I will feel more obligated or motivated to help on the brq/appeal section.

5) Do you play mostly public ENT games or private games with your clan mates? In addition to brq/appeals for independent topics, one of the benefits to ENT of your game moderation powers will be if you play public games and moderate them.

When our clan was much more active, we used to play a lot more inhouses. We used to have multiple ihs everyday with over 20-30 daily online members. Old good times....There was a more general higher level of player base back then. We used to vs other ent clans, other cash clans, and friend groups. Nowadays, it is harder to ih. A lot of people have left the Dota1 scene. But, when we have the chance, we play together.

I play often with my mates, yes. My mates are my bros. As you may know, a lot of the known or top players are from my clan. Stacking too much makes a game relatively boring and too one sided, so I prefer playing with one or two friends max when I pub. I prefer playing ihs. But, I am also active on public games.

As for moderating in game, I have my own customized chat bot and a hosting bot. So, I am very familiar with ingame commands. Oh boy...being a noob with scripting....took me awhile to update old chabot scripts for them to work. Honestly, I believe much of the ingame moderating will be based on my Dota experience, not these technical bot powers. Instinctively suspecting someone of maphack due to suspicious play based on my experience would be what’s crucial. I will probably never use !mute !kick !ban or other admin commands in public. They are more useful when you are hosting your personal private games.

These days, I have been busy with life (school/work). So, I am less active. But, I always find time to squeeze to play and go on the forum. If I thought I cant commit, I wouldnt be wasting my time applying in the first place.

[Woker-]

cant believe u say u are just regular normal player u are one of the best ent dota players

120% support

amazing knowledge and great leader and he can manage everything so well
u cant denie this dude

[aqf]

@nabo. Thanks for the detailed reply. I find your responses thoughtful and honest. I support your application and wish you the best of luck.

[Yoshi.]

This guy is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to anything Wc3 related. He is also very fair and sees both sides of any situation. Been playing dota specifically with him for a long time now and I know he would be perfect for this position.
He is also a very good leader which I have seen first hand. Definitely support this guy to the fullest.
Good luck Nab

[JunZzi]

I support his application, An extra 2 hands will be useful with the mods work. He is well known, and I have played a few games with him, He is very respectful and helpful to any players. If he can put a little bit of his playing time aside to do some mod work, I can't see any problems with him as a mod.

!support.

Good luck @Nabo.

[aRt)Y]

@nabo. Based on what the others said, it seems like you know the rules and are familiar with the guidelines.

But you said, you would watch replays in the free time and help out here and there. That doesn't really sound like passion for the job considering being an ENT mod is a lot about administrative forum work.

How would you rate your future forum work activity?