From f6c47e11a75dcd63c32dda7ff242942f5a30ec48 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JBHyperion Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 11:16:03 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 01/22] Add MAT stub --- wiki/Modding/MAT/en.md | 18 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+) create mode 100644 wiki/Modding/MAT/en.md diff --git a/wiki/Modding/MAT/en.md b/wiki/Modding/MAT/en.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..6580bfddffaa --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/Modding/MAT/en.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +tags: + - MAT + +# Mapping Assistance Team + +The Mapping Assistance Team (MAT) were a precursor group to the current [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators), responsible for assessing the quality of Pending beatmaps. MAT members were able to recommend maps deemed worthy for Ranked status to members of the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/BAT) (BAT) by placing a [proto-bubble](/wiki/Modding/Protobubble), who would then evaluate the map and give a final decision on whether the beatmap should enter Ranked status. + +## History of the MAT + +The MAT was formed on the 27th of December, 2009, with initial members being hand-picked by members of the BAT. + +Shortly afterwards, open applications were held, allowing all members of the general mapping and modding community to apply for a position in the Mapping Assistance Team. On the 26th of February, 2010, the first new batch of MAT members were added from these applicants, based on a collective evaluation from members of the Beatmap Appreciation Team and existing MAT. Further application cycles would be held regularly to scout for new members, as well as provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants. + +On the 4th of October, 2010, members of the Mapping Assistance Team gained the ability to place full Bubble and Bubble Pop icons on beatmaps, bringing their roles and responsibilities more into line with their Beatmap Appreciation Team colleagues. However, they would still not possess forum or in-game chat moderation tools, and were to focus solely on evaluating and promoting beatmaps. + +Following a gradual convergence of experience and responsibility between the two teams, on the 23rd of April, 2013, the Mapping Assistance Team was dissolved, with all current members being promoted to the Beatmap Appreciation Team and receiving the associated moderation tools and responsibilities. + + From d44f6a7845a053781fa25b91e77e85fdc6a54992 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JBHyperion Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 11:28:03 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 02/22] Add Proto-bubble stub --- wiki/Modding/MAT/Protobubble/en.md | 10 ++++++++++ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+) create mode 100644 wiki/Modding/MAT/Protobubble/en.md diff --git a/wiki/Modding/MAT/Protobubble/en.md b/wiki/Modding/MAT/Protobubble/en.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..1ba5948a40e3 --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/Modding/MAT/Protobubble/en.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ +tags: + - Pubble + +# Proto-bubble + +The proto-bubble (or *pubble*) was an icon used by members of the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/MAT) (MAT) in the beatmap Ranking process. It was designed to indicate beatmaps believed to be of a suitably high quality for Ranking by members of the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/BAT) (BAT), who could then place a full Bubble icon if the beatmap met their approval. + +The proto-bubble icon was retired on the 23rd of April, 2013, following the dissolution of the Mapping Assistance Team and the promotion of all current team members to the Beatmap Appreciation Team. + + From 47524000923ba6d77fb7c5c9f62e6720d48d7b17 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JBHyperion Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 11:34:11 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 03/22] Fix folder hierarchy --- wiki/Modding/{MAT => }/Protobubble/en.md | 0 1 file changed, 0 insertions(+), 0 deletions(-) rename wiki/Modding/{MAT => }/Protobubble/en.md (100%) diff --git a/wiki/Modding/MAT/Protobubble/en.md b/wiki/Modding/Protobubble/en.md similarity index 100% rename from wiki/Modding/MAT/Protobubble/en.md rename to wiki/Modding/Protobubble/en.md From 75d4fb0667d485db5ea0c8fdd2d6e76299d959f2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JBHyperion Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 11:47:52 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 04/22] Add MAT Leader stub --- wiki/Modding/MATLeaders/en.md | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) create mode 100644 wiki/Modding/MATLeaders/en.md diff --git a/wiki/Modding/MATLeaders/en.md b/wiki/Modding/MATLeaders/en.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..57ce13442479 --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/Modding/MATLeaders/en.md @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +# MAT Leaders + +During their existence, the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/MAT) (MAT) was overseen by a MAT Leader figure, responsible for managing and mentoring the team members, as well as raising awareness of important announcements and shaping the future goals and directions of the team. + +[Ephemeral](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/102335) was chosen as the inaugural MAT Leader at the group's formation on the 29th of December, 2009. + +The position was later held by [ztrot](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/6347) from the 26th of August 2010 until the dissolution of the Mapping Assistance Team on the 23rd of April, 2013m and the subsequent promotion of all current team members to the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/BAT) (BAT). + + From ef242295484cbb31e33d904c2b7b4f5689488ea0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JBHyperion Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 11:51:18 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 05/22] Add link to MAT Leader stub --- wiki/Modding/MAT/en.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/wiki/Modding/MAT/en.md b/wiki/Modding/MAT/en.md index 6580bfddffaa..90030a1f559e 100644 --- a/wiki/Modding/MAT/en.md +++ b/wiki/Modding/MAT/en.md @@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ tags: The Mapping Assistance Team (MAT) were a precursor group to the current [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators), responsible for assessing the quality of Pending beatmaps. MAT members were able to recommend maps deemed worthy for Ranked status to members of the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/BAT) (BAT) by placing a [proto-bubble](/wiki/Modding/Protobubble), who would then evaluate the map and give a final decision on whether the beatmap should enter Ranked status. +In addition to co-operation with the Beatmap Appreciation Team, the MAT were overseen by a [MAT Leader](/wiki/Modding/MATLeaders) who oversaw their operation and provided guidance where necessary. + ## History of the MAT The MAT was formed on the 27th of December, 2009, with initial members being hand-picked by members of the BAT. From 32cb8d0dbf527a3631259b9baad3bc9149af4860 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JBHyperion Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 15:14:38 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 06/22] Add BAT Manager stub --- wiki/Modding/BATManagers/en.md | 11 +++++++++++ 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+) create mode 100644 wiki/Modding/BATManagers/en.md diff --git a/wiki/Modding/BATManagers/en.md b/wiki/Modding/BATManagers/en.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..f5b43613d02d --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/Modding/BATManagers/en.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +# BAT Managers + +Following the promotion of all active members of the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/MAT) (MAT) to the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/BAT) (also called the Beatmap Approval Team, or BAT), from the 15th of May, 2013, the BAT was overseen by a group of BAT Manager (BATm) figures, responsible for managing and mentoring the team members, as well as raising awareness of important announcements and shaping the future goals and directions of the team. + +## History of the BATm + +Initially, one member of the BAT from each of the major geographical regions of The Americas ([Garven](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/244216)), Europe ([Kurai](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/77089)) and Asia ([NatsumeRin](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/151679)) was selected for this role. + +These positions were later held by [Charles445](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/85000), [Loctav](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/71366) and [popner](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/759860) from the 22nd of December 2013 until the separation of the BAT into the Beatmap Nomination Group (later the [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators)) and the Quality Assurance Team on the 21st of August, 2014. + + From e994d9435077914a14211a24e5b1c231991c2ff3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JBHyperion Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 16:11:01 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 07/22] Add BAT stub --- wiki/Modding/BAT/en.md | 26 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+) create mode 100644 wiki/Modding/BAT/en.md diff --git a/wiki/Modding/BAT/en.md b/wiki/Modding/BAT/en.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..ab96c6d224b8 --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/Modding/BAT/en.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +tags: + - BAT + +# The Beatmap Appreciation Team + +The Beatmap Appreciation Team (also called the Beatmap Approval Team, or BAT) were a precursor group to the [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators) and Quality Assurance Team, responsible for overseeing the beatmap [Ranking and Disqualification](/wiki/Beatmap_ranking_procedure) processes. Additionally, BAT members possessed basic tools for in-game and forum moderation also used by the [Global Moderation Team](/wiki/People/The_Team/Global_Moderation_Team) (GMT). + +Together with the [Mapping Assistance team](/wiki/Modding/MAT) (MAT) until their teams merged in April 2013, the Beatmap Appreciation Team were responsible for evaluating the quality of beatmaps and deciding what content made its way into the Ranked section. + +In addition to co-operation with the Mapping Assistance Team, from the 15th of May, 2013 onwards, the BAT were regulated by a group of [BAT Managers](/wiki/Modding/BATManagers) (BATm) who oversaw their operation and provided guidance where necessary. + +## History of the BAT + +The Beatmap Appreciation Team was formed as early as 2008. + +Prospective Beatmap Appreciation Team members could apply to join by submitting a sample of their modding activity and experience during allocated cycles, and would be qualitatively reviewed by existing BAT members (and later also the BAT Managers) for their suitability as a BAT member. The frequency of these application cycles was determined by the BAT Managers. Alternatively, the BAT Managers could opt to directly invite users with exceptional potential. + +On the 21st of August, 2014, the Beatmap Appreciation Team was split into the Beatmap Nomination Group (later the [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators)) and the Quality Assurance Team . From this point onwards, the Beatmap Nomination Group would focus on the process of nominating Beatmaps for the Ranked category, whilst the Quality Assurance Team would instead focus on checking these Qualified maps, and disqualifying any they deemed to be breaking the [Ranking Criteria](/wiki/Ranking_Criteria), or otherwise lacking in quality. + +Existing members of the Beatmap Appreciation Team at this time were given the option of remaining in the BAT to focus on beatmap qualification (giving up their moderation powers and responsibilities in the process), or transitioning to the Quality Assurance Team, who retained these moderation powers and responsibilities. + +From the 31st of January onwards, the group was renamed the "Beatmap Appreciators", (and shortly thereafter the "Beatmap Nomination Group"). At this time, the rules on admission of new members to the BAT were changed to allow entry via application only on a monthly basis. + +Applications from this point onwards were evaluated in a more quantitative fashion, with each applicant's activity over the course of several months taken into account more significantly than the endorsement of existing BAT members. This had the effect of making the new Beatmap Nomination Group significantly more accessible and transparent to prospective applicants and the mapping and modding community as a whole. + + From b0eab15216b266c8bf6b2849ca08dab74a5dfd09 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JBHyperion Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 17:28:30 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 08/22] Fix metadata and style cleanup --- wiki/Modding/BAT/en.md | 20 ++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/wiki/Modding/BAT/en.md b/wiki/Modding/BAT/en.md index ab96c6d224b8..39d97d351771 100644 --- a/wiki/Modding/BAT/en.md +++ b/wiki/Modding/BAT/en.md @@ -1,25 +1,25 @@ +--- tags: - BAT +--- -# The Beatmap Appreciation Team +# Beatmap Appreciation Team -The Beatmap Appreciation Team (also called the Beatmap Approval Team, or BAT) were a precursor group to the [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators) and Quality Assurance Team, responsible for overseeing the beatmap [Ranking and Disqualification](/wiki/Beatmap_ranking_procedure) processes. Additionally, BAT members possessed basic tools for in-game and forum moderation also used by the [Global Moderation Team](/wiki/People/The_Team/Global_Moderation_Team) (GMT). +The Beatmap Appreciation Team (also called the _Beatmap Approval Team_, or _BAT_) were a precursor group to the [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators) and Quality Assurance Team (_QAT_), responsible for overseeing the beatmap [Ranking and Disqualification](/wiki/Beatmap_ranking_procedure) processes. Additionally, BAT members possessed basic tools for in-game and forum moderation also used by the [Global Moderation Team](/wiki/People/The_Team/Global_Moderation_Team) (_GMT_). -Together with the [Mapping Assistance team](/wiki/Modding/MAT) (MAT) until their teams merged in April 2013, the Beatmap Appreciation Team were responsible for evaluating the quality of beatmaps and deciding what content made its way into the Ranked section. +Together with the [Mapping Assistance team](/wiki/Modding/MAT) (_MAT_) until their teams merged in April 2013, the BAT were responsible for evaluating the quality of beatmaps and deciding what content made its way into the Ranked section. -In addition to co-operation with the Mapping Assistance Team, from the 15th of May, 2013 onwards, the BAT were regulated by a group of [BAT Managers](/wiki/Modding/BATManagers) (BATm) who oversaw their operation and provided guidance where necessary. +In addition to co-operation with the Mapping Assistance Team, from the 15th of May, 2013 onwards, the BAT were regulated by a group of [BAT Managers](/wiki/Modding/BATManagers) (_BATm_) who oversaw their operation and provided guidance where necessary. -## History of the BAT +## History The Beatmap Appreciation Team was formed as early as 2008. -Prospective Beatmap Appreciation Team members could apply to join by submitting a sample of their modding activity and experience during allocated cycles, and would be qualitatively reviewed by existing BAT members (and later also the BAT Managers) for their suitability as a BAT member. The frequency of these application cycles was determined by the BAT Managers. Alternatively, the BAT Managers could opt to directly invite users with exceptional potential. +Prospective BAT members could apply to join by submitting a sample of their modding activity and experience during allocated cycles, and would be qualitatively reviewed by existing BAT members (and later also the BAT Managers) for their suitability as a BAT member. The frequency of these application cycles was determined by the BAT Managers. Alternatively, the BAT Managers could opt to directly invite users with exceptional potential. -On the 21st of August, 2014, the Beatmap Appreciation Team was split into the Beatmap Nomination Group (later the [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators)) and the Quality Assurance Team . From this point onwards, the Beatmap Nomination Group would focus on the process of nominating Beatmaps for the Ranked category, whilst the Quality Assurance Team would instead focus on checking these Qualified maps, and disqualifying any they deemed to be breaking the [Ranking Criteria](/wiki/Ranking_Criteria), or otherwise lacking in quality. +On the 21st of August, 2014, existing members of the BAT were given the option of remaining in the BAT to focus on beatmap qualification (giving up their moderation powers and responsibilities in the process), or transitioning to the new Quality Assurance Team (QAT) . The remaining BAT members would focus on the process of nominating Beatmaps for the Ranked category, whilst the QAT would instead focus on checking these Qualified maps, and disqualifying any they deemed to be breaking the [Ranking Criteria](/wiki/Ranking_Criteria), or otherwise lacking in quality. -Existing members of the Beatmap Appreciation Team at this time were given the option of remaining in the BAT to focus on beatmap qualification (giving up their moderation powers and responsibilities in the process), or transitioning to the Quality Assurance Team, who retained these moderation powers and responsibilities. - -From the 31st of January onwards, the group was renamed the "Beatmap Appreciators", (and shortly thereafter the "Beatmap Nomination Group"). At this time, the rules on admission of new members to the BAT were changed to allow entry via application only on a monthly basis. +From the 31st of January onwards, the group was renamed the _Beatmap Appreciators_, and shortly thereafter the _Beatmap Nomination Group_ (_BNG_, later the _[Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators)_). At this time, the rules on admission of new members to the BAT were changed to allow entry via application only on a monthly basis. Applications from this point onwards were evaluated in a more quantitative fashion, with each applicant's activity over the course of several months taken into account more significantly than the endorsement of existing BAT members. This had the effect of making the new Beatmap Nomination Group significantly more accessible and transparent to prospective applicants and the mapping and modding community as a whole. From b98ef4ac61e8a000d143de75f7399d8339135f79 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JBHyperion Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 17:30:02 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 09/22] Italicise abbreviations --- wiki/Modding/BATManagers/en.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/wiki/Modding/BATManagers/en.md b/wiki/Modding/BATManagers/en.md index f5b43613d02d..73807fef3a0a 100644 --- a/wiki/Modding/BATManagers/en.md +++ b/wiki/Modding/BATManagers/en.md @@ -1,8 +1,8 @@ # BAT Managers -Following the promotion of all active members of the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/MAT) (MAT) to the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/BAT) (also called the Beatmap Approval Team, or BAT), from the 15th of May, 2013, the BAT was overseen by a group of BAT Manager (BATm) figures, responsible for managing and mentoring the team members, as well as raising awareness of important announcements and shaping the future goals and directions of the team. +Following the promotion of all active members of the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/MAT) (_MAT_) to the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/BAT) (also called the _Beatmap Approval Team_, or _BAT_), from the 15th of May, 2013, the BAT was overseen by a group of BAT Manager (_BATm_) figures, responsible for managing and mentoring the team members, as well as raising awareness of important announcements and shaping the future goals and directions of the team. -## History of the BATm +## History Initially, one member of the BAT from each of the major geographical regions of The Americas ([Garven](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/244216)), Europe ([Kurai](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/77089)) and Asia ([NatsumeRin](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/151679)) was selected for this role. From 32d20bea73c0fdc1b4f3192b74bd5c70e9376984 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JBHyperion Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 17:31:21 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 10/22] Fix metadata and style cleanup --- wiki/Modding/MAT/en.md | 6 ++++-- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/wiki/Modding/MAT/en.md b/wiki/Modding/MAT/en.md index 90030a1f559e..be1ed5efedcd 100644 --- a/wiki/Modding/MAT/en.md +++ b/wiki/Modding/MAT/en.md @@ -1,13 +1,15 @@ +--- tags: - MAT +--- # Mapping Assistance Team -The Mapping Assistance Team (MAT) were a precursor group to the current [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators), responsible for assessing the quality of Pending beatmaps. MAT members were able to recommend maps deemed worthy for Ranked status to members of the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/BAT) (BAT) by placing a [proto-bubble](/wiki/Modding/Protobubble), who would then evaluate the map and give a final decision on whether the beatmap should enter Ranked status. +The Mapping Assistance Team (_MAT_) were a precursor group to the current [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators), responsible for assessing the quality of Pending beatmaps. MAT members were able to recommend maps deemed worthy for Ranked status to members of the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/BAT) (_BAT_) by placing a [proto-bubble](/wiki/Modding/Protobubble), who would then evaluate the map and give a final decision on whether the beatmap should enter Ranked status. In addition to co-operation with the Beatmap Appreciation Team, the MAT were overseen by a [MAT Leader](/wiki/Modding/MATLeaders) who oversaw their operation and provided guidance where necessary. -## History of the MAT +## History The MAT was formed on the 27th of December, 2009, with initial members being hand-picked by members of the BAT. From 1f2c231e8d883c3a721723fd986071d952d5cb79 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JBHyperion Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 17:32:13 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 11/22] Italicise use of abbreviation --- wiki/Modding/MATLeaders/en.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/wiki/Modding/MATLeaders/en.md b/wiki/Modding/MATLeaders/en.md index 57ce13442479..638a1fd9112d 100644 --- a/wiki/Modding/MATLeaders/en.md +++ b/wiki/Modding/MATLeaders/en.md @@ -1,9 +1,9 @@ # MAT Leaders -During their existence, the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/MAT) (MAT) was overseen by a MAT Leader figure, responsible for managing and mentoring the team members, as well as raising awareness of important announcements and shaping the future goals and directions of the team. +During their existence, the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/MAT) (_MAT_) was overseen by a MAT Leader figure, responsible for managing and mentoring the team members, as well as raising awareness of important announcements and shaping the future goals and directions of the team. [Ephemeral](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/102335) was chosen as the inaugural MAT Leader at the group's formation on the 29th of December, 2009. -The position was later held by [ztrot](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/6347) from the 26th of August 2010 until the dissolution of the Mapping Assistance Team on the 23rd of April, 2013m and the subsequent promotion of all current team members to the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/BAT) (BAT). +The position was later held by [ztrot](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/6347) from the 26th of August 2010 until the dissolution of the Mapping Assistance Team on the 23rd of April, 2013 and the subsequent promotion of all current team members to the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/BAT) (_BAT_). From a4d7e00f2188245d147cff3adfff30406d88035f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JBHyperion Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 17:33:57 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 12/22] Fix metadata and add link to Ranking Process --- wiki/Modding/Protobubble/en.md | 6 ++++-- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/wiki/Modding/Protobubble/en.md b/wiki/Modding/Protobubble/en.md index 1ba5948a40e3..d9c9758733ad 100644 --- a/wiki/Modding/Protobubble/en.md +++ b/wiki/Modding/Protobubble/en.md @@ -1,9 +1,11 @@ +--- tags: - Pubble - +--- + # Proto-bubble -The proto-bubble (or *pubble*) was an icon used by members of the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/MAT) (MAT) in the beatmap Ranking process. It was designed to indicate beatmaps believed to be of a suitably high quality for Ranking by members of the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/BAT) (BAT), who could then place a full Bubble icon if the beatmap met their approval. +The proto-bubble (or *pubble*) was an icon used by members of the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/MAT) (_MAT_) in previous iterations of the [Beatmap Ranking process](/wiki/Beatmap_ranking_procedure). It was designed to indicate beatmaps believed to be of a suitably high quality for Ranking by members of the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/BAT) (_BAT_), who could then place a full Bubble icon if the beatmap met their approval. The proto-bubble icon was retired on the 23rd of April, 2013, following the dissolution of the Mapping Assistance Team and the promotion of all current team members to the Beatmap Appreciation Team. From afb0213a9c97ff54ffa48bf84ccabcbef2fb471b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MegaApple_Pi Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 12:00:45 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 13/22] Move BAT to Beatmap_Appreciation_Team, other cleanup --- .../{BAT => Beatmap_Appreciation_Team}/en.md | 21 ++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) rename wiki/Modding/{BAT => Beatmap_Appreciation_Team}/en.md (60%) diff --git a/wiki/Modding/BAT/en.md b/wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team/en.md similarity index 60% rename from wiki/Modding/BAT/en.md rename to wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team/en.md index 39d97d351771..0a9e4fa1fdd6 100644 --- a/wiki/Modding/BAT/en.md +++ b/wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team/en.md @@ -2,22 +2,27 @@ tags: - BAT --- - -# Beatmap Appreciation Team -The Beatmap Appreciation Team (also called the _Beatmap Approval Team_, or _BAT_) were a precursor group to the [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators) and Quality Assurance Team (_QAT_), responsible for overseeing the beatmap [Ranking and Disqualification](/wiki/Beatmap_ranking_procedure) processes. Additionally, BAT members possessed basic tools for in-game and forum moderation also used by the [Global Moderation Team](/wiki/People/The_Team/Global_Moderation_Team) (_GMT_). - -Together with the [Mapping Assistance team](/wiki/Modding/MAT) (_MAT_) until their teams merged in April 2013, the BAT were responsible for evaluating the quality of beatmaps and deciding what content made its way into the Ranked section. +# Beatmap Appreciation Team -In addition to co-operation with the Mapping Assistance Team, from the 15th of May, 2013 onwards, the BAT were regulated by a group of [BAT Managers](/wiki/Modding/BATManagers) (_BATm_) who oversaw their operation and provided guidance where necessary. + +The **Beatmap Appreciation Team** (also called the _Beatmap Approval Team_, or _BAT_) were a precursor group to the [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators) and Quality Assurance Team (_QAT_), responsible for overseeing the beatmap [Ranking and Disqualification](/wiki/Beatmap_ranking_procedure) processes. Additionally, BAT members possessed basic tools for in-game and forum moderation also used by the [Global Moderation Team](/wiki/People/The_Team/Global_Moderation_Team) (_GMT_). + + +Together with the [Mapping Assistance team](/wiki/Modding/MAT) (_MAT_) until their teams merged in April 2013, the BAT were responsible for evaluating the quality of beatmaps and deciding what content made its way into the Ranked section. + +In addition to co-operation with the Mapping Assistance Team, from the 15th of May, 2013 onwards, the BAT were regulated by a group of [BAT Managers](/wiki/Modding/BAT_Managers) (_BATm_) who oversaw their operation and provided guidance where necessary. ## History -The Beatmap Appreciation Team was formed as early as 2008. + +The Beatmap Appreciation Team was formed as early as 2008. Prospective BAT members could apply to join by submitting a sample of their modding activity and experience during allocated cycles, and would be qualitatively reviewed by existing BAT members (and later also the BAT Managers) for their suitability as a BAT member. The frequency of these application cycles was determined by the BAT Managers. Alternatively, the BAT Managers could opt to directly invite users with exceptional potential. -On the 21st of August, 2014, existing members of the BAT were given the option of remaining in the BAT to focus on beatmap qualification (giving up their moderation powers and responsibilities in the process), or transitioning to the new Quality Assurance Team (QAT) . The remaining BAT members would focus on the process of nominating Beatmaps for the Ranked category, whilst the QAT would instead focus on checking these Qualified maps, and disqualifying any they deemed to be breaking the [Ranking Criteria](/wiki/Ranking_Criteria), or otherwise lacking in quality. + + +On the 21st of August, 2014, existing members of the BAT were given the option of remaining in the BAT to focus on beatmap qualification (giving up their moderation powers and responsibilities in the process), or transitioning to the new Quality Assurance Team (QAT). The remaining BAT members would focus on the process of nominating Beatmaps for the Ranked category, whilst the QAT would instead focus on checking these Qualified maps, and disqualifying any they deemed to be breaking the [Ranking Criteria](/wiki/Ranking_Criteria), or otherwise lacking in quality. From the 31st of January onwards, the group was renamed the _Beatmap Appreciators_, and shortly thereafter the _Beatmap Nomination Group_ (_BNG_, later the _[Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators)_). At this time, the rules on admission of new members to the BAT were changed to allow entry via application only on a monthly basis. From 2908c7fd48985e6f679277171b25af84a6138b42 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MegaApple_Pi Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 12:04:33 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 14/22] Move BATManager to BAT_Managers, other cleanup --- wiki/Modding/{BATManagers => BAT_Managers}/en.md | 10 ++++++++-- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) rename wiki/Modding/{BATManagers => BAT_Managers}/en.md (54%) diff --git a/wiki/Modding/BATManagers/en.md b/wiki/Modding/BAT_Managers/en.md similarity index 54% rename from wiki/Modding/BATManagers/en.md rename to wiki/Modding/BAT_Managers/en.md index 73807fef3a0a..eadada28deb7 100644 --- a/wiki/Modding/BATManagers/en.md +++ b/wiki/Modding/BAT_Managers/en.md @@ -1,11 +1,17 @@ +--- +tags: + - BATm +--- + # BAT Managers -Following the promotion of all active members of the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/MAT) (_MAT_) to the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/BAT) (also called the _Beatmap Approval Team_, or _BAT_), from the 15th of May, 2013, the BAT was overseen by a group of BAT Manager (_BATm_) figures, responsible for managing and mentoring the team members, as well as raising awareness of important announcements and shaping the future goals and directions of the team. +Following the promotion of all active members of the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team) (_MAT_) to the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team) (also called the _Beatmap Approval Team_, or _BAT_), from the 15th of May, 2013, the BAT was overseen by a group of **BAT Manager** (_BATm_) figures, responsible for managing and mentoring the team members, as well as raising awareness of important announcements and shaping the future goals and directions of the team. ## History Initially, one member of the BAT from each of the major geographical regions of The Americas ([Garven](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/244216)), Europe ([Kurai](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/77089)) and Asia ([NatsumeRin](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/151679)) was selected for this role. -These positions were later held by [Charles445](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/85000), [Loctav](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/71366) and [popner](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/759860) from the 22nd of December 2013 until the separation of the BAT into the Beatmap Nomination Group (later the [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators)) and the Quality Assurance Team on the 21st of August, 2014. + +These positions were later held by [Charles445](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/85000), [Loctav](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/71366) and [popner](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/759860) from the 22nd of December 2013 until the separation of the BAT into the Beatmap Nomination Group (later the [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators)) and the Quality Assurance Team on the 21st of August, 2014. From d3041b87369d26400c47e178a23037f5a8397a1a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MegaApple_Pi Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 12:18:33 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 15/22] Move MAT to Modding_Assistance_Team, other cleanup --- wiki/Modding/{MAT => Mapping_Assistance_Team}/en.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) rename wiki/Modding/{MAT => Mapping_Assistance_Team}/en.md (68%) diff --git a/wiki/Modding/MAT/en.md b/wiki/Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team/en.md similarity index 68% rename from wiki/Modding/MAT/en.md rename to wiki/Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team/en.md index be1ed5efedcd..d75c27dd5031 100644 --- a/wiki/Modding/MAT/en.md +++ b/wiki/Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team/en.md @@ -5,9 +5,9 @@ tags: # Mapping Assistance Team -The Mapping Assistance Team (_MAT_) were a precursor group to the current [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators), responsible for assessing the quality of Pending beatmaps. MAT members were able to recommend maps deemed worthy for Ranked status to members of the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/BAT) (_BAT_) by placing a [proto-bubble](/wiki/Modding/Protobubble), who would then evaluate the map and give a final decision on whether the beatmap should enter Ranked status. +The **Mapping Assistance Team** (_MAT_) were a precursor group to the current [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators), responsible for assessing the quality of Pending beatmaps. MAT members were able to recommend maps deemed worthy for Ranked status to members of the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team) (_BAT_) by placing a [proto-bubble](/wiki/Modding/Proto-bubble), who would then evaluate the map and give a final decision on whether the beatmap should enter Ranked status. -In addition to co-operation with the Beatmap Appreciation Team, the MAT were overseen by a [MAT Leader](/wiki/Modding/MATLeaders) who oversaw their operation and provided guidance where necessary. +In addition to co-operation with the Beatmap Appreciation Team, the MAT were overseen by a [MAT Leader](/wiki/Modding/MAT_Leaders) who oversaw their operation and provided guidance where necessary. ## History From 83195d4382360f0ce78e39a04d4414fae38e992e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MegaApple_Pi Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 12:21:36 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 16/22] Move MATLeaders to MAT_Leaders, other cleanup --- wiki/Modding/{MATLeaders => MAT_Leaders}/en.md | 9 +++++++-- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) rename wiki/Modding/{MATLeaders => MAT_Leaders}/en.md (57%) diff --git a/wiki/Modding/MATLeaders/en.md b/wiki/Modding/MAT_Leaders/en.md similarity index 57% rename from wiki/Modding/MATLeaders/en.md rename to wiki/Modding/MAT_Leaders/en.md index 638a1fd9112d..09e36257d63b 100644 --- a/wiki/Modding/MATLeaders/en.md +++ b/wiki/Modding/MAT_Leaders/en.md @@ -1,9 +1,14 @@ +--- +tags: + - Mapping Assistance Team Leaders +--- + # MAT Leaders -During their existence, the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/MAT) (_MAT_) was overseen by a MAT Leader figure, responsible for managing and mentoring the team members, as well as raising awareness of important announcements and shaping the future goals and directions of the team. +During their existence, the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team) (_MAT_) was overseen by a **MAT Leader** figure, responsible for managing and mentoring the team members, as well as raising awareness of important announcements and shaping the future goals and directions of the team. [Ephemeral](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/102335) was chosen as the inaugural MAT Leader at the group's formation on the 29th of December, 2009. -The position was later held by [ztrot](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/6347) from the 26th of August 2010 until the dissolution of the Mapping Assistance Team on the 23rd of April, 2013 and the subsequent promotion of all current team members to the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/BAT) (_BAT_). +The position was later held by [ztrot](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/6347) from the 26th of August 2010 until the dissolution of the Mapping Assistance Team on the 23rd of April, 2013 and the subsequent promotion of all current team members to the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team) (_BAT_). From a63b25333ebb237eed25c3cfb4e4e369347c0049 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MegaApple_Pi Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 12:27:18 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 17/22] Move Protobubble to Proto-bubble, other cleanup --- wiki/Modding/Proto-bubble/en.md | 13 +++++++++++++ wiki/Modding/Protobubble/en.md | 12 ------------ 2 files changed, 13 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) create mode 100644 wiki/Modding/Proto-bubble/en.md delete mode 100644 wiki/Modding/Protobubble/en.md diff --git a/wiki/Modding/Proto-bubble/en.md b/wiki/Modding/Proto-bubble/en.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..b30d6a773aac --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/Modding/Proto-bubble/en.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +--- +tags: + - Pubble + - protobubble +--- + +# Proto-bubble + +The **proto-bubble** (or *pubble*) was an icon used by members of the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team) (_MAT_) in previous iterations of the [Beatmap Ranking process](/wiki/Beatmap_ranking_procedure). It was designed to indicate beatmaps believed to be of a suitably high quality for Ranking by members of the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/BAT) (_BAT_), who could then place a full bubble icon if the beatmap met their approval. + +The proto-bubble icon was retired on the 23rd of April, 2013, following the dissolution of the Mapping Assistance Team and the promotion of all current team members to the Beatmap Appreciation Team. + + diff --git a/wiki/Modding/Protobubble/en.md b/wiki/Modding/Protobubble/en.md deleted file mode 100644 index d9c9758733ad..000000000000 --- a/wiki/Modding/Protobubble/en.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,12 +0,0 @@ ---- -tags: - - Pubble ---- - -# Proto-bubble - -The proto-bubble (or *pubble*) was an icon used by members of the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/MAT) (_MAT_) in previous iterations of the [Beatmap Ranking process](/wiki/Beatmap_ranking_procedure). It was designed to indicate beatmaps believed to be of a suitably high quality for Ranking by members of the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/BAT) (_BAT_), who could then place a full Bubble icon if the beatmap met their approval. - -The proto-bubble icon was retired on the 23rd of April, 2013, following the dissolution of the Mapping Assistance Team and the promotion of all current team members to the Beatmap Appreciation Team. - - From 50159487c1efaae9dc8ec1fc7a20c7f0bf8ccbb4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MegaApple_Pi Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 12:28:51 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 18/22] Add redirects to modding stubs --- wiki/redirect.yaml | 34 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 30 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/wiki/redirect.yaml b/wiki/redirect.yaml index 86bcd1fd64c1..11517a1a6a2b 100644 --- a/wiki/redirect.yaml +++ b/wiki/redirect.yaml @@ -298,8 +298,6 @@ "mod_4_mod": "Glossary#m4m" "mod_for_mod": "Glossary#m4m" "marathon": "Glossary#marathon" -"mat": "Glossary#mat" -"modding_assistance_team": "Glossary#mat" "mod_request": "Glossary#mod-request" "modder": "Glossary#modder" "modders": "Glossary#modder" @@ -829,8 +827,6 @@ "beatmap_nomination_group": "People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators" "bn": "People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators" "bng": "People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators" -"bat": "People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators" -"beatmap_appreciation_team": "People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators" "people/beatmap_nominator/beatmap_veto": "People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators/Beatmap_Veto" "beatmap_nominators/beatmap_veto": "People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators/Beatmap_Veto" "beatmap_nominator/beatmap_veto": "People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators/Beatmap_Veto" @@ -1568,3 +1564,33 @@ # Renamed CFC 2 to CFC 2018 "tournaments/cfc/2": "Tournaments/CFC/2018" + +# New modding stubs from #3173 +"bat": "Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team" +"modding/bat": "Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team" +"beatmap_appreciation_team": "Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team" +"beatmap_approval_team": "Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team" +"batm": "Modding/BAT_Managers" +"modding/batm": "Modding/BAT_Managers" +"bat_manager": "Modding/BAT_Managers" +"bat_managers": "Modding/BAT_Managers" +"modding/batmanager": "Modding/BAT_Managers" +"modding/bat_manager": "Modding/BAT_Managers" +"modding/batmanagers": "Modding/BAT_Managers" +"modding/beatmap_appreciation_team_manager": "Modding/BAT_Managers" +"modding/beatmap_approval_team_manager": "Modding/BAT_Managers" +"modding/beatmap_appreciation_team_managers": "Modding/BAT_Managers" +"modding/beatmap_approval_team_managers": "Modding/BAT_Managers" +"modding/mat": "Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team" +"mat": "Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team" +"modding_assistance_team": "Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team" +"mat_leader": "Modding/MAT_Leaders" +"mat_leaders": "Modding/MAT_Leaders" +"modding/mat_leader": "Modding/MAT_Leaders" +"modding_assistance_team_leader": "Modding/MAT_Leaders" +"modding_assistance_team_leaders": "Modding/MAT_Leaders" +"pubble" "Modding/Proto-bubble" +"modding/pubble" "Modding/Proto-bubble" +"protobubble" "Modding/Proto-bubble" +"modding/protobubble" "Modding/Proto-bubble" +"proto-bubble" "Modding/Proto-bubble" From 36a91d403ea4581bb7eb885c668af82b32a685df Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MegaApple_Pi Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 13:08:16 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 19/22] Add other BAT tags, update redirects --- wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team/en.md | 2 ++ wiki/redirect.yaml | 6 ++++++ 2 files changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team/en.md b/wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team/en.md index 0a9e4fa1fdd6..1e1f16aedcd5 100644 --- a/wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team/en.md +++ b/wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team/en.md @@ -1,6 +1,8 @@ --- tags: - BAT + - Beatmap Approval Team + - Beatmap Appreciators --- # Beatmap Appreciation Team diff --git a/wiki/redirect.yaml b/wiki/redirect.yaml index 4eaa3e98afcb..15e58c179250 100644 --- a/wiki/redirect.yaml +++ b/wiki/redirect.yaml @@ -1572,6 +1572,10 @@ "modding/bat": "Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team" "beatmap_appreciation_team": "Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team" "beatmap_approval_team": "Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team" +"beatmap_appreciator": "Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team" +"beatmap_appreciators": "Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team" +"modding/beatmap_appreciator": "Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team" +"modding/beatmap_appreciators": "Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team" "batm": "Modding/BAT_Managers" "modding/batm": "Modding/BAT_Managers" "bat_manager": "Modding/BAT_Managers" @@ -1583,6 +1587,8 @@ "modding/beatmap_approval_team_manager": "Modding/BAT_Managers" "modding/beatmap_appreciation_team_managers": "Modding/BAT_Managers" "modding/beatmap_approval_team_managers": "Modding/BAT_Managers" +"modding/beatmap_appreciator_manager": "Modding/BAT_Managers" +"modding/beatmap_appreciators_manager": "Modding/BAT_Managers" "modding/mat": "Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team" "mat": "Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team" "modding_assistance_team": "Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team" From 927ef9c5979edc5d3b265367ae8d46d45a3a5d71 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: clayton Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:18:53 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 20/22] Clean up old modding group articles --- wiki/Modding/BAT_Managers/en.md | 13 +++++++---- wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team/en.md | 24 +++++++++----------- wiki/Modding/MAT_Leaders/en.md | 11 ++++++--- wiki/Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team/en.md | 10 ++++---- wiki/Modding/Proto-bubble/en.md | 6 ++--- 5 files changed, 36 insertions(+), 28 deletions(-) diff --git a/wiki/Modding/BAT_Managers/en.md b/wiki/Modding/BAT_Managers/en.md index eadada28deb7..f0b4311c1d1b 100644 --- a/wiki/Modding/BAT_Managers/en.md +++ b/wiki/Modding/BAT_Managers/en.md @@ -1,17 +1,22 @@ --- tags: - BATm + - Beatmap Appreciation Team Managers --- # BAT Managers -Following the promotion of all active members of the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team) (_MAT_) to the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team) (also called the _Beatmap Approval Team_, or _BAT_), from the 15th of May, 2013, the BAT was overseen by a group of **BAT Manager** (_BATm_) figures, responsible for managing and mentoring the team members, as well as raising awareness of important announcements and shaping the future goals and directions of the team. +**BAT Managers** (***BATm***) were the leaders of the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team) (*BAT*). They were responsible for managing and mentoring team members, as well as raising awareness of important announcements and shaping the future goals and direction of the team. ## History -Initially, one member of the BAT from each of the major geographical regions of The Americas ([Garven](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/244216)), Europe ([Kurai](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/77089)) and Asia ([NatsumeRin](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/151679)) was selected for this role. +Following the promotion of all active members of the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team) (*MAT*) to the BAT, on the 15th of May, 2013, the BATm were appointed. Initially, one member of the BAT from each major geographical region was selected for the role: for the Americas, ![][flag_US] [Garven](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/244216), for Europe, ![][flag_FR] [Kurai](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/77089), and for Asia, ![][flag_CN] [NatsumeRin](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/151679). - -These positions were later held by [Charles445](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/85000), [Loctav](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/71366) and [popner](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/759860) from the 22nd of December 2013 until the separation of the BAT into the Beatmap Nomination Group (later the [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators)) and the Quality Assurance Team on the 21st of August, 2014. +These positions were later held by ![][flag_US] [Charles445](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/85000), ![][flag_DE] [Loctav](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/71366), and ![][flag_CN] [popner](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/759860) from the 22nd of December, 2013 until the separation of the BAT into the Beatmap Nomination Group (later the [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators)) and the Quality Assurance Team on the 21st of August, 2014. + +[flag_CN]: /wiki/shared/flag/CN.gif "China" +[flag_DE]: /wiki/shared/flag/DE.gif "Germany" +[flag_FR]: /wiki/shared/flag/FR.gif "France" +[flag_US]: /wiki/shared/flag/US.gif "United States" diff --git a/wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team/en.md b/wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team/en.md index 1e1f16aedcd5..fa86b91ecf29 100644 --- a/wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team/en.md +++ b/wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team/en.md @@ -1,33 +1,31 @@ --- tags: - BAT - - Beatmap Approval Team - Beatmap Appreciators + - Beatmap Approval Team --- # Beatmap Appreciation Team - -The **Beatmap Appreciation Team** (also called the _Beatmap Approval Team_, or _BAT_) were a precursor group to the [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators) and Quality Assurance Team (_QAT_), responsible for overseeing the beatmap [Ranking and Disqualification](/wiki/Beatmap_ranking_procedure) processes. Additionally, BAT members possessed basic tools for in-game and forum moderation also used by the [Global Moderation Team](/wiki/People/The_Team/Global_Moderation_Team) (_GMT_). + + +The **Beatmap Appreciation Team** (***BAT***, also known as the *Beatmap Approval Team*) was a group responsible for overseeing the beatmap [ranking and disqualification](/wiki/Beatmap_ranking_procedure) processes. BAT members also possessed basic tools for in-game and forum moderation used by the [Global Moderation Team](/wiki/People/The_Team/Global_Moderation_Team) (*GMT*). - -Together with the [Mapping Assistance team](/wiki/Modding/MAT) (_MAT_) until their teams merged in April 2013, the BAT were responsible for evaluating the quality of beatmaps and deciding what content made its way into the Ranked section. +Together with the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team) (*MAT*) until the two in April 2013, the BAT were responsible for evaluating the quality of [beatmaps](/wiki/Beatmaps) and deciding what content made its way into the [Ranked](/wiki/Beatmaps#ranked) section. -In addition to co-operation with the Mapping Assistance Team, from the 15th of May, 2013 onwards, the BAT were regulated by a group of [BAT Managers](/wiki/Modding/BAT_Managers) (_BATm_) who oversaw their operation and provided guidance where necessary. +From the 15th of May, 2013 onwards, the BAT were regulated by a group of [BAT Managers](/wiki/Modding/BAT_Managers) (*BATm*) who oversaw their operation and provided guidance where necessary. ## History -The Beatmap Appreciation Team was formed as early as 2008. +The BAT was formed as early as 2008. -Prospective BAT members could apply to join by submitting a sample of their modding activity and experience during allocated cycles, and would be qualitatively reviewed by existing BAT members (and later also the BAT Managers) for their suitability as a BAT member. The frequency of these application cycles was determined by the BAT Managers. Alternatively, the BAT Managers could opt to directly invite users with exceptional potential. +Prospective BAT members could apply to join by submitting a sample of their modding activity and experience during allocated cycles, and would be reviewed by existing BAT members (and later also the BAT Managers) for their suitability as a BAT member. The frequency of application cycles was determined by the BAT Managers. The BAT Managers also sometimes directly invited users with exceptional potential. - - -On the 21st of August, 2014, existing members of the BAT were given the option of remaining in the BAT to focus on beatmap qualification (giving up their moderation powers and responsibilities in the process), or transitioning to the new Quality Assurance Team (QAT). The remaining BAT members would focus on the process of nominating Beatmaps for the Ranked category, whilst the QAT would instead focus on checking these Qualified maps, and disqualifying any they deemed to be breaking the [Ranking Criteria](/wiki/Ranking_Criteria), or otherwise lacking in quality. +On the 21st of August, 2014, existing members of the BAT were given the option of remaining in the BAT to focus on beatmap qualification (giving up their moderation powers and responsibilities in the process), or transitioning to the new Quality Assurance Team (*QAT*). The remaining BAT members would focus on the process of nominating beatmaps for the [Ranked](/wiki/Beatmaps#ranked) category, while the QAT would focus on checking these [Qualified](/wiki/Beatmaps#qualified) maps, and disqualifying any they deemed to be breaking the [ranking criteria](/wiki/Ranking_Criteria), or otherwise lacking in quality. -From the 31st of January onwards, the group was renamed the _Beatmap Appreciators_, and shortly thereafter the _Beatmap Nomination Group_ (_BNG_, later the _[Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators)_). At this time, the rules on admission of new members to the BAT were changed to allow entry via application only on a monthly basis. +On the 31st of January, 2015, the group was renamed the "Beatmap Appreciators", and shortly after the "Beatmap Nomination Group" (*BNG*), which later became the [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators). At this time, the rules on admission of new members to the BAT were changed to allow entry via application only on a monthly basis. -Applications from this point onwards were evaluated in a more quantitative fashion, with each applicant's activity over the course of several months taken into account more significantly than the endorsement of existing BAT members. This had the effect of making the new Beatmap Nomination Group significantly more accessible and transparent to prospective applicants and the mapping and modding community as a whole. +Applications from this point onwards were evaluated in a more quantitative fashion, with each applicant's activity over the course of several months taken into account more significantly than the endorsement of existing BAT members. This had the effect of making the new BNG significantly more accessible and transparent to prospective applicants and the mapping and modding community as a whole. diff --git a/wiki/Modding/MAT_Leaders/en.md b/wiki/Modding/MAT_Leaders/en.md index 09e36257d63b..2ed94a2d0e3a 100644 --- a/wiki/Modding/MAT_Leaders/en.md +++ b/wiki/Modding/MAT_Leaders/en.md @@ -5,10 +5,15 @@ tags: # MAT Leaders -During their existence, the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team) (_MAT_) was overseen by a **MAT Leader** figure, responsible for managing and mentoring the team members, as well as raising awareness of important announcements and shaping the future goals and directions of the team. +**MAT Leaders** oversaw the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team) (*MAT*). They were responsible for managing and mentoring team members, as well as raising awareness of important announcements and shaping the future goals and direction of the team. There was only one MAT leader at a time. -[Ephemeral](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/102335) was chosen as the inaugural MAT Leader at the group's formation on the 29th of December, 2009. +## History -The position was later held by [ztrot](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/6347) from the 26th of August 2010 until the dissolution of the Mapping Assistance Team on the 23rd of April, 2013 and the subsequent promotion of all current team members to the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team) (_BAT_). +![][flag_AU] [Ephemeral](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/102335) was chosen as the inaugural MAT Leader at the group's formation on the 29th of December, 2009. + +The position was later held by ![][flag_US] [ztrot](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/6347) from the 26th of August, 2010 until the dissolution of the MAT on the 23rd of April, 2013. + +[flag_AU]: /wiki/shared/flag/AU.gif "Australia" +[flag_US]: /wiki/shared/flag/US.gif "United States" diff --git a/wiki/Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team/en.md b/wiki/Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team/en.md index d75c27dd5031..01791e9cfa27 100644 --- a/wiki/Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team/en.md +++ b/wiki/Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team/en.md @@ -5,18 +5,18 @@ tags: # Mapping Assistance Team -The **Mapping Assistance Team** (_MAT_) were a precursor group to the current [Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators), responsible for assessing the quality of Pending beatmaps. MAT members were able to recommend maps deemed worthy for Ranked status to members of the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team) (_BAT_) by placing a [proto-bubble](/wiki/Modding/Proto-bubble), who would then evaluate the map and give a final decision on whether the beatmap should enter Ranked status. +The **Mapping Assistance Team** (***MAT***) was a group responsible for assessing the quality of [pending](/wiki/Beatmaps#pending) [beatmaps](/wiki/Beatmaps) and recommending them for [ranking](/wiki/Beatmaps#ranked). Their recommendations were passed on to the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team) (*BAT*) by placing a [proto-bubble](/wiki/Modding/Proto-bubble), and the BAT would then make the final decision on whether the beatmap should enter Ranked. -In addition to co-operation with the Beatmap Appreciation Team, the MAT were overseen by a [MAT Leader](/wiki/Modding/MAT_Leaders) who oversaw their operation and provided guidance where necessary. +The MAT were overseen by a [MAT Leader](/wiki/Modding/MAT_Leaders) who provided guidance and assistance where necessary. ## History The MAT was formed on the 27th of December, 2009, with initial members being hand-picked by members of the BAT. -Shortly afterwards, open applications were held, allowing all members of the general mapping and modding community to apply for a position in the Mapping Assistance Team. On the 26th of February, 2010, the first new batch of MAT members were added from these applicants, based on a collective evaluation from members of the Beatmap Appreciation Team and existing MAT. Further application cycles would be held regularly to scout for new members, as well as provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants. +Shortly afterwards, open applications were held, allowing all members of the general mapping and modding community to apply for a position in the MAT. On the 26th of February, 2010, the first new batch of MAT members were added from these applicants, based on a collective evaluation from members of the BAT and existing MAT. Further application cycles were held regularly to scout for new members, as well as provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants. -On the 4th of October, 2010, members of the Mapping Assistance Team gained the ability to place full Bubble and Bubble Pop icons on beatmaps, bringing their roles and responsibilities more into line with their Beatmap Appreciation Team colleagues. However, they would still not possess forum or in-game chat moderation tools, and were to focus solely on evaluating and promoting beatmaps. +On the 4th of October, 2010, members of the MAT gained the ability to place full bubble and bubble pop icons on beatmaps, bringing their roles and responsibilities more into line with their BAT colleagues. However, they still did not possess forum or in-game chat moderation tools, and focused solely on evaluating and promoting beatmaps. -Following a gradual convergence of experience and responsibility between the two teams, on the 23rd of April, 2013, the Mapping Assistance Team was dissolved, with all current members being promoted to the Beatmap Appreciation Team and receiving the associated moderation tools and responsibilities. +Following a gradual convergence of experience and responsibility between the two teams, on the 23rd of April, 2013, the MAT was dissolved, with all current members being promoted to the BAT and receiving the associated moderation tools and responsibilities. diff --git a/wiki/Modding/Proto-bubble/en.md b/wiki/Modding/Proto-bubble/en.md index b30d6a773aac..c4d3f595afbb 100644 --- a/wiki/Modding/Proto-bubble/en.md +++ b/wiki/Modding/Proto-bubble/en.md @@ -1,13 +1,13 @@ --- tags: - - Pubble - protobubble + - pubble --- # Proto-bubble -The **proto-bubble** (or *pubble*) was an icon used by members of the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team) (_MAT_) in previous iterations of the [Beatmap Ranking process](/wiki/Beatmap_ranking_procedure). It was designed to indicate beatmaps believed to be of a suitably high quality for Ranking by members of the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/BAT) (_BAT_), who could then place a full bubble icon if the beatmap met their approval. +The **proto-bubble** (***pubble***) was a forum post icon used by members of the [Mapping Assistance Team](/wiki/Modding/Mapping_Assistance_Team) (*MAT*) in previous iterations of the [beatmap ranking process](/wiki/Beatmap_ranking_procedure). It was designed to indicate [beatmaps](/wiki/Beatmaps) believed to be of a suitably high quality for [ranking](/wiki/Beatmaps#ranked) by members of the [Beatmap Appreciation Team](/wiki/Modding/Beatmap_Appreciation_Team) (*BAT*), who could then place a full bubble icon if the beatmap met their approval. -The proto-bubble icon was retired on the 23rd of April, 2013, following the dissolution of the Mapping Assistance Team and the promotion of all current team members to the Beatmap Appreciation Team. +The proto-bubble was retired on the 23rd of April, 2013, with the dissolution of the MAT and the promotion of all current team members to the BAT. From 845f7d32e7ff30b825af277bd27584e13a0307e6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: clayton Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:34:35 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 21/22] Add missed colons in redirects --- wiki/redirect.yaml | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/wiki/redirect.yaml b/wiki/redirect.yaml index fee40db6038c..f0690b996996 100644 --- a/wiki/redirect.yaml +++ b/wiki/redirect.yaml @@ -1612,6 +1612,6 @@ "mat_leaders": "Modding/MAT_Leaders" "mapping_assistance_team_leader": "Modding/MAT_Leaders" "mapping_assistance_team_leaders": "Modding/MAT_Leaders" -"proto-bubble" "Modding/Proto-bubble" -"protobubble" "Modding/Proto-bubble" -"pubble" "Modding/Proto-bubble" +"proto-bubble": "Modding/Proto-bubble" +"protobubble": "Modding/Proto-bubble" +"pubble": "Modding/Proto-bubble" From baa760bee340f958737e405fa449bc1fd9adfa47 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JBHyperion Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:05:40 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 22/22] Correct MAT founding date --- wiki/Modding/MAT_Leaders/en.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/wiki/Modding/MAT_Leaders/en.md b/wiki/Modding/MAT_Leaders/en.md index 2ed94a2d0e3a..954c35fc1d16 100644 --- a/wiki/Modding/MAT_Leaders/en.md +++ b/wiki/Modding/MAT_Leaders/en.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ tags: ## History -![][flag_AU] [Ephemeral](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/102335) was chosen as the inaugural MAT Leader at the group's formation on the 29th of December, 2009. +![][flag_AU] [Ephemeral](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/102335) was chosen as the inaugural MAT Leader at the group's formation on the 27th of December, 2009. The position was later held by ![][flag_US] [ztrot](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/6347) from the 26th of August, 2010 until the dissolution of the MAT on the 23rd of April, 2013.