Group: https://www.roblox.com/groups/1396/Elite-Builders-of-Robloxia#!/about
Last updated: 29th August 2023
Introduction
Hello everyone! This is an informative post regarding the Elite Builders of Robloxia (EBR). The contents of this thread will go over topics such as who we are as a group, admission requirements and other miscellaneous information.
Contents
- Introduction
- About Us
- Applications
- Sending an Application
- Reviewing an Application
- The Voting Process
- Conclusion (+ Frequently Asked Questions)
- Resources
DISCLAIMER: In this post we refer to “moderator” and “administrator” as the GROUP RANKS. This should NOT be confused with Roblox staff, forum moderators and so on. The group moderators and administrators have no influence on official Roblox moderation.
Our focus is to provide a place to find quality work, both showcases and games.
Elite Builders of Robloxia (EBR) is a diverse collective of passionate artists, architects, and designers from the Roblox community. Our goal is to serve as a high level resource for aspiring builders and modellers. Once a member joins the group, they have access to write guides, participate in group projects and communicate with other high level developers on the platform.
The group was started in 2009 by Bloxmin, and is one of the oldest groups still active.
Previous Owners
- 2009: Bloxmin
- 2009 - 2010: owen0202
- 2010 - 2011: SilentSwords
- 2011 - 2016: WhoBloxedWho
- 2016 - 2017: DieSoft
- 2017 - 2020: Ravenshield
- 2020 - present: NoirSplash
The following section will go over the application process including how to submit an application, how we review them and the member voting process.
Sending an Application
Anyone can send an application to the group, but we advise that you thoroughly go over your creation before you do so. Applications that either look fake or that are nowhere near the quality required by the group may be ignored. For a reference point of the quality we look for in builds, you may look at the profiles of our latest members, or our twitter page. Our goal is to respond with constructive feedback to all serious applications.
When sending an application, you are expected to pick one to three places that display your best work.
To send an application please fill out the form located in the #rules-and-information channel of our discord server. You can also receive the link by messaging one of our moderators.
Reviewing an Application
Each application submitted to the group is initially reviewed by one of our moderators. They will filter out troll submissions or applications that are nowhere near the level of expertise expected from our applicants. In this scenario, they will decline your application and provide a brief summary of why your application was not put up for vote.
Review Criteria
Since our process is egalitarian, each member has their different set of personal requirements they judge an entry by. These requirements can (and will) vary between our members, but the general criterias most judge by are (but not limited to) the following:
- Efficiency
- Consistency
- Creativity
- Originality
- Level composition
- Atmosphere
- Detail vs. simplicity
It is worth noting that we are not only looking for super-detailed builds. Many times entries are turned down because they put detail in the wrong places even though the entire build is detailed. Our criteria is that each builder should be able to determine where to apply detail and where to leave it out. Our members also often judge understanding of colours, layout/arrangement as well as lighting and composition.
A list of common mistakes applicants make when applying for the group:
Common Mistakes
- Repetitive patterns
- Builders will often repeat the same pattern or asset all over their build to save time however while not inherently bad, this can lead to a build seeming too repetitive or preventing us from having enough material to judge your level of skill. Use with caution!
- Inefficient use of parts
- Using a lot of parts for something very simple, also known as “brickspam”
- Lack of color/material
- You are only excused to use a single color if you’re specifically going for a style. It is recommended that you use more than one color, as such a style is hard to pull off properly.
- Inconsistent use of color/material
- Inconsistent level of detail across the creation
- Some things are hyper-detailed while other things are really simple. It is usually not a good match. Find the middle-ground instead!
- Not enough has been built to properly determine skill
- This is really common. People send us all sorts of entries that are basically just a tiny room or model, and this is usually not enough to fully determine your skill. We will not judge in your favor if you don’t bother spending more time on your build than we spend reviewing it.
- No or lacking atmosphere
- Here we mean that your combination of lighting, particles, sound/ambience, built assets and so on lack an overall atmosphere or ambience - they don’t fit together nicely, for example.
- Overly detailed creation
- More often than not, building detailed actually means putting detail in the right place in your creation, not actually making every model super-detailed.
- Flickering or z-fighting
- This occurs when you have a brick inside a brick and they are both aligned so that the surface of both bricks is inside each other. It doesn’t always happen if the bricks are the exact same color and material.
- This is a sign that you’re not paying attention to detail as much as you should, and is usually one of the very first things we spot in an entry. This is BAD and should be avoided at all costs.
By building a common theme for your entry you might lose points on originality, which may harm your chances of getting accepted into the group. Some common themes that have been (over-)used throughout the years:
- Zombie
- Apocalypse
- Zombie apocalypse
- Vignettes
- Steampunk
- Generic houses
- Cathedrals
- Sphere terrain
- Lo-fi/Vibe rooms
- Cafes
You are free to build what you want, but we advise you to carefully think through your plan before you build any of these common themes.
The Voting Process
After a moderator has reviewed your application and approved it, they will put it up for a vote. In this voting period, all current members of the EBR will have seven (7) days to assess your application and give it either a YES, NO or IDK†vote, accompanied by their reasoning. The deciding factor for a vote is common majority in favor of “no”. That means if more than 50% of votes are YES, the vote goes through. If the result ends up 50/50 (equal amount of YES and NO), the vote does not go through.
There has to be at least five votes for a vote to pass. The vote will be extended or recast if there are insufficient votes. If the vote still has not reached the required amount of votes, an administrator may decide whether the vote shall pass or not, for example in a case the group has reached a point where there are not enough active members for a vote to be held.
Once a vote has passed, a moderator will contact the applicant through Roblox messages or through Discord to invite them to our private chat channel where they may partake in votes and discuss with other members.
†IDK votes indicate an abstain or unsure vote and usually do not count towards a final count. In the case of overwhelming IDK votes, a moderator will take into account comments regarding the vote in the final conclusion.
We are always looking for more, skilled individuals. If you have questions that aren’t answered in the FAQ below you can always message our moderators in the public discord channel or send me (@NoirSplash) a message here on the devforum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is my place good enough?
A: The best way to quickly check if your place might be good enough is to compare it to our most recent members’ creations. If the quality of your place aligns with the places of our most recent members, your place might be good enough.
Q: A moderator has not responded to my message!
A: Since our system is manual, the process may take awhile. If after 2 weeks you’ve yet to receive a response to your application, the best way to reach us quickly is through Twitter or Discord. If you have not received a response after reasonable time, send @NoirSplash a message on the devforum, or DM us on twitter @EBR_RBLX.
Q: How long time do I have to wait until I can apply again?
A: There is no time-limit for when you can apply again, but we highly suggest you don’t apply until you have made significant improvement on your places based on the feedback you were given by the reviewer. It is possible to be blacklisted if you send in unnecessarily many applications without showing any sign of improvement.
Q: Will you fix Egg Hunt 2017: The Lost Eggs?
A: Unfortunately the members who worked on the Egg Hunt in 2017 have since moved on to their own personal projects and as such don’t have time to fix the bugs in 2017’s Egg Hunt.
Q: Do you have a public Discord server?
A: Yes, we do! You can find the link to this on our Roblox group page, assuming you are over 13 years old.
Resources
Roblox Group
2020 Information Thread (Outdated)
EBR Twitter
https://twitter.com/EBR_RBLX
NoirSplash’s Profile (EBR Owner)