Alpha Stage
The first step is for a member to submit an application to the DM Admin to build a server. Directions for this process are found here:
http://www.alandfaraway.org/node/963
Once the DM Admin has approved the application, the server will be considered to be in the Alpha Stage up until the time that it meets the criteria below.
The requirements for the server to advance to Beta Stage are as follows:
Core areas built and connected
ATs and doors connected
walkmesh tested for functionality
PWC available for download
Once these are met, the server team must notify the DM Admin that they are ready to advance to Beta Stage. The DM Admin will review the server at this time and advance the server when the criteria have all been met.
Beta Stage
In order to advance to Live, the following requirements must be met by the server:
content added to Core areas (hostile and non-hostile spawns, all merchants, all scripted static quests)
OOC areas (morgue, starting area and merchants) in place
some non-core Live areas included and content added
mod available for regular testing by players as well as DM-run sessions
ACR (and any related global scripts) to be fully incorporated
all server-specific scripts to be fully operational
persistent storage implemented and tested
DM Admin may grant full status for NWN2 HDMs.
DM team to begin training and preparing for Live NWN2 DMing, including DM101.
Review process:
DM Admin reviews server DM team
Tech Admin confirms use of global scripts & server-specific scripts
Infra Admin tests host connection
Standards Team conduct ongoing review of server content based on player-testing feedback - focusing on merchants and scripted static quests
Final checklist:
DM team to have sufficient numbers (min 3) and training for Live NWN2 DMing
host to be stable and fully operational
copy of the mod uploaded to DM FTP
DM schedule and faction-involvement published
forums created and server lore published
When all of the above criteria have been satisfied, the DM Admin may grant Live status to the server and full DM status for NWN2 DMs.
Live Stage
The HDM is fully responsible for the server. Responsibilities are listed in section 2.2 of the ALFA Charter found here:
http://www.alandfaraway.org/charter 