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There are several servers on San Andreas Multiplayer, mostly roleplay-based, that have applications that are required to join a server. This practice has continued in to GT:MP for Grand Theft Auto V.
This generally is accepted for larger servers like LS:RP, but some small servers also have adopted the practice. So I am curious: Would you join a low playerbase server that requires applications over a similar server that doesn't require applications? Also including a poll for this
I'm also interested to hear what people think about server applications.
Personally, I think they're okay sometimes but I feel like that if a server doesn't have the reputation or playerbase, it can hurt the server's ability to grow. The server would have to have some outstanding features to make it worth waiting to join.
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I will quit, no matter the playerbase
I just wanna log in and play without bullshit
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I didn't join RCRP for that reason. You want me to come in and see what your server is like, yet I need to apply to just login. I'm not wasting a half hour or more of my time to apply to your server (especially if y ou have an under 50 player base) to login and decide I don't like it. That's why I use a quiz on login to make sure people aren't total newbies, or at least smart enough to ****** the answer. I'd be more acceptable to it if for example you can login and whatnot but your features are limited until you apply. Maybe you can only play for 2 hours or something to get me hooked and want to take the effort to fill out an application.
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Probably yes if I'll be looking for a serious server, because IMO that registration filter outs most of retarded and kids.
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Probably yes if I'll be looking for a serious server, because IMO that registration filter outs most of retarded and kids.
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Right, i'll probably do the same thing. Most of players just login/create account to hack or break rules.
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It has its losses (players) and its gains (quality).
But still, if a server has a good and active staff, then players that wouldn’t have passed the application can be banned, and good players that wouldn’t have gone through the hassle of an application would stay.
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Right, i'll probably do the same thing. Most of players just login/create account to hack or break rules.
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If it happens often and you have an amount of players, then you should already have active staff.
"Cheaters enter at midnight to bother players”
Then you should also put a midnight moderator. You will only lose players with applications.
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An application to check if you have basic knowledge about Roleplay and if you can read the rules, that's fine. But not one that requires an administrator to check which takes ages before you get declined because your novel is not 'long and detailed' enough. I'm just not interested (and don't have the time anymore) to follow that whole process. And I think there are many like me that just want to play. Although for some (usually higher pop, with a good reputation) servers, I won't mind too much. If it doesn't take days before someone reviews your application that is.
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Some servers sorta implement a bit of the two ideas, where you register in game but also type in your answer which is then checked by humans (ie. admins or "registrators" as one server called them), you write in the answer and if the person checking them accepted the answer, you were accepted. This was all done in-game.
This requires people in game to monitor the registration though (not a problem on active servers), so I would usually opt for a predefined quiz instead.
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if the application is open-source you can check it does nothing bad then yes
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In all honestly, tyhe application system for a server is a must, as it'll deter hackers/cheaters/trolls from being able to join, to those that are saying you didn't join a server like RCRP/LSRP cause it has an application, You obviously aren't there to roleplay, I'm sorry but it's true, anyway, the application system is an must need for an RP server as it'd stop the aforementioned from happening. so that's just my whole opinion on it.
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Well, this is very easy to answer. If I'm looking for a decent, professional and legit server to play on, I would prefer a nicely made registration system to check your roleplay level and capabilities, but in the other side if I'm looking for a server to play with my friends for a while you know have some fun roleplaying and joining factions easily, I would absolutely prefer servers with no application system.
There is nothing called what is better because writing down an application has its pros & cons, same goes for the simple IG quiz. People above mentioned that with no application system it will bring more "trollers and hackers" which is a terrible excuse obviously here comes the job of the administrators/moderators or even helpers on some servers, if you have an active staff team you can do whatever you want and not to care about trollers and/or hackers.
Personally I have played on many servers with no application system in the registration process and guess what? I have enjoyed my time there, I met great people with great ability to roleplay and I had a fun, interesting and amusing roleplay experience with other players on the server with barely any trollers or low roleplayers. Why? the answer is simple because they have an active staff team who can get rid of people who wants to ruin the roleplay atmosphere for other players.
Writing an application is not bad at all. It shows to the players that the Owner/developer of the server are interested to make a decent registration system for players to get attracted. Creating an application code or a ucp linked to your script is not a piece of cake, it takes time and not everyone are able to do it. Actually it provides more "attraction" to the players who wants a serious server to play on and stick to.
About what nl-videomaster said that he has rolepalyed on servers with application system and he found many trollers and hackers. I totally agree with you and indeed you will find many of them on all kind of servers whether with or without an applciation system, but if you notice they troll after they didn't get what they want for example after being scammed, ajailed or even arrested IC. They don't take responsibliy of their actions during their time spent on the servers.
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Its like applying for whitelist on a minecraft server. It doesn't work well unless its a really good server and maybe with mods that makes it even better.
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It's good cause it filters out hackers and ban evaders, why would they spend time unless they're seriously determined, also once banned they can't keep logging in and hacking - making a good filter. Plus if you're not serious about roleplay and cant wait then you probably have no experience with heavy rp, either way it helps and builds hype, once accepted you feel special that you got accepted