Algorithm: Black Is Recruiting!

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The team of Algorithm: Black was created for the purpose of designing and executing an alternate storyline that is player-driven and player-responsive. This is accomplished by executing a series of player events that incorporate in-game, out-of-game, and alternate reality game aspects in each event to provide a truly unique experience for everyone who participates.

To continue in A:B's efforts to add to the quality of our events, we are opening the doors of recruitment, to allow the players a chance to join our staff.

At the moment, several positions are available on the team, and we will be accepting applications from anyone who wishes to join and aid us in what it is that we do. These are not paid positions by any means, and inclusion in any of these positions will not grant you access to future storyline or 'spoilers,' which will allow you to continue to participate to our events to some degree if you wish.

Positions Available:

Art

We are currently looking for talented artists of all mediums. Sketch artists, painters, scribblers, Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro artists, etc. There is high demand for graphics during our events, to generate the feel and mystery that we try to incorporate in everything we do. As an artist, you will be at the forefront of our Art Department, helping generate one of the many forms of content that we require for our events.

Requirements:

* Details of what mediums you are profficient in.
* Samples of prior artwork, performed in those mediums.

Audio

A goal of ours is to affect our event participants on all senses, including auditory. This generates a need for team members that are capable of recording and mixing audio for use by the Algorithm: Black team. Whether it be audio effects that will be featured in our videos, a file that will be played over RMC: Terminal, or a sound effect for a phone call, you'll be needed to help put it together from scratch.

Requirements:

* Mention of what programs you use, and how well-versed you are in them.
* Samples of audio that you have produced or mixed.

Liaisons

Because LESIG can neither confirm nor deny our storylines, and because they have enough on their plate without worrying about whatever we're up to, A:B has its own event liaisons for the purpose of helping guide players through our events without undermining what LESIG does. That is to say that we play the part of Liaisons, but only in the realm of our events, and do not have any of the resources available to us that real Liaisons and LESIG characters have. Regardless, we do have a need for such, and positions are currently open for Liaison roles. If you feel you are willing/capable of devoting yourself to the position, providing entertainment for the players when it may otherwise be non-existant, and are capable of treating the role seriously, we'll make sure you play a relevant and necessary role in our events.

Requirements:

* A strong sense of roleplay and character development.
* You MUST be able to devote no less than 5 hours per week to your Liaison Character.
* You MUST be able to include players, regardless of personal bias to any player, crew or faction.
* You are responsible for leveling your Liaison character, and providing abilities, info and other necessary items for the character you create.

Puzzle Creation

One thing we cannot stress enough about our events is the necessity of content. This comes in all forms, whether it be text, images, audio, video, or other various mediums. It is difficult to create puzzles, encryptions, and codes that require a certain degree of skill to solve, but it is necessary. As a Puzzle Creator, you will not only be doing this, but finding new ways to create, distribute, and encrypt clues that we will be using in our events. It can be difficult and isn't for the light-hearted, but all it takes is some research and imagination.

Requirements:

* Logic and reason.
* Some knowledge in various forms of encryption.

Street Team

The reason why Algorithm: Black has had the success that it has is at least partly due to the incorporation of ARG (alternate reality game) aspects that have not been used prior. These are tasks that must be performed offline, in your city or town. This includes advertising the team, communicating with location owners and management, and hiding clues in various public areas (you see the reason for communication with location owners, right?) for players to find while participating in our events. This is essentially the legwork department of Algorithm: Black, and is very important to our events.

Requirements:

* Reliable transportation to/from locations in your city or town.
* Professional attitude and willingness to communicate with people in charge about what you're doing.
* Time and devotion.

Video

These are essential to our events. They provide clues to what is happening, and tell parts of the story that may not otherwise be told in other formats. As such, we need people who can film, edit, and produce high quality videos for our events. Some of our videos are live action, and some are flimed in-game through the use of utilities like FRAPS.

Requirements:

* Film recording and editing capabilities.
* Samples of prior work.

To apply for any of these positions, please complete the following application and e-mail it to ZeroSum@AlgorithmBlack.com with the subject 'A:B Application.' Please be sure to include any samples you are providing as attachments. Note that applications will be accepted until Saturday, January 19th at 5:00pm Pacific Time. Accepted members will be contacted the day after.

ALGORITHM: BLACK APPLICATION

Name:
Age:
Location:
MxO Handle:
MxO Server:
MxO Organization:
Xfire Username:

Desired Staff Username:

Position Applying For:

Areas Profficient In:

Reason for Applying:

Note: All information will be kept private, including Staff Member Identities. Remember to include samples of prior work if required for the applied position. Upon completion, e-mail to ZeroSum@AlgorithmBlack.com.