Server Startups

== Information & Structure ==
==== Startup Structure ====
In World Domination, a server startup is when a staff member hosts an event within the World Domination game. Typically, the startup begins by waiting for players, as more and more begin to join. Once a player threshold is met, the host begins a vote, where the player base of the startup is able to vote on a wide variety of eras, ranging from ancient to modern as well as alternative history eras and customs. After this the staff and trusted begin to paint the map, according to the era. Startups will then consist of roleplay done by players, which is fundamental to the activity of the startup.
=== Private & Player Startups ===
Controversies have occurred regarding if players should be able to host their own server startups or not, including the use of private server startups. Eventually, private startups have been allowed, however player-held public startups have been generally banned. Following Robbur's rise to Ownership, private server owners have been given moderator commands only in their private server. Furthermore, they have been incentivized to host private startups for the sake of World Domination's activity.