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BBR Host Handbook

Welcome to the BBR Host Handbook!

This handbook contains everything you need to know as a member of the BBR Hosting Team. It covers hosting procedures, staff expectations, perks, promotions, rules, and support resources.

All hosts are expected to read this handbook thoroughly and refer back to it whenever they are unsure about a policy or procedure. If you have any questions that are not answered here, contact Hosting Hotline or a Hosting HR.

📅 Scheduling & Announcing

Proper scheduling and announcing helps players know when your season is taking place and ensures all required information is included. All schedules, extensions, and hosting shouts should remain professional at all times.

Scheduling Your Season

To schedule a season:

  • Click the Calendar icon in the top-right corner of the BBR main server.
  • Set the location to “BBR” or another placeholder of your choice.
  • Set the start time to when your season will begin.
  • Set the end time to 15–20 minutes after your scheduled start time.

Your schedule should include:

  • Casting amount and casting breakdown.
  • Prize.
  • Gamemode.
  • Any additional information you would like players to know.

Announcing Your Season

When announcing your season:

  • Ping @everyone.
  • Use a clear and professional title.
  • Include your scheduled start time.
  • Include the casting amount and casting breakdown.
  • Include the prize.
  • Include any other relevant information.

Need to Extend?

If you do not have enough players by your scheduled start time:

  • Ping @here.
  • Clearly state the new start time your season has been extended to.

Professionalism

All schedules, extensions, and hosting shouts should remain professional.

Please ensure that you:

  • Use clear and descriptive titles.
  • Avoid unnecessary edits after posting.
  • Avoid posting unnecessary images or photos.
  • Keep announcements easy to read and understand.

Failure to follow these expectations may result in a warning or strike.

⭐ Hosting Perks

The following outlines every hosting perk and which ranks are permitted to use them. If you are unsure about a perk that is not listed here, contact Hosting Hotline or a Hosting HR.

Handpicks & Logs AC

Handpick Limits

  • Host in Training: 0–3 handpicks per season.
  • Host: 0–4 handpicks per season.
  • Senior Host: 0–5 handpicks per season.

Logs AC

  • Allowed: Senior Hosts only.
  • You must have a designated Logs AC channel in your logs server.

Handpick Seasons

A handpick season is any season that exceeds your rank’s permitted handpick limit.

  • Host in Training: 2 per cycle.
  • Host: 3 per cycle.
  • Senior Host: 4 per cycle.

Note: Handpick seasons do not count towards hosting requirements.

VC Seasons

Allowed: Hosts+

VC seasons are any seasons where the cast is asked or expected to join a voice call in BBR’s official VC server.

Hosting Polls

Allowed: Hosts+

Hosting polls should always be:

  • Professional.
  • Clear.
  • Concise.

Gamemodes

Gear Game Hostings

Allowed: Hosts+

Gear game hostings include gamemodes such as:

  • Paddles
  • Swordfight
  • Tasers
  • Guess the Song

The following are not considered gear game hostings:

  • Endurance
  • Kingdom Clash

All other gamemodes may be hosted by every rank.

If you are unsure whether a gamemode is considered a gear game hosting, contact a Hosting HR or Hosting Hotline before hosting.

Gamenights

Allowed: Hosts+

Hosting shouts for gamenights must include:

  • The game link.
  • The scheduled start time.

We also recommend creating a poll beforehand to gauge player interest.

Display Names

Allowed: Hosts+

When changing your display name in the main server:

  • Your name must remain professional.
  • Your username must still be included.

Unprofessional display names or names that do not include your username may result in a strike.

Medals

When hosting a custom gamemode, the following Silver Medal limits apply:

  • Host in Training: Up to 2 Silver Medals.
  • Host: Up to 3 Silver Medals.
  • Senior Host: Up to 4 Silver Medals.

Awarding Gold Medals requires approval from a Hosting HR.

Trials

Allowed: Senior Hosts+

Senior Hosts may supervise Hosting Trials.

Trial supervisions count towards Senior Host requirements as either:

  • A hosted season, or
  • A supervision.

Note: Trial quizzes are exclusive to Hosting HRs.

📝 Hosting Requirements

All hosts are expected to meet the minimum hosting requirements each cycle. If you believe you are unable to do so, please follow the procedures outlined below.

Hosting Requirements

Every host must complete a minimum of 2 regular Big Brother seasons every two-week cycle.

To count towards requirements, a season must:

  • Have a cast of 14 or more players.
  • Be a regular season.
  • Handpick seasons do not count towards requirements.

Inactivity Notices (IN)

If you believe you will be unable to complete your hosting requirements, you must submit an Inactivity Notice (IN).

IN Guidelines

  • IN notices may only be submitted during the first week of the cycle.
  • IN notices last for a maximum of two weeks, or until the end of the current cycle, whichever comes first.
  • Double-check your start and end dates before submitting your IN. Incorrect dates will result in your request being denied.
  • If you wish to end your IN early, inform a Hosting HR.
  • Hosting while on an approved IN will result in a strike.
  • IN notices may not be taken in back-to-back cycles.

Host Debt

If the IN deadline has passed and an unexpected circumstance prevents you from completing your requirements, you may open a Staff Support ticket and request Host Debt.

Host Debt Requirements

  • 1 season completed: You must host 3 seasons during the following cycle.
  • 0 seasons completed: You must host 4 seasons during the following cycle.

Host Debt:

  • May not be taken in back-to-back cycles.
  • Does not stack.
  • Must be completed by the end of the following cycle, or you will be demoted.
🏅 Awarding Medals

Once your season has concluded, you are responsible for awarding medals through the GUI.

Failure to award medals may result in a warning or strike.

Medal Guidelines

  • If you are unsure which medals to award, refer to the Medals Spreadsheet or ask Hosting Hotline or a Hosting HR.
  • If you hosted a custom gamemode, ensure your medal prizes follow your rank’s permitted limits.
  • If you wish to award Gold Medals for a custom gamemode, you must first receive approval from a Hosting HR.
📈 Promotions & Recognition

The Hosting Team offers several opportunities for progression. Promotions are based on meeting requirements, demonstrating professionalism, and consistently contributing to the team.

Host in Training → Host

To be eligible for promotion from Host in Training to Host, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Host 16 or more regular Big Brother seasons.
  • Be a member of the Hosting Team for at least 2 months.
  • Receive one positive supervision from a member of Senior Staff.

Once you believe you have met the first two requirements, open a Staff Support ticket. A Hosting HR will arrange a supervision or process your promotion if you have already received one.

Host → Senior Host

Promotion to Senior Host is decided entirely by the Hosting Leadership Team and may take time.

Hosts looking to be promoted should aim to:

  • Remain active and consistent.
  • Maintain a professional attitude.
  • Host high-quality, creative seasons.
  • Continue contributing over a long period of time.

Hosting Leadership values long-term consistency, professionalism, and creativity over short bursts of activity.

Senior Host → Hosting HR

Promotion to Hosting HR is a long-term achievement and may take a year or more of consistent hosting and professionalism.

Strong candidates are typically:

  • Active within the Hosting Team.
  • Helpful and professional.
  • Consistent with hosting seasons.
  • Active in supervising Hosting Trials.
  • Willing to assist with the growth of newer hosts.

When a Hosting Co-Lead position becomes available, these qualities are taken into consideration.

Monthly Recognition

At the end of each month, a Monthly Recognition Ceremony is held to celebrate the most dedicated, consistent, and creative hosts.

During each ceremony:

  • A voting form is released for staff members to nominate their Host of the Month (HOTM).
  • The HOTM receives a Robux prize.
  • Additional recognition categories are selected by the Hosting HR Team.
📖 Rules & Regulations

As a member of the BBR Staff Team, your actions reflect upon the entirety of BBR. The following rules are expected knowledge for all hosts and must be followed at all times.

We recommend rereading this section regularly, along with previous host announcements, to stay up to date and avoid common mistakes.

Admin Commands

Unauthorized use of admin commands is strictly prohibited.

This includes:

  • Checking logs without authorization.
  • Checking player joins without authorization.
  • Any other use of admin commands that is not necessary.

Admin commands may only be used when:

  • They are required for your season.
  • Permission has been given by the host or a Hosting HR.

Unauthorized use of admin commands will result in a strike.

Rigging & Advantages

BBR has a zero-tolerance policy on rigging.

Examples of rigging include:

  • Providing contestants with unfair advantages.
  • Illegitimately giving secret powers.
  • Using private voice calls to benefit contestants.

If you are unsure whether a twist or power is fair:

  • Open a Staff Support ticket before your season.
  • Random powers should also be approved by a Hosting HR before your season.

Rigging your season may result in strikes or demotion.

Admin Permissions

Non-hosts should never be given admin commands.

If you are hosting Drag Race or Top Model, use :contestant instead.

Professionalism

All staff members are expected to remain professional at all times.

This includes:

  • Following the server guidelines.
  • Avoiding slurs in media.
  • Using clear and professional hosting shouts.
  • Refraining from ongoing toxicity or disruptive behaviour.

Unprofessional conduct may result in warnings, strikes, or demotion depending on the severity.

Logging Your Season

All hosting logs must include:

  • The season title.
  • The winner’s username or ping.
  • The runner-up’s username or ping.

Display names are not accepted for the winner or runner-up. Failing to use usernames may result in a strike.

Additional logs or screenshots from your season are optional. However, if you create a logs server, we strongly recommend making a trusted BBR Staff member an administrator.

Ping Misuse

Only use pings when they are appropriate.

Permitted Pings

  • @everyone — Once per season announcement.
  • @here — Once when extending your season.
  • @Reps — When you need a replacement and nobody is in the lobby.
  • Other role pings — Only for their intended purpose, such as comebacks or polls.

You may only ping @everyone once and @here (if needed) once per season. Unnecessary or excessive pings may result in a strike for ping misuse.

🚨 Emergencies & Support

If you encounter an issue while hosting, there are several ways to receive assistance depending on the situation.

For general hosting questions, your first point of contact should be Hosting Hotline, where Senior Hosts can assist with standard hosting enquiries.

For more serious matters, such as hosting requirements, inactivity notices, or staff-related issues, open a Staff Support ticket to speak with a Hosting Lead or Hosting Co-Lead.

Mid-Season Emergencies

If you are unable to continue hosting your season:

  • Ping @here in #host-chat and request a takeover.
  • Do not leave your season until another host has arrived to take over.

Low Attendance

If you do not have enough players by your scheduled start time:

  1. Extend your season using an @here ping and include the new start time.
  2. If you still do not have enough players, reduce your season’s player count if possible.
  3. If your season is reduced to 11 players or fewer, only a Silver Medal may be awarded to 1st place.
  4. Cancelling your season should always be a last resort.

Replacements (Reps)

If you need a replacement during your season:

  • Use the first player to say !help, or
  • Use the Cast One Houseguest button in the GUI.

If no players are available in the audience, ping the @Reps role in #hostings.

Getting Help

If you are ever unsure about a rule, hosting procedure, or unusual situation:

  • Contact Hosting Hotline for general hosting assistance.
  • Open a Staff Support ticket for more serious matters or situations requiring HR approval.

When in doubt, always ask before acting. It is better to clarify beforehand than risk receiving a warning or strike.

🤖 Hosting Bot Commands

BBR provides several slash commands to help you log your hostings, track your activity, and manage your seasons. Hosts are expected to use these commands where appropriate.

Logging Your Hosting

/loghosting

Use this command after every completed season.

This command will:

  • Log your completed hosting to the activity database.
  • Count towards your hosting requirements.
  • Count towards promotion requirements.
  • Record your hosting activity for future reference.

/loghosting is the primary command you should use after every completed season.

Activity Commands

/activitystats

View your lifetime hosting statistics, including your total hostings and format breakdown.

/activitysummary

View the total number of hostings completed for a specific format across the server.

/activityleaderboard

View the top hosts by individual format or overall hosting count.

/checkreqs

Check a host’s progress towards their current hosting requirements for the active cycle.

Nitro Auto Cast (NAC)

/boosterautocast

Use this command to start a Nitro Auto Cast (NAC).

The command will:

  • Drop a fastest-finger button for eligible Nitro Boosters.
  • Automatically award the Auto Cast to the first eligible booster who claims it.
  • Allow the winner to join your season as an Auto Cast.

If you are unsure how the command works or experience any issues, contact Hosting Hotline or a Hosting HR.

Conclusion

Thank you for taking the time to read the BBR Host Handbook.

As a member of the Hosting Team, you are expected to understand and follow the policies outlined throughout this handbook. While this guide covers the vast majority of hosting procedures, it may not answer every possible situation you encounter.

If you are ever unsure about a rule, hosting procedure, or unusual circumstance, please contact Hosting Hotline or a Hosting HR before proceeding. Asking for clarification is always better than risking a warning or strike.

We appreciate your commitment to maintaining a professional, welcoming, and enjoyable hosting environment for the entire BBR community.

Good luck, and happy hosting! :tada: