What this is: I've got lots and lots of plans for various quests in Elysium and one of the things I want to see more of and am therefore going to create, is random encounters. Finding buildings in the wilderness with an npc to get a quest from, or a structure where you may find a very cool stealie, rare spawn, etc. I thought it'd be a neat thing to have players make some of these buildings themselves, and have them become permanent installations in the facet.
How it works: Chosen players will be given access to our private test shard. They'll make an account and be given GM powers, instructed how to use them, and given a specific location on which to build. I'll either specify what the building will be used for, or what type of building I need, or in some cases I may leave it mostly up to the player. The player will then be able to build during hours when I'm available to supervise (access to the test shard will be limited or revoked except during these times). Once they're done, I'll examine and approve the design then port the building over to the live shard and a plaque will be placed on it to signify who built it.
How to apply:
1. Post here. Please include:
- your player name (if different from forum username)
- game coordinates to any buildings that display your deco skills
- what type of design interests you most (evil, elegant, flowery, etc)
- what hours you are generally available
- what makes you want to participate in this project?
- any other pertinent information or "qualifications" you wish me to consider
Alternately, if for some reason you'd like your application to be private, you can apply via email. Send all the above requested info to: nyx@uoex.net . If you're chosen your name will still be made public, but if you are not approved it will not be.
Please note that participating in this project means you'll be working closely with me, on something that will become a permanent part of a larger project which has been my 'baby' for years. If you think you can't manage to get along with me, save us both the time and don't apply. I've got a clear vision of what I want and I will not be afraid to tell someone 'no' if I don't like something. You need to be the type of person who can hear that and not take it personally or turn it into drama. I won't approve anyone who I think I can't work with or who I don't think has creativity and skill that I will find useful for my needs. If you're approved, then I will expect you to conduct yourself in a mature, polite manner and you'll receive the same from me. I'd very much like to be on friendly terms with everyone I choose for this, if not at first then at least by the end. It should be a fun process for both of us, not stressful!
Anyone who pulls any nonsense - letting others know the test server information, sharing their test server account info, becoming an obnoxious braggart about having been chosen (lording it over others or indicating it gives you special privileges on the shard because you're interacting closely with a staffer, etc), or doing anything generally nefarious, deceitful, obnoxious or rude in relation to this project will of course result in your removal from it and possibly worse. Fair warning!
I'll be working with the first player in line for this beginning hopefully this week, so next in line might be able to begin in a few weeks, possibly a month or so. If you'd like me to gauge your skill based on your deco contest entry when it's done, include that in your post and I'll make a note of it.
Sweet! 
- I've made a swimming pool, a tree house-well tree platform for walking up and viewing, baths, hottubs, ponds, gardens etc..) - Don't know if you can use my skills but I'd love to be of help and make a contribution if needed