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The Creative Works Administration (CWA) is an organization within the [[LittleBigPlanet Union|LBP Union]] [[Ministry of Inspiration]] which is responsible for cultivating creative talent and activity across the [[Beacon]] custom LittleBigPlanet server. The CWA organizes and judges contests, selects levels to be team picked, and organizes official LBP Union creative projects. | The Creative Works Administration (CWA) is an organization within the [[LittleBigPlanet Union|LBP Union]] [[Ministry of Inspiration]] which is responsible for cultivating creative talent and activity across the [[Beacon]] custom LittleBigPlanet server. The CWA organizes and judges contests, selects levels to be team picked, and organizes official LBP Union creative projects. | ||
{{Organization Infobox|Founded=|founded=January 2024}} | {{Organization Infobox|Founded=|founded=January 2024|leaders=potatoboii_: Director}} | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
=== Establishment === | === Establishment === | ||
LBP Union has long been interested in cultivating stronger creative talent in the community. In 2014, the [[Union Development Team]] aimed to advance LBP Union's creative position. In 2015, the [[Master Creators Society]] took on creative education efforts as a Union member state. The Creative Works Administration eventually became the latest expression of that mission in 2024, organized by the [[LBP Union Protectors]]. The name was first mentioned by Lead Protector m88youngling on October 8th, 2023 to LBP Union security leadership. On October 29th, m88youngling announced internally to the team that the Minister of Inspiration had been established as a position, paving the way for the development of the ministry and later the CWA. [[Indo2042]] applied for the position that same day and was later appointed to the position on November 26th.<ref></ref> | LBP Union has long been interested in cultivating stronger creative talent in the community. In 2014, the [[Union Development Team]] aimed to advance LBP Union's creative position. In 2015, the [[Master Creators Society]] took on creative education efforts as a Union member state. The Creative Works Administration eventually became the latest expression of that mission in 2024, organized by the [[LBP Union Protectors]]. The name was first mentioned by Lead Protector m88youngling on October 8th, 2023 to LBP Union security leadership.<ref>{{Cite discord|author=m88youngling|date=October 8th, 2023|channel=#security-conference|guild=LBP Union|url=https://discord.com/channels/354122111503171586/1116794336705785948/1160726263300882462|access=Private}}</ref> On October 29th, m88youngling announced internally to the team that the Minister of Inspiration had been established as a position, paving the way for the development of the ministry and later the CWA.<ref>{{Cite discord|author=m88youngling|date=October 29th, 2023|channel=team-news|guild=LBP Union|url=https://discord.com/channels/354122111503171586/820403310296301598/1168041886188060702|access=Private}}</ref> [[Indo2042]] applied for the position that same day and was later appointed to the position on November 26th.<ref>{{Cite discord|author=Agent Washington Webhook|date=October 29th, 2023|channel=#applications|guild=LBP Union|url=https://discord.com/channels/354122111503171586/1092196355591643166/1168063709000769596}}</ref> | ||
On January 14th, Indo2042 began creating the '#cwa-welcome' channel on Discord for staff who would later help with the Creative Works Administration. On January 17th, m88youngling announced publicly that the Creative Works Administration had been established and was now recruiting. This led to several applications being received, such as [[CrankyLandlord]], [[Vivaldos]], [[Yukix64]], [[ZlueTheDragon]], and [[FunkyLGN]]. [[Adsffff]] also applied later that month on January 24th. | On January 14th, Indo2042 began creating the '#cwa-welcome' channel on Discord for staff who would later help with the Creative Works Administration.<ref>{{Cite discord|author=indo2042|date=January 14th, 2024|channel=cwa-welcome|guild=LBP Union|url=https://discord.com/channels/354122111503171586/1179098528530825306/1196195122350653462|access=Private}}</ref> On January 17th, m88youngling announced publicly that the Creative Works Administration had been established and was now recruiting.<ref>{{Cite discord|author=m88youngling|date=January 17th, 2024|channel=news|guild=LBP Union|url=https://discord.com/channels/354122111503171586/651235130534395962/1197293448756199514|access=Public}}</ref> This led to several applications being received, such as [[CrankyLandlord]], [[Vivaldos]], [[Yukix64]], [[ZlueTheDragon]], and [[FunkyLGN]].<ref>{{Cite discord|author=Agent Washington Webhook|date=January 17th, 2024|channel=applications|guild=LBP Union|url=https://discord.com/channels/354122111503171586/1092196355591643166/1197325308177686620|access=Private}}</ref> [[Adsffff]] also applied later that month on January 24th.<ref>{{Cite discord|author=Agent Washington Webhook|date=January 24th, 2024|channel=applications|guild=LBP Union|url=https://discord.com/channels/354122111503171586/1092196355591643166/1200524857864114186}}</ref> | ||
=== Team Pick Tuesdays === | === Team Pick Tuesdays === | ||
The Creative Works Administration's first major focus was on developing Team Pick Tuesdays | The Creative Works Administration's first major focus was on developing Team Pick Tuesdays. On January 4th, Minister Indo2042 appointed CrankyLandlord as Director of the Creative Works Administration.<ref>{{Cite discord|author=indo2042|date=February 2nd, 2024|channel=team-news|guild=LBP Union|url=https://discord.com/channels/354122111503171586/820403310296301598/1203037364193202176|access=Private}}</ref> There was significant discussion over how to handle team picks. m88youngling proposed that decision-making be streamlined by having the director select team picks, and then the actual execution of awarding the team picks would be conducted by the minister. CrankyLandlord supported the idea but suggested a short cutoff period to allow additional input before finalization. A timeline was agreed upon: selections for the first Team Pick Tuesdays period would be finalized by February 9th, with promotional announcements over the weekend. The first new team picks would be released on February 13th, 2024.<ref name=":0">{{Cite discord|author=m88youngling and CrankyLandlord|date=February 4th, 2024|channel=cwa-admin|guild=LBP Union|url=https://discord.com/channels/354122111503171586/1179122799722364948/1203724888783855766|access=Private}}</ref> These conversations laid the groundwork for both immediate releases and longer-term continuation of Team Pick Tuesdays. | ||
=== 2024 LBP Union Advent Calendar === | |||
CrankyLandlord as director proposed an LBP Advent Calendar event to be executed later in the year which would provide players with daily prizes in December.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
=== Resignation of CrankyLandlord === | |||
Various concerns over CrankyLandlord's conduct led to his resignation as director on March 2nd, 2024.<ref>{{Cite discord|author=m88youngling|date=March 2nd, 2024|channel=protectors|guild=LBP Union|url=https://discord.com/channels/354122111503171586/1213246236556005407/1213581652320854087|access=Private}}</ref> The position was left vacant for over a year. | |||
=== Ministrial Vacancy === | |||
On September 11th, 2024, Indo2042 stepped down as Minister of Inspiration.<ref>{{Cite discord|author=m88youngling|date=September 11th, 2024|channel=team-news|guild=LBP Unon|url=https://discord.com/channels/354122111503171586/820403310296301598/1283470280420888706}}</ref> This left the CWA effectively leaderless until Ryankz11 took up the position on November 20th.<ref>{{Cite discord|author=m88youngling|date=November 20th, 2024|channel=team-news|guild=LBP Union|url=https://discord.com/channels/354122111503171586/820403310296301598/1308933006144307290|access=Private}}</ref> The Ministry would not decide to appoint another director for another year. | |||
=== New Director === | |||
On October 27th, 2025, [[Potatoboii_]] was appointed as Director of the Creative Works Administration.<ref>{{Cite discord|author=m88youngling|date=October 27th, 2025|channel=team-news|guild=LBP Union|url=https://discord.com/channels/354122111503171586/820403310296301598/1308933006144307290}}</ref> | |||
== Structure == | |||
The Creative Works Administration is overseen by the Minister of Inspiration. The CWA itself is led by the director. There are three hierarchical ranks, from highest to lowest, below the director:{{Fact}} | |||
# Senior Coordinator | |||
# Coordinator | |||
# Advisor | |||
=== References === | === References === | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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The Creative Works Administration (CWA) is an organization within the LBP Union Ministry of Inspiration which is responsible for cultivating creative talent and activity across the Beacon custom LittleBigPlanet server. The CWA organizes and judges contests, selects levels to be team picked, and organizes official LBP Union creative projects.
History
Establishment
LBP Union has long been interested in cultivating stronger creative talent in the community. In 2014, the Union Development Team aimed to advance LBP Union's creative position. In 2015, the Master Creators Society took on creative education efforts as a Union member state. The Creative Works Administration eventually became the latest expression of that mission in 2024, organized by the LBP Union Protectors. The name was first mentioned by Lead Protector m88youngling on October 8th, 2023 to LBP Union security leadership.[1] On October 29th, m88youngling announced internally to the team that the Minister of Inspiration had been established as a position, paving the way for the development of the ministry and later the CWA.[2] Indo2042 applied for the position that same day and was later appointed to the position on November 26th.[3]
On January 14th, Indo2042 began creating the '#cwa-welcome' channel on Discord for staff who would later help with the Creative Works Administration.[4] On January 17th, m88youngling announced publicly that the Creative Works Administration had been established and was now recruiting.[5] This led to several applications being received, such as CrankyLandlord, Vivaldos, Yukix64, ZlueTheDragon, and FunkyLGN.[6] Adsffff also applied later that month on January 24th.[7]
Team Pick Tuesdays
The Creative Works Administration's first major focus was on developing Team Pick Tuesdays. On January 4th, Minister Indo2042 appointed CrankyLandlord as Director of the Creative Works Administration.[8] There was significant discussion over how to handle team picks. m88youngling proposed that decision-making be streamlined by having the director select team picks, and then the actual execution of awarding the team picks would be conducted by the minister. CrankyLandlord supported the idea but suggested a short cutoff period to allow additional input before finalization. A timeline was agreed upon: selections for the first Team Pick Tuesdays period would be finalized by February 9th, with promotional announcements over the weekend. The first new team picks would be released on February 13th, 2024.[9] These conversations laid the groundwork for both immediate releases and longer-term continuation of Team Pick Tuesdays.
2024 LBP Union Advent Calendar
CrankyLandlord as director proposed an LBP Advent Calendar event to be executed later in the year which would provide players with daily prizes in December.[9]
Resignation of CrankyLandlord
Various concerns over CrankyLandlord's conduct led to his resignation as director on March 2nd, 2024.[10] The position was left vacant for over a year.
Ministrial Vacancy
On September 11th, 2024, Indo2042 stepped down as Minister of Inspiration.[11] This left the CWA effectively leaderless until Ryankz11 took up the position on November 20th.[12] The Ministry would not decide to appoint another director for another year.
New Director
On October 27th, 2025, Potatoboii_ was appointed as Director of the Creative Works Administration.[13]
Structure
The Creative Works Administration is overseen by the Minister of Inspiration. The CWA itself is led by the director. There are three hierarchical ranks, from highest to lowest, below the director:[citation needed]
- Senior Coordinator
- Coordinator
- Advisor
References
- ↑ m88youngling (October 8th, 2023). Message posted in ##security-conference, on LBP Union. View message (Private channel).
- ↑ m88youngling (October 29th, 2023). Message posted in #team-news, on LBP Union. View message (Private channel).
- ↑ Agent Washington Webhook (October 29th, 2023). Message posted in ##applications, on LBP Union. View message .
- ↑ indo2042 (January 14th, 2024). Message posted in #cwa-welcome, on LBP Union. View message (Private channel).
- ↑ m88youngling (January 17th, 2024). Message posted in #news, on LBP Union. View message (Public channel).
- ↑ Agent Washington Webhook (January 17th, 2024). Message posted in #applications, on LBP Union. View message (Private channel).
- ↑ Agent Washington Webhook (January 24th, 2024). Message posted in #applications, on LBP Union. View message .
- ↑ indo2042 (February 2nd, 2024). Message posted in #team-news, on LBP Union. View message (Private channel).
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 m88youngling and CrankyLandlord (February 4th, 2024). Message posted in #cwa-admin, on LBP Union. View message (Private channel).
- ↑ m88youngling (March 2nd, 2024). Message posted in #protectors, on LBP Union. View message (Private channel).
- ↑ m88youngling (September 11th, 2024). Message posted in #team-news, on LBP Unon. View message .
- ↑ m88youngling (November 20th, 2024). Message posted in #team-news, on LBP Union. View message (Private channel).
- ↑ m88youngling (October 27th, 2025). Message posted in #team-news, on LBP Union. View message .