A while back I campaigned for the CPM and one of my primary campaign points was the formation of a volunteer based bit like Eve Online's ISD. Realized I didn't need to be a CPM rep to make this happen and decided to launch that campaign as an entirely community based effort, regardless of official CCP interaction, and I need -YOUR HELP- to make it happen..!
The PSD (Planetary Services Department) is an (unofficial) volunter based mock-up of Eve Online's ISD (Interstellar Services Department) which is a group of player volunteers split into several teams who dedicate their free time to support and enrich the players' experiences in the world of Eve Online - or in this case, Dust 514. While in no official capacity like the ISD, the PSD is a consolidated group of players who are no less dedicated toward crowd-sourced assistance toward the Dust 514 Dev Team and the Community alike.
Currently, it is just myself (particularly in the AIV division), but I am looking for more influential members of the community to spearhead certain teams or join me in the team that I've aligned myself with. Resources are posted below, where available.
Please suggest influential members of the community that would potentially be interested in joining and/or leading the following teams (names subject to change at their discretion: Anomaly Investigations and VerificationsMembers of AIV will work to test all new features post-release and document any bugs, glitches, or general issues on a
publicly accessible Trello board in an effort to locate, confirm, consolidate, and categorize any and all problems with the game. Members will work closely with the Bugs/Technical Support forum as a primary means of identification of new issues as they arise. Applicants should show a history of bug reporting and confirmation efforts.
Planetary Journalism and Event-TrackingMembers of PJET are general media celebrities who report the ins and outs of all things Dust 514, whether they be in the form of a Podcast, Youtube Channel, or any media outlet. These members are expectantly well known amongst the community and report on anything concerning the game, player-driven events, fact driven, or opinionated, providing a broad spectrum of all things Dust 514 for the community viewer. Applicants should show their respective media outlet which they use on a consistent basis.
Celestial Guides and Resources DivisionMembers of CGRD specialize in assisting players with all things related to Dust 514 are are expectantly knowledgeable in a specialized field or broad spectrum applications of the game. They follow a philosophy that a intuitive education toward Dust 514's mechanics provide a more welcoming experience to the game and all it's facets, providing general support and answering questions when provided. Applicants should show a history of assisting new players and the community in general.
Terrestial Linguistics and Resource LocalizationMembers of the TLRL specialize primarily in translating the game and providing resources for non-English speaking players that do not have official localization. Applicants are expected to be fluent in both languages that they intend to become a representative for and if possible work with members of the CGRD to provide non-English speaking players a more welcoming experience overall.
Current considerations (entities in the process of contacting):
Members of
The Biomassed Podcast teamMembers of
Dust UniversityMembers of
The Learning Coalition BAMM HAVOCCEO PyrexTranslators for non-supported languages.