Before I answer any of the questions, I wish to quickly add a segment to introduce myself.
If you already know or remember me, you can skip this one. I am the same Agent Knockout, maybe slightly more depressed but that's about it.
If you answered 'no' to both, then I am Agent Knockout. If you have played with me in Town of Salem by chance, then you will know me as Bulgarian.
Affiliated overwhelmingly with SGM, as former staff for a very long time since around 2018, but also assisted or occasionally observed both Crescent and AHG. Was referred to the Discord by Ashlyn, who knew I was seeking out former SGM members and discords to hang around with and reunite.
Was known as a very upstanding member of SGM, typically one who ignored drama and controversy between various actors (including COIs and other permabans on staff members) and merely focused on remaining neutral, and being a gigantic encyclopedia of scenarios known and unknown.
One reason for me to reapply was that this server felt like SGM; like home, with how everything has worked so far.
Name (Steam and Forums)
Agent Knockout
SteamID
STEAM_0:1:96507785
Discord Tag
Agent Knockout
Time Zone: GMT +2 OR +3, season dependent. (Sofia Time)
1. Do you meet all the minimum requirements listed in the Requirements Thread?
If not, please explain which requirement(s) you don’t meet and why.
At this time, I only don't meet pure gameplay requirements (partially due to being in Greece and having about double the ping compared to normal), expecting to be done meeting them within a few days at most as a result. (Also discord linking isn't available so)
2. Why do you want to join the Giants Lair staff team?
It's already been a great time to see everyone I used to play alongside all those years ago. Additionally, since my last resignation during SGM times was already under somewhat dubious circumstances on my end, I'd always felt off, and I simply wish to rejoin and continue doing what I loved doing.
3. What skills or experiences do you bring to the team?
(e.g., past staffing, conflict resolution, technical knowledge, etc.)
With almost a thousand hours under SGM, and probably almost a thousand more across other platforms (Secret Lab, CS 1.6, etc.) before and after, I believe to be experienced enough to operate at many parts of the staff hierarchy. I believe in my ability to be a good, understanding listener able to think and handle for himself, and to have remained somewhat technically knowledged when it comes to the basics of what is and is not possible for a regular player, in Source.
4. How active are you across our platforms (GMod, Discord, Forums)?
Provide a breakdown if possible.
So far, very. I look forward to the idea of remaining active for a very long time. I expect to remain very active (almost evenly split) between in-game and the Discord, as the Forums are the Forums: Outside of Shoutbox, not a place for instant communication, but appeals, threads and documentation, similar to what I did with Teroxa while staff.
5. How much time can you realistically dedicate to staffing per week?
While I can't speak reliably due to being in another country, once I am back to my home sweet home, I expect to be able to play GMod around 15 hours every week, give or take about 5 in both directions.
On forums and Discord, I can realistically remain available as long as I am actually awake and/or able to use a mobile device, I don't have any estimates but it's safe to say I am available for a ping at basically any time I am not sleeping or working really hard.
6. How well do you handle pressure, criticism, or heated situations?
I have proven myself before to be able to handle entire 24-32 player servers alone for extended periods of time; I can remain calm, cool and collected (you could even say I can Keep Calm and Carry On) as I always have. Feedback is welcome as long as it's not obvious trash talk poorly disguided as feedback.
7. How would you describe your conflict resolution style?
As I said before, I am a good listener, able to reliably gleam the necessary information out of text or voice chat (so long as I actually heard it), and able to reliably gather evidence to back my decisions up. As such, I am a mixture of understanding and very stern, able to both be an empathetic person, but one who can choose to stand his ground and die on a hill for a taken decision with no regret having done so.
At some point, enough is enough and people must be reminded that staff are an authority, gray areas aren't to be tolerated and that regardless of if they like it or not, rules are rules.
8. Are you familiar with the TTT server rules and general community standards?
Of course, to a great degree. Ostensibly, they are similar if not the same to what I already knew, so it's not much of a jump. I expect to be able to fulfill the roles I used to fulfill in no time if accepted.
9. What does your punishment history (if any) look like on our servers?
Be honest — transparency is appreciated.
Here, none. At SGM, just a few minor bans and a ghosting one (poor me from a decade ago did not even know what 'ghosting' was)
10. What is your reputation like within the community?
Can you name any reputable players or staff who would vouch for you?
I believe my reputation for reliability and consistency should still precede me, and I still think I am in great standing within the community. I try not to antagonize anyone if I can avoid it, and in-game, even hold myself back a bit to allow for more interesting games. I think many, or most people here, are still my friends and always will be
If you already know or remember me, you can skip this one. I am the same Agent Knockout, maybe slightly more depressed but that's about it.
If you answered 'no' to both, then I am Agent Knockout. If you have played with me in Town of Salem by chance, then you will know me as Bulgarian.
Affiliated overwhelmingly with SGM, as former staff for a very long time since around 2018, but also assisted or occasionally observed both Crescent and AHG. Was referred to the Discord by Ashlyn, who knew I was seeking out former SGM members and discords to hang around with and reunite.
Was known as a very upstanding member of SGM, typically one who ignored drama and controversy between various actors (including COIs and other permabans on staff members) and merely focused on remaining neutral, and being a gigantic encyclopedia of scenarios known and unknown.
One reason for me to reapply was that this server felt like SGM; like home, with how everything has worked so far.
Name (Steam and Forums)
Agent Knockout
SteamID
STEAM_0:1:96507785
Discord Tag
Agent Knockout
Time Zone: GMT +2 OR +3, season dependent. (Sofia Time)
1. Do you meet all the minimum requirements listed in the Requirements Thread?
If not, please explain which requirement(s) you don’t meet and why.
At this time, I only don't meet pure gameplay requirements (partially due to being in Greece and having about double the ping compared to normal), expecting to be done meeting them within a few days at most as a result. (Also discord linking isn't available so)
2. Why do you want to join the Giants Lair staff team?
It's already been a great time to see everyone I used to play alongside all those years ago. Additionally, since my last resignation during SGM times was already under somewhat dubious circumstances on my end, I'd always felt off, and I simply wish to rejoin and continue doing what I loved doing.
3. What skills or experiences do you bring to the team?
(e.g., past staffing, conflict resolution, technical knowledge, etc.)
With almost a thousand hours under SGM, and probably almost a thousand more across other platforms (Secret Lab, CS 1.6, etc.) before and after, I believe to be experienced enough to operate at many parts of the staff hierarchy. I believe in my ability to be a good, understanding listener able to think and handle for himself, and to have remained somewhat technically knowledged when it comes to the basics of what is and is not possible for a regular player, in Source.
4. How active are you across our platforms (GMod, Discord, Forums)?
Provide a breakdown if possible.
So far, very. I look forward to the idea of remaining active for a very long time. I expect to remain very active (almost evenly split) between in-game and the Discord, as the Forums are the Forums: Outside of Shoutbox, not a place for instant communication, but appeals, threads and documentation, similar to what I did with Teroxa while staff.
5. How much time can you realistically dedicate to staffing per week?
While I can't speak reliably due to being in another country, once I am back to my home sweet home, I expect to be able to play GMod around 15 hours every week, give or take about 5 in both directions.
On forums and Discord, I can realistically remain available as long as I am actually awake and/or able to use a mobile device, I don't have any estimates but it's safe to say I am available for a ping at basically any time I am not sleeping or working really hard.
6. How well do you handle pressure, criticism, or heated situations?
I have proven myself before to be able to handle entire 24-32 player servers alone for extended periods of time; I can remain calm, cool and collected (you could even say I can Keep Calm and Carry On) as I always have. Feedback is welcome as long as it's not obvious trash talk poorly disguided as feedback.
7. How would you describe your conflict resolution style?
As I said before, I am a good listener, able to reliably gleam the necessary information out of text or voice chat (so long as I actually heard it), and able to reliably gather evidence to back my decisions up. As such, I am a mixture of understanding and very stern, able to both be an empathetic person, but one who can choose to stand his ground and die on a hill for a taken decision with no regret having done so.
At some point, enough is enough and people must be reminded that staff are an authority, gray areas aren't to be tolerated and that regardless of if they like it or not, rules are rules.
8. Are you familiar with the TTT server rules and general community standards?
Of course, to a great degree. Ostensibly, they are similar if not the same to what I already knew, so it's not much of a jump. I expect to be able to fulfill the roles I used to fulfill in no time if accepted.
9. What does your punishment history (if any) look like on our servers?
Be honest — transparency is appreciated.
Here, none. At SGM, just a few minor bans and a ghosting one (poor me from a decade ago did not even know what 'ghosting' was)
10. What is your reputation like within the community?
Can you name any reputable players or staff who would vouch for you?
I believe my reputation for reliability and consistency should still precede me, and I still think I am in great standing within the community. I try not to antagonize anyone if I can avoid it, and in-game, even hold myself back a bit to allow for more interesting games. I think many, or most people here, are still my friends and always will be
