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wiki/Modding/BAT/en.md

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+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, <!-- TODO: QAT stub --> 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).
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+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 <!-- TODO: Ranked status stub --> section.
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+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.
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+## History of the BAT
+
+The Beatmap Appreciation Team was formed as early as 2008. <!-- TODO: Much more info required here -->
+
+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.
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+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 <!-- TODO: QAT stub -->. 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 <!-- TODO: DQ stub --> any they deemed to be breaking the [Ranking Criteria](/wiki/Ranking_Criteria), or otherwise lacking in quality.
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+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.
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+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.
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+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.
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wiki/Modding/BATManagers/en.md

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+# 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.
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+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 <!-- TODO: QAT stub --> on the 21st of August, 2014.
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wiki/Modding/MAT/en.md

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+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.
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+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.
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+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.
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+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.
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+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.
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wiki/Modding/MATLeaders/en.md

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+# 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.
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+[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.
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+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).
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wiki/Modding/Protobubble/en.md

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+tags:
+  - Pubble
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+# 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.
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+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.
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