As of 9/18

On August 18th, Frostbitten posted this in her news update:

The forums have started to run, and the post-age is going pretty smoothly. So far, the main forums are the off-topic ones (which are still in a sense on-topic), Creativity Universe (writing, graphics, roleplay), the Staff-Only sections (and you're not missing anything if you're not there, we're just chatting and reporting bugs mainly) and Bug Report, which is great for our Support Team!

More and more pages are getting written! If you think that a few staff members are inactive, think again; our co-founder has stayed up during nights working on pages and graphics! I (personally) am busy working on various articles, looking through the forums and fixing double/triple posts, as well as making sure user pages follow the rules.

Well, that's the scoop from me! Frostbitten, out!

On September 1st, she also posted this:


I am proud to welcome a new staff member to the team today - especially since I'll have to worry about articles a little less. KingsIsle Universe, please welcome our new W101 News Writer - ISAAC STORMFLAME! Isaac Stormflame is a bold and brave wizard, who always goes in first, even in the unknown. He has a level 74 Balance wizard in-game. Isaac tried to be a immersed fellow within the community back in '11, but with minor success. In August of 2011, he took a year off of wizard101 to study, but now he's back as one of our reporters! He enjoys writing fan fiction, but not always about the same subject. His interests are Wizard101, badminton, photography, science, and programming.He is ready and able to answer any questions you might have.
Once again, welcome to the team, Isaac!
Frosty

Staff Photos

From here, Justin Shadowblade posted a new announcement for the staff to see!


"Staff, I need you to send in a full body picture for banners and our Youtube channel. Please wear the clothes you like the most, because this will most likely be permanent. Please no mounts and a single color backround so it is easy to render. Here are the following staff members that need to still send in a picture:


A Deadly Pirate

Mark Silversword

Gem of the Spiral

Shadow Swashbuckler

Chris DrakeflameGalaxy

Adventuruous Nathan

Austin Moon

Blaze Shadowhorn

Colin Mythcaster

Jack Dawnsong

Ian Stormstaff


Send in images to kingsisleuniverse@gmail.com!"

Example of good full-body picture. Note how my background (around my wiz) was
a single color, in general. Taken in Stone Town.

Not a very good example. Notice how 1) my wiz is turned 2) there is a
light source making my wiz look different 3) the background is several colors.
(this is actually my Ravenwood Ball outfit) 

Thank you for sending in your photos!

Keep Traveling!
Destiny

Staff Needed!

Hey guys. Kingsisle Universe is approaching completion (slowly and painfully) but we still have lots of tedious work to get done. But, when KU is released we will defiantly need a Staff. Currently the staff consists of: 

Victoria Drake and Justin Shadowblade (Founders)


The Drakeflame and Connor Mistblade, Smileyface(Wizard101 Insider Moderators)


Destiny Soultamer (Chief Editor)


So obviously we need allot more staff. Here is what we need:


Forum Makers (1 - 2)
Wizard101 Insider Moderators (2)
Pirate101 Voyager Moderators (5)
General Editors (1 - 2)
Graphic Designers (2)
General Staff (5)(General staff will help update)
News Writers (TBD)
Support Staff (TBD)


The ones we really need now are the Forum Makers. The Forum Makers are also the most important as of now and we really need this person dedicated, so we do have requirements:


Forum Maker Requirements:
*Knows a very good bit of HTML coding
*Able to make us a custom template
*Can help us when the forum goes live
*Knows how to work a forum using vbulletin (We'll provide)
Plus to be a forum designer, we would like to see work.


Here's what you need to know for other positions (destiny soultamer):

Wizard101 Insider and Pirate101 Voyager Moderators - Having had experience as a W101 Insider moderator, I have some immense respect for moderators of all sections. Your job is to look over and read through all that is posted and put up on Insider and Voyager, and make sure it is legitimate and safe. If I remember correctly, 'mods' have access to editing posts. If you sign up as an Insider moderator, then having in-game experience is great. Mod experience is appreciated, but is not necessary by all means. If you sign up as a Voyager mod, we expect you to have read through KI's Official Site, and to know basic FAQ about the new game. Expect to work in a team.


General Editors - I know exactly what you might be thinking. Why do we need editors? The editors are the ones who can sniff down a single spelling/grammar mistake, and be courageous enough to tell someone about it. I originally signed up for editor since I loved the job, but notice that though as an editor you'll have that awesome title (which I'm not kidding is awesome), you wouldn't have moderator abilities or anything else besides the title and staff position. If this is what you specialize in, you should go for it! Editors should expect an editing sample (which is replied when their application is accepted) and maybe a quick interview.
I am the chief editor, and expect the best from the team.


Graphic Designers - Can you call yourself a GIMP wizard? Specialize in graphics? This is the job for you! Graphic designers for KU work hard to make sure the site looks eye-catching and that the pictures are pleasing. Their work can be seen anywhere on the site, and needs to be nicely done to qualify. This job requires knowing how to use photo-editing and image-manipulating programs (GIMP or similar preferred) and the it would be great if we could see a sample too.


General Staff - The General Staff are the best of the best moderators, the wisest writers, and the members who 'know what they're doing'. General Staff have access to post anywhere, which makes them likely news writers too. I expect many General Staff members (in which the word General means 'most of') will come from other staff positions. However, we will accept a fleet of General Staff members through application during open beta, I guess. Mod experience is appreciated, but not required. Expect to work in a team.


News Writer - Are you a blogger, or just someone who likes to write about the latest news? This field will bring out your specialty! You are responsible for one of Universe's main concepts: Keeping users informed. Blogging experience is great, and we will need a sample. Expect to work on a team of writers and editors, and to not write every single article. Please be an active player/member. Writing sample is required, look for a reply to your application for a prompt and conditions.


If you want to join please submit the following form to kingsisleuniverse@gmail.com


Subject: Assistance (Type position you would like) 


Wizard Name:  
Level: 
School: 
(To Give Credit)
Form of most convenient contact:

If you'd like you apply visit www.kingsisleuniverse.com/staff!

edited by destiny soultamer on july 21, 2012

Addressing a Few Things

A few members of the community have some good questions and issues with our site name and our latest email forwarding. We would like everyone to know that the Email Forwarding was a mistake on behalf of Ria and Justin. We did not understand the CC/BCC in the email option and decided to put them in the top. It was a harmless mistake, but a mistake nontheless. We do hope no one sees us a spam, but as a fansite trying to get out there.  We do know that becoming Official is not a option, but it doesn't mean we can't  open up our fansite. Iit was just a dream of few of our members.

Also, Kingsisle Universe's name isn't dangerous. We explained to Kingsisle it was for our site as a general thing so we can pinpoint 2 games within the Kingsisle company, Wizard101 and Pirate101. We have stated that we do not speak on behlf of Kingsisle nor associated with them, BUT, Kingsisle does own all the pictures and information that we have gained about their two games.  We just wanted a good name for our fansite. If the name eventually does cause problems, KU will think of a different name for the website. It's not that difficult.

Lastly, to the tweets about Insider and Courtney. Courtney did steal content, which I'm terribly sorry for. I didn't know that she was stealing content until I got a look at Central's forums for the first time. I'm terribly sorry for it. Courtney is not about of our staff anymore due to the recent problems. I, Iflamegurl, haven't figured my wrongings with the forum. If I did anything wrong on my part, I am sorry for that as well. I didn't mean to upset anyone or anything. I know Insider does have a bad name. I just don't know how to clear the name. I just wish to ask you to reconsider our website and forum. It would mean so much.

Thank you for Listening! Take care

-Ria Drake(Founder of Kingsisle Universe)