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 | Since BZFlag is a registered project with the Freenode IRC network, we are able to give you IRC cloaks (custom hostmasks) for the project.
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 | They are available to developers, server owners, and players that have helped the project out or been affiliated for a significant time.
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 | ==Process==
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 | Cloaks must be requested with one of the project administrators (TimRiker, Blast007, and brlcad). It is the sole discretion of the project administrators on the use and distribution of cloaks. 
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 | They must (only) be requested in person on IRC.  Do not send requests via BZBB or via E-mail. Send one of the project administrators a private message on IRC stating that you'd like to have a cloak and what you think that cloak should be.
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 | Users that request cloaks must be registered on BZBB and have a valid E-Mail address attached to the name.
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 | ==Usage==
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 | Users that have a BZFlag cloak must conduct themselves in a mature and civil manner at all times on Freenode. The cloak associates you as a representative of the project and your behavior should not reflect poorly upon the BZFlag community. Users that do not conduct themselves in a reasonable manner will have their cloaks removed.
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 | ==Cloak Format==
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 | All BZFlag cloaks follow a standard format. There are different cloaks available depending on the amount of involvement in the project.
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 | ; /bzflag/player/BZ_NAME
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 | : Long-time players in good standing can request a player cloak. Long-time means you've been playing for at least 6 months. You should have an established BZFlag callsign that you've been using over that timeframe.
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 | ; /bzflag/contributor/BZ_NAME
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 | : Users that are contributors to the project in additional ways.
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 | ; /bzflag/serverop/BZ_NAME
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 | : Server owners that run major servers that fully support global services, and promote good clean play can get a server owner cloak.
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 | ; /bzflag/developer/BZ_NAME
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 | : Users that are developers (i.e., have commit access) can get a developer cloak.
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 | ; /bzflag/projectadmin/BZ_NAME
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 | : Project administrators are allowed a project admin cloak.
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 | '''BZ_NAME''' is your registered BZBB username. Spaces or Underscores "_" will be removed from cloaks.
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 | ==Examples==
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 | ; Player : /bzflag/player/SportChick/essy
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 | ; Contributor : /bzflag/contributor/ibot
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 | ; Server Op : /bzflag/serverop/Manu
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 | ; Developer : /bzflag/developer/Chestal
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 | ; Admin : /bzflag/projectadmin/learner
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