Application for TOR Staff
In-Game Name:Shadmir_
Discord Tag:shadmir
Pronouns:He/Him
Timezone:GMT/BST
When You Started Playing:October 2015
Time Played on the Server:46.15 days
Age:20
Questions
What are some examples of your leadership and/or teamwork experiences?
In real life, I’ve gained significant leadership and teamwork experience. During my time in Scouts, I served as a patrol leader, where I was responsible for resolving disputes, planning activities, and delegating responsibilities to other troop members. At university, I often take on leadership roles in group projects, ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard and on time.
In addition to these, I’ve had practical teamwork experiences. My role as part of the TOR staff team taught me how to collaborate effectively and handle challenges within the community (hello again!). Outside of TOR, I play football regularly, which sharpens my teamwork and communication skills.
One particularly challenging experience was participating in Dragnet 2023. This involved traveling and surviving as a team of four for 36 hours without shelter, avoiding hunters, and navigating to a target location. Teamwork was critical during this event, especially when personal morale dropped—we had to motivate each other to keep going.
What do you excel at?
I excel in technical aspects such as commands, plugins, and other game mechanics. Additionally, my time as a TOR staff member and skills developed in my job have made me proficient in conflict de-escalation. I also enjoy refining and improving ideas that others bring to the table, helping to shape them into something even better.
How familiar are you with the Lord of the Rings mod?
I have been playing the mod since the summer of 2016.
What is an example of personal growth you have done recently?
Recently, I’ve significantly improved my time management and consistency. I’ve developed the habit of thoroughly completing daily checklists at work and the gym. For 2025, I’m making a conscious effort to arrive at events on time, breaking the habit of being 10–20 minutes late, which was common for me in 2024.
What is your role in the community currently?
I actively engage with the community in server chat and on Discord. I like to think of myself as a knowledgeable and approachable member who enjoys helping others. Whether it’s resolving queries, sharing crafting recipes, or giving advice, I strive to maintain a positive and helpful presence within the TOR community.
The last time you found yourself in a disagreement with another player, how did you approach it?
I can’t recall a specific instance off the top of my head, but I have developed a general approach to resolving disagreements since the open letter incident.
I begin by speaking directly with the player—whether through /w, Discord DMs, or public chat—to find a resolution that works for both parties. If this isn’t possible, I either move on from the disagreement or involve staff if a rule has been violated.
Naturally, not everything is perfect on TOR; what do you think needs improvement?
I think the longer-term events on TOR, such as seasons or the Utumno invasion, have been excellent. I’d love to contribute to more of these large-scale, time-intensive events. Additionally, I’d like to revisit some of the fixes I discussed with Vand, Mido, and Fox, implementing them as part of the staff team.
"[Traveler]" as the default tag on TOR I would also update to "[Traveller]" so as to keep it in line with British English spelling and how it is spelled on TSR.
What motivates you to continue playing and apply to the staff team?
I love TOR. It has always held a special place in my heart, and I want to give back to the community that has meant so much to me. Although I’ve come and gone in the past, I’ve returned with plans and motivations to stay long-term.
As I’m now in my third year of university, I’ve settled down a bit and spend more time gaming at home. Being part of the staff team would allow me to combine my love for TOR with the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to its community and events. https://youtu.be/7IvXb9nWyZI