The Dragon's Neck is built on the objective of creating a world unique and detail-driven. With that in mind, we work together on this project passionately and for a variety of personal motivating factors. We do not develop, build, or contribute with an expectation of monetary gain, only that we might contribute to a project that surpasses the quality and experience of all others.
Our Culture and Expectations
Integrity & Confidentiality:
If you’re interested in joining the team, please contact Aschent_ on the Forums. We look forward to hearing from you!
Producer
Along with the above information, please include:
Role Requirements:
Discord Moderator
Please include:
Role Requirements:
Area Design
Please submit an area designed with vanilla assets to be considered. This should be a 4x4 area of any kind. Do not use any Encounters, scripting or triggers.
Role Requirements:
Scripting
Please submit a sample module with a system you have designed and created. This does not need to be an overly complex system, what I am looking for is the ability to craft your code in a sensible manner that minimizes server strain on the CPU.
Also, as it relates to scripting:
Writer
This role requires a significant understanding of the current narrative changes that TDN has undergone, as well as the ability to craft narrative and dialog that is proper, efficient, and digestable across numerous facets. (NPC Conversations, Books, General Storytelling, etc).
Please submit a short-story under 1,000 words that showcases your ability to write creatively.
3D Artist
This role requires a few specific expectations (mentioned below). While we are unlikely to take on apprenticeship-type developers, if an interested individual submits an application that exceeds expectations and shows a personal effort to learn Blender and the processes, they will be considered. Those who are interested will need to consistently partner with the Art Director and development team to craft a standard-defining level of quality unlike anything NWN has seen in the past.
Role Requirements:
Our Culture and Expectations
Integrity & Confidentiality:
- Trust is the foundation of our team. All members must uphold a high standard of integrity and maintain the confidentiality of our work. Some features are designed to surprise our community, and protecting those surprises is critical. Leaking or sharing sensitive information is strictly prohibited.
- Collaboration is key to our success. We value open discussions and spirited debates, but respect and professionalism must always come first. Each team member is expected to contribute positively to the group dynamic and commit to shared goals.
- Our work is fueled by enthusiasm, creativity, and personal motivation—not monetary gain. We believe that the joy of contributing to a unique and detail-rich project is its own reward.
If you’re interested in joining the team, please contact Aschent_ on the Forums. We look forward to hearing from you!
Application Basics
- Discord Name:
- TDN Login Name:
- TDN Character Name(s):
- Field of Expertise (Scripting/Area Design/Writer/3D Artist/Producer):
- Timezone:
- Why would you like to join the Development Team?
- What experience do you have?
- Anything else we should know?
Field-Specific Details
Producer
Along with the above information, please include:
- Previous experience using Project Management utilities (JIRA / Trello / Codecks / etc).
- Previous experience exporting data into functional tables and visualizations (Google Sheets / Excel / etc.)
- Familiarity with what matters most to communities like TDN, comfortable prioritizing certain tasks over others depending on total impact.
Role Requirements:
- Project Management
- Ability to organize and oversee development schedules, timelines, and deliverables.
- Experience with project management tools such as Trello, JIRA, or similar platforms.
- Maintain and update project boards, ensuring tasks are well-defined, assigned, and tracked.
- Communication
- Act as a liaison between different teams (e.g., art, design, programming) to ensure alignment on goals and deadlines.
- Keep team members informed about progress, blockers, and updates through regular check-ins or reports.
- Facilitate productive discussions to resolve challenges or conflicts.
- Task Prioritization
- Assist in prioritizing features, fixes, and updates based on project goals and deadlines.
- Help identify and mitigate potential bottlenecks or risks in the production pipeline.
- Documentation
- Maintain clear and accessible documentation of development processes, timelines, and decisions.
- Ensure project management tools are consistently updated and reflect the current status of tasks.
Discord Moderator
Please include:
- Prior experience moderating forums and Discord servers.
- Feedback on the current state of the TDN Discord and improvements you'd like to see.
Role Requirements:
- Community Engagement
- Actively participate in the community and set a positive example for other members.
- Help foster a welcoming and respectful environment.
- Moderation Skills
- Monitor channels to ensure all interactions align with community guidelines and server rules.
- Handle reports of inappropriate behavior or rule violations promptly and fairly.
- Conflict Resolution
- De-escalate disputes between community members diplomatically.
- Remain neutral and professional when addressing issues or enforcing rules.
- Communication & Prompt Responses
- Respond to inquiries from community members in a timely and respectful manner.
- Communicate effectively with the moderation team about ongoing issues or concerns.
- Availability
- Dedicate a few hours weekly to active moderation and monitoring.
- Confidentiality
- Respect privacy of all users and the confidentiality of the moderation discusions.
- Avoid sharing sensitive information about community members or moderation actions.
Area Design
Please submit an area designed with vanilla assets to be considered. This should be a 4x4 area of any kind. Do not use any Encounters, scripting or triggers.
- Please be as creative as possible.
- Leverage placeables in a creative and unique manner.
- Do not rely on the tileset to do the heavy lifting; enhance what exists with placeables.
Role Requirements:
- Github usage (we can give a tutorial on usage).
- Consistent output of area builds.
Scripting
Please submit a sample module with a system you have designed and created. This does not need to be an overly complex system, what I am looking for is the ability to craft your code in a sensible manner that minimizes server strain on the CPU.
Also, as it relates to scripting:
- GitHub usage will be required.
- You'll need to take ideas and concepts and turn them into code.
- Be able to advise and make recommendations on systems and implementation issues/challenges.
- Consistency.
- VSCode familiarity.
- Github familiarity.
- Proficient in NWScript.
Writer
This role requires a significant understanding of the current narrative changes that TDN has undergone, as well as the ability to craft narrative and dialog that is proper, efficient, and digestable across numerous facets. (NPC Conversations, Books, General Storytelling, etc).
Please submit a short-story under 1,000 words that showcases your ability to write creatively.
3D Artist
This role requires a few specific expectations (mentioned below). While we are unlikely to take on apprenticeship-type developers, if an interested individual submits an application that exceeds expectations and shows a personal effort to learn Blender and the processes, they will be considered. Those who are interested will need to consistently partner with the Art Director and development team to craft a standard-defining level of quality unlike anything NWN has seen in the past.
Role Requirements:
- Familiarity with Blender & Neverblender.
- An eye for quality & commitment to being thorough.
- Collaborative mindset & receptive to feedback with a focus on improving one's craft.
- Proficiency in skinmeshing.
- Familiar with the NWN Workflow as it relates to file management. (Haks, .mdl, .tga/.dds, etc).
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