Join the HyVorn Team
We're looking for passionate individuals to help build and maintain HyVorn. All positions are voluntary during development. Select a role below to view requirements and application questions.
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Moderator Application
Moderators are the front line of community management. You'll help maintain a positive environment, enforce rules, and assist players with questions and issues.
Requirements
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Active in the Discord community
- Mature, patient, and level-headed
- Available at least 10+ hours per week
- No history of bans or serious infractions
- Strong communication skills
Application Questions
Basic Information
- What is your Discord username?
- What is your age?
- What timezone are you in?
- How many hours per week can you dedicate to moderating?
- What times are you typically available? (Include timezone)
Experience & Background
- Do you have any previous moderation experience? If yes, please describe your role and responsibilities.
- Have you ever been banned or punished on any gaming server? If yes, explain the circumstances.
- How long have you been following HyVorn or been part of our community?
Situational Questions
- A player is spamming chat with inappropriate messages. How do you handle this?
- Two players are having a heated argument in public chat. What steps do you take?
- A player accuses another player of cheating but has no proof. How do you respond?
- You catch a friend breaking the rules. What do you do?
- A player is upset about a punishment they received and is demanding to speak to "someone higher up." How do you handle this?
- You witness another staff member abusing their powers. What do you do?
Personal Questions
- Why do you want to be a Moderator for HyVorn?
- What qualities make you a good fit for this role?
- How do you handle stress or frustration when dealing with difficult players?
- What does a healthy gaming community look like to you?
- Is there anything else you'd like us to know about you?
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Admin Application
Admins oversee server operations, manage the moderation team, handle escalated issues, and help make decisions that shape the server's direction. This role requires proven experience and strong leadership skills.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Previous staff experience required (preferably Admin level)
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Available at least 15+ hours per week
- Ability to make fair, unbiased decisions under pressure
- Understanding of server management and community dynamics
Application Questions
Basic Information
- What is your Discord username?
- What is your age?
- What timezone are you in?
- How many hours per week can you dedicate to admin duties?
- What times are you typically available? (Include timezone)
Experience & Leadership
- Describe your previous staff experience in detail. Include server names, your role, team size, and duration.
- Have you ever led or managed a team? Describe your leadership style.
- What tools or systems have you used for server/community management?
- Describe a difficult situation you handled as a staff member. What was the outcome?
- Have you ever had to remove or discipline a fellow staff member? How did you handle it?
Situational Questions
- A Moderator is consistently making poor decisions and receiving player complaints. How do you address this?
- There's a major exploit discovered that's affecting gameplay. Walk us through your response.
- Two staff members are in conflict and it's affecting team morale. How do you resolve this?
- A popular content creator is breaking rules but brings a lot of players to the server. How do you handle this?
- The community is upset about a recent change to the server. How do you address their concerns?
- You disagree with a decision made by another Admin or the Owner. What do you do?
Vision & Commitment
- Why do you want to be an Admin for HyVorn specifically?
- What would you bring to our admin team that we might be missing?
- How do you balance being approachable with maintaining authority?
- Where do you see HyVorn in one year, and how would you help us get there?
- Is there anything else you'd like us to know about you?
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Builder Application
Builders create the world of HyVorn — from towns and dungeons to arenas and landscapes. You'll work with the team to bring our fantasy MMO vision to life through creative and detailed builds.
Requirements
- Must be 14 years of age or older
- Strong building skills with a portfolio to demonstrate
- Experience with large-scale or themed builds
- Ability to work collaboratively and follow style guides
- Available at least 8+ hours per week for building
- Creative mindset with attention to detail
Application Questions
Basic Information
- What is your Discord username?
- What is your age?
- What timezone are you in?
- How many hours per week can you dedicate to building?
Building Experience
- How long have you been building in block-based games (Minecraft, Hytale, etc.)?
- Have you worked on any build teams before? If yes, describe your role and projects.
- What building styles are you most comfortable with? (Medieval, Fantasy, Modern, Organic, Terraforming, etc.)
- What's the largest project you've worked on? Describe your contribution.
- Do you have experience with WorldEdit, VoxelSniper, or similar building tools?
Portfolio
- Please provide links to screenshots or videos of your best builds. (Imgur, YouTube, Planet Minecraft, etc.)
- Which build in your portfolio are you most proud of and why?
- Do you have any experience with interior design and detailing?
- Can you show examples of both large-scale builds and detailed smaller builds?
Creative Questions
- HyVorn is a fantasy RPG server. How would you approach building a player town hub?
- Describe how you would design a dungeon entrance that feels dangerous and mysterious.
- How do you handle feedback or criticism on your builds?
- Are you comfortable building within a set style guide, even if it differs from your personal style?
- What inspires your builds? (Games, movies, art, real architecture, etc.)
Teamwork
- How do you approach collaborative builds with other builders?
- Why do you want to build for HyVorn?
- Is there anything else you'd like us to know about you or your work?
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Developer Application
Developers are the backbone of HyVorn's custom systems. You'll work on plugins, game mechanics, APIs, and tools that power our MMO experience. We're looking for skilled programmers who are passionate about game development.
Requirements
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Proficiency in relevant programming languages (Java, Kotlin, or Hytale's scripting)
- Experience with game server development or modding
- Familiarity with version control (Git)
- Available at least 10+ hours per week for development
- Ability to write clean, documented, maintainable code
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
Application Questions
Basic Information
- What is your Discord username?
- What is your age?
- What timezone are you in?
- How many hours per week can you dedicate to development?
Technical Skills
- What programming languages are you proficient in? Rate your skill level for each (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced).
- Do you have experience with Minecraft/Hytale plugin development? If yes, describe what you've created.
- Are you familiar with any game server APIs or frameworks? (Spigot, Paper, Fabric, Hytale modding, etc.)
- Do you have experience with databases? (MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc.)
- Are you comfortable with Git and collaborative development workflows?
- Do you have any experience with web development? (Frontend/Backend)
Portfolio & Projects
- Please provide links to your GitHub, GitLab, or other code repositories.
- Describe 2-3 projects you've worked on that you're proud of. What was your role?
- Have you ever contributed to open-source projects?
- Do you have any published plugins, mods, or tools? Please provide links.
Technical Questions
- How would you approach designing a skill/leveling system for an MMO server?
- Describe how you would implement a party/group system for dungeon content.
- How do you ensure your code is performant and doesn't cause server lag?
- How do you approach debugging a complex issue that's hard to reproduce?
- What's your process for planning and architecting a new feature before coding?
Collaboration & Vision
- How do you handle code reviews and feedback on your work?
- Are you comfortable working with a team and following coding standards?
- What aspects of HyVorn's planned features are you most excited to work on?
- Why do you want to develop for HyVorn?
- Is there anything else you'd like us to know about your skills or experience?
Ready to Apply?
Copy the questions for your desired role and submit your answers in our Discord server's application channel. Our team will review your application and get back to you.