Content Creators

## Content Creators Discord Role

Available upon request. Submit Content Creator form.

## What is a “content creator” (CC)?

The role of Content Creator is open to everyone interested in producing MMC content. We are not trying to discount smaller social media channels or casual creators that feature game play videos. Our interest is in getting out good information about the game.  Content creators include people that do Twitch live streams (or other live streaming services), fan websites, social media pages, content wikis, tournament runners, event organizers, mod makers (not cheating), and the managers of our Discord servers.

Any size channel and fan run events can join the group. Appsomniacs is a small independent game development company staffed by game-players and we like to support all creators. We are hesitant to require a minimum number of subscribers because someone could be working very hard and produce a lot of videos but they might not be discovered by viewers. For them, joining our mailing list and our little community of content creators might be the boost they need. The Devs have a motto to look out for the little guy. They are a small company and are just a couple of gamers that like games. So we don't want to turn away people that are passionate just because they are small. Just remember us little guys when you get big.

## CC Group Requirements

We need content creators to provide some information for us to review before they will be added to the group. (This information is for our records and is not shared outside of Appsomniacs.)

* the link to your content so we can review it
* a screenshot of your MMC profile (You must play/cover Mini Militia Classic to qualify.)
* the email address that you want added to the group (other users in the group will be able to see this email address)
* your real name (optional)

Once we have confirmed your information you will be sent the group guidelines for you to read and agree to.

## CC Group Policy

Anyone can join the Content Creator list on Google. Our Code of Conduct must always be followed.

The Content Creator list is open to everyone interested in producing MMC content. We are not trying to discount smaller channels or casual creators that feature game play videos. Our interest is in getting out good information about the game.

Any size channel and fan run events can join the group. Appsomniacs is a small independent game development company staffed by game-players and we like to support all creators. Just remember us little guys when you get big.

### What is the purpose of the Content Creator list?

The list is a communication opportunity to give pre-release information, updates about our project roadmap, announce events like question and answer sessions, and generally get answers to you for your audience.

We've gotten many requests from people hosting YouTube channels wanting information about the game that they will use as content in their videos. We've also had requests to host our own YouTube channel to better explain game demos and updates about new development, but we don't have any skill in creating videos. We are trying out a special mailing list to share the latest information a few days early to a group of content creators that have agreed to review the information and help us communicate with videos on their own channels.

We're hoping that the content creators can then help us get the word out and also help us find better ways to talk about how this new game is being developed and what's happening next.

We want this process to be fun for you and not feel like work. We understand that sometimes the updates coming from the deep, dark code-drenched caverns of the developers' work may not feel all that interesting to you or maybe not the focus of your channel. And that's ok. Working as a group, it might be someone else's cup of tea and they will cover it. If it starts to feel like too much work for you or we need to tweak the process, let us know.

We don't have a lot of event/tournament planners yet, but once the game has more tournament related tools, people will want to run events and we will help promote and coordinate with them via the list too. We hope that event planners and YouTubers would be interested in working together to cross-promote each other.

### What is allowed/not allowed on the list?

* DON'T create drama. This is a Drama Free Zone. We want to build each other up, not tear anyone down. Please keep the comments positive.
* DON'T pester the Devs. Be kind to the developers. They need to be able to work on the app and not get swamped with suggestions and feedback. They monitor when they can but Martin is filtering as much communication as possible to help save them time. The same questions get asked over and over again every day ("when is the next update?" or "add new skins/guns/maps/game modes") and this channel is not for that.
* DO email bug reports to the correct email address. All bug/cheater/lag reports and other general feedback about MMC needs to go to testingfeedback@appsomniacs.com. Filters are put in place to make sure all input is recorded, reviewed and responded to properly through that email address.
* DO ask for clarifications and explanations. This mailing list is a place to get clarifications about what is on the roadmap, what will be included within each of the releases, future plans for the game or Appsomniacs in general. For example: does everyone understand what the difference between Alpha and Beta will mean? What about Private Beta vs Public Beta? How is MMC different from DA2?
* DO ask for the screenshots you need for videos. This is a place to ask for certain types of files and media that will help you make content for your YouTube channel. Are screenshots helpful? What about audio recordings from the Developers?  (warning: we do \*not\* have video production skills so video will will be raw and unedited)

### How will your channel/video be promoted?

At minimum, if the videos in the YouTube channel meet our guidelines, we will host links to sites in our website (we're working on the MMC pages right now). The guidelines will be updated as issues come up. To be listed on the website or mentioned in an email you must meet the Appsomniacs guidelines.

The biggest concern about letting other people speak in any \*official\* way about Appsomniacs is making sure the creator's conduct doesn't get the company in trouble.

* No using background music that is copyrighted content or has "mature" language
* Do not use hate speech or derogatory language
* Promote good sportsmanship among players

DON'T assume you will get a shoutout. Being on this list is NOT a guarantee that we will post about your channel in our emails. If someone is going above and beyond to make informational videos about new releases and game features that help players understand MMC, we are going to choose those links to share.

To help get your video promoted, enable a closed caption/transcript option on your video. We rely on translation services to convert text into English. YouTube is supposed to have some built in services for closed captioning that will produce a transcript when the content creator uploads their videos and we should be able to translate those transcripts. Without being able to validate what is said in the videos ourselves, we have to rely on friends to help us translate. Sorry, we can not promote what we do not understand is being said. :(

### Other opportunities to promote your content:

* Appsomniacs Official
* Mess Hall (fan server with voice chat options)