Mod Chronicles: Jen!

The new staff mod Jen was online around 4:00 PM, PST today.

Geeky Mouse Cinema & Other Updates

HERE is the original post on the official blog. We've already posted most of these, but some are new.

"Dear Quest Travelers,

Sorry that we’ve been quieter on the forums lately. Well, we have been very very busy squashing the bugs and making updates to The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks Virtual World 

Some of you may have already noticed the updates, but just for the uninformed, here they are -

1. Geeky Mouse Cinema
Now you can view various videos from the cinema! Just scroll up and down to see the videos. We will be updating them periodically with original content we created or from our partners.

2. New Quest Travelers Guide
We now have a cool new button at the side of the virtual world screen that will link to a guide for Quest Travelers new to our virtual world!

3. Wiglington Town Guide
Wiglington now has a rotating question mark over his head, inviting new Quest Travelers to ask him general questions about our virtual world!

4. Wiglington and Wenks New Landing Page

As there are many wonderful sections on Wiglington and Wenks besides the virtual world itself to discover and explore - like the Kids’ Forum and the WW Blog - we decided that we had to upgrade our landing page and change the look to provide more buttons and information. We understand that it may seem a little cluttered but unfortunately, we really have a lot to say and offer!

5. Last but not least, we are working out various plans. They include -

- the selection of the Party Mod Trainees and working out a party schedule

- working out a schedule for our Mods to come on at specific times

- working out a schedule for Chee Yong, Galen, Aldric and Edrienne to come on at specific times

- the upcoming locations, historical people, games, quests, clothing, etc

- planning out a series of contests with attractive prizes

- and many many other features that will make your traveling experience in the World of Wiglington and Wenks just fantastic!

So during this time, if we are slightly quiet and slower to reply than usual, it’s because we are working super hard. But we can promise you that in time to come the main Staff members will meet you often on Wiglington and Wenks! 

Travel On!"

The Mods of Wiglington and Wenks

THIS post tells all about the moderators.

"
Some of you may still not be familiar with our in-game moderators. So we’ve compiled their names and done up short writeups to introduce them. It might also give you Mod-wannabes what qualities we are looking for in Mods!

The Chief - Trey

Trey has contributed much to the growth of Wiglington and Wenks. He was the first to make a post on our forum way back when we were still in our early development days. Trey gave us the boost we needed to start getting known and soon more people came to know about us. Trey has also been very active in helping us squash the bugs from the very start. Due to his significant contribution and his vast experience in virtual worlds, Trey current sits on top as the Chief Moderator to guide and lead the Mod team.

Sheriff - mfruit and Daniel

Both mFruit and Daniel joined us since the Closed Beta stage.
mFruit is the brains behind the design of the Open and Closed Beta Hats. He has a flair for coming up with minimalistic designs that look both simple and GREAT at the same time. Back in the days when mFruit was not a Mod yet, he already exhibited Mod-like behavior by being very willing to help out new players and constantly contributing  designs of accessories and clothes.
Daniel constantly reminded everyone on the forums to stick to the rules and was always actively helping out even though he was not an official mod back then. He always looks after and gives good advice to new players and is well-liked by everyone.

Trainee Scouts - Muffin, Clown, BIG, Shadow, Green

These are our latest Mods in training.
All of them have displayed great conviction and are strong supporters for WW who want WW to succeed just as much as we do. They have all contributed in their own special ways to help spearhead the growth of Wiglington and Wenks.
Muffin and Clown have always been happy and jovial chaps. Even in times of difficulties, they never seem to let it get in their way.
BIG and Shadow have always been extremely helpful, constantly on the run to help out new players.
Green - being a video making enthusiast - was one of the earlier pioneers who helped make WW videos and distributed them.
So there you go - the Mods of Wiglington and Wenks!
By the way - as Mods tend to be quite popular - please do not get upset with them if they are not able to accept your request to be friends. They may be either too busy or their buddy lists are already full. It’s nothing personal!"

Mod Chronicles 11: MFruit!

Today on the Wiglington server, around 11:30, I saw mFruit! We were both outside of the Bank and Cinema. Our visit was very brief.

Mod Chronicles 10: Clown!

Hey! I've seen lots of moderators! Today on the Wiglington server, around 11:20, I saw Clown inside of the clothing shop, De'Style! We were there with a ton of other people, including Trey, but we had a nice and long conversation!

Mod Chronicles 9: Trey!

Hey! I was on the Wiglington server today around 11:20 when I saw Trey! He was inside of De'Style, the clothing shop! We were there with quite a few other people.

Mega Launch of The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks Virtual World

Wow! That was a loooong title! HERE is the original post.

"This is history in the making!
The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks Virtual World will officially launch on this very special day. To honor Carto Wiglington and the spirit of traveling and exploring, we would like to invite everyone to put on their Explorer Costume and join us for this once and only historic grand event.
To commemorate this special day, all our Explorer Costumes will be 20% off from now till the the 31st of December 2009!
Remember members get an additional 30% off the discounted price for microtransactions!
Just pop into the De Style clothing store in Wiglington Town and choose your favorite Explorer Costume, then turn up in it on 24th December 2009 12 noon Wiglington Time for the mega launch. And no, of course we won’t turn you away if you come dressed any other way. Just turn up with a cheerful smile for us!

All the Wiglington and Wenks staff will be there, including John Bittleston and Eliza - the original authors of The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks and Aldric - the Creator of The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks Virtual World!

Don’t you dare miss this event. See you there!

What - The grand launch of The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks Virtual World
When - 24th December 2009 12 Noon Wiglington Time

05:00:00 p.m. Thursday December 24, 2009 in GMT
09:00:00 a.m. Thursday December 24, 2009 in US/Pacific
12:00:00 Noon Thursday December 24, 2009 in US/Eastern
11:00:00 a.m. Thursday December 24, 2009 in US/Central
01:00:00 a.m. Friday December 25, 2009 in Singapore

Where - Wiglington Town Courtyard (in front of the Inn)

Server - Wiglington

Who Will Be There - John Bittleston, Eliza Quek, Aldric, Edi, Chee Yong and the mods!

Server Wenks

Who Will Be There - Adrian, Aric, Robin, Galen, Shuhui and the mods!
Attire - Preferably Explorer Costumes"

Sweet! More costumes!

Mod Chronicles 8: Clown!

I'm proud to announce that I had a super-long chat with my buddy Clown! Congrats on becoming a moderator, Clown! Great job! He was on the Wiglington server around 8:45, and for all I know still is!

Mod Chronicles 7: Muffin

Hey! I just saw Muffin on the Wiglington server. He was just hangin' out, not really there for a check-up type of thing, but on for fun instead.

Mod Chronicles 6: Mfruit!

Hey! Today I was on the Wenks server. Around 7 o'clock, I saw MFruit! Once again, I think that the moderators do hourly checks-ups on the game. He didn't talk to anybody at all, so I didn't have a chance to ask questions, sorry. =(

Mod Chronicles 5: Muffin

Hey! Today I saw Muffin!

WW Moderation System

THIS is a complex post.

"OK Guys,

As you know, we’ve been working very hard on many things. And the WW Moderation Structure and System is one of them.

Code of the Prestigious Wiglington and Wenks Moderators

We want to make it known to everyone that being a WW Moderator is not easy. As you know by now, we are very strict when choosing our Mods. We don’t want nor do we believe in perfect people, but we want people who try their best and are honest. And we will reward all our WW Moderators well 

1. They must be honest, diligent and responsible in performing their duties
2. They must be polite and committed to helping all players at all times
3. They must not abuse their powers and ban players for personal reasons
4. They must be humble in admitting their faults (nobody is perfect)
5. They must uphold the reputation of The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks Virtual World at all times
6. They should help promote The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks Virtual World whenever possible and reasonable

The Structure

So here’s how it will be structured.

In order of authority, this is the chain of command -

• Staff Moderators (staff only)
• The Chief
• Sheriffs
• Scouts
• Trainee Scouts

Staff Moderators

These are mainly staff members such as the development and management team. So you can’t be one of these unless you work with us. Who knows next time?

The Chief

There will only be 1 Chief at any one time. Consider the Chief to be the highest Mod position awarded to any player.

Trey is our very first Chief! 

Prior to being a Chief, he/she must have served as a lower level Mod for at least 2 years. The candidate must know the rules of WW by heart, have no blemished record and is able to show commitment in serving the WW community for at least 1 year.

In general the Chief must be well-liked, be all around popular and have contributed in special ways such as bringing folks to WW, producing promotional videos, creating designs, blogging, etc.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure the welfare of all players and uphold the security of the WW virtual world
2. Delegate tasks and instructions and run the Mod’s HQ effectively and efficiently
3. Handpick new Mods
4. Suggest and implement better safety features for the virtual world
5. Reward the good and punish the bad

Privileges

1. The ability to permanently ban bad players
2. The ability to go Undercover
3. Access to the exclusive Mod’s Club
4. Free full premium Membership as long as they remain active as a Mod
5. 2000 rollars and 2000 WW Virtual Credits monthly (yes, you get free credits to buy premium clothes and stuff!)
6. The exclusive WW Chief’s T-shirt and Mug

Sheriffs

Sheriff is the title held by a senior Moderator. Currently only Mfruit and Daniel are Sheriffs.

Their main job is to stick around designated locations in the virtual world where players can easily find them to report bad behavior in the virtual world.

Prior to being Sheriffs, they must have served as a either a Scout or a Party Mod for at least 1 year.

Sheriffs must be committed to service the WW community for at least 1 year. They would assist the Chief in planning any programs and also be a mentor to newly appointed mods to help them get accustomed to the responsibilities.

Privileges

1. The ability to permanently ban bad players
2. The ability to go Undercover
3. Access to the exclusive Mod’s Club
4. Free 1 year premium Membership
5. 1500 rollars and 1500 WW Virtual Credits monthly
6. The exclusive WW Sheriff’s T-shirt and Mug

Scouts

Scout is the title held by newly appointed official Mods.

As scouts, their primary job is to travel around the virtual world and help new players by showing them around and teaching them the rules. A secondary role is to police the virtual world to warn or ban bad players.

Prior to being Scouts, they must have served as a Trainee Scout for at least 3 months.

Scouts must be committed to service the WW community for at least 1 year. They would assist the Sheriffs and the Chief in planning any programs and also be a mentor to Trainee Scouts to help them get accustomed to the responsibilities.

Privileges

1. The ability to ban bad players for 7 days
2. Access to the exclusive Mod’s Club
3. Free 6 months premium Membership
4. 1000 rollars and 1000 WW Virtual Credits monthly
5. The exclusive WW Scout’s T-shirt and Mug

Trainee Scouts

Trainee Scouts is the title held by mods-in-training.

All 3rd Generation Mods onwards will be Trainee Scouts first (after Trey, Mfruit and Daniel). The reason for having Trainee Scouts is to ensure that they are truly committed to being a Moderator on Wiglington and Wenks and will not give up halfway. They will need to serve for at least 3 months before they can be considered for promotion to a Scout - an official Mod.

Their job is to help people around and police the virtual world to warn or ban bad players. They are appointed only through selective interviews by the Super Moderators with assistance and consultation from the The Chief as well as the Sheriffs.

Privileges

1. The ability to ban bad players for 24 hours
2. Access to the exclusive Mod’s Club

During the trial probation period, Trainee Scouts will be watched over closely by senior Mods and staff. Any complaints against them will be investigated thoroughly and if found guilty, will impact their progress to being promoted to be an official Mod. In serious cases, their Trainee Scout status will be taken away.

Party Moderators Coming Up …

We are also planning for another breed of Moderators who will be tasked with the very important mission of organizing blazing fun parties for all WW players and watching over them to make sure no bad players run amok and spoil the fun.

We are speaking to all Mod candidates now and will announce the names very soon.

Stay tuned for the next post!"

Wow! That's really cool! I've been waiting for them to post this!

Important Wikis!

I have compiled a list of important Wikis, including those of Mods and workers. It will be continuously growing, so check out this post once in a while. I added it to my sidebar.

Aldric
Aric
Cheeyong
Daniel
Edrienne
Galen (forum profile)
Howie123456
Ivan
Juls (forum profile)
Mfruit
ninja (only forum profile)
robin
Shu Hui (forum profile only)
Trey
TreysTestAccount (forum only, and yes, it's real!)
UKLover10

Mod Chronicles 4: Trey!

Hey! I was on the Wenks server today, when I saw Trey! He said that the hats with the ears and "BETA" are for Closed Beta users only. He has the black version of the hat.

Mods-Only Room!

There is a huge possibility that a moderator-only room will be coming to WW! Click HERE to see the idea that I, UKLover10, suggested on the forums and the responses of other users and even WW developers. THIS post is the most important, because Aldric is the Executive Producer of WW!

Mod Chronicles 3: MFruit!

Hey! I saw MFruit today. He was on the Wiglington server at 8:00 PST. Maybe they do hourly checkups. I didn't ask.

Mod Chronicles 2

Hey!  I decided to make a new section called Mod Chronicles. Whenever I see a mod online, I'll post a pic here. Today, I saw Mfruit. To see my first Mod Chronicles, click HERE.

Congrats, Daniel/Mod Chronicles 1

There is a new mod on WW! His username is Daniel. I, UKLover10, interviewed him. He says that moderators don't get anything special. What they do is help people a lot!

Wiki Update: Badge!

If you go to your Wiki, there will be a cool badge on your profile. Normal travelers have brown badges. Members have a gold badge!

Moderators like Trey get cool badges on their "About Me" section.