Fletcher1 Profile Joined January 2011 118 Posts Last Edited: 2012-04-03 11:25:02 #1 UPDATE:



Today I am sad to announce that Z33K.com will be cancelling the Z33K professional admin house. Due to unexpected circumstances surrounding this much anticipated project the leadership at Z33K has decided to terminate the program.



This devastating news is no doubt a setback for the four residents-to-be as well as the general goal of elevating the admin role in the eSports world.



"This is a terrible development. Fortunately, I had planned a contingency in case this happened and I should be able to continue my life as normal. But the dream lives on."



~ Doomsville, Toronto, Canada



"I am so totally bummed to miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity. I am reminded of an old adage that I once heard as a child that I often refer to when I am confronted with bad news:



"You can't always get what you want. But if you try sometimes well you just might find, You get what you need."

~Unknown



I will continue to strive for excellence and I appreciate the support from all my fans!"



~ Toliveanddie, Boston, MA



"When I started in eSports as a young boy I had no idea how to admin. Z33K took me in under their wing and I have stuck with them through thick and thin. I will continue to now even through tough times like these."



~John Mates, Eugene OR



"When I commit to something I follow through 100% of the time. I have made plans to live in Seattle and this is what I will do. Whether in an officially sanctioned Z33K house or not I will go there and continue pursuing the dream. I have worked out a deal with the Candy Cane Motel in Bellevue for an extended stay. They have decent wireless and provide me with free continental breakfast every morning. I call it breakfast of champions. "



~Nicole Hansen, Everett WA







professional admin house. The admin scene is often obscured from the public eye and although an important component, admins and the role they play have struggled to achieve the level of structured organization that we see with other important roles including game developers, teams, web developers, or even casters. I’m talking about a clear career progression path, a physical office space to do business in, and compensation. These are the things that the Z33K admin house project will begin to establish for the admin in Starcraft 2 and also other games.



Elevating the role of the gaming admin is not simply based on following how other roles in the community are progressing. It is based on the one single goal that the entirety of eSports has been searching for since its inception and certainly before the time the word “eSports” had been invented - sustainability. The word that promises to someday bring Starcraft to the living rooms of the world. Over the next years, this project will aim to reclassify the admin role from “afterthought” status and instead to define it as it will be in the future - an integral part of eSports success. Today I am happy to announce that through a lot of hard work and some help from our real estate agent here in Seattle, Z33K.com will be opening the first ever. The admin scene is often obscured from the public eye and although an important component, admins and the role they play have struggled to achieve the level of structured organization that we see with other important roles including game developers, teams, web developers, or even casters. I’m talking about a clear career progression path, a physical office space to do business in, and compensation. These are the things that the Z33K admin house project will begin to establish for the admin in Starcraft 2 and also other games.Elevating the role of the gaming admin is not simply based on following how other roles in the community are progressing. It is based on the one single goal that the entirety of eSports has been searching for since its inception and certainly before the time the word “eSports” had been invented - sustainability. The word that promises to someday bring Starcraft to the living rooms of the world. Over the next years, this project will aim to reclassify the admin role from “afterthought” status and instead to define it as it will be in the future - an integral part of eSports success.











Today I am sad to announce that Z33K.com will be cancelling the Z33K professional admin house. Due to unexpected circumstances surrounding this much anticipated project the leadership at Z33K has decided to terminate the program.This devastating news is no doubt a setback for the four residents-to-be as well as the general goal of elevating the admin role in the eSports world."This is a terrible development. Fortunately, I had planned a contingency in case this happened and I should be able to continue my life as normal. But the dream lives on."~ Doomsville, Toronto, Canada"I am so totally bummed to miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity. I am reminded of an old adage that I once heard as a child that I often refer to when I am confronted with bad news:"You can't always get what you want. But if you try sometimes well you just might find, You get what you need."~UnknownI will continue to strive for excellence and I appreciate the support from all my fans!"~ Toliveanddie, Boston, MA"When I started in eSports as a young boy I had no idea how to admin. Z33K took me in under their wing and I have stuck with them through thick and thin. I will continue to now even through tough times like these."~John Mates, Eugene OR"When I commit to something I follow through 100% of the time. I have made plans to live in Seattle and this is what I will do. Whether in an officially sanctioned Z33K house or not I will go there and continue pursuing the dream. I have worked out a deal with the Candy Cane Motel in Bellevue for an extended stay. They have decent wireless and provide me with free continental breakfast every morning. I call it breakfast of champions. "~Nicole Hansen, Everett WA Program Details



Four exceptional Z33K admins have elected to become the inaugural batch of residents. They will be responsible for maintaining the level of excellence we see from our admins who hail from all over the world.







Four exceptional Z33K admins have elected to become the inaugural batch of residents. They will be responsible for maintaining the level of excellence we see from our admins who hail from all over the world. Schedule



The house will be open for move-in August 15th (pending contractor delays) and all four admins are expected to be moved in by early September. The first group of admins, dubbed V1, will be the program’s trial period and will last a full 6 months from Sep 15, 2012 - March 15, 2013. This allows for time to get a better idea of house capacity, office layout, sleep schedules, technical requirements, improvements that need to be made to the house, future budget for all miscellaneous expenses, and in general learn how to manage the program.







Selection



The four admins selected were a very natural fit and are long time Z33K contributors. All four admins demonstrated excellence in:

1: work ethic

2: professionalism

3: experience



Participants for V2 may be draw from the public as well as the current Z33K admin pool. However, no applications are being accepting for V2 at this time.







The four admins selected were a very natural fit and are long time Z33K contributors. All four admins demonstrated excellence in:1: work ethic2: professionalism3: experienceParticipants for V2 may be draw from the public as well as the current Z33K admin pool. However, no applications are being accepting for V2 at this time. Compensation



The admins will receive a small monthly stipend. The house obviously will be provided free of charge to the admins, and daily meals will also be provided. Admins are allowed to accept secondary jobs for supplemental income as long as their performance is unaffected. The house is located 2 blocks from the famous Seattle bus network which makes this easy.







The House







Located in Seattle, WA, USA, the house itself is reason for excitement. Although the kitchen and bathrooms are a little outdated, there is ample sleeping area and enough room in the livingroom for work spaces. Furniture will come from IKEA and craigslist with an aim toward keeping costs low. You’ll be seeing a lot more of the house as soon as the offices are set up and launch gets closer.







The People



"I see being an admin as growing communities and assisting players with all sorts of explanations. This step is huge in helping me achieve my plans for the future. Maybe one day people can fondly remember me as their favorite admin. Or maybe they'll just think of me as that guy who had the memory of a goldfish. Either works."



~ Doomsville, Toronto, Canada



"I am so totally psyched to have this once in a lifetime opportunity! I have been working so hard to get noticed for my work, drive and love for online gaming - The idea of living in the same house as people who share the same interests as me is like a nonstop lan party. Bring it!"



~ Toliveanddie, Boston, MA



"I am happy to be taking the next step in my eSports career - I find talking with players and refereeing their matches is really fun and sometimes I chat with the pros before a game starts. I’m not sure if I could ever be a full time admin given that I’m pursuing a CS degree which no offense, pays a lot better but I will make the most of this opportunity and I will be putting it on my resume."



~John Mates, Eugene OR



"It will not be easy moving away for 6 months but now that I’ve committed I am nervously excited. It will be cool to finally meet the guys I talk to all the time!"



~Nicole Hansen, Everett WA







"I see being an admin as growing communities and assisting players with all sorts of explanations. This step is huge in helping me achieve my plans for the future. Maybe one day people can fondly remember me as their favorite admin. Or maybe they'll just think of me as that guy who had the memory of a goldfish. Either works."~ Doomsville, Toronto, Canada"I am so totally psyched to have this once in a lifetime opportunity! I have been working so hard to get noticed for my work, drive and love for online gaming - The idea of living in the same house as people who share the same interests as me is like a nonstop lan party. Bring it!"~ Toliveanddie, Boston, MA"I am happy to be taking the next step in my eSports career - I find talking with players and refereeing their matches is really fun and sometimes I chat with the pros before a game starts. I’m not sure if I could ever be a full time admin given that I’m pursuing a CS degree which no offense, pays a lot better but I will make the most of this opportunity and I will be putting it on my resume."~John Mates, Eugene OR"It will not be easy moving away for 6 months but now that I’ve committed I am nervously excited. It will be cool to finally meet the guys I talk to all the time!"~Nicole Hansen, Everett WA The Future



Z33K will be designating a separate section of the website for the admins to chronicle their experiences for their fans and the general public. This will aid in increasing the visibility of admins and also provide a tangible result from their experiences that they can then show to future employers.



If you would like to become a partner in this project please send questions to: fletcher@z33k.com







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